Senator John McCain has been diagnosed with a type of brain cancer. His office says the timing of his return to the Senate will depend upon further consultations with his medical team. The Wall Street Journal's Siobhan Hughes reports from Washington.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions says he plans to remain in his job despite a rebuke by President Donald Trump. The Wall Street Journal's Aruna Viswanatha joins us from outside the Department of Justice with the latest.

The Affordable Care Act remains law after the GOP's failed health reform attempt. But the Wall Street Journal's Anna Mathews says insurers are left with huge questions, chief among them, what will happen to federal subsidies that lower many Americans' health insurance premiums?

WSJ Executive Washington Editor Gerald Seib on a new Journal poll of President Donald Trump's core supporters. Plus, Amazon.com brings Spark to its app.

Senate Republican leaders plan to bring an Obamacare repeal bill to a vote next week, even though they don't have the votes to pass the measure. The Wall Street Journal's Kristina Peterson with an update.

The Affordable Care Act became law in 2010, but the Senate GOP health reform measure failed. The Wall Street Journal's Naftali Bendavid explains the fundamental differences behind why one bill passed and the other went down to defeat.

The Trump administration releases a blueprint for remaking the North American Free Trade Agreement. The Wall Street Journal's Will Mauldin said the plan calls for preserving "Buy America" provisions, but steps back from some of President Trump's anti-trade rhetoric.

In the wake of the GOP failure to pass a health reform law, University of Maryland business professor Peter Morici blames a lack of leadership by top Senate Republicans.

In the wake of the GOP failure to pass a health reform law, University of Maryland business professor Peter Morici blames a lack of leadership by top Senate Republicans.

The Wall Street Journal's Liz Hoffman talks about Goldman Sachs' quarterly earnings, which include disappointing trading activity. Plus, a GOP repeal-only bid on the health law fails.

The Wall Street Journal's Liz Hoffman talks about Goldman Sachs' quarterly earnings, which include disappointing trading activity. Plus, a GOP repeal-only bid on the health law fails.

A new survey finds foreign investment in U.S. residential real estate rose by nearly half over the past year, to a record 153 billion dollars. Lawrence Yun of the National Association of Realtors says a big jump in investments by Canadian buyers fueled the rise.

TV celebrity chef Bobby Flay plans to offer shares to the public in his Bobby's Burger Palace chain. The Wall Street Journal's Charles Passy says it'll be the first time Flay has sought investors in his restaurants.

WSJ Executive Washington Editor Gerald Seib on a new poll that says President Donald Trump's approval ratings continue to sink. But in Trump country, he gets a thumbs-up. Plus, a setback for the GOP healthcare bill

Majority Leader Mitch McConnell delayed a vote set for this week on the Senate's healthcare overhaul measure. That's because Senator John McCain's recovery from surgery left supporters short of the votes needed to advance the bill. Details from the Wall Street Journal's Bryon Tau.

The Wall Street Journal's Adrienne Roberts says car-sharing companies like ZipCar have hit a speed bump while demand for ride-hailing services such as Uber has accelerated.

The Wall Street Journal's Jeffrey Sparshott previews this week's economic calendar, which includes global central bank meetings and a key U.S. housing report.

Both the Dow Industrials and S&P 500 closed at record highs Friday. The Wall Street Journal's Corrie Driebusch says some weak economic reports have investors anticipating low interest rates for the foreseeable future.

WSJ's Michelle Hackman joins us with a look at how the Senate health bill compares to the House-passed version and the Affordable Care Act. Plus, optimism that President Trump will revitalize the economy is fading and it's earnings season for banks.

JP Morgan Chase, Citigroup and Wells Fargo all posted better than expected quarterly earnings. But the Wall Street Journal's Telis Demos says their stocks were pressured by continued concerns about loan growth.

If it proceeds with a breakup Manulife would be the latest life insurer to hive off a large part of its business. Industry executives have often cited the duress low interest rates put on some of their basic products. WSJ's Vipal Monga reports.

The Wall Street Journal's Douglas MacMillan says it's a rare retreat that shows the beleaguered company's willingness to withdraw from costly battles abroad. He joins us from the newsroom in San Francisco.

Senate GOP leaders released revised health legislation that would topple parts of the Affordable Care Act, impose steep cuts on Medicaid and let insurers sell cheaper plans. The Wall Street Journal's Kristina Peterson reports from Capitol Hill.

The Wall Street Journal's Josh Zumbrun joins us from Washington with a look at what we learn from Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen's testimony on Capitol Hill. The GOP tries again to overhaul healthcare and bargain hunters look to shares of retailers.

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway made a nine billion dollar bid for Energy Future, the company that owns Texas utility Oncor. But a hedge fund is planning a rival offer. And Buffett has long had a distaste for bidding wars, says Nicole Friedman of the Wall Street Journal.

