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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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Fliers Beware: Another Airline Fee to Look Out For
A.M. Edition for June 28: There's another airline fee popping up on fares that you should know about - but it's still unclear exactly why it's being charged. Scott McCartney, author of The Wall Street Journal's Middle Seat column, has more on so-called carrier-imposed fees.
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Apartment Rental Market the Weakest in Eight Years
P.M. Edition for June 27: The U.S. apartment market is experiencing its slowest growth for rent increases since 2010. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Kusisto says a flood of new supply is a major factor.
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How AT&T Can Leverage AppNexus
A.M. Edition for June 27: AT&T is gearing up for competition with Google and Facebook, with plans to acquire advertising tech company AppNexus. The Wall Street Journal's Lara O'Reilly has more.
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AmEx, Amazon Team Up For New Credit Card
P.M. Edition for June 26: American Express and Amazon are working together to create a new credit card geared toward small businesses. The Wall Street Journal's AnnaMaria Andriotis has the details.
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Are Robots Coming to Your Restaurant?
A.M. Edition for June 26: A tight labor market is leading to changes in fast-food restaurants - like more automation. Robots are now doing tasks like washing dishes and flipping burgers. The Wall Street Journal's Julie Jargon has more on the changes.
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Trump Could Block Chinese Investment in U.S. Tech
P.M. Edition for June 25: The Trump Administration is planning to take additional steps to hit China where it hurts - this time, by blocking Chinese investment in U.S. technology firms. The Wall Street Journal's Bob Davis has the details.
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Consumer Data in Focus on Busy Economic Week
A.M. Edition for June 25: The last week of June brings a packed economic calendar, with reports on consumer sentiment, consumer confidence, and personal income and outlays. The Wall Street Journal's Josh Mitchell breaks down what to look for.
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Watching to See How the Trade Fight Shakes Out
Stocks put in a losing week, with the Dow Jones Industrials losing two percent. Investors are worried about tariffs, but the Wall Street Journal's Akane Otani says it remains to be seen what happens in the ongoing trade battles.
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Boomer Generation Woefully Unprepared for Retir...
P.M. Edition for June 22: A Wall Street Journal analysis finds boomers entering retirement are financially worse off than the prior generation. WSJ's Heather Gillers says that's the first time that's happened since the 1950s.
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Surge in Boomer Retirees Strains Retirement Pro...
A.M. Edition for June 22: Census figures forecast a rapid rise in retiring baby boomers. The Wall Street Journal's Janet Adamy says that will put more pressure on retirement programs like Social Security.
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Insurers to Expand Presence in Affordable Care Act
P.M. Edition for June 21: After years of retreat, insurers are expanding their footprint in states' Affordable Care Act marketplaces. The Wall Street Journal's Anna Mathews says it's because many insurers have made a profit on their ACA business.
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