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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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Starbucks Cuts Back on Sugary Frappuccinos
A.M. Edition for August 31st: Starbucks is working to reduce the sugar content in its Frappuccinos. The move follows a dent in sales, as consumers opt for healthier beverages. The Wall Street Journal's Julie Jargon has the details.
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Campbell Soup Pares Down Its Business
P.M. Edition for August 30th: Campbell Soup is selling its international and fresh-food businesses, to focus on its core business, including soup and snacks. The Wall Street Journal's Annie Gasparro has the details on the food company's new strategy.
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Why Gas in the Permian Basin is Going Up in Smoke
A.M. Edition for August 30th: Each day, drillers in America's busiest oil field are burning up about $1 million worth of natural gas, a byproduct of drilling for oil, because they say they can't bring it to market. The Wall Street Journal's Rebecca Elliott has more on the practice known as flaring.
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Economic Growth Revised Upward in Second Quarter
P.M. Edition for August 29: White House counsel Don McGahn will resign. Plus, the economy was stronger than initially thought during the second quarter. More from the Wall Street Journal's Harriet Torry.
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Enhanced Beverage Market Gains Steam
A.M. Edition for August 29th: The market for enhanced drinks - like the kind that promise a better night's sleep or other health benefits - is growing. But success can be elusive in a market where hundreds of new drinks are launched each year. The Wall Street Journal's Annie Gasparro has more.
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Trump Accuses Google of Bias
P.M. Edition for August 28th: President Trump is accusing Google of suppressing positive news about him. It's not the first time the president has accused tech companies of bias against conservatives. The Wall Street Journal's Vivian Salama has the details.
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Airlines Reap More Revenue from Loyalty Programs
A.M. Edition for August 28th: More airlines are pushing credit-card offers on consumers, as they look to create a source of revenue beyond just airfare. Some have seen growth in those programs outpacing growth in sales. The Wall Street Journal's Andrew Tangel has more.
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Division Between Trump, McCain, Reflects GOP Split
P.M. Edition for August 27th: The tensions between President Donald Trump and the late Senator John McCain have come to symbolize a greater split within the Republican party. The Wall Street Journal's Peter Nicholas explains how it could impact the party's identity.
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John McCain's Political Legacy; Consumer Data o...
A.M. Edition for August 27th: John McCain's political legacy included a willingness to buck his own party. Plus, the final week of August brings an abundance of economic data. The Wall Street Journal's Josh Mitchell has the details.
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