Business News is the branch of journalism that tracks, records and analyzes the economic and business activities in societies. These include the processes, trends, and consequences of business operations as well as societal changes. This category of journalism is a key driver of economic growth. It empowers investors and the public to make informed financial decisions, helps maintain transparent economies, shapes industrial development, and facilitates informed decision-making among social groups.
Business organizations can be for-profit entities that provide products and services in exchange for financial compensation, or nonprofit organizations that fulfill a charitable mission or further a social cause. They may be small, local businesses with just a few employees or large, global corporations that employ thousands of people worldwide. Business news covers a wide range of topics related to the economy, including business investment, banking, finance, insurance, and consumer spending. It also includes the actions of government agencies that regulate business practices and provide tax deductions.
The Library of Congress provides access to a variety of print and microform business news sources, both domestic and international. This guide is intended to help researchers identify business news sources in their research and to provide guidance for finding additional resources. If you need additional assistance, please feel free to contact a reference librarian.
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