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CVS, Walgreens Seek New Revenue Sources
P.M. Edition for April 4th: CVS and Walgreens are refocusing their efforts to cater to customers with chronic illnesses, as both pharmacy chains struggle with slowing revenue. The Wall Street Journal's Sharon Terlep explains. Plus, the U.S. Justice Department defends its handling of the Mueller report. And, Boeing is facing new pressure to fix a flight control system implicated in two deadly crashes.
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Carlos Ghosn Arrested Again on Fresh Suspicions
A.M. Edition for April 4th: Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn is arrested again in Tokyo over new suspicions of financial misconduct.
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Investors Brace for Hit to Corporate Profits
P.M. Edition for April 3rd: Investors are worried about corporate profits taking a hit, as wage and energy costs rise. The Wall Street Journal's Akane Otani has more details. Plus, the House Judiciary Committee authorizes subpoenas for the full Mueller report.
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A Boeing Breakthrough?
A.M. Edition for April 3rd: Pilots at the controls of the Boeing 737 MAX that crashed in March in Ethiopia initially followed emergency procedures laid out by the plane maker but still failed to recover control of the jet. The Wall Street Journal's Robert Wall puts the revelation in context. Plus Theresa May asks for a Brexit delay and President Donald Trump tells Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, "I guess I'm stuck with you."
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More Big Banks Compete for Smaller Deals
P.M. Edition for April 2nd: The Wall Street Journal's Liz Hoffman explains why big banks are chasing smaller deals. Plus, Walgreens cuts its earnings outlook, amid shrinking drug sale profits. And Bernie Sanders raises $18.2 million for his presidential campaign.
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Amazon Cuts More Prices at Whole Foods
A.M. Edition for April 2nd: Amazon will cut prices an average of 20% on over 500 items at Whole Foods stores today. The Wall Street Journal's Heather Haddon explains why. Plus Slack chooses an unconventional direct listing with the New York Stock Exchange, and with ten days to go, Britain still doesn't have a Brexit deal.
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Oil Giant Aramco World's Most Profitable Company
P.M. Edition for April 1st: Saudi Aramco surpassed Apple as the world's most profitable company, posting $111 billion in net income last year. The Wall Street Journal's Rory Jones explains. Plus, the House Judiciary Committee sets a vote on whether to issue subpoenas for the full release of the Mueller report. And a popular March Madness souvenir that isn't for sale.
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America's First Congestion Pricing Plan Passes
A.M. Edition for April 1st: New York passes the country's first congestion pricing plan. Could this be a harbinger for other cities looking to solve increased traffic? The Wall Street Journal's Paul Berger has the latest. Plus: tensions between US and Ethiopian authorities are impeding the investigation into the crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302. And -- the second quarter begins today.
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A Third Defeat for Prime Minister Theresa May's...
P.M. Edition for March 29th: British lawmakers rejected Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit plan for a third time on Friday, raising questions about the U.K.'s planned exit from the European Union. The Wall Street Journal's Jason Douglas has the latest details.
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Flooding Adds to Troubles in the U.S. Farm Belt
A.M. Edition for March 29th: Heavy flooding in the midwest is compounding problems for U.S. farmers, who've been struggling amid trade tensions and a downturn in the U.S. farm economy. The Wall Street Journal's Jesse Newman has more on the plight of farmers.
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How Lyft Fended Off Uber and Won the Race to Go...
P.M. Edition for March 28: Ride-hailing company Lyft is going public Friday. The Wall Street Journal's Eliot Brown tells how Lyft fought off Uber's attempt to starve it of capital and wound up going public ahead of its larger rival.
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More Home Buyers Look to Exurbs
A.M. Edition for March 28th: More home buyers, especially millennials, are searching for homes farther away from the city. More than a decade after the housing bust, they're once again turning to exurban areas. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Kusisto explains.
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Tax Reform Hits Foreign Profits of Some U.S. Co...
P.M. Edition for March 27: U.S. multinational companies cheered 2017's tax overhaul, assuming it would lessen the tax hit on overseas profits. It hasn't quite worked out as planned because of a new minimum tax, according to the Wall Street Journal's Richard Rubin.
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White House Launches Task Force to Investigate ...
A.M. Edition for March 27th: The White House is convening a task force to investigate the Indian Health Service, after an investigation by The Wall Street Journal and PBS's Frontline found the agency failed to stop a pediatrician from sexually abusing Native American boys for decades. The Wall Street Journal's Dan Frosch has more details on what's happened since the investigation.
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Purdue Pharma Reaches $270 Million Opioid Settl...
P.M. Edition for March 26th: The first of 1,600 lawsuits against the maker of OxyContin has been settled, with Purdue Pharma agreeing to pay $270 million to resolve claims in Oklahoma. The Wall Street Journal's Sara Randazzo has more details.
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Mueller Investigation Leaves Loose Threads
A.M. Edition for March 26th: The Mueller investigation may be over, but there are several more loose threads to tie up, including the trial of former Trump advisor Roger Stone. The Wall Street Journal's Shelby Holliday catches us up.
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After Mueller, Democrats Continue Trump Investi...
P.M. Edition for March 25th: President Trump says he supports the full release of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report, as Democrats and others have been pushing for. The Wall Street Journal's Natalie Andrews has more on the lines of inquiry Democrats are pursuing.
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Mueller Conclusions Released; A $9 Billion Tran...
A.M. Edition for March 25th: President Trump calls the Mueller report "complete and total exoneration." The report found the president did not conspire or coordinate with Russia to influence the 2016 election. Plus, a $9 billion elevated rail tunnel in Hawaii is a cautionary tale in rushing big infrastructure spending. The Wall Street Journal's Dan Frosch has more on what went wrong.
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Special Edition: Mueller Report Finds No Trump-...
Edition for March 24th: A report from special counsel Robert Mueller has concluded that the Trump Campaign did not conspire or coordinate with Russia to interfere with the 2016 presidential election. But the report, which comes after a nearly two-year investigation, still leaves many open questions. The Wall Street Journal's Aruna Viswanatha has more details.
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WSJ Analysis: Fed Chair Powell's Flexibility
P.M. Edition for March 22: Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell has demonstrated a flexible approach over the past several months on interest rates and the Fed's balance sheet. The Wall Street Journal's Nick Timiraos explains.
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Farmers Stand By Bayer's Roundup
A.M. Edition for March 22nd: Bayer is facing thousands of lawsuits over its weedkiller Roundup, from plaintiffs who claim the herbicide causes cancer. The Wall Street Journal's Jacob Bunge says that hasn't discouraged some farmers, who continue to use the product.
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Trump to Tie Colleges' Federal Grants to Free S...
P.M. Edition for March 21: President Trump is issuing an order that ties grants made to colleges and universities to free speech on campus. The Wall Street Journal's Michelle Hackman says the move follows complaints that conservative speakers are silenced.
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Levi Strauss Returns to Public Markets
A.M. Edition for March 21st: Denim company Levi Strauss returns to the public markets on Thursday, amid an IPO boom led by tech companies. The Wall Street Journal's Suzanne Kapner has the details.
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Fed Signals No Interest Rate Hikes This Year
P.M. Edition for March 20: At the end of its two-day policy meeting, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady and signaled that no rate hikes would be coming this year. The Wall Street Journal's Kate Davidson talks about the Fed's patient, wait-and-see approach.
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Companies Seek More Oversight of Proxy Firms
A.M. Edition for March 20th: Hundreds of companies, including Chevron and Yum Brands, say they want more government oversight of firms that advise shareholders. The Wall Street Journal's Gabe Rubin has more details.
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