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Remembering Senator John McCain, the Maverick
Special Edition for August 26th: Senator John McCain - a war hero who rose to the top of the Republican party - died Saturday at his home in Arizona, after battling an aggressive form of cancer. He was 81. The Wall Street Journal's Siobhan Hughes reflects on his life and legacy.
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New Record Highs for Nasdaq, S&P
Stocks bounced around for much of the week, but the Wall Street Journal's Akane Otani says the markets remain resilient even in the face of negative political news and mixed results on earnings and the economy.
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Tesla's Current Troubles Tied to Musk Moves in ...
P.M. Edition for August 24th: What did Tesla CEO Elon Musk do back in 2016 that has the carmaker under stress today? The Wall Street Journal's Charley Grant points to two moves Musk made, including hyping the Model 3 sedan.
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After Cohen Plea, Democrats Seek Delay for Kava...
A.M. Edition for August 24th: Democrats are using Michael Cohen's guilty plea to seek a delay in confirmation hearings for Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump's pick for the Supreme Court. The Wall Street Journal's Byron Tau has more. Plus, more details on the Cohen plea deal.
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The Events That Led Michael Cohen to Plead Guilty
P.M. Edition for August 23: The Wall Street Journal's Rebecca O'Brien talks about all the factors that led former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen to enter guilty pleas, and in the process, implicate the president.
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Manafort's Legal Battle Continues
A.M. Edition for August 23rd: The legal battle isn't over for President Trump's former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, who is still facing another trial in Washington next month. The Wall Street Journal's Sadie Gurman has the details. Plus, how Michael Cohen's guilty plea could have implications for the president.
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Cohen's Plea: How Much Legal Trouble Does Trump...
P.M. Edition for August 22nd: Fed policy minutes raised concerns about trade disputes. Plus, Michael Cohen's guilty pleas implicated President Trump, but the Wall Street Journal's Julie Bykowicz says that may not put the president in legal jeopardy.
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U.S. Stocks on Verge of Longest-Running Rally
A.M. Edition for August 22nd: Wednesday's close will mark 3,453 days since the S&P hit its low of 666. The Wall Street Journal's Akane Otani has more. Plus, former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen pleads guilty to criminal charges. And former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort is found guilty on eight counts of tax and bank fraud.
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Developments in Cohen, Manafort Cases; Delay in...
P.M. Edition for August 21st: President Trump's former personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, pleads guilty to eight criminal counts. And former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort is found guilty of eight counts of fraud. Plus, a Trump Administration study on whether to impose tariffs on auto imports may not be finished this month after all. The Wall Street Journal's Jacob Schlesinger has the latest on the plan.
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Pepsi Expands Portfolio, Buys SodaStream
A.M. Edition for August 21st: In a deal worth more than $3 billion, PepsiCo is buying SodaStream. The Wall Street Journal's Saabira Chaudhuri has more on the deal. Plus, some of Tesla's suppliers are concerned about the company's financial health.
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Fewer Americans Willing to Move For Work
P.M. Edition for August 20th: New data shows fewer Americans are willing to relocate for a new job. The Wall Street Journal's Lauren Weber explains what's behind the trend. Plus, President Trump criticizes the Federal Reserve's plans to raise short-term interest rates.
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Fed Minutes, Jackson Hole In Focus This Week
A.M. Edition for August 20th: This week's economic calendar brings the minutes from the Federal Reserve's last policy meeting, and the Jackson Hole symposium in Wyoming. The Wall Street Journal's Harriet Torry previews this week's economic calendar.
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End of August Packs Plenty of Consumer Data
A.M. Edition for August 27th: The final week of August brings an abundance of economic data, including consumer confidence and consumer sentiment, plus personal income and outlays. The Wall Street Journal's Josh Mitchell has the details.
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Investors Look Past Turkey, Trade Tensions
Stocks ended a volatile week higher Friday. The Wall Street Journal's Mike Wursthorn says investors looked past Turkey's problems, finding encouragement in strong earnings and planned trade talks between the U.S. and China.
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SEC Studies Scaling Back Earnings Reports
P.M. Edition for August 17: President Trump has asked the Securities and Exchange Commission to look into scaling back how often companies report their results - from quarterly, to every six months. The Wall Street Journal's Michael Michael Rapoport has the details.
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Oscars Criticized for Adding Popular Film Category
A.M. Edition for August 17: The decision to add a popular film category to the Oscars isn't going over so well. The Wall Street Journal's Erich Schwartzel explains what's behind the backlash from Hollywood and film lovers.
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Walmart Posts Fastest Sales Growth in a Decade
P.M. Edition for August 16: Walmart, the nation's largest retailer, reported its fastest sales growth in more than a decade in the latest quarter, as it invested more in its online presence to stave off competition. The Wall Street Journal's Sarah Nassauer has the details.
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Is CEO Jim Hackett's Strategy Working for Ford?
A.M. Edition for August 16: In a little over a year at the helm of Ford, CEO Jim Hackett has made some big changes. But many say his cerebral style can be confusing. The Wall Street Journal's Christina Rogers has more on whether his strategy is working.
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Amid Global Turmoil, Investors Seek U.S. Security
P.M. Edition for August 15: U.S. foreign policy - from tariffs to sanctions - is roiling global markets, causing investors to seek shelter from the global storms in the U.S. But how long can U.S. markets outpace global markets? The Wall Street Journal's Riva Gold has more.
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Can Cortana Catch Up With Alexa?
A.M. Edition for August 15: Microsoft's digital assistant, Cortana, is struggling to keep up with Amazon's Alexa. But Microsoft has plans to overhaul Cortana later this year. The Wall Street Journal's Jay Greene has the details.
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Tesla Tweets Under New Scrutiny
P.M. Edition for August 14: Elon Musk's disclosure that he's been in talks with a Saudi fund about the possibility of taking Tesla private is leading many to scrutinize the plan even more closely. The Wall Street Journal's Dave Michaels explains.
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Some Drivers Leave Uber, Lyft on the Hook
A.M. Edition for August 14: Some ride-hailing drivers are making use of old tactics to break even, amid pay disputes with Uber and Lyft. One of them is longhauling, where a driver takes a longer route to maximize profits. The Wall Street Journal's Greg Bensinger explains.
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Musk Says He's Been Talking with Saudi Fund
P.M. Edition for August 13: More details are emerging about the plan to take Tesla private. Chief Executive Elon Musk says he's been in communication with a Saudi fund for nearly two years about the possibility. The Wall Street Journal's Tim Higgins has the details.
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Housing Data Among Key Reports This Week
A.M. Edition for August 13: The economic calendar picks up midweek, with the latest data on import and export prices, retail sales, and housing starts. The Wall Street Journal's Sharon Nunn has more on what to look for in this week's economic reports.
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Stocks Fall on Concerns About Turkey's Economy
U.S. stocks fell sharply Friday after a plunge in the Turkish lira. But the Wall Street Journal's Akane Otani says with risk still remaining in emerging markets, the U.S. market may still be regarded as a safe haven for investors.
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