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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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Lower iPhone Demand Hurts Apple's Suppliers
P.M. Edition for November 19th: Apple is facing lower-than-expected demand for its new iPhones, and that's causing trouble along the company's supply chain, with suppliers having to adjust their business. The Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle has the details.
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Housing Data Kicks Off Holiday-Shortened Week
Thanksgiving week brings a light economic calendar. But we will see some data on housing, durable goods orders, and consumer sentiment. The Wall Street Journal's Sarah Chaney has the details.
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College Football Fans Fret Over Tax Deductions
P.M. Edition for November 16th: Some college football fans are struggling with a change in the nation's tax code that no longer allows them to write-off the bulk of their season-ticket costs. The Wall Street Journal's Rachel Bachman has more on the changes.
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FDA Cracks Down on Menthol Cigarettes
A.M. Edition for November 16th: A fight is brewing between federal regulators and big tobacco, as the Food and Drug Administration moves forward with plans for a nationwide ban on menthol cigarettes. The Wall Street Journal's Jennifer Maloney has the details.
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Walmart Continues Strong Sales Streak
P.M. Edition for November 15th: The world's largest retailer has good news heading into the holiday season. Walmart posted strong sales in the third quarter, as we head into the busy shopping season. The Wall Street Journal's Sarah Nassauer has the details.
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Why Morale is Low Among Facebook Employees
A.M. Edition for November 15th: Morale is lower among Facebook employees, in what's been a difficult year for the company. Facebook has seen a sharp decline in its stock price, amid ongoing criticism. The Wall Street Journal's Kirsten Grind has the details.
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The Wall Street Journal Ranks the Best U.S. Air...
P.M. Edition for November 14th: The Wall Street Journal has released its first-ever ranking of U.S. Airports - and Denver International Airport tops the list. WSJ Middle Seat Columnist Scott McCartney has the details on who tops the list - and who ended up at the bottom.
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Amid Wins, Advocates Push for More Women in Office
A.M. Edition for November 14th: Congress will have a record number of women next year. And advocates are hoping to build on that progress by sustaining the momentum of the midterms. The Wall Street Journal's Janet Hook has more details.
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Amazon Names Its Winners: New York and Virginia
P.M. Edition for November 13th: Amazon has named the homes of its new headquarters: Long Island City, in New York, and Arlington County's Crystal City neighborhood, in Virginia. The announcement Tuesday ends a more than yearlong public competition that drew 238 candidates from across the country. The Wall Street Journal's Keiko Morris has the details.
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Congress Gets Back to Work
A.M. Edition for November 13th: A split Congress returns to Washington this week with a full agenda. First up: agreeing on a spending bill to avoid a partial government shutdown on December 8th. The Wall Street Journal's Kristina Peterson has the details.
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