Business news is a form of journalism that focuses on the world of commerce and economics. This news is often published in newspapers and magazines, as well as on radio and television. Business news covers a wide range of topics, from national economies and financial markets to specific companies and industries. Some of the more popular business news sources include newspapers, radio and television news shows, and online publications.
The term “business” can be used to describe any activity or enterprise that is undertaken for profit, such as a company that produces and sells goods, provides a service, or invests in real estate. It can also be used to refer to a company that operates a store or restaurant. In these contexts, the phrase “mind your own business” means to refrain from interfering in the affairs of others.
This guide is designed to help you find quality business news sources. It includes both print and microform resources available at the Library of Congress. In addition, the guide provides links to major international business news sources. Please note that while this guide aims to include sources from all countries, the amount of coverage for individual countries varies.
ABOUT THE GUIDE
Developed by specialists in business reference services at the Library of Congress, this guide is intended to assist researchers in locating primary source material related to business news. The emphasis is on materials available at the Library of Congress, but many of the sources listed will provide access to additional material in other libraries and collections.
If you have any questions about this guide, please feel free to contact the business reference librarian. You may also submit a question via Ask-A-Librarian.
As a senior UI/UX designer at Business News Daily, Kevin Hannon is responsible for branding and product interface ideation, design, iteration and testing. He brings more than 20 years of experience designing products in a variety of fields, including education, telehealth and finance. Prior to joining the team at Business News Daily, he worked in CVS Health’s UX lab, helping the company create an online prescription experience. He has a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, and a certificate in user experience design from General Assembly. He is an active member of the Boston tech community and volunteers with local nonprofits in his spare time.