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Fed Minutes: More Rate Hikes Ahead; Trump: Not ...
P.M. Edition for October 17: Minutes from the last Fed policy meeting signal more interest rate increases ahead, even as President Trump says he's not happy with the rate hikes. More from the Wall Street Journal's Kate Davidson.
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Flipkart Acquisition Will Hurt Walmart's Profits
A.M. Edition for October 17th: Walmart's acquisition of Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart - its largest ever at $16 billion - is expected to hurt the company's profits this year and next. The Wall Street Journal's Sarah Nassauer has the details.
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New Proposals Value Uber at $120 Billion
P.M. Edition for October 16th: Uber's valuation has nearly doubled, according to proposals from Wall Street banks that place its worth at $120 billion. The Wall Street Journal's Maureen Farrell has the details, as the ride-hailing company prepares for a possible IPO.
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What the Fall of Sears Means for Retail
A.M. Edition for October 16th: Sears' bankruptcy filing on Monday marks a dramatic downfall for one of the 20th century's biggest retailers. It's also a sign of the changing retail landscape. The Wall Street Journal's Suzanne Kapner has more.
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Western Executives Back Out of Saudi Conference
P.M. Edition for October 15th: Several western executives have pulled out of Saudi Arabia's premier business conference, as questions swirl over the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The Wall Street Journal's Benoit Faucon has more on how that's impacting Saudi stocks and investment from the west.
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Fed Minutes, Retail Sales Lead Busy Week
The Federal Reserve releases the minutes from its September meeting on Wednesday. We'll also see retail sales data on Monday, and several reports on the housing market. The Wall Street Journal's Sharon Nunn has more on the economic data out this week.
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Michael Stalls North Carolina's Recovery from F...
P.M. Edition for October 12: Hurricane Michael roared into North Carolina, dumping around ten inches on a state trying to recover from Hurricane Florence. More from the Wall Street Journal's Valerie Bauerlein.
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McDonald's Franchisees Have Concerns About Sales
A.M. Edition for October 12th: Hundreds of McDonald's franchise operators want more information from the company, on how it plans to boost sales - as they're being asked to foot the bill for restaurant upgrades. The Wall Street Journal's Julie Jargon has the details.
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Social Security Benefits to Rise 2.8% in 2019
P.M. Edition for October 11: Social Security recipients will see a 2.8 percent increase in their benefits next year. The Wall Street Journal's Eric Morath says it's the largest cost-of-living adjustment in seven years.
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CVS, Aetna Get Green Light from Justice Department
A.M. Edition for October 11th: The U.S. Justice Department has cleared the way for a merger between CVS and Aetna, clearing a major hurdle as the companies look to finalize their nearly $70 billion deal. The Wall Street Journal's Anna Wilde Mathews has the details.
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U.S. Stocks See Biggest Decline in Months
Special Edition: Stocks saw their biggest decline in more than seven months on Wednesday, following a broad retreat from technology stocks. The Dow fell more than 800 points - a decline of more than 3%. The Wall Street Journal's Mike Wursthorn explains what happened.
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Hurricane Michael a Record Storm
P.M. Edition for October 10: We talk with the Wall Street Journal's Arian Campo-Flores about Hurricane Michael, the strongest hurricane ever to hit the Florida Panhandle.
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Democrats Focus On Healthcare in Midterm Ads
A.M. Edition for October 10th: Midterm election ads are in full swing. And an analysis by The Wall Street Journal finds Democrats are highlighting healthcare, above jobs and taxes. The Wall Street Journal's Julie Bykowicz has the details.
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Exxon Backs Carbon Tax - With $1 Million
P.M. Edition for October 9th: In a rare move for an oil company, Exxon Mobil has announced it's committing up to $1 million to a campaign backing a carbon tax. The Wall Street Journal's Tim Puko has more on the oil giant's decision.
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Retailers Fill the Holiday Gap Left by Toys 'R' Us
A.M. Edition for October 9th: The demise of Toys "R" Us is changing the retail landscape this holiday season. And analysts say last-minute shoppers could have a tougher time getting the hottest items. The Wall Street Journal's Paul Ziobro has the details.
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Kavanaugh Battle Takes Center Stage in Midterms
P.M. Edition for October 8th: The battle over Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation is in the spotlight in the run-up to the midterms, with both parties seizing on the strong emotions ignited by the newest Supreme Court justice. The Wall Street Journal's Janet Hook has the details.
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This Week, Keep an Eye on Inflation Data
A.M. Edition for October 8th: This week brings a lighter economic calendar than the first full week of October, but it picks up midweek with the producer and consumer price indexes, plus consumer sentiment. The Wall Street Journal's Harriet Torry has the details.
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Special Edition: Brett Kavanaugh Confirmed to U...
The U.S. Senate confirmed Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court on Saturday, with 50 in favor and 48 opposing. The Wall Street Journal's Siobhan Hughes has more on the contentious nomination process and what comes next.
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Labor Market Stays Strong Despite Slower Job Gr...
P.M. Edition for October 5: Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination advances toward a final vote. Plus, the Wall Street Journal's Eric Morath talks about September's employment report, which saw slower hiring but the jobless rate falling to 3.7 percent.
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September Jobless Rate at 49-Year Low; Hiring P...
Special Edition for October 5: Analysis of the September employment report. Employers added 134,000 jobs to the U.S. economy, and the unemployment rate ticked lower to 3.7%, the lowest in 49 years. PNC Financial Services Group's Gus Faucher explains the tightness of the labor market, and how recent trade deals could impact future hiring.
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North Carolina Still Struggling in Florence's A...
A.M. Edition for October 5th: It's been three weeks since Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina, and although most of the floodwaters have receded, many residents are still struggling. The Wall Street Journal's Valerie Bauerlein has an update.
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White House on FBI Probe: No Case Against Kavan...
P.M. Edition for October 4: The White House says it's found no support in the FBI probe for claims against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. More from the Wall Street Journal's Rebecca Ballhaus.
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Robots Lend a Helping Hand in Retail
A.M. Edition for October 4th: More robots will be helping out in retail this holiday season, performing tasks that include sorting and checking inventory. The Wall Street Journal's Jennifer Smith has the details.
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The Limits of Trump's Protectionist Trade Deal
P.M. Edition for October 3: Despite President Trump's tough trade stance, his new "America First" trade agreement has limits. That's because it faced resistance from lawmakers, business and Canada, according to the Wall Street Journal's Greg Ip.
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The Threat of Bots in Cryptocurrency Markets
A.M. Edition for October 3rd: Regulators are growing more concerned with manipulation in cryptocurrencies. One of the threats is automated trading programs, or bots, that can manipulate prices and currently operate largely unchecked. The Wall Street Journal's Paul Vigna has the details.
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