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The Races to Watch in the Midterms
A.M. Edition for November 6th: Tuesday is Election Day, and there are several key races to watch across the nation, as Democrats look to flip the House. The Wall Street Journal's Josh Jamerson has a closer look.
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Why White Men Are the Swing Group to Watch
P.M. Edition for November 5th: There are several tight House races heading into the midterms. And one of the groups to watch is white men with college degrees, whose party affiliation has been shifting. The Wall Street Journal's Aaron Zitner has the details.
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After Election Day, Fed Holds November Meeting
A.M. Edition for November 5th: The new week packs plenty of economic data around election day, including consumer sentiment and a statement from the Federal Reserve on Thursday. The Wall Street Journal's Harriet Torry has the details.
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Wall Street Wants Your Smartphone's Location Data
P.M. Edition for November 2: How much is your cell phone's location data worth to Wall Street? The Wall Street Journal's Ryan Dezember says a handful of companies are supplying investors with smartphone data detailing where you go and where you may spend your money.
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Wages Climb in October. And May Have Room to Grow
Special Edition for November 2: Analysis of the October employment report. Employers added 250,000 jobs to the U.S. economy, and the unemployment rate held steady at 3.7%. Principal Global Investors chief global economist Bob Baur discusses how wage growth is benefiting nearly all income classes, and how the Federal Reserve is likely to respond.
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U.S. Companies Pass Higher Costs on to Consumers
A.M. Edition for November 2nd: As U.S. companies face higher costs due to tariffs and other factors, more are passing them along to consumers, by increasing prices. The Wall Street Journal's Austen Hufford has more on how that's raising fears of inflation.
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Open Enrollment Starts for Affordable Care Act
P.M. Edition for November 1: Open enrollment began Thursday for the Affordable Care Act. Republican efforts to chip away at the ACA are causing new uncertainty about the law's stability. More from the Wall Street Journal's Stephanie Armour.
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Is 3% Economic Growth Sustainable?
A.M. Edition for November 1st: U.S. economic growth hit a milestone touted by the Trump Administration, growing at a rate of 3% over the course of the 12 months ending in September. The Wall Street Journal's Greg Ip argues that rate isn't sustainable.
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Bitcoin's Growing Pains As It Turns 10
P.M. Edition for October 31: Bitcoin was meant to be a payments network. But that's not exactly how it's turned out for the digital currency, now ten years old. The Wall Street Journal's Paul Vigna talks about bitcoin's turbulent, eventful history.
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The Challenges of Rooting Out Online Hate Speech
A.M. Edition for October 31st: Big tech companies like Facebook and Twitter are under new pressure to root out hate speech on their platforms. But it's still finding a home online. The Wall Street Journal's Keach Hagey has more details.
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Trump Plans to End Birthright Citizenship in U.S.
P.M. Edition for October 30th: President Trump is considering an executive order that would end the automatic right to U.S. citizenship for children born to non-U.S. citizens. But legal experts say such a move is unconstitutional. The Wall Street Journal's Aaron Zitner has more.
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Berkshire Hathaway Invests in Fintech
A.M. Edition for October 30th: Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has invested about $600 million in two big financial-technology companies. The investments mark a departure for the company, which typically invests in blue-chip companies. The Wall Street Journal's Nicole Friedman has the details.
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U.S. to Deploy 5,000 Troops to Border with Mexico
P.M. Edition for October 29th: The U.S. plans to send 5,000 troops to the southern border, as thousands of migrants make their way toward the U.S. The number marks a major increase from initial plans to send 800 troops. The Wall Street Journal's Nancy Youssef has the details.
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Wage Growth is Key Factor in October Jobs Report
There's a slew of economic data on tap for this week. The big report is Friday's October jobs data. The Wall Street Journal's Eric Morath says we should watch for how fast wages grew during the month.
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GDP Up 3.5%, Boosted by Strong Consumer Spending
P.M. Edition for October 26: The U.S. economy grew at a 3.5 percent pace during the summer. That's according to the government's initial estimate of third quarter gross domestic product. The Wall Street Journal's Harriet Torry says consumer spending powered the gain.
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Altria Pulls E-Cigarette Pods from Market
A.M. Edition for October 26th: Altria, the maker of Marlboro cigarettes, is pulling its e-cigarette pods from the market, amid concerns over underage use of the devices. The Wall Street Journal's Jennifer Maloney has the details.
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Biden, DeNiro Among those Receiving Suspicious ...
P.M. Edition for October 25: Former Vice President Biden and actor Robert DeNiro were among prominent Democrats and Trump critics receiving packages containing explosives. More from the Wall Street Journal's Zolan Kanno-Youngs.
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Store Credit Card Deals Get Tougher For Big Banks
A.M. Edition for October 25th: Walmart's breakup with Synchrony points to a larger problem for banks hoping to partner with retailers to offer store credit cards. The Wall Street Journal's AnnaMaria Andriotis explains why big retailers now have more leverage.
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Trump Intensifies Attacks on Fed Chair Powell
P.M. Edition for October 24: In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, President Trump stepped up his criticism of Fed and its chairman Jerome Powell. Mr. Trump said the Fed's interest rate hikes were the biggest threat to the economy. More from WSJ's Mike Bender.
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States Can Offer Slimmer Health Plans, Receive ...
A.M. Edition for October 24th: A new policy under the Trump Administration allows states to offer less-comprehensive health plans - and remain eligible for federal subsidies. The Wall Street Journal's Michelle Hackman has the details.
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Growth Concerns Drag Down Global Stocks
P.M. Edition for October 23rd: Global stocks fell on Tuesday, amid growing concerns over continued economic growth. Lackluster earnings reports from industrial giants added to investors' worries. The Wall Street Journal's Akane Otani has the details.
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Customers Pull Billions from Noninterest Accounts
A.M. Edition for October 23rd: U.S. bank customers are moving billions of dollars out of accounts that don't earn interest into higher-yield alternatives. The Wall Street Journal's Rachel Ensign has the details.
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Steel Industry Gets Rid of Unwanted Tariffs
P.M. Edition for October 22nd: U.S. steel producers have been more successful than other industries in getting rid of tariffs they don't want. The Wall Street Journal's Inti Pacheco has the details - and more on why critics say the industry's getting preferential treatment.
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GDP and Consumer Sentiment Cap a Busy Week
A.M. Edition for October 22nd: This week brings the Federal Reserve's Beige Book, housing and trade data, and consumer sentiment and third-quarter GDP. The Wall Street Journal's Sarah Chaney breaks down what to look for in a busy week of economic data.
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Amazon Revisits Some HQ2 Contender Cities
P.M. Edition for October 19: Amazon.com has reportedly revisited several cities as a decision looms on where to locate its second headquarters. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Stevens says Amazon appears to be favoring an urban site.
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