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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Business Schools Struggle to Find Leaders
A.M. Edition for June 21: Some of the nation's top business schools are having a tough time finding leaders to run them. The Wall Street Journal's Kelsey Gee has more on why good leaders are so hard to find.
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New Round of Tariffs Will Likely Impact U.S. Co...
P.M. Edition for June 20: The White House wants to slap tariffs on an additional 200 billion dollars of Chinese imports. The Wall Street Journal's Josh Zumbrun says the tariffs, if enacted, would likely hit U.S. consumers directly.
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Florida Could Be Home to the Nation's Largest Mall
A.M. Edition for June 20: As malls across the country are struggling, Florida is considering a giant new one. The Wall Street Journal's Esther Fung has more on American Dream Miami - and what it could mean for the face of malls nationwide.
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Escalating Trade Tensions Roil Global Markets
P.M. Edition for June 19: Fears of a trade war are being felt more strongly in global markets, with Chinese stocks sliding to their largest decline since the U.S. and China began trading tariff threats. The Wall Street Journal's Mike Bird has more.
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Assessing Whether the New Tax Law is Working
A.M. Edition for June 19: Are the nation's tax cuts working? It may be a while before we know the full impact of the tax overhaul. But The Wall Street Journal's Ben Leubsdorf says there are some key measures we can watch in the meantime.
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U.S. Automakers Cut Back on Gas-Guzzling Engines
P.M. Edition for June 18: The nation's largest automakers are now using smaller engines in their biggest vehicles, in an effort to cut down on gas-guzzling. The Wall Street Journal's Mike Colias has more details on what's behind the industry's shift.
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Housing Data is in the Spotlight This Week
A.M. Edition for June 18: On an otherwise light week for economic data, three reports will give us a pretty good sense of the health of the housing market. The Wall Street Journal's Eric Morath has more on this week's economic calendar.
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Trade Tensions Rattle Markets
The Wall Street Journal's Akane Otani says investors are worried that the U.S.-China trade fight could put the brakes on economic growth.
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Apple to Stick with Cheaper Screens for New iPh...
P.M. Edition for June 15: In a surprise, Apple reportedly expects most of its new iPhone lineup this fall will feature the older LCD screens. It marks a slower transition to the newer OLED display. Tripp Mickle points to slower demand for the pricey iPhone X.
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Chinese Investors Bet Big on Western Biotech
A.M. Edition for June 15: Research funding can be hard to come by. But some biotech firms in the U.S. and Europe are getting a big helping hand from Chinese investors, who are supplying record amounts of cash. The Wall Street Journal's Jonathan D. Rockoff has more.
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Americans Go On a Spending Spree
P.M. Edition for June 14: Americans spent freely in May. The government says retail sales rose eight tenths percent last month, the biggest jump since November. Josh Mitchell says a strong economy is prodding consumers to spend.
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Fed's Challenge: Sustaining Economic Growth
A.M. Edition for June 14: As expected, the Federal Reserve is raising interest rates by a quarter-percentage point, and pencilling in a total of four rate hikes this year. But there are still challenges ahead. The Wall Street Journal's Greg Ip has more.
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Five Takeaways from AT&T's Court Victory
P.M. Edition for June 13: A judge has cleared the way for AT&T to buy Time Warner, saying the Justice Department's antitrust suit had no merit. What does this mean for other planned mergers? Brent Kendall has five takeaways from the judge's ruling.
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Facebook Makes Changes to Weed Out Bad Sellers
A.M. Edition for June 13: Facebook is introducing a new feature that allows users to leave reviews of sellers on its platform - a move that could lead Facebook to ban bad sellers. The Wall Street Journal's Khadeeja Safdar explains.
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AT&T-Time Warner Merger a Go; Global Markets Calm
P.M. Edition for June 12: A federal judge has approved a merger between AT&T and Time Warner. Plus, the much-anticipated summit between the U.S. and North Korea did little to roil global markets on Tuesday. The Wall Street Journal's Riva Gold explains.
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What's the Fed's Long-Term Strategy?
A.M. Edition for June 12: The Federal Reserve is expected to raise short-term interest rates for the second time this year, at the end of its policy meeting this week. But The Wall Street Journal's Nick Timiraos says what's less clear is the Fed's path for the rest of 2018.
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U.S., Canada Spar Over Trade
P.M. Edition for June 11: A rift between the U.S. and Canada could weigh heavily on upcoming international negotiations. The Wall Street Journal's Vivian Salama has more on what happened at the G-7 summit, and how it could impact the talks ahead.
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Fed Meeting, Retail Sales on Tap
A.M. Edition for June 11: The Fed's two-day policy meeting is this week. Ben Leubsdorf says we should watch for what the Fed might say about interest rate hikes for the rest of the year. We'll also get a report on May retail sales.
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Investors Will Watch the Fed, Summit News
Akane Otani says Wall Street will look for clues about future interest rate hikes from the upcoming Fed policy meeting. She adds we're entering a period with low trading volumes, which could lead to a bit of volatility.
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Taking Fresh Aim at Affordable Care Act
P.M. Edition for June 8: The Justice Department says it won't defend the Affordable Care Act, in a new blow to the law. Stephanie Armour says Justice is asking a federal court to strike down key elements of the law.
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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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