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Trump Criticizes Powell, But Congress Supports Him
P.M. Edition for December 6: President Trump has criticized Fed Chair Jerome Powell for this year's interest rate increases, but Powell enjoys wide support from Congress for the hikes. More from the Wall Street Journal's Nick Timiraos.
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Reflecting on the Legacy of Former President Ge...
A.M. Edition for December 6th: Was former President George H.W. Bush the last of his kind? The Wall Street Journal's Gerald Seib says that question was called to mind during funeral services on Wednesday. Seib reflects on the life and legacy of the nation's 41st president.
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Remembering George H.W. Bush
P.M. Edition for December 5: The nation paused Wednesday to honor the late 41st president, George Herbert Walker Bush. At his state funeral in Washington, eulogies came from his son, former President George W. Bush and author Jon Meacham.
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A National Day of Mourning; CEOs Talk Gun Control
A.M. Edition for December 5th: Wednesday is a national day of mourning for the funeral of former President George H.W. Bush. Plus, the CEOs of Dick's Sporting Goods and Aetna talk about gun control, at the Wall Street Journal's CEO Council.
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Dow Drops Nearly 800 Points; Jeb Bush Remembers...
P.M. Edition for December 4th: Worries over a trade truce between the U.S. and China and the pace of economic growth led to a selloff in stocks. Plus, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush reflects on the legacy of his father, former President George H.W. Bush.
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Foreign Indie Films Struggle in China
A.M. Edition for December 4th: Independent films are having a tough time in China, with filmmakers reporting a slowdown. But it's hard to say just how much of it is due to trade. The Wall Street Journal's Julie Wernau has more details.
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U.S.-China Truce Leaves Lots of Work Ahead
P.M. Edition for December 3rd: The U.S. and China have brokered a truce on trade. But there are still plenty of obstacles to overcome to reach a more lasting agreement. The Wall Street Journal's Will Mauldin has the details.
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George H.W. Bush's Economic and Political Legacy
Former President George H.W. Bush, who passed away Friday at age 94, presided over a time of tumultuous economic and global events. Wall Street Journal chief economics commentator Greg Ip discusses the 41st U.S. president's legacy.
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Starwood Data Breach Affected Up to 500 Million...
P.M. Edition for November 30: Marriott International says a data breach in its Starwood reservations system affected as many as 500 million customers. The Wall Street Journal's Aisha Al-Muslim says the hacked data included credit card information and passport numbers.
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A Computer Could Do Your Next Home Appraisal
A.M. Edition for November 30th: A proposed change in federal regulations could mean your next home appraisal will be done by a computer, not a human being. The Wall Street Journal's Ryan Dezember has the details.
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Cohen Pleads Guilty; Life Expectancy Falls
P.M. Edition for November 29th: Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress. Plus, U.S. life expectancy falls as suicides and drug overdoses spike. The Wall Street Journal's Betsy McKay has more.
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Celebrity-Backed Beauty Brands Shake Up Industry
A.M. Edition for November 29th: Independent beauty companies -- and the celebrities and influencers who back them -- are forcing the $52 billion beauty industry to rethink its strategies in courting consumers. The Wall Street Journal's Jaewon Kang has the details.
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Trade Battles Give Consumers Less Choice
P.M. Edition for November 28th: Less trade means less choice for consumers - especially when it comes to cars. The Wall Street Journal's Chief Economics Commentator Greg Ip has more details on how protracted trade battles are impacting consumers.
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Is the Housing Boom Coming to an End?
A.M. Edition for November 28th: The U.S. housing market, which makes up a sixth of the U.S. economy, has been a persistent weak spot. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Kusisto has more details on the factors at play, and what we can expect in the months ahead.
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GM Cuts Thousands of Jobs, Amid Weak Sedan Sales
P.M. Edition for November 27: General Motors is cutting more than 14 thousand jobs and idling several North American plants. The Wall Street Journal's Mike Colias says GM, like other carmakers, is shifting away from unprofitable sedans to focus on SUVs and pickups.
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UPS Prepares for the Holiday Surge in Deliveries
A.M. Edition for November 27th: The United Parcel Service is putting billions of dollars worth of improvements to the test, as it prepares to handle hundreds of millions of deliveries this holiday season. The Wall Street Journal's Paul Ziobro has the details.
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Ohio Allows Businesses to Pay Taxes With Bitcoin
P.M. Edition for November 26th: Bitcoin is getting a vote of confidence in Ohio. Beginning this week, businesses will be able to register online, to use the cryptocurrency to pay their taxes. The Wall Street Journal's Paul Vigna has the details.
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Fed Minutes, GDP in the Spotlight This Week
A.M. Edition for November 26: The Wall Street Journal's Harriet Torry previews the week's economic calendar. Highlights include minutes from the last Fed meeting, an update on third quarter economic growth and a report on income and spending.
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Store Closings Give a Lift to Retail's Survivors
P.M. Edition for November 23: The holiday shopping season is here. And with thousands of stores having closed this year, surviving retailers stand to benefit from displaced shoppers hunting for new places to buy gifts. More from the Wall Street Journal's Suzanne Kapner.
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Self-Driving Vehicles Hit Political Roadblocks
A.M. Edition for November 23rd: In addition to the technological challenges of bringing autonomous vehicles to the road, self-driving cars are also facing a lot of political backlash. The Wall Street Journal's Mike Colias has more on the concerns local politicians are voicing.
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Retail Roundtable: Making Sense of Holiday Deals
Edition for November 22nd: Black Friday is getting a little more complicated for shoppers, even if they're doing their shopping from home. That's because retailers are rolling out even more pick-up and delivery options, to help them compete with Amazon. The Wall Street Journal's Khadeeja Safdar and Suzanne Kapner talk about changes to holiday shopping.
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Can Amazon's Digital Wallet Challenge Apple Pay?
P.M. Edition for November 21: The Wall Street Journal says Amazon is working to persuade brick-and-mortar stores to accept Amazon Pay, its digital wallet. WSJ's AnnaMaria Andriotis says Amazon is going up against Apple in the mobile payments sector.
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Gauging the Amazon Effect on New York and Virginia
A.M. Edition for November 21st: The "Amazon Effect" is set to hit Long Island City, in Queens, New York, and Crystal City, in Northern Virginia, and real-estate firms are preparing for a real-estate boom. The Wall Street Journal's Keiko Morris has the details.
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Retailers See Strong Sales But Profit Pressure
P.M. Edition for November 20: Retailers including Target and Best Buy reported strong sales for the latest quarter. But the Wall Street Journal's Khadeeja Safdar says retailers' profit margins have been dinged by factors such as rising investments.
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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Changes His Style
A.M. Edition for November 20th: With Facebook under increasing pressure, CEO Mark Zuckerberg has adopted a more aggressive style. But that's creating internal tensions at the company. The Wall Street Journal's Deepa Seetharaman has the details.
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