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WSJ Analysis: Fed Chair Powell's Flexibility
P.M. Edition for March 22: Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell has demonstrated a flexible approach over the past several months on interest rates and the Fed's balance sheet. The Wall Street Journal's Nick Timiraos explains.
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Farmers Stand By Bayer's Roundup
A.M. Edition for March 22nd: Bayer is facing thousands of lawsuits over its weedkiller Roundup, from plaintiffs who claim the herbicide causes cancer. The Wall Street Journal's Jacob Bunge says that hasn't discouraged some farmers, who continue to use the product.
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Trump to Tie Colleges' Federal Grants to Free S...
P.M. Edition for March 21: President Trump is issuing an order that ties grants made to colleges and universities to free speech on campus. The Wall Street Journal's Michelle Hackman says the move follows complaints that conservative speakers are silenced.
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Levi Strauss Returns to Public Markets
A.M. Edition for March 21st: Denim company Levi Strauss returns to the public markets on Thursday, amid an IPO boom led by tech companies. The Wall Street Journal's Suzanne Kapner has the details.
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Fed Signals No Interest Rate Hikes This Year
P.M. Edition for March 20: At the end of its two-day policy meeting, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady and signaled that no rate hikes would be coming this year. The Wall Street Journal's Kate Davidson talks about the Fed's patient, wait-and-see approach.
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Companies Seek More Oversight of Proxy Firms
A.M. Edition for March 20th: Hundreds of companies, including Chevron and Yum Brands, say they want more government oversight of firms that advise shareholders. The Wall Street Journal's Gabe Rubin has more details.
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Fed Weighs Options for Asset Portfolio
P.M. Edition for March 19th: The Federal Reserve is expected to detail plans to end its bond portfolio runoff on Wednesday. The Wall Street Journal's Nick Timiraos says the Fed's big challenge now is figuring out the portfolio's composition.
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Facebook Struggles to Find Local News
A.M. Edition for March 19th: Facebook is trying to keep up with user demand for more local news. But the social network is having trouble finding enough local news in some parts of the U.S. The Wall Street Journal's Lukas Alpert explains.
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Federal Prosecutors Look Into Boeing 737 MAX
P.M. Edition for March 18th: Federal prosecutors and transportation officials are seeking documents that could shed light on the development of Boeing's 737 MAX. The aircraft have been grounded worldwide, following a fatal Ethiopian Airlines crash earlier this month. The Wall Street Journal's Andrew Tangel has more details.
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OpenTable Feuds with Rivals Over Diners' Data
A.M. Edition for March 18: It's a fight over diners' information. Restaurant booking service OpenTable is barring restaurants from sharing data with rival booking services without its permission, unless they pay fees. More from the Wall Street Journal's Micah Maidenberg.
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VW Accused of Defrauding Investors Over Emissions
P.M. Edition for March 15: It's the latest chapter in Volkswagen's diesel emissions cheating scandal. The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged VW with defrauding bond investors over the emissions' environmental impact. More from the Wall Street Journal's William Boston.
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Walmart Faces Challenges in Delivering Groceries
A.M. Edition for March 15: Walmart, the top U.S. grocer, has had issues with delivering food. The Wall Street Journal's Sarah Nassauer says challenges include a patchwork of independent delivery companies and "pickers" going through store aisles taking online deliveries.
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Senate Rebukes Trump; Brexit Delay Approved
P.M. Edition for March 14: The Senate has backed a resolution blocking Trump's emergency declaration over a border wall, setting up a likely presidential veto. And the Wall Street Journal's Jason Douglas talks about the U.K. Parliament's vote approving a Brexit delay.
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The Story of GE's $22 Billion Writedown
A.M. Edition for March 14: The Wall Street Journal's Michael Rapoport has the story on how General Electric built up 22 billion dollars in goodwill and erased it from its books. The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating the huge write-down.
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Possible Link Between Two Boeing 737 MAX 8 Crashes
P.M. Edition for March 13: Canadian data suggests a possible link between two deadly crashes involving the Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets. Countries around the world are grounding flights with the MAX 8, including the U.S. More from the Wall Street Journal's Robert Wall.
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Food Delivery Companies Face Challenges Outside...
A.M. Edition for March 13th: Food-delivery companies are racing to expand service. But they're facing challenges in rural areas - like finding drivers, plus the expense of getting meals to customers further away. The Wall Street Journal's Heather Haddon has more details.
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British Parliament Votes Down Brexit Deal
P.M. Edition for March 12th: In another big defeat for British Prime Minister Theresa May, lawmakers voted down her Brexit deal for a second time on Tuesday. The Wall Street Journal's Jason Douglas has more details on what happened and what comes next.
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Oil Company Executives Talk Climate, Technology...
A.M. Edition for March 12th: Top oil executives are gathered in Houston this week for the annual CERAWeek conference - a premier event for the industry. The Wall Street Journal's Bradley Olson says climate change and technology are dominating this week's talks.
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White House Budget Asks for $8.6 Billion for Bo...
P.M. Edition for March 11th: The Trump Administration's new budget proposal, released Monday, comes with a $4.7 trillion price tag - and an ask for $8.6 billion in funding for a border wall. The Wall Street Journal's Kate Davidson has the details.
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Companies Invest More in Retraining Employees
A.M. Edition for March 11th: Employers are having a tougher time attracting skilled workers, amid a tight labor market. That's prompted some top companies to invest in retraining their own workers. The Wall Street Journal's Ezequiel Minaya has more details.
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Manafort Jail Term Less Than What Prosecutors S...
P.M. Edition for March 8: Ex-Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort was sentenced to 47 months in prison for tax and bank fraud, far less than what prosecutors had wanted. The Wall Street Journal's Aruna Viswanatha talks about the judge's reasoning for the sentence.
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Claims Surge for Water Damage From Internal Leaks
A.M. Edition for March 8th: The latest data from the insurance industry shows more homeowners are facing water damage - from internal leaks. In fact, they're rising while other types of insurance claims, including for fire damage, have fallen. The Wall Street Journal's Leslie Scism has more details.
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ECB Issues New Stimulus Measures to Boost Eurozone
P.M. Edition for March 7: In a big policy reversal, the European Central Bank unveiled new measures to prop up the faltering eurozone economy. The Wall Street Journal's Brian Blackstone says the measures include new cheap loans for banks.
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Airlines Change Pricing Strategies
A.M. Edition for March 7th: Airlines are changing their pricing strategies, which means there are some new tips to keep in mind if you're a traveler trying to score the best deal. The Wall Street Journal's Middle Seat Columnist Scott McCartney shares the latest tips.
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U.S. Trade Gap Grows Despite Trump's Bid to Cut It
P.M. Edition for March 6: The U.S. posted its widest monthly trade gap since 2008 during December. The Wall Street Journal's Paul Kiernan says the deficit grew despite President Trump's bid to reduce it through tariffs against China and Europe.
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