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Trade Talk in the Spotlight at G-7 Summit
A.M. Edition for June 8: The G-7 summit comes at a tense time for the U.S. and its allies, who are angry over U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. The Wall Street Journal's Joshua Zumbrun has more on the shadow that's casting over the meeting.
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New Poll Gives Trump More Credit for Strong Eco...
P.M. Edition for June 7: A new Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll finds voters would rather see control of Congress flipping to Democrats. Also, President Trump's approval rating has risen, and he gets more credit for the strengthening economy. Aaron Zitner has more.
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U.S. Farmers Fear Additional Tariffs
A.M. Edition for June 7: Amid continued trade uncertainty, U.S. farmers are getting caught in the crosshairs. The Wall Street Journal's Jacob Bunge has more on how that's influencing everything from day-to-day operations, to planning for the future.
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Democrats, GOP Escape Pitfalls in California Pr...
P.M. Edition for June 6: Ahead of midterm elections, the Democratic Party appeared on track to avoid being shut out of several House races in California primaries. Republicans also dodged a bullet. Natalie Andrews says it's tied to California's unique primary election system.
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Wendy's Says No More Mushy Tomatoes
A.M. Edition for June 6: Wendy's is moving its tomato production from fields to greenhouses. The fast-food chain says that means no more mushy tomatoes. The Wall Street Journal's Julie Jargon explains why Wendy's is making the move.
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Food Companies Don't Know What You Want to Eat
P.M. Edition for June 5: Food companies are struggling to figure out what you want to eat. Wall Street Journal Heard on the Street Columnist Aaron Back has more about how that's translating to changes in the food industry - and on supermarket shelves.
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Robocallers Make Money, Even If You Don't Pick Up
A.M. Edition for June 5: Trying to beat robocallers? Turns out they're still winning, even if you don't pick up the phone. That's because some are actually making money off an old caller ID system. The Wall Street Journal's Sarah Krouse explains.
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Trade Tensions Rise Ahead of G-7 Summit
P.M. Edition for June 4: Trade tensions are high heading into the G-7 summit later this week, with the U.S. alienating major allies over steel and aluminum tariffs. The Wall Street Journal's Josh Zumbrun has more on the latest trade talks.
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G-7 Summit This Week Could Fan the Flames
A.M. Edition for June 4: In a quiet week for economic reports, April trade deficit numbers could get some attention. And with U.S. tariffs angering allies, we'll be watching a G7 summit taking place at the end of the week in Quebec. We get a preview from Harriet Torry.
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Possible Trade War Has Investors Worried
Investors were heartened by good news from the May jobs report. But Mike Wursthorn says U.S. tariffs and promises of retaliation by trading partners are hanging over the markets.
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Job Growth at 223,000; Jobless Rate Falls to 3.8%
P.M. Edition for June 1: The economy added 223 thousand jobs in May and the jobless rate fell to 3.8 percent, lowest level in 18 years. Greg Ip says the report provides evidence that the strong labor market is bidding up wages.
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May Jobs Report; Jamie Dimon Tops Best-Paid Fin...
A.M. Edition for June 1: The May unemployment report beats Wall Street's expectations. Who's the highest-paid CEO of a banking or financial company? It's Jamie Dimon of JP Morgan Chase. That's according to a Wall Street Journal analysis of best-paid financial chiefs. WSJ's Theo Francis has the story.
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Buffett Offered to Buy a $3 Billion Stake in Uber
P.M. Edition for May 31: The Wall Street Journal says Berkshire Hathaway chief Warren Buffett offered to invest three billion dollars in Uber Technologies. But talks between Berkshire and Uber fell apart. We get more from WSJ's Nicole Friedman.
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Dating Sites Worried About Anti-Sex Trafficking...
A.M. Edition for May 31: There's a new federal law aimed at preventing online sex trafficking and prostitution. The Wall Street Journal's Heidi Vogt says online dating sites are worried about potential liability caused by the law's vague wording.
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Trump Pressured NFL Owners on National Anthem
P.M. Edition for May 30: In a Wall Street Journal exclusive, depositions of several NFL owners show that pressure by President Trump caused them to change the rules on player behavior during the national anthem. WSJ's Andrew Beaton has more.
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Food Companies Change CEOs at a Fast Clip
A.M. Edition for May 30: Major food companies hungry for sales growth and market share have experienced a remarkable rate of CEO turnover. The Wall Street Journal's Annie Gasparro says companies have been impacted by a change in Americans' eating and shopping habits.
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Redstone vs. Moonves: Battling in Court Over CBS
P.M. Edition for May 29: Media chiefs Les Moonves and Shari Redstone are locked in a legal war triggered by disagreement over whether to merge CBS with Viacom. The Wall Street Journal's Keach Hagey says it's become a bitter battle over who will control CBS.
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Businesses Scramble to Find Summer Help
Memorial Day Edition: Memorial Day marks the start of summer, and businesses are struggling to find temporary seasonal workers. The Wall Street Journal's Ruth Simon says business owners are running up against a visa shortage and a tight job market.
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May Jobs Report Caps Shortened Work Week
The May jobs report is due on Friday, and other reports will shed light on inflation and how trade concerns are impacting the economy. WSJ's Ben Leubsdorf breaks down what to look for this week.
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Investors Await the Jobs Report In a Short Week
Stocks ended mostly lower in quiet trading ahead of the long Memorial Day weekend. The Wall Street Journal's Mike Wursthorn says the markets await Friday's May jobs data, and will monitor wage growth for any signs of inflation.
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U.S. Resumes Pressure Campaign Against North Korea
P.M. Edition for May 25: With a planned summit off at least for now, the White House has resumed its pressure campaign against North Korea. The Wall Street Journal's Gordon Lubold explains.
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With More Disabled Students, Colleges Must Adjust
A.M. Edition for May 25: The nation's top colleges and universities are making more accommodations, as an increasing number of students are classified as disabled. The Wall Street Journal's Doug Belkin explains what's behind the increase, and how schools are adjusting.
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Musk Tweets About Proposed Site Named 'Pravda'
P.M. Edition for May 24: Tesla CEO Elon Musk is unhappy with media coverage of his company. So he tweeted about plans to start a website named "Pravda" that would rate media credibility. More from Wall Street Journal reporter Tim Higgins.
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Behind the Scenes of the Dodd-Frank Rollback
A.M. Edition for May 24: In a rare, bipartisan deal, Congress has approved a partial rollback of the Dodd-Frank law. The Wall Street Journal's Ryan Tracy explains how it happened.
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Apple's City Search No Beauty Contest, Unlike A...
P.M. Edition for May 23: Apple has been searching for a city to house a tech support site. The Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle says the search has been done secretly, unlike Amazon's "beauty contest" search for a second corporate headquarters site.
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