Wall Street Journal reporter Aaron Back previews second quarter earnings for major banks. Plus, Fed chair Janet Yellen on future rate hikes and President Trump defends his son.

Fed chair Janet Yellen stuck to the script in her Congressional testimony, reiterating that gradual rates hikes will be appropriate as the economy continues to strengthen. The Wall Street Journal's Harriet Torry updates us from Capitol Hill.

Online startup Brandless is selling generic products, many of them health- and environmentally-conscious items, at three dollars apiece. The Wall Street Journal's Sharon Terlep says Brandless hopes this strategy will give it an edge against the major brands.

How confident are small business owners? We'll talk with Bill Dunkelberg, chief economist at the National Federation of Independent Business, about a new survey. Plus, Donald Trump Jr. releases emails tied to Russia and Tesla bulks up on car repair.

President Donald Trump plans to nominate Randal Quarles to be the Fed's top official in charge of regulating big banks. The Wall Street Journal's Kate Davidson tells us about Quarles, an investment-fund manager and former Treasury official.

Macy's and Lord & Taylor have long sold high-end lipstick, mascara and fragrances at full price. But the Wall Street Journal's Suzanne Kapner says department stores have started cutting the price of cosmetics. She explains why.

Executive Washington editor Gerald Seib examines what's next for health-care reform on Capitol Hill. Donald Trump Jr. responds to new Russia developments. Plus, Facebook cuts the price for its VR headset.

Senate Republicans returned from the July 4th recess more divided than ever on a bill to pass healthcare reform. They're also split on what to do afterward if they fail to pass legislation, according to the Wall Street Journal's Michelle Hackman.

Electric vehicles threaten oil's future but they must keep improving to overcome the advantage of conventional cars. The Wall Street Journal's Spencer Jakab joins us in the studio with the story.

We get fresh retail sales and consumer prices this week, plus Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen delivers her latest monetary policy report to Congress. The Wall Street Journal's Josh Zumbrun joins us with a look at what to watch this week with the economy.

Another 'Spider-Man' movie is swinging into theaters. Plus, Apple expands its bet on privacy technology and "initial coin offerings" heat up.

Gains in bank stocks offset losses by energy companies. The Wall Street Journal's Corrie Driebusch joins us in the studio with a look at the week on Wall Street.

The economy added 222,000 jobs last month. It's good news for American workers. For investors, the message is mixed. The Wall Street Journal's Justin Lahart has the details.

The U.S. economy added 222,000 jobs in June. PNC chief economist Gus Faucher sizes up the better than expected employment data. Plus, Tesla has big plans in Australia.

International students accepted to U.S. schools are planning to enroll at a similar rate in most areas except the southern part of the country, especially Texas. The Wall Street Journal's Newley Purnell joins us from New Delhi, India.

The U.S. government is continuing to roll back laptop restrictions on some foreign flights after reviewing airport security measures. The Wall Street Journal's Robert Wall reports from London.

The Labor Department releases its June employment report Friday. Economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal expect employers added 174,000 jobs and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. WSJ's Jeffrey Sparshott shares his list of what to watch.

The Senate's proposed healthcare overhaul would see average premiums for mid-level insurance plans jump by 20 percent next January. The bill faces widespread opposition, but the Wall Street Journal's Stephanie Armour says not passing any bill may be just as bad.

Maybe not quite yet. But as the Wall Street Journal's Greg Ip says, there are preconditions for a recession that resemble what's taking place today: low unemployment, soaring asset values and a pervasive sense of calm.

The Wall Street Journal's Nathan Hodge joins us from Moscow. He says President Trump's meeting with European leaders at a G-20 summit will likely be upstaged by Trump's first meeting with Russian president Putin since the November election.

President Donald Trump is expected to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of a G-20 summit in Germany at week's end. Wall Street Journal Executive Washington Editor Gerald Seib says there are four things we should watch for in Trump's meeting with Putin.

Boosting women's participation in the U.S workforce could fill an untapped economic potential. How could we do it? Wall Street Journal Washington reporter Ben Leubsdorf says the U.S. should look to Canada for lessons.

Sales of vehicles in the U.S. fell last month, capping a bumpy first half of 2017 after a record year for 2016. Michelle Krebs of AutoTrader says sales remain strong and that a dip in 2017 is not a surprise following the booming growth of the last several years.

Republican senators on recess this week are hearing from GOP governors who are against Medicaid funding cuts in the Senate health bill. The Wall Street Journal's Kristina Peterson says some states that expanded Medicaid under Obamacare are urging senators to rethink funding cuts.

"Spider-Man: Homecoming" brings two of Hollywood's big competitors together in an unprecedented partnership. Sony hopes the film will revive its movie business while Disney wants a two-hour commercial for its toys. WSJ's Ben Fritz reports.

It's a holiday-shortened week but one that's full of fresh economic data. The Wall Street Journal's Jeffrey Sparshott joins us from Washington with what to watch this week.

