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Biden, DeNiro Among those Receiving Suspicious ...
P.M. Edition for October 25: Former Vice President Biden and actor Robert DeNiro were among prominent Democrats and Trump critics receiving packages containing explosives. More from the Wall Street Journal's Zolan Kanno-Youngs.
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Store Credit Card Deals Get Tougher For Big Banks
A.M. Edition for October 25th: Walmart's breakup with Synchrony points to a larger problem for banks hoping to partner with retailers to offer store credit cards. The Wall Street Journal's AnnaMaria Andriotis explains why big retailers now have more leverage.
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Trump Intensifies Attacks on Fed Chair Powell
P.M. Edition for October 24: In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, President Trump stepped up his criticism of Fed and its chairman Jerome Powell. Mr. Trump said the Fed's interest rate hikes were the biggest threat to the economy. More from WSJ's Mike Bender.
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States Can Offer Slimmer Health Plans, Receive ...
A.M. Edition for October 24th: A new policy under the Trump Administration allows states to offer less-comprehensive health plans - and remain eligible for federal subsidies. The Wall Street Journal's Michelle Hackman has the details.
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Growth Concerns Drag Down Global Stocks
P.M. Edition for October 23rd: Global stocks fell on Tuesday, amid growing concerns over continued economic growth. Lackluster earnings reports from industrial giants added to investors' worries. The Wall Street Journal's Akane Otani has the details.
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Customers Pull Billions from Noninterest Accounts
A.M. Edition for October 23rd: U.S. bank customers are moving billions of dollars out of accounts that don't earn interest into higher-yield alternatives. The Wall Street Journal's Rachel Ensign has the details.
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Steel Industry Gets Rid of Unwanted Tariffs
P.M. Edition for October 22nd: U.S. steel producers have been more successful than other industries in getting rid of tariffs they don't want. The Wall Street Journal's Inti Pacheco has the details - and more on why critics say the industry's getting preferential treatment.
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GDP and Consumer Sentiment Cap a Busy Week
A.M. Edition for October 22nd: This week brings the Federal Reserve's Beige Book, housing and trade data, and consumer sentiment and third-quarter GDP. The Wall Street Journal's Sarah Chaney breaks down what to look for in a busy week of economic data.
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Amazon Revisits Some HQ2 Contender Cities
P.M. Edition for October 19: Amazon.com has reportedly revisited several cities as a decision looms on where to locate its second headquarters. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Stevens says Amazon appears to be favoring an urban site.
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Facebook Struggles to Root Out Misinformation
A.M. Edition for October 19th: Facebook is working to crack down on misinformation that appears on its platform, ahead of the midterm elections. But human fact checkers are struggling to keep up. The Wall Street Journal's Deepa Seetharaman has the details.
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Trump's Tweetstorm About Latin American Migrants
P.M. Edition for October 18: President Trump tweeted that he would deploy the military and close the southern border if Mexico didn't stop the flow of Latin American migrants. Plus, the President was briefed by Secretary of State Pompeo about journalist Jamal Khoshoggi's disappearance. More from the Wall Street Journal's Vivian Salama.
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Michael Devastates Pecans, Cotton in Georgia
A.M. Edition for October 18th: Michael devastated crops in Georgia, including pecan trees and cotton. The Wall Street Journal's Cameron McWhirter says farmers were expecting a strong season before the storm hit.
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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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