Washington Post hires Werner as economic policy reporter
Washington Post national economy and business editor David Cho and deputy business editor Zachary Goldfarb sent out the following announcement on Tuesday: We’re very excited to announce that Erica Werner will join The Washington Post as our new congressional economic policy correspondent. Erica is chief congressional correspondent of the Associated Press, and her hiring is […]
What can’t be captured by a computer writing earnings stories
Business journalist Max Frumes writes about how computer software often misses important news when it writes earnings stories. Frumes, the founder of Quant Media, writes, “On Aug. 1, sports apparel and footwear company Under Armour reported that it would be undergoing an operational restructuring that would include layoffs and cost from $110 million to $130 million for […]
Mortgage banking journalist Hudson hired as AP’s global investigations editor
The Associated Press has named Michael Hudson, a senior editor at the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists whose work probed offshore financial secrecy and the origins of the 2008 economic crisis, as its new global investigations editor. An AP story states, “Before joining ICIJ, Hudson worked as a reporter for the Center for Public Integrity, […]
AP stands by story on Superfund sites near Houston
The Associated Press issued a statement Sunday stating that it stands by its story regarding Superfund sites near Houston despite criticism from the government agency. Executive editor Sally Buzbee issued a statement Sunday evening: Statement from @AP executive editor Sally Buzbee about @JHDearen and my report on flooded #Superfund sites in #Houston. @EPA#Harveypic.twitter.com/qeegU1q3eT — Michael Biesecker (@mbieseck) September […]
AP biz editor Gibbs to oversee news partnerships
Associated Press executive editor Sally Buzbee sent out the following announcement: Colleagues, Today I’m making three important announcements about three of the best journalists at AP. Each will take on a role as a senior leader in news, dedicated to helping all of you do your best work and keep this great news organization strong […]
Harloff named AP’s global markets editor
AP business editor Lisa Gibbs sent out the following announcement on Thursday: BIZ staffers, some exciting staffing news to share with you all: Paul Harloff will become AP’s global markets editor, starting next week (July 5). In addition to daily news and enterprise about stocks, bonds and commodities, this team covers banking, investing and also produces the Money […]
Marijuana Business Daily becomes AP member
Marijuana Business Daily has become a member of the Associated Press, giving the cannabis-focused news publication access to marijuana-related stories from around the world. “This allows us to enhance our coverage by offering readers more news and analysis about the marijuana industry, legalization efforts and the businesses and people behind this rapidly growing sector,” said […]
Cunniff, former AP business reporter, dies at 87
John Cunniff, a business writer for The Associated Press who for 35 years wrote a column that helped readers grasp a better understanding of the economy, has died at the age of 87. Frank Eltman of the AP writes, “He wrote the Business Mirror column from 1966 until his retirement in December 2001, compiling nearly […]
AP’s Lisa Gibbs is 2016 Business Journalist of the Year
When Associated Press health reporter Matthew Perrone discovered documents from a secret health care lobbying group created to thwart efforts to limit prescription painkillers, global business editor Lisa Gibbs encouraged him to dig deeper. “It took a long time to get those documents, to sort them,” said Perrone. “This was months and months before it […]
Study: AP’s automated earnings stories increase trading
Researchers from Stanford University and the University of Washington have found compelling evidence that earnings stories written using software and published by the Associated Press increase company’s trading volume and liquidity. Francesco Marconi of the AP writes, “This year, we collaborated with researchers from Stanford University and the University of Washington to evaluate the role of automated […]
