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3 Big Corporate Tax Loopholes to Check on Your Beat
Proposed tax legislation has promised a cut in top corporate tax rates from 35 percent to
Read MoreFinancial Market Reporting, Part 7: Indexes
Business reporters can get up to speed on market indexes with a backgrounder on the Dow
Read MoreGenerate Story Ideas Using Business Silo Analysis
Reacting to breaking topics is one way to generate stories. But it does have some weaknesses:
Read MoreAsk an Expert: What’s Ahead for Amazon and Whole Foods
Amazon.com Inc. gave the business journalism world a dozen headlines in June when it entered into
Read MoreWatch Out! Pro-Forma Financial Reports
Financial statements and documents are a primary tool for the business reporter. Public companies registered in
Read MoreHow to Vet Story Sources
Years ago a PR person pitched his “Fortune 500” client to me. Having never heard of
Read MoreEconomic Hotspot: Midwest Business Stories
The 2016 election shone a spotlight on the Midwest, placing new emphasis on the region’s economy
Read MoreReporter’s Tip Sheet: How to Assess a Survey
Surveys and polls are regular tools of public relations teams. But it’s important to recognize that
Read More3 Key Financial Metrics Reporters Shouldn’t Miss
If you’re writing about a corporation, chances are you look for financial statements. Most reporters will
Read MoreHow They Did It: “Testing Theranos”
Last week the 2016 Barlett & Steele Silver Award was given to “Testing Theranos,” the Wall Street Journal’s
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