Major indexes are set to post strong gains for the first half of 2017. The Wall Street Journal's Corrie Driebusch joins us in the studio with a look at stocks, bonds and what to watch next week.

Ford CEO Jim Hackett outlines his agenda for his first 100 days to help jump-start the auto maker's sagging stock price. The Wall Street Journal's Christina Rogers reports from Detroit.

The White House is enforcing stricter limits on entry to the U.S. after the Supreme Court allowed parts of its temporary travel ban to go into effect. An update from Wall Street Journal Washington reporter Brent Kendall.

Drugstore giants Walgreens and Rite Aid scrapped their planned 9.4 billion dollar merger. Instead, Walgreens reached a new deal to buy half of Rite Aid's stores. The Wall Street Journal's Sharon Terlep says the previous deal had faced heavy antitrust scrutiny.

For the first time, all banks taking part in the Fed's stress tests passed them. As a result, the banks will boost their dividend payouts and share buybacks to their highest levels in years. Joining us is the Wall Street Journal's Liz Hoffman.

A report by ATTOM Data Solutions finds the median U.S. home price in the second quarter was at the least affordable level since 2008. ATTOM's Daren Blomquist says home prices rose faster than weekly wages in 87 percent of markets.

The Wall Street Journal's Greg Ip says the Senate health reform bill, by singling out Medicaid, signals that the burden of cost containment will fall largely on the poor as opposed to the elderly.

Global firms scrambled to contain the fallout from a cyberattack that disrupted computers in the US and Europe. Shipping giant Maersk was especially hard-hit, says the Wall Street Journal's Costas Paris.

As it prepares to price its IPO, Blue Apron faces a big hurdle to continued growth. It's struggling to hold onto customers that try its meal kit delivery service. Joining us from San Francisco is Wall Street Journal reporter Eliot Brown.

The European Union's antitrust regulator has fined Google a record 2.7 billion dollars. The Wall Street Journal's Natalia Drozdiak, reporting from Brussels, says Google was targeted for favoring its own comparison-shopping service in search results.

The Congressional Budget Office estimated that the Senate's proposed healthcare bill would leave an additional 22 million Americans without insurance. Wall Street Journal health policy reporter Stephanie Armour has details.

Amazon's plan to buy Whole Foods will likely pressure big food companies with its low price strategy, says the Wall Street Journal's Laura Stevens.

The upcoming Senate vote on a healthcare overhaul will showcase a partisan divide in several states' mid-term elections next year. The Wall Street Journal's Kristina Peterson says Democratic senators will likely face GOP challengers who voted for health reform in the House.

Takata's bankruptcy filing in Japan and the U.S. is designed to keep the company afloat as it replaces millions of air bags. Wall Street Journal reporter Mike Spector has details.

Escalating concerns about cyberthreats are prompting the aviation industry to devise an unlikely new safeguard: real-time warnings to pilots about potential hacking attempts. The Wall Street Journal's Andy Pasztor reports.

Expect fresh looks at inflation, manufacturing, home prices and consumers. The Wall Street Journal's Jeffrey Sparshott joins us from Washington with what to watch this week with the economy.

U.S. stocks posted weekly gains, as a rise in health-care stocks offset a drop in energy companies. The Wall Street Journal's Corrie Driebusch joins us in the studio with a look at the week.

Apple's iPhone gave rise to whole new industries and laid waste to others. As the device turns 10, we take stock of its impact on everything from cameras to telecoms. The Wall Street Journal's Betsy Morris joins us from San Francisco.

The Senate GOP's proposal would undo major parts of the Affordable Care Act and transform a large part of the health-care system by changing and cutting funding for Medicaid. The Wall Street Journal's Michelle Hackman reports from Washington.

President Donald Trump released a new financial disclosure form Thursday. The Wall Street Journal's Alexandra Berzon says a Las Vegas hotel made him around 20 million dollars in additional revenue during the latest federal disclosure period.

Senate Republican leaders Thursday unveiled a health-care measure that would undo large parts of the Affordable Care Act. Wall Street Journal reporter Michelle Hackman says, among the many changes, the bill would phase out taxes for high-income earners.

Nike has agreed to sell some items directly to Amazon.com. Nike had held out making such a move, but the Wall Street Journal's Sara Germano says Nike has been ramping up its e-commerce efforts, as traditional retailers continue to lose business.

The U.S. has observed a long period of low stock-market volatility and economic stagnation. The Wall Street Journal's Greg Ip believes the economy and markets could benefit from more risk-taking companies - creative disrupters like Amazon.com.

Ride-hailing firm Uber was a brash startup that became a nearly-70 billion dollar company. Now, CEO Travis Kalanick is gone, ousted by investors after a series of scandals and setbacks. What's next for Uber? The Wall Street Journal's Greg Bensinger joins us.

