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How Social Media Complicates Hiring
A.M. Edition for August 7: More companies are researching the social media history of potential employees. But with no set standard for what constitutes objectionable material, it's not such an easy task. The Wall Street Journal's Vanessa Fuhrmans explains.
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U.S. Officials Want Tougher Penalties for Hackers
P.M. Edition for August 6: Top administration officials are seeking new penalties for those who hack into U.S. infrastructure, like the Russian hackers who got into the U.S. electrical grid. The Wall Street Journal's Rebecca Smith has more on what they're considering.
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This Week, Two Key Inflation Measures
A.M. Edition for August 6: This week brings a lighter economic calendar, after a packed week that included the July jobs report. But we'll get the Producer Price Index and the Consumer Price Index, two measures of inflation. The Wall Street Journal's Paul Kiernan has more.
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Keep An Eye on Inflation Data and Trade Tensions
The Wall Street Journal's Amrith Ramkumar says earnings and economic data have been strong. But he's watching out for any new developments in the trade battles, along with inflation data due in the new week.
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Apple, the Trillion-Dollar Company
P.M. Edition for August 3: Apple has become the first publicly-traded U.S. company to reach one trillion dollars in market value. The Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle says the sustained success of the iPhone has propelled Apple's rise.
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Mixed July Jobs Report; Wage Growth Still Sluggish
Special Edition for August 3: Analysis of the July employment report. The U.S. economy added 157,000 jobs in July, lower than expected, but the unemployment rate inched lower to 3.9%. Charles Schwab's Liz Ann Sonders explains why job creation was lower than expected in July, and why Wall Street and the Federal Reserve will keep a close eye on the labor market in the coming months.
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A Push to Freeze Fuel Emissions Standards
A.M. Edition for August 3: The Trump Administration wants to freeze fuel emissions standards in 2020, and adopt one national standard, setting up a likely court battle with California. The Wall Street Journal's Tim Puko has the details.
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Tesla's Rosy Profit Outlook: Investors Beware?
P.M. Edition for August 2: Vehicle maker Tesla predicts it will become profitable and be cash-flow positive for the rest of this year. The Wall Street Journal's Charley Grant says the positive guidance comes with strings attached.
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Fewer U.S. Drinkers Opt for Beer
A.M. Edition for August 2: For the first time, U.S. drinkers are more likely to choose wine or a cocktail over that classic American beverage: beer. The Wall Street Journal's Saabira Chaudhuri has more on what's behind the shift.
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Facebook Purges New Fake Accounts
P.M. Edition for August 1: In an echo of the Russian activities ahead of the 2016 U.S. election, Facebook says it's removed 32 new fake accounts and pages. The Wall Street Journal's Bob McMillan talked about the new misinformation campaign.
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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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