WSJ What’s News
What's News brings you the biggest news of the day, from business and finance to global and political developments that move markets. Get caught up in minutes twice a day on weekdays, then take a step back with our What’s News in Markets wrap-up on Saturday and our What’s News Sunday deep dive.
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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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How Wireless Carriers Share Location Data
P.M. Edition for July 16: Last month, the nation's four major wireless carriers said they'd stop providing location data to two third-parties, following concerns over privacy. The Wall Street Journal's Drew FitzGerald explains why the arrangement is being called into question.
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell to Address Congress
A.M. Edition for July 16: Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testifies before Congress this week. Plus, we'll see the Beige Book, retail sales, and industrial production data. The Wall Street Journal's Josh Mitchell runs down this week's economic calendar.
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Earnings, Fed Chair Powell Testimony in Focus
The markets shook off new tariff announcements and had a strong week. Earnings and economic testimony by Fed chair Jerome Powell are on tap for the new week. The Wall Street Journal's Akane Otani says we should watch for what companies and Mr. Powell say about tariffs.
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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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