Republican Karen Handel beat Democrat Jon Ossoff in a special election to decide a hotly-contested U.S. House seat in Georgia. The Wall Street Journal's Reid Epstein talks about the most expensive race in House history.

The government's computer systems are old and outdated, and tech companies would love to jump in and overhaul them. But standing in the way, says the Wall Street Journal's John McKinnon, is government bureaucracy.

UPS plans to charge extra fees to retailers for delivering packages during the busiest periods before Christmas. Will this lead to higher shipping prices for consumers? Joining us is Wall Street Journal reporter Paul Ziobro.

Since it was introduced 10 years ago, Apple's iPhone has changed the way we live and work. The Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle says the iPhone has also transformed Apple from a scrappy innovator into an industry giant facing enormous challenges.

The government says it's finally developed a way to reliably track departing foreigners at U.S. airports. But the Wall Street Journal's Laura Meckler says Uncle Sam and the airline industry are in a dispute, each saying the other should operate the system.

President Trump often invites CEOs to the White House for discussions on how to shape economic policy. But how much influence do executives have over Mr. Trump? The Wall Street Journal's Vanessa Fuhrmans says the CEOs appear to have had a mixed record of success.

Boeing has launched its largest single-aisle jetliner, the 737 Max 10. The Wall Street Journal's Robert Wall, reporting from the Paris Air Show, says the new plane is Boeing's bid to regain market share lost to Airbus.

New data shows that sales of spirits and mixed drinks rose last year, while beer and wine sales fell. Wall Street Journal reporter Jennifer Maloney says more millennials are turning to gin, whiskey, tequila and cocktails.

The Wall Street Journal's Sarah Chaney joins us from the Washington newsroom with a look at what to watch this week.

Wall Street Journal personal tech Geoffrey Fowler tests a new Microsoft laptop and its fabric feature. Plus, why 'Cars 3' is much more than a movie.

Shares of retailers fell Friday after Amazon said it would buy Whole Foods Market. The Wall Street Journal's Corrie Driebusch joins us in studio to look at the week on Wall Street.

Amazon.com plans to buy Whole Foods for 13.7 billion dollars, the largest deal in Amazon's history. The Wall Street Journal's Annie Gasparro talks about what the deal means for both companies, and what it might mean for consumers.

The European Union's antitrust watchdog is getting set to hit Google with a hefty fine. From Brussels, Wall Street Journal reporter Natalia Drozdiak says Google faces charges it manipulates search results.

The Trump administration is predicting the economy will eventually grow at a three percent pace. But that's at odds with what the Federal Reserve is predicting, according to Wall Street Journal Washington reporter Harriet Torry.

Special counsel Robert Mueller has expanded his investigation to include whether President Donald Trump obstructed justice when he fired former FBI Director James Comey. Wall Street Journal reporter Shane Harris joins us from Washington.

The National Association of Home Builders says builder confidence dipped in June. NAHB chief economist Robert Dietz explains why. He also offers his outlook for mortgage rates as the Fed increases rates and shrinks its balance sheet.

The Trump administration says it plans a rollback of Obama policy changes aimed at normalizing relations with Cuba. The Wall Street Journal's Felecia Schwartz says the White House believes those changes benefited the Cuban government.

Greg McBride, chief financial analyst at Bankrate.com, says the Fed will need greater clarity on the U.S. economy before hiking interest rates again this year.

Instead of making the decision himself, President Trump has given the military wide latitude on U.S. troop levels for the war in Afghanistan. Wall Street Journal reporter Dion Nissenbaum says it would follow years of troop drawdowns in the region.

The president's relationship with the Federal Reserve has so far been cordial, but that doesn't mean Chairwoman Janet Yellen is likely to stay on. The Wall Street Journal's Nick Timiraos joins us from the Washington newsroom.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions faced questions from the Senate Intelligence Committee on the Russia probe, the firing of FBI Director James Comey and more. The Wall Street Journal's Joshua Jamerson joins us from Washington with what we learned.

NBC anchor Megyn Kelly's plan to air an interview with right-wing provocateur Alex Jones has caused a firestorm to erupt on social media, but so far advertisers have remained quiet-with at least one notable exception. WSJ's Suzanne Vranica reports.

The Federal Reserve meets Tuesday and Wednesday to debate interest rate policy. A rate increase is expected. But Wall Street Journal reporter Harriet Torry says economists appear divided on what happens next.

You're hired! President Donald Trump, who hosted a reality TV series called "The Apprentice," plans to expand the apprenticeship program to beef up the U.S. workforce. The Wall Street Journal's Eric Morath has details.

With more people shopping online, the Wall Street Journal's Esther Fung says shopping center landlords are rethinking how they use their space. And the mall they envision contains fewer and fewer department stores.

Denim makers are emphasizing stretch, comfort and styles that fit more like leggings in a bid to win back the athleisure customer. The Wall Street Journal's Anne Steele joins us in the studio with the details.

