WSJ What’s News

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Will Housing Market Trends Continue into Fall?
A.M. Edition for September 17th: There's plenty of housing data on tap this week, that could indicate whether a somewhat slow summer will continue heading into the fall. The Wall Street Journal's Kate Davidson previews this week's economic data.
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An Up Week for Stocks, But Trade Concerns Lurk
Stocks were little changed Friday but closed higher for the week. The Wall Street Journal's Mike Wursthorn says trade issues continue to inject uncertainty into the markets.
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Fewer Carolina Households Have Flood Insurance
P.M. Edition: Fewer homeowners in Florence's path have flood insurance than five years ago. The Wall Street Journal's Leslie Scism says many people don't realize most homeowner insurance excludes flood coverage, which they must buy separately.
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A Bird's Eye View of Hurricane Florence
A.M. Edition for September 14th: This week, Hurricane Hunters have been flying into the eye of Hurricane Florence, to gather essential data about the storm. The Wall Street Journal's Valerie Bauerlein joined them on Tuesday, and describes the experience.
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Trump Tweets Target Jamie Dimon, Maria's Death ...
P.M. Edition for September 13: In Thursday tweets, President Trump denied the estimated death toll of three thousand from Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. He also hit back at comments from JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon. More from the Wall Street Journal's Rebecca Ballhaus.
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What Apple's Latest Showcase Means for Business
A.M. Edition for September 13th: Apple unveiled its latest tech gear, including new iPhones with larger displays, and an Apple Watch with new fitness features. The Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle has more on Apple's latest product showcase, and its business strategy.
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Businesses Step Up Lobbying Against Tariffs
P.M. Edition for September 12: Lobbying groups representing thousands of companies are ramping up their campaign against tariffs on foreign imports, telling the Trump administration the levies will hurt their industries. More from the Wall Street Journal's Andrew Duehren.
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Some Tips for Tracking Hurricane Florence
A.M. Edition for September 12th: With Hurricane Florence on a path toward the East Coast, many are watching the latest forecast maps to track the storm. The Wall Street Journal's Arian Campo-Flores has some tips.
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One World Trade Center Faces Leasing Challenges
P.M. Edition for September 11th: It's been four years since One World Trade Center opened, but roughly 20% of the building's office space has yet to be filled. The Wall Street Journal's Peter Grant has more on the challenges of leasing space in the building.
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Apple Bets on Big Screens to Drive iPhone Growth
Apple is supersizing its iPhone lineup, aiming to drive profit in its biggest business despite stagnant unit sales. The Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle has the details.
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What's Next for CBS After Les Moonves Departure?
P.M. Edition for September 10th: CBS CEO Leslie Moonves is stepping down following the publication of a second magazine article detailing sexual misconduct accusations against him. WSJ media reporter Joe Flint discusses CBS's ongoing investigation as well as what could jeopardize a financial settlement between Moonves and CBS.
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Federal Reserve's Beige Book on Tap This Week
A.M. Edition for September 10th: This week brings the Federal Reserve's Beige Book, the consumer price index, and the latest retail sales numbers. The Wall Street Journal's Sarah Chaney has more on the economic data out this week.
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Trade, Regulation Fears Hit Tech Stocks
Stocks lost ground this week, led by technology. The Wall Street Journal's Amrith Ramkumar says strong revenue growth has helped U.S. stocks, but that could reverse if trade concerns linger.
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Elon Musk Under Scrutiny, After New Interview
P.M. Edition for September 7th: Elon Musk is back in the spotlight, this time for appearing to smoke marijuana on camera during a live interview with comedian Joe Rogan. The Wall Street Journal's Tim Higgins has more on why it's putting Musk under more scrutiny.
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August Payrolls Exceed Forecast; Jobless Rate S...
Special Edition for September 7: Analysis of the August employment report. Employers added 201,000 jobs to the U.S. economy, and the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.9%. J.P. Morgan Chase's Jim Glassman explains how markets and the Federal Reserve are likely to interpret the data.
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Starbucks Takes on Italian Coffee
A.M. Edition for September 7th: Starbucks opens its first store in Italy on Friday. The reserve roastery will offer Italian staples like espresso, and even pizza. But will the strategy bring in Italian customers? The Wall Street Journal's Eric Sylvers has the details.
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Harvard Tops Annual College Ranking
P.M. Edition for September 6th: Harvard University tops the latest Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings, despite a pending affirmative action case. The Wall Street Journal's Melissa Korn has more on who else landed at the top of the list.
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Will Trump Step in to T-Mobile Sprint Merger?
A.M. Edition for September 6th: Critics say the Justice Department may be doing President Trump's bidding on media mergers. The Wall Street Journal's Greg Ip says whether the department steps in to the proposed tie-up between Sprint and T-Mobile will test that theory.
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The Fall of Theranos
P.M. Edition for September 5th: Scandal-scarred blood-testing company Theranos is dissolving. The company, once a Silicon Valley darling, said in an email to shareholders this week that it will pay its remaining unsecured creditors in the coming months. The Wall Street Journal's John Carreyrou, author of the book Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup, has more on the company's fall.
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Are U.S. Stocks Headed for a Volatile September?
A.M. Edition for September 5th: Some investors are worried a recent return to all-time highs could mean U.S. stocks are headed toward a volatile autumn. The Wall Street Journal's Akane Otani explains.
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Nike Takes Heat for Campaign Featuring Kaepernick
P.M. Edition for September 4th: Nike's new campaign is getting a lot of attention, for the company's choice to feature polarizing quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who has led protests during the national anthem. The Wall Street Journal's Andrew Beaton has the details.
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New Month Brings August Jobs Report
A.M. Edition for September 4th: The key economic report out this week is the August jobs report. We'll also see the ISM manufacturing index, international trade data, and productivity and costs. The Wall Street Journal's Sharon Nunn has the details.
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With More Pets on Planes, Airlines Ask for Help
Edition for September 3rd: More Americans are taking their pets on planes. But the amount of animals on board is causing problems for passengers and flight crews, leading some airlines to push for additional regulation. The Wall Street Journal's Scott McCartney has more.
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A Mixed Finish to a Record-Setting Month
Stocks ended little changed Friday, with the key U.S. averages mixed. But several indexes, including the Nasdaq and S&P 500 set records during August. The Wall Street Journal Akane Otani says it was a great month for the U.S. market, especially tech stocks.
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Iconic Toy Store FAO Schwarz Announces a Relaunch
P.M. Edition for August 31st: A classic toy store is making a comeback, just in time for the holiday season. FAO Schwarz is moving to Manhattan's Rockefeller Center in November. The Wall Street Journal's Charles Passy has more on the store's plans to relaunch.
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