Business news is the portion of journalism that tracks, records, analyzes and interprets commercial activities, changes and trends in societies. Journalists who report on business news are classed as business journalists. The subject matter covered by business news is extensive and varied, covering everything from major international businesses to small local start-ups. The resulting information is disseminated through all forms of mass media.

A business is an organisation that exchanges goods or services for profit. It may be privately or publicly owned, and it may earn revenue by a direct exchange, or by charging for goods or services provided. In addition to making a profit, many businesses aim to achieve other goals, such as reducing costs or enhancing productivity.

Financial business news relates to any aspect of the finance industry, including companies, individuals and markets. It is of great importance to investors and carries significant weight when forming investment strategies. Financial business news can be delivered in a number of formats, such as articles, videos, tables and charts and can encapsulate a wide range of topics.

Other types of business news include manufacturing, retail, technology and communications. These areas of business are vital to society and drive economic growth. Companies in these industries must keep up to date with the latest developments to remain competitive and continue to innovate.

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The Library of Congress offers print and microform business news sources in a variety of languages and formats. The Business Research Guide provides links to these sources and more information about conducting business research. You can also ask a librarian via email using the Ask-A-Librarian service for additional help with your business research. This guide focuses on national and international news sources, however you can use the Library Catalog to identify regional publications.