Colleges and universities nationwide are battling faulty plumbing, leaky roofs and aging electrical systems. The Wall Street Journal's Melissa Korn says the bill for maintenance has topped 40 billion dollars by some estimates.

It's an action-packed week between the Fed interest rate meeting and fresh data coming out. The Wall Street Journal's Kate Davidson joins us from Washington with what to watch with the economy.

With 'The Mummy' hitting movie theaters this weekend, Universal Pictures has much at stake. Plus, the Nasdaq suffers a scary end to the week.

Shares of tech stocks fell Friday and took the S&P 500 along into the red. The Wall Street Journal's Aaron Kuriloff joins us in the studio with a closer look.

The Wall Street Journal's Ted Mann says President Trump's plan to privatize an infrastructure overhaul faces resistance from lawmakers in rural districts. They're concerned that private investors would focus more on cities.

AvidXchange is a software company that helps businesses pay each other electronically, rather than by the longstanding practice of using checks. The Wall Street Journal's Peter Rudegeair says AvidXchange has raised 300 million dollars in a round of funding.

Former FBI director James Comey testified in front of a Senate panel about his firing by President Trump. Economist Peter Morici says this controversy will make it all the more difficult for Mr. Trump to enact needed economic reforms.

There's a glut of oil across the globe and U.S. crude prices have been low - between 45 and 50 dollars a barrel. So, why have U.S. oil exports doubled last year's pace? The Wall Street Journal's Lynn Cook explains.

It's a rarity that has some investors nervous: assets such as stocks, bonds and gold are all rising together. The Wall Street Journal's Min Zeng says this could leave the markets vulnerable to sudden shocks.

President Donald Trump has tapped former assistant attorney general Christopher Wray to be the next FBI chief. He would succeed the fired James Comey, who's expected to testify in front of a Senate panel Thursday. The Wall Street Journal's Rebecca Ballhaus has details.

Amazon.com is cutting its Prime membership fee for people in the U.S. food-stamp program. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Stevens the move is a bid to fight Wal-Mart for its low-income shoppers.

The Wall Street Journal reviewed findings from a standardized test on reasoning ability. The data found that at more than half the colleges giving the exam, many students failed to improve over four years their ability to think. Joining us is WSJ's Doug Belkin.

President Trump tweeted his frustrations over the revised travel ban order. He cast blame on his own Justice Department, which is seeking to revive the latest executive order in front of the Supreme Court. The Wall Street Journal's Brent Kendall fills us in.

The nation's unemployment rate fell to 4.3 percent in May. According to the Wall Street Journal's Josh Zumbrun, recent history tells us that low jobless rates have often come right before economic busts.

The Wall Street Journal says two of the three men who killed seven and injured dozens in London Saturday have been identified. WSJ's Jason Douglas brings us up to date.

President Trump is launching a new campaign this week to invest one trillion dollars overhauling the nation's infrastructure. The Wall Street Journal's Ted Mann has details.

Panera Bread had a problem with customers waiting in long lines to order, then standing in what Panera's CEO called a "mosh pit" waiting for their food. The Wall Street Journal's Julie Jargon says Panera went online to solve the problem.

The Wall Street Journal's Josh Zumbrun previews this week's economic schedule, including news on worker productivity. Also, a couple of closely-watched reports from China.

Stocks capped a solid week with record finishes for the major averages Friday, despite a weaker-than-expected May jobs report. Aaron Kuriloff of the Wall Street Journal says investors see no real reason not to buy U.S. stocks at this point.

Unemployment fell to 4.3% in May but the U.S. economy added only 138,000 jobs. Beth Ann Bovino, U.S. chief economist at S&P Global Ratings, parses the May employment data and examines the impact on future Fed interest rate hikes.

The Wall Street Journal's Will Mauldin says President Trump's decision to exit the Paris climate accord is only the start of a multiyear process.

With the GOP struggling to enact tax reform, there are these questions: how much do the rich, middle income and lower income people pay in taxes? Is it fair? It's complicated, and the Wall Street Journal's Richard Rubin explains it for us.

President Donald Trump Thursday said the U.S. would withdraw from the 2015 Paris agreement aimed at combating climate change. Wall Street Journal reporter Eli Stokols said Mr. Trump framed his reasons mostly in economic and political terms.

The government issues the May employment report on Friday. The Wall Street Journal's Eric Morath thinks non-farm payrolls continued to expand at a solid pace, though maybe a bit slower than during April.

President Donald Trump has been criticized for his hawkish views on trade. But the Wall Street Journal's Greg Ip says Trump is right to criticize Germany and China for their huge trade surpluses.

Although there are far fewer female CEOs of major companies, they earn more in median salary than male chief executives. The Wall Street Journal's Joann Lublin discusses the results of a WSJ analysis of CEO pay.

It pays to be the chief executive of a major company. Median CEO pay hit 11.7 million dollars last year, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis. WSJ's Theo Francis with details of the study.

