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Construction Worker Shortage Hits Housing Market
A.M. Edition for August 1: Fewer young people are pursuing careers in construction. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Kusisto has more on how a shortage in the construction industry is impacting the housing sector.
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Wages Rise for Workers, Driving Up Labor Costs
P.M. Edition for July 31: U.S. workers got their biggest pay increase in nearly a decade, in the 12 months to June. But that's leading to higher labor costs for employers trying to attract workers in a tight labor market. The Wall Street Journal's Harriet Torry has more.
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Consumers Grow Wary of Big Data
A.M. Edition for July 31: Data scandals have hit several big companies - from Equifax to Facebook - and that's impacting consumer trust. The Wall Street Journal's Deepa Seetharaman explains how consumers are becoming more wary of data collection.
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Tariffs Begin to Hit Consumers
P.M. Edition for July 30: Consumers are starting to feel the impact of new tariffs, as manufacturers pass on the increased costs of levies on imported steel and aluminum. The Wall Street Journal's Patrick McGroarty explains how that's raising prices on everything from soda to recreational vehicles.
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Employment, Manufacturing, Fed Meeting On Tap
A.M. Edition for July 30: This week's economic schedule is jam-packed, topped by the July jobs report. The Wall Street Journal's Eric Morath wonders whether the jobless rate, now at four percent, will keep rising.
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Jobs, Fed Meeting, Apple Earnings This Week
Warnings from Facebook and Twitter pounded tech stocks. So Apple's earnings will be closely watched in the new week. Also, Fed policymakers meet. And there's the July jobs report - the Wall Street Journal's Akane Otani wonders if we'll see a pickup in wage growth.
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Economy Grew 4.1% in Second Quarter
P.M. Edition for July 27: The U.S. economy as measured by the gross domestic product grew 4.1 percent in the second quarter. That's the strongest rise in nearly four years. The Wall Street Journal's Harriet Torry says exports and consumer spending helped power the growth.
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Why Airline WiFi Still Isn't Free
A.M. Edition for July 27: WiFi technology on airplanes has come a long way, but travelers still have to pay for it. Why? The Wall Street Journal's Alison Sider says airlines are still wrestling with the cost of installing WiFi on planes.
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U.S., EU Reach Trade Truce; Details Remain Unclear
P.M. Edition for July 26: The White House reached a deal with the European Union to turn down the heat on their trade battle. There are few details on the accord, but the Wall Street Journal's Valentina Pop says Europe is relieved the U.S. pledged not to impose new tariffs.
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New Proposal Could Change Student Loan Forgiven...
A.M. Edition for July 26: College students who accuse their schools of fraudulent behavior could have a tougher time seeking loan forgiveness, under a new proposal from the Trump Administration. The Wall Street Journal's Josh Mitchell explains.
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Marchionne: The Last Larger-Than-Life Carmaker CEO
P.M. Edition for July 25: Sergio Marchionne has died at the age of 66. Marchionne, the CEO of Fiat Chrysler, merged two struggling automakers into a powerhouse. The Wall Street Journal's Chester Dawson has more on Marchionne's legacy.
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Why Tariffs Aren't Worrying Big Manufacturers
A.M. Edition for July 25: Plenty of U.S. businesses are worried about the impact of protracted trade tensions and tariff disputes. But many U.S. manufacturers say they're more concerned about labor and shipping costs. The Wall Street Journal's Doug Cameron has more.
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Harley-Davidson Says Tariffs Will Hurt Profits
P.M. Edition for July 24: Harley-Davidson says tariffs could add $55 million to its costs this year. The Wall Street Journal's Austen Hufford has more details on the motorcycle-maker's second-quarter earnings report.
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More U.S. Meat is Ending Up in Cold Storage
With production up and exports down, near-record amounts of meat and poultry are filling U.S. cold storage warehouses. The Wall Street Journal's Jacob Bunge explains what that means for meat companies and consumers.
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Trump Tweet Ricochets Through Oil Market
P.M. Edition for July 23: President Trump is ramping up the rhetoric against Iran - and that's impacting oil markets. The Wall Street Journal's Amrith Ramkumar explains.
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A First Look at Second-Quarter GDP
A.M. Edition for July 23: This week begins with housing data, and caps off with the first estimate for second-quarter GDP. The Wall Street Journal's Ben Leubsdorf previews the economic calendar.
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Earnings Trump Trade Jitters, For Now
Earnings season will really heat up in the coming week. The Wall Street Journal's Akane Otani says continued strong profit results could keep trade concerns at bay. If not, volatility will likely return to the markets.
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Greg Ip: No Upside to Trump's Fed Complaints
P.M. Edition for July 20: President Donald Trump said he wasn't happy about the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes. The Wall Street Journal's Greg Ip says while there's no upside to Trump's Fed outburst, there's plenty of downside.
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Wells Fargo Refunds Millions for Add-On Products
A.M. Edition for July 20: Wells Fargo is refunding tens of millions of dollars for so-called add-on products, which run the gamut from legal services to pet insurance. The Wall Street Journal's Emily Glazer explains what's behind the move, and what it means for consumers.
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House GOP Pushes Tax Cut Extension
P.M. Edition for July 19: House Republicans are pushing to extend tax cuts passed last year, but which are set to expire after 2025. However, Senate Republicans are not enthusiastic about the plan, according to the Wall Street Journal's Richard Rubin.
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Amid Hurricane Season, Many Remain Underinsured
A.M. Edition for July 19: Many Americans in the line of potential storms aren't adequately prepared, because they lack insurance or their policies are insufficient. The Wall Street Journal's Leslie Scism explains.
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Auto Industry Pushes Back Against Planned Tariffs
P.M. Edition for July 18: Carmakers, dealers and parts suppliers want the Trump administration to back off its plan to slap 25 percent tariffs on auto-related imports. More from the Wall Street Journal's Chester Dawson.
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Lawmakers Grill Social Media Executives
A.M. Edition for July 18: Social media executives from Facebook, Twitter, and Google faced questions from lawmakers on Tuesday, over how they handle false and abusive content. The Wall Street Journal's Deepa Seetharaman explains why there are no easy answers.
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Fed Chair Powell Testifies Before Congress
P.M. Edition for July 17: Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell began two days of testimony before Congress on Tuesday, amid heightened trade tensions. The Wall Street Journal's Nick Timiraos has the details.
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Uber Faces Another Federal Investigation
A.M. Edition for July 17: The latest federal investigation into Uber - one of at least five - involves alleged gender discrimination. The Wall Street Journal's Greg Bensinger has the details.
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