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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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Is the Housing Market the Canary in the Coal Mine?
A.M. Edition for January 10th: The housing market was a trouble spot for an otherwise strong economy last year. Heard on the Street Columnist Justin Lahart says the sector could be the canary in the coal mine, when it comes to sensitivity to rising interest rates.
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New York's Chrysler Building is Up for Sale
P.M. Edition for January 9: The Chrysler Building, an iconic part of Manhattan's skyline, is on the block. But the Wall Street Journal's Keiko Morris says the Chrysler Building could be a tough sell, given its high costs and stiff competition from new towers.
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Trump Pushes for Border Wall, Democrats Push Back
A.M. Edition for January 9th: President Trump ramped up his demand for funding for a border wall, in an address to the nation on Tuesday night. But Democrats aren't budging, as a partial government shutdown continues. The Wall Street Journal's Gerald Seib has more details.
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Cancer Deaths Have Fallen 27% Since 1991
P.M. Edition for January 8th: A reduction in smoking has resulted in a dramatic reduction of cancer-related deaths since 1991. Wall Street Journal reporter Amy Dockser Marcus explains why doctors feel significantly more progress is needed to further reduce the threat of deaths from cancer.
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Starbucks CEO Changes Company's Direction
A.M. Edition for January 8th: Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson is scaling back the plans of his predecessor, founder Howard Schultz - including plans to create about 1,000 reserve cafes. The Wall Street Journal's Julie Jargon has the details.
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Fed's Challenge in 2019? A Soft Landing
P.M. Edition for January 7th: The Federal Reserve faces fresh challenges in 2019, as it seeks to keep the economy from overheating while avoiding a recession. The Wall Street Journal's Eric Morath has more on the factors that could threaten striking that balance.
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Fed Set to Release December Meeting Minutes
A.M. Edition for January 7th: This week brings more economic data from December, including the minutes from the Federal Reserve's final policy meeting of 2018. The Wall Street Journal's Sharon Nunn previews this week's economic calendar.
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Trump, Democrats Remain Split on Government Fun...
P.M. Edition for January 4: House Democrats passed spending bills to reopen the government, but they stand no chance of passing the Senate. And a meeting Friday between President Trump and top Democrats led to no progress. More from the Wall Street Journal's Natalie Andrews.
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U.S. Auto Sales Hold Steady in 2018
A.M. Edition for January 4th: Despite predictions of a downturn, U.S. auto sales held steady in 2018, with sales exceeding 17 million vehicles. But threats remain on the horizon as we start the new year. The Wall Street Journal's Adrienne Roberts has the details.
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Apple's Rare Revenue Forecast Cut
P.M. Edition for January 3: Apple surprised everyone by cutting its quarterly revenue forecast, the first such cut in over 15 years. Apple CEO Tim Cook cited slowing sales in China. More from the Wall Street Journal's Dan Gallagher.
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Congress is Back in Session; What to Expect
A.M. Edition for January 3: The new Congress convenes Thursday. The Wall Street Journal's Natalie Andrews says House Democrats will offer a handful of spending bills to try to end the partial government shutdown.
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Tesla Cuts Prices, Model 3 Deliveries Miss Target
P.M. Edition for January 2: Tesla is knocking two thousand dollars off the price of several vehicles, including the Model 3 sedan. It comes as Model 3 deliveries rose sharply, but still fell short of forecasts. More from the Wall Street Journal's Tim Higgins.
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December Jobs Numbers on Tap
A.M. Edition for January 2: The Wall Street Journal's Sharon Nunn previews Friday's December jobs report. Plus, WSJ's Riva Gold says analysts have cut their earnings forecasts.
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The Best-Run Companies of 2018
A.M. Edition for December 31st: Tech companies dominated a list of the best-run companies of 2018, with Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft claiming the top three spots. Overall, seven tech companies landed in the top ten of the Drucker Institute's Management Top 250 ranking. The Wall Street Journal's Chip Cutter has more on what landed these companies at the top of the list.
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U.S. Teachers Quitting at Highest Rate on Record
P.M. Edition for December 28th: Teachers and other public education employees in the U.S. are quitting their jobs at the highest rate on record. In a tight labor market, some are finding opportunities elsewhere. Others are quitting out of frustration over budgets and benefits. The Wall Street Journal's Michelle Hackman has more details.
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Reviewing the Year in Cryptocurrency
A.M. Edition for December 28th: It's been a tumultuous year for cryptocurrency. Bitcoin saw an especially precipitous decline, from its peak of nearly $20,000 at the end of 2017 to just under $4,000 at the end of 2018. The Wall Street Journal's Paul Vigna reviews the year in cryptocurrency, and looks ahead to 2019.
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McDonald's Makes Another Bet on Breakfast
P.M. Edition for December 27th: McDonald's is renewing its focus on breakfast, three years after it began offering its breakfast menu all day, thanks to demand from consumers. Now the company is doubling down by expanding its breakfast menu. The Wall Street Journal's Julie Jargon has more.
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Computerized Trading and Herdlike Behavior
How much does the rise of computerized trading have to do with recent market turbulence? According to some traders, it can amplify drops across markets, and accelerate herdlike behavior that can move very quickly. The Wall Street Journal's Rachael Levy has more.
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Amid Skepticism, Trump Insists Mexico Will Pay ...
P.M. Edition for December 26: President Trump maintains the hotly-disputed five billion dollar border wall will ultimately not be paid for by U.S. taxpayers, but by Mexico. Trade experts are unconvinced, says the Wall Street Journal's Vivian Salama.
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The Economic Year in Review
A.M. Edition for December 26th: The U.S. economy saw strong jobs growth and record low unemployment in 2018, despite ongoing trade tensions that threatened to derail progress. The Wall Street Journal's Harriet Torry has a look back, and a look ahead to the new year.
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Special Holiday Edition: Elf on the Shelf Puts ...
In this special holiday edition of What's News, we take a look at Elf on the Shelf, a holiday tradition that has some parents breathing a sigh of relief, now that they can put the toy away until next year. The Wall Street Journal's Katie Bindley has the details.
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Airlines Charge You More to Board the Plane Sooner
A.M. Edition for December 24: Airlines are dividing passengers into more groups to streamline the boarding process and let higher-paying passengers get first crack at the overhead bins. The Wall Street Journal's Alison Sider explains.
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Nasdaq Enters Bear Territory; Shoppers Feel the...
P.M. Edition for December 21st: It was another punishing week for U.S. stocks, with the Nasdaq landing in bear-market territory. Plus, shoppers are feeling the absence of Toys "R" Us. The Wall Street Journal's Paul Ziobro has the details.
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Health Company Mergers Go Head-to-Head
A.M. Edition for December 21st: The tie-up between Cigna and Express Scripts is the latest between an insurance company and a pharmacy-benefit manager, after CVS and Aetna's merger closed last month. The Wall Street Journal's Anna Wilde Mathews has more.
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