Forget the hour-long sit-down lunch at a restaurant. The number of lunch visits by Americans to restaurants is at its lowest level in decades. The Wall Street Journal's Julie Jargon says reasons include cost and workers' busy schedules.

Fed policymakers meet in two weeks and will likely hike rates and announce a plan for reducing its massive portfolio. The Wall Street Journal's Nick Timiraos says the looming debt limit fight in Congress could inject some uncertainty in the Fed's plans later this year.

Republican lawmakers' big ideas for tax changes have encountered a lot of resistance, including from within their own party. The Wall Street Journal's Richard Rubin talks about the difficulty in changing the nation's tax code.

People who played sports in college were once heavily recruited by Wall Street firms since they were seen as having the ideal traits to succeed. That's all changed with the advent of electronic trading, according to the Wall Street Journal's Justin Baer.

It'll be a holiday-shortened week, but a busy one for economic data. The Wall Street Journal's Jeffrey Sparshott previews the week, highlighted by the May employment report.

Stocks were basically flat, but the Nasdaq and S&P 500 edged higher to new records. Overall, the major averages posted strong gains. The Wall Street Journal's Corrie Driebusch says any worries about political turmoil are being Trumped by earnings.

First quarter economic growth was stronger than previously thought, at 1.2 percent. The Wall Street Journal's Ben Leubsdorf points out that it's slower than the fourth quarter, and talks about why first quarter GDP has been traditionally weaker than the rest of the year.

Schick is the latest brand to start its own online shave club. The Wall Street Journal's Sharon Terlep joins us in the studio with a look at what it means for Procter & Gamble's Gillette.

Less than 30% of 25- to 34-year-olds can save enough for a 10% down payment in next three years, according to a new study. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Kusisto joins us from the Washington newsroom with the details.

The health-overhaul bill approved by House Republicans would leave more people uninsured while reducing the cumulative federal deficit in the next decade, according to the Congressional Budget Office. WSJ's Kristina Peterson reports from Washington.

President Donald Trump has set an ambitious goal of three percent economic growth. But the Wall Street Journal's Greg Ip says Mr. Trump has no rigorous plan to back it up.

Something to make investors happy: quarterly corporate earnings are seen rising at the fastest rate in nearly six years. The Wall Street Journal's Akane Otani says ten of the 11 sectors in the S&P 500 are set to post profit growth in the first quarter.

Police have arrested at least three more in connection with the bombing in Manchester England. This, as authorities probe a possible network linked to the attack. An update from the Wall Street Journal's Robert Wall in London.

Plenty of teens will be working this summer, though few will work at malls because of thousands of store closures. The Wall Street Journal's Imani Moise says that for teens, this means getting more creative with the job search, or staying unemployed.

The Wall Street Journal's Kate Davidson talks about President Trump's budget proposal, which seeks to cut spending by four and a half billion dollars over a decade.

Joining us from London, the Wall Street Journal's Alistair MacDonald talks about people tweeting for information on loved ones who went to the concert in Manchester, England.

Why is there a housing shortage? Studies find that as more people, especially millennials, move to cities, less construction is taking place in suburbs. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Kusisto explains.

With President Trump overseas and Congressional investigations heating up, the Wall Street Journal's Bryon Tau says the White House is trying to shift the focus to passing a budget.

Ford announced a shakeup at the top, ousting CEO Mark Fields and replacing him with industry outsider Jim Hackett. The Wall Street Journal's John Stoll says Ford felt that Hackett was better able to energize and steer the automaker toward new technologies.

Bank branches in business districts are given low-income designation by a quirk in federal law. The Wall Street Journal's Rachel Louise Ensign joins us in the studio with the details.

The Wall Street Journal's Ben Leubsdorf joins us from the Washington newsroom to look at what to watch this week with the economy.

The Wall Street Journal's Corrie Driebusch joins us in the studio with a look at the market this week, plus what to watch in the week ahead.

President Donald Trump will propose the U.S. can balance the federal budget with substantial cuts to safety-net programs, combined with a tax and regulatory overhaul to speed up the nation's economy. The Wall Street Journal's Nick Timiraos reports.

Financial authorities are concerned that Rosneft, a major creditor to Citgo's parent firm, could end up owning key energy infrastructure in the U.S. The Wall Street Journal's Jay Solomon joins us from Washington.

General Motors says it will stop selling vehicles in India, although it will continue to build them there. The Wall Street Journal's Mike Colias says GM wants to focus on selling in more lucrative markets like China and Brazil.

Wal-Mart's quarterly same-store sales rose 1.4 percent, bucking a slump in the retail industry. The Wall Street Journal's Sarah Nassauer says Wal-Mart benefited from increased foot traffic at stores and investments in its e-commerce business.

From London, Wall Street Journal markets reporter Riva Gold tells us that overseas markets followed Wall Street lower in the wake of ongoing political turmoil in Washington.

