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Big Banks Wary of Warren's White House Bid
A.M. Edition for January 29th: Big banks are cautious about Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren's 2020 bid for the White House, considering her role in regulating the industry. The Wall Street Journal's Andrew Ackerman has more details.
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Trump Skeptical of Congressional Deal on Border...
P.M. Edition for January 28th: In an exclusive interview with The Wall Street Journal's Peter Nicholas, President Trump expressed doubts that he'll accept a Congressional deal on border security, as lawmakers work to figure out a long-term solution.
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Fed's Bond Portfolio Could Take Center Stage
A.M. Edition for January 28th: The Wall Street Journal's Nick Timiraos says the Federal Reserve's first meeting of the year could yield more clues about the Central Bank's plans to end its bond portfolio runoff, with discussion over the path of rate hikes taking a back seat.
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Deal to Reopen the Government; Roger Stone Indi...
P.M. Edition for January 25: President Trump and top lawmakers reached a deal to reopen the government. Plus, longtime Trump adviser Roger Stone is indicted on charges including lying to Congress. More from the Wall Street Journal's Aruna Viswanatha.
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Big Brands Pilot Reusable Containers in New Yor...
A.M. Edition for January 25th: Big brands are trying to get you to reuse containers, in an effort to reduce waste. The Wall Street Journal's Saabira Chaudhuri has the details on a new initiative brands are piloting in New York and Paris.
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Coast Guard in Rough Seas Because of Shutdown
P.M. Edition for January 24: The Senate rejected two dueling bills designed to reopen the government. Plus, the Wall Street Journal's Ben Kesling talks about how the government shutdown has hurt the Coast Guard and thousands of its workers and retirees.
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Amazon Seeks to Lure Shippers, From FedEx and UPS
A.M. Edition for January 24th: As Amazon works to build out its own delivery network, the company is also sweetening the deal for shippers, by cutting extra fuel and weekend delivery charges. The Wall Street Journal's Paul Ziobro has the details.
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Senate to Vote on Bills to End Shutdown
P.M. Edition for January 23: The Senate votes Thursday on two competing bills that would reopen the government. The Wall Street Journal's Kristina Peterson talks about both bills - one from President Trump, the other from congressional Democrats.
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Data Shows Air Travel Safety Not Compromised Du...
A.M. Edition for January 23rd: New government data shows air travel remains safe during the partial government shutdown, although resources are becoming more strained. The Wall Street Journal's Alison Sider has the details.
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Supreme Court Allows Transgender Restrictions i...
P.M. Edition for January 22nd: The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump Administration to implement restrictions on military service by transgender people. It's one of several orders the court issued on Tuesday, when it also agreed to take up a case on gun rights in New York City, and declined to take action on DACA. The Wall Street Journal's Brent Kendall breaks down the courts actions on Tuesday.
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With Americans Drinking Less, Booze Makers Seek...
A.M. Edition for January 22nd: Americans are drinking less alcohol, forcing brewers and liquor companies to look to alternatives to keep up their profits. The Wall Street Journal's Jennifer Maloney has the details.
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Hotel Fees: The Traveler's Latest Nightmare
Travelers' hotel bills are growing. And you can blame the avalanche of fees that hotels are piling on, usually without warning. The Wall Street Journal's Scott McCartney says many fees are for services that travelers may not use, or which used to be free.
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Tesla to Cut Full-Time Workforce by 7%
P.M. Edition for January 18: Tesla is cutting seven percent of its full-time workforce, the second round of layoffs in a year. The Wall Street Journal's Tim Higgins says it's part of Tesla's bid to lower the price of its Model 3 sedan.
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Small Businesses Left in Limbo During Shutdown
A.M. Edition for January 18th: Small businesses haven't been able to get loan approvals during the partial government shutdown, leaving livelihoods in limbo, and forcing some to resort to desperate measures. The Wall Street Journal's Ruth Simon has the details.
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Wall Street Journal: Cohen Rigged Polls to Favo...
P.M. Edition for January 17: The Wall Street Journal says former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen paid an IT firm to rig online polls to favor Donald Trump in advance of the 2016 presidential campaign. More from WSJ investigative reporter Michael Rothfeld.
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WeWork CEO Raises Conflict of Interest Concerns
A.M. Edition for January 17th: WeWork is one of the nation's most valuable startups. But conflict of interest concerns are being raised, after founder Adam Neumann bought property, then leased it back to his own company. The Wall Street Journal's Eliot Brown has the details.
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The Best and Worst Major U.S. Airlines
P.M. Edition for January 16: The Wall Street Journal is out with its Middle Seat ranking of major U.S. airlines based on reliability. WSJ Middle Seat columnist Scott McCartney tells us who's flying high and who's stuck on the runway.
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PG&E Bankruptcy Upends Wildfire Lawsuits, Green...
A.M. Edition for January 16th: PG&E's planned bankruptcy could have a major impact on the hundreds of lawsuits the utility is facing. And it could jeopardize the state's efforts to combat climate change with green energy. The Wall Street Journal's Russell Gold has more details.
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A Key Brexit Vote; Partial U.S. Shutdown Drags On
P.M. Edition for January 15: A key vote on British Prime Minister Theresa May's plan to exit the European Union is set for Tuesday night. The Wall Street Journal's Jason Douglas has more on what's at stake. Plus, the WSJ's Peter Nicholas on the partial government shutdown.
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Detroit Prepares for Final Winter Auto Show
The North American International Auto Show begins in Detroit on Saturday. But it's the last year the auto show will be held during the winter, in January. Next year, it moves to June. The Wall Street Journal's Adrienne Roberts has more details.
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Embattled Utility PG&E Prepares for Bankruptcy
P.M. Edition for January 14th: California's largest utility, PG&E, is planning to file for bankruptcy, as it faces more than $30 billion in potential liability costs for its role in the state's deadly wildfires. The Wall Street Journal's Katherine Blunt has the details on what happens next.
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Fed Releases Beige Book Ahead of January Meeting
A.M. Edition for January 14th: This week brings the producer price index, the Federal Reserve's Beige Book, and the latest data on industrial production. The Wall Street Journal's Sarah Chaney breaks down what to look for in the data.
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Government Shutdown Means Craft Beer Taps Are S...
P.M. Edition for January 11: Craft brewers depend on federal approval for some of their new labels and formulas. But the government shutdown means brewers can't market or produce new beers without that federal approval. More from the Wall Street Journal's Ruth Simon.
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Ford Revamps Operations in Europe
A.M. Edition for January 11th: Ford's restructuring plans in Europe include plant closures and cutting thousands of jobs, as the company tries to turn around its global business. The Wall Street Journal's William Boston has the details.
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Shutdown Makes It Hard for Fed, Traders to Read...
P.M. Edition for January 10: The government shutdown has idled agencies responsible for releasing key economic data. The Wall Street Journal's Sarah Chaney says this makes it difficult for the Fed, investors and companies to get a proper read on the economy.
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