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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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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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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