Speculation has persisted in recent years about when Robert Iger would finally step down as Walt Disney's chairman and CEO. The answer is, not anytime soon, according to Wall Street Journal Los Angeles reporter Ben Fritz.

U.S. stocks plummeted Wednesday as more turbulence in Washington led to a big selloff. Art Hogan of Wunderlich Securities said the turmoil surrounding President Trump will likely push enactment of his economic agenda into next year.

Target's stock rose Tuesday after quarterly results topped estimates. But its sales fell, and the Wall Street Journal's Khadeeja Safdar says the retailer is revamping its digital strategy.

The housing market has been on fire, with used home sales at a 10-year high and home prices up seven percent from a year ago. But Laura Kusisto of the Wall Street Journal says affordability could be a growing problem if prices and mortgage rates keep rising.

President Donald Trump Tuesday tweeted that he had the "absolute right" to share sensitive counterterrorism intelligence with top Russian officials. We get an update on the story from the Wall Street Journal's Shane Harris.

Sources say Ford is planning to cut its global workforce by about 10 percent in a bid to boost profits. Wall Street Journal reporter Christina Rogers says the cuts would largely target salaried employees.

It's often difficult to catch people in the act of texting while driving, which is illegal in most states. The Wall Street Journal's Adrienne Roberts on some of the more creative methods police have employed to nab offenders.

President Trump's firing last week of FBI Director James Comey generated a lot of strong feelings across party lines. But Wall Street Journal reporter Aaron Zitner says Trump's approval ratings haven't changed much, according to a new WSJ poll.

On Monday, governments and companies reported more infected computers stemming from a global cyberattack. But the Wall Street Journal's Stu Woo, reporting from London, said the ransomware attack was spreading at a slower rate.

A study finds that average pay for this year's college grads neared 50 thousand dollars. The Wall Street Journal's Kelsey Gee says that's the highest in at least a decade.

On this week's economic calendar, expect updates on housing starts and industrial production. Wall Street Journal reporter Sarah Chaney has a preview from Washington.

Stocks closed mostly lower Friday, with the Dow and S&P posting their first weekly declines in almost a month. But the week's losses were mild, and Wall Street Journal markets editor Corrie Driebusch says earnings are continuing to support the markets.

McDonald's tells franchisees that it will assume a greater share of the costs for upgrading restaurants. The Wall Street Journal's Julie Jargon says it's contingent on franchisees getting behind a new ad campaign.

The government said retail sales improved in April, rising four-tenths of a percent. But Ken Perkins at Retail Metrics says companies are poised to report their second worst earnings quarter since the Great Recession.

Touchy touch screens, buggy software and mystery sounds baffle drivers, forcing some to enroll in two-hour tech seminars. The Wall Street Journal's Christina Rogers reports from Detroit.

The Wall Street Journal's monthly survey of economists gauges the impact of a fully implemented Trump plan for the economy. WSJ's Josh Zumbrun joins us from Washington with what we learned.

The Wall Street Journal's Miriam Gottfried breaks down Snap's first quarter of results as a public company and explains why competition from Facebook may be taking its toll on user and revenue growth.

Wall Street Journal reporter Akane Otani tells us about the trading club at New York's Baruch College. The students pulled off upsets by dominating several college trading competitions that featured higher-profile business schools.

President Donald Trump fired up his Twitter account to respond to criticism of his firing of FBI Director James Comey. The Wall Street Journal's Mike Bender reports from Washington on the head-spinning series of events.

The Wall Street Journal's Gerald Seib looks at FBI director James Comey's firing and its fallout in Washington. Plus, University of Maryland business professor Peter Morici sizes up the impact on tax cuts and health-care reform.

Business schools are taking a stand against academic rankings published by media outlets. The B-schools are urging other schools not to participate in the process which they say is flawed, according to the Wall Street Journal's Kelsey Gee.

Republicans face a backlash over the health reform bill that now moves to the Senate. The Wall Street Journal's Stephanie Armour says Republicans and Democrats are in a big messaging battle that could help shape the bill.

Beginning today, Southwest Airlines is upgrading its reservations system. The Wall Street Journal's Susan Carey, reporting from Chicago, says the migration to a new technology platform will cost 500 million dollars and is expected to be completed by year's end.

Berkshire Hathaway chief Warren Buffett covered lots of ground at the company's annual meeting this past weekend. The Wall Street Journal's Erik Holm says topics ranged from trade and taxes to investing and insurance.

Walt Disney reports quarterly earnings after Tuesday's market close. Wall Street Journal reporter Ben Fritz says investors await an update on Disney's TV business.

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway owns around 60 subsidiaries. There's been an unusually high CEO turnover rate, according to the Wall Street Journal's Nicole Friedman, who attended Berkshire's annual meeting this weekend.

