Business news covers a variety of topics that are centered around commerce and trade. Essentially, business refers to any type of commercial activity that generates monetary profit. This can include the exchange of goods, services and information. Businesses can range from large corporations to small, independent operations. Additionally, businesses can be for-profit or non-profit. For-profit entities return any profits to their owners, whereas non-profits use all earnings toward stated goals or charitable projects.

Business news can be found in a number of places, including magazines, newspapers and online sources. The scope of business news varies between publications, however many will focus on the economy, finance, commerce and other related topics. Some will also offer industry specific news for particular industries, such as technology, health care and agriculture.

Financial business news focuses on the economy, stocks and investments. It covers a broad range of issues that can affect the investment community, from new regulations to market trends and consumer sentiment. Financial news is often analyzed and reported in a number of different ways, including through articles, videos, charts and data.

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This guide is a resource for finding business and economic news, especially from major national and international sources. Some of the larger sources include newspaper and magazine articles, newswires, government publications and financial reports. The library also has several specialized publications that cover a variety of topics, including small business and entrepreneurial news.