Business news is a broad category of reporting and journalism that covers commercial and economic aspects of the world. It can be reported in a variety of ways including newspaper articles, radio broadcasts, television news shows and online media. Topics of business news may include corporate developments, financial trends, stock market updates, management changes and major economic news that affects businesses globally.

A company, corporation or enterprise is a for-profit organization that organizes the production of goods or services in exchange for money. Its main purpose is to generate profit for its shareholders, which can be accomplished by a number of means such as manufacturing, distribution and marketing. Businesses can range in size from sole proprietorships to international conglomerates. They may also be non-profit organizations pursuing social or charitable goals.

The term “business” is derived from the Latin “corpus”, meaning collection or group. As such, the term refers to a collection of individuals who come together for common interests and purposes, whether that is to produce goods or services for sale or to provide information. Businesses can be for-profit or non-profit and can be structured as a partnership, sole proprietorship, limited liability company or corporation.

Those interested in business journalism or in studying the practice of business are often called business reporters or business writers. They study and report on the financial, managerial, societal and ethical issues that are related to the commercial and economic activities of the world. Those who study business at university are often required to take courses in writing, reporting and analysis as part of their curriculum.

In the United States, the country’s most famous business publication is the Wall Street Journal. It was founded in 1882 and is one of the most widely read newspapers in the world. Its journalists are known for their high standards of journalism and unbiased reporting.

Aside from the Wall Street Journal, there are a number of business publications available in the US including The New York Times and Bloomberg. These publications are popular among investors and businesspeople because they can provide them with information on how to make wise investments.

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