The Wall Street Journal's Sarah Nassauer reports on a new patent filing by Wal-Mart for automatic delivery technology. The company is considering new sensor technology to track, for example, how much detergent a family has used or when milk is about to expire.

We're watching what Fed officials say about rates in speeches during the new week. Also in the spotlight? April retail sales. The Wall Street Journal's Josh Zumbrun has a preview from Washington.

Stocks ended higher Friday as the major averages racked up another winning week. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 ended at record highs. Wall Street Journal reporter Corrie Driebusch explains what is driving the markets.

The healthcare overhaul bill passed by the House now moves to the Senate, which will likely amend the measure. Wall Street Journal Washington reporter Michelle Hackman talks about key GOP senators who will play key roles in shaping legislation.

The U.S. economy added 211,000 jobs last month with unemployment falling to 4.4%. John Wordock examines the robust report with Gus Faucher, chief economist at PNC Financial Services Group.

Die-hard fans of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway employ elaborate strategies, from memorizing floor plans to sprinting up staircases, to secure good views of the company's annual meeting. The Wall Street Journal's Erik Holm joins us in studio.

House Republicans approved legislation to replace most of the Affordable Care Act, giving new life to a bill that had faltered at many stages. The Wall Street Journal's Louise Radnofsky reports from the White House.

Economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal expect the report will show nonfarm payrolls increased a seasonally adjusted 188,000 last month after growing by just 98,000 in March. The Wall Street Journal's Eric Morath joins us from Washington.

It can be difficult for millennial executives to supervise older, skeptical colleagues. The Wall Street Journal's Joann Lublin says the challenge for young execs is to admit what they don't know and to seek advice from older workers.

Fed policymakers, as expected, kept rates steady and indicated two more rate hikes this year. According to the Wall Street Journal's Harriet Torry, the Fed said it was looking past recent weak growth and expecting the economy to grow with some momentum.

Apple's quarterly profit topped estimates, while revenue and iPhone shipments fell short. Its stock fell, but the Wall Street Journal's Dan Gallagher says that Apple's shares had been rising in anticipation of the new iPhone coming out this fall.

Robotics are expected to replace millions of jobs over the next decade. John Challenger of Challenger, Gray & Christmas on which occupations will and won't be affected.

The White House made concessions on a spending bill while aggressively pushing a health-care measure. Do Republicans have the votes to pass a health-care overhaul? Wall Street Journal congressional reporter Natalie Andrews fills us in from Washington.

Fewer Americans bought cars and trucks last month, in a bigger-than-expected sales slowdown. Michelle Krebs of AutoTrader.com says sales had been expected to tail off, but points out that sales of trucks and SUVs remain strong.

Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and senior advisor, failed to disclose a stake in a real-estate financial startup. The Wall Street Journal's David Enrich says that's one of many omissions by Kushner on a federal financial disclosure form.

Do the math: 36 million U.S. adults have some college but no degree. The Wall Street Journal's Melissa Korn says universities and colleges are catering to this huge market by offering more Web-based classes.

Despite a White House push on healthcare overhaul, significant differences remain among Republicans on what a final bill would look like. Wall Street Journal reporter Louise Radnofsky gives us an update from Washington.

The government said March consumer spending was flat yet again. Another report indicated slower manufacturing growth. Wall Street Journal reporter Josh Mitchell takes a closer look from Washington.

Southwest Airlines says it'll stop overbooking passengers, in the wake of the United passenger dragging incident. But the Wall Street Journal's Susan Carey says the practice of overbooking is not going away.

This week's economic schedule is packed, highlighted by the April jobs report. Wall Street Journal reporter Eric Morath explains whether we should expect a rebound in job growth. He's also closely watching the Fed's interest rate policy meeting.

A slight pullback for stocks Friday, but the major averages enjoyed a strong week and a strong month. Wall Street Journal markets reporter Corrie Driebusch says earnings were a big market driver during April.

General Motors said first quarter profit rose 34 percent, as sales and earnings were better than expected. The Wall Street Journal's Mike Colias said that pickup trucks and SUVs were once again the main drivers for GM's growth.

The gross domestic product rose 0.7% during the first quarter. Wall Street Journal reporter Jeffrey Sparshott joins John Wordock in Washington with a closer look.

The Wall Street Journal's Richard Rubin says the Trump tax cut proposal would kill a big tax deduction that's popular in Democratic-controlled blue states.

The Pentagon's internal watchdog has opened a probe into whether former National Security Adviser Mike Flynn broke the law when he took payments linked to foreign governments. We get details from Wall Street Journal congressional reporter Byron Tau.

Donald Trump is approaching the 100-day point of his presidency. Wall Street Journal Executive Washington Editor Gerald Seib says a president's first 100 days means less from a grades standpoint than what he learns about how best to operate.

Defense Department leaders are calling for faster development of offensive weapons to protect U.S. spy satellites. The Wall Street Journal's Andy Pasztor says this breaks with a decades-long