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Trump, May Try to Make Peace over Brexit, Trade
P.M. Edition for July 13: At a news conference, President Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May affirmed their commitment to reaching a trade deal. It came after Trump heavily criticized May over Brexit. More from the Wall Street Journal's Jenny Gross.
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Big Advertisers Turn to Blockchain
A.M. Edition for July 13: Big advertisers like Nestle and Anheuser-Busch are using blockchain technology for online transactions to better track where their money is going and identify waste. The Wall Street Journal's Lara O'Reilly explains.
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How Quickly Can Judge Kavanaugh Be Confirmed?
P.M Edition for July 12: Senate Republicans want to hold confirmation hearings as soon as possible on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Democrats say, not so fast. We get more from the Wall Street Journal's Siobhan Hughes.
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Prices at the Pump Climb Higher
A.M. Edition for July 12: Gas prices are on the rise again, reaching their highest levels since 2014. The Wall Street Journal's Stephanie Yang has more on what's driving prices higher, and what we can expect for the rest of the summer.
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U.S. Hits China with $200 Billion in New Tariffs
P.M. Edition for July 11: The Trump administration has slapped tariffs on another 200 billion dollars in Chinese imports. The Wall Street Journal's Bob Davis says we're entering new territory in this trade battle with China.
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Tesla Plans to Open New Factory in Shanghai
A.M. Edition for July 11: Tesla is making big moves in China - it's second-biggest market. The electric-car company is planning to open a factory in Shanghai. The Wall Street Journal's Tim Higgins has more on Tesla's plans.
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Senate Battles Loom Over Kavanaugh Nomination
P.M. Edition for July 10: President Trump's Supreme Court pick is meeting with senators this week, ahead of nomination hearings expected later this summer. The Wall Street Journal's Kristina Peterson has more on the battle lines being drawn in the Senate.
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Trump Names Supreme Court Pick; Legacy vs. Dive...
President Trump names Brett Kavanaugh as his nominee to the Supreme Court. Plus, some colleges are finding legacy admissions conflict with diversity efforts. The Wall Street Journal's Melissa Korn explains.
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Many States Aren't Prepared for Another Recession
P.M. Edition for July 9: Despite the current economic expansion, many U.S. states haven't done enough to insulate themselves against another economic downturn. The Wall Street Journal's David Harrison explains.
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This Week: Key Gauges of Inflation
A.M. Edition for July 9: The economic calendar is a little lighter this week. But we'll still get some key indicators, including the producer price index and consumer sentiment data. The Wall Street Journal's Sharon Nunn previews this week's economic calendar.
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Investors to Keep an Eye on the Trade Fight
Stocks rose Friday as traders looked past the US-China tariff battle and focused on strong jobs data. The Wall Street Journal's Akane Otani says investors will watch how the trade spat could shape banks' earnings reports, which arrive late in the new week.
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June Job Growth Solid; Jobless Rate Rises to 4%
P.M. Edition for July 6: The economy added 213 thousand non-farm jobs in June, which was stronger than expected. The unemployment rate rose to four percent; the Wall Street Journal's Chelsey Dulaney says that's because more people were looking for work.
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Strong June Jobs Report, But Tariffs Loom Over ...
Special Edition for July 6: Analysis of the June employment report. The U.S. economy added 213,000 jobs in June, surpassing expectations, and the unemployment rate rose to 4%. PNC chief economist Gus Faucher discusses the numbers as well as how the Federal Reserve is likely to interpret the report.
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U.S. Cheese Makers Hit Hard By Tariffs
A.M. Edition for July 6: Tariffs on U.S. cheese are already hurting the nation's cheese makers, driving cold storage levels to their highest point since 1917. The Wall Street Journal's Heather Haddon has more on how cheese makers are coping.
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Scott Pruitt Resigns; Strong Economy Boosts Job...
P.M. Edition for July 5: Scandal-plagued Scott Pruitt quits as EPA chief. Plus, the Wall Street Journal's David Harrison says the strong economy is prompting more Americans to quit their jobs and look for something better.
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Is There Any End in Sight for Robocalls?
A.M. Edition for July 5: Wireless carriers are working on a few fixes to help solve an increasingly complicated problem for consumers. In the meantime, there are some steps you can take to stop robocalls. The Wall Street Journal's Katie Bindley has more.
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Billboard Changes Could Impact Song of the Summer
Edition for July 4: It's no secret that streaming platforms are changing the music industry. In fact, Billboard recently changed its formula for the Hot 100, by giving more weight to paid subscription streams. The Wall Street Journal's Spencer Macnaughton explains how that's likely to change which artists top the charts - and how they market their music to consumers.
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Mexican Election Offers Possible Reset on NAFTA
P.M. Edition for July 3: Mexican president-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador shares some traits with U.S. President Donald Trump. Both agree NAFTA should be rewritten. But as The Wall Street Journal's David Luhnow explains, that doesn't mean it will be easy.
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For Prison Operators, Detentions Mean Profits
A.M. Edition for July 3: Two of the nation's largest private prison operators stand to benefit from an increase in federal detention facilities for immigrants. The Wall Street Journal's Zusha Elinson has more.
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Tariff Fights Worry U.S. Farmers
P.M. Edition for July 2: U.S. trade disputes with China, Canada, Mexico, and the European Union have U.S. farmers concerned, with profits on key exports like pork and soybeans threatened. The Wall Street Journal's Jesse Newman has more.
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Holiday Week Brings Fed Minutes, June Jobs Picture
A.M. Edition for July 2: The economic calendar picks up after the July 4th holiday, with the minutes from the Federal Reserve's last meeting out on Tuesday, and the June jobs report out on Friday. The Wall Street Journal's Harriet Torry breaks down this week's key reports.
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Investors Await Jobs, the Fed and Tariffs
Wall Street Journal markets reporter Mike Wursthorn talks about why tech stocks did well during the second quarter, and why the Dow Jones Industrials struggled. He says trade tensions remain a worry, with the White House set to impose tariffs on China.
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A New, Postcard-Sized 1040 Tax Form
P.M. Edition for June 29: The IRS is introducing a smaller 1040 form that the Treasury Department says will simplify the tax filing process. But how much difference will it make in the age of electronic filing? We asked the Wall Street Journal's Richard Rubin.
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Amazon Makes a Big Move Into Health Care
A.M. Edition for June 29: Amazon's purchase of online pharmacy PillPack could have major implications for drugstores like CVS and Walgreens. The Wall Street Journal's Sharon Terlep has more.
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Anthony Kennedy to Retire; Who Might Replace Him?
P.M. Edition for June 28: Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy will retire soon. Brent Kendall of the Wall Street Journal talks about several possible nominees who might take his place.
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