Some of Thursday’s top business news stories:
Associated Press
Bleak outlook without stimulus: More layoffs, anemic growth, by Christopher Rugaber
Up to 150 million could join extreme poor, World Bank says, by Cara Anna
CNN
Citigroup fined $400 million for risk management deficiencies, by Clare Duffy
Billionaire Laurene Powell Jobs cuts back on journalism investments, by Kerry Flynn
The Wall Street Journal
Amazon Accused of Using Monopoly Power as E-Commerce ‘Gatekeeper’, by Dana Mattioli
White House Order Against Diversity Training Generates Confusion, by Khadeeja Safdar, Lauren Weber
CNBC
Stimulus doubts stoke uncertainty for shoppers, retailers just as holiday season begins, by Lauren Thomas, Melissa Repko
Over 40 airlines have failed so far this year — and more are set to come, by Abigail Ng
Reuters
Keeping it clean: U.S. ethanol producers invest in sanitizer for long haul, by Stephanie Kelly
Unemployment is world’s biggest risk, business leaders say
News about business journalism
WSJ real estate reporter Clarke inks book deal on New York skyscrapers
Atlanta Inno hires Schilling as a reporter
Quartz needs to return to its innovative ways
Philly news site, radio station partner to cover local black tech business
The Hill taps Klar to cover tech policy
SABEW Canada names Best in Business award winners
Japanese owner puts Quartz up for sale
Business Insider journalist Lippo moves to food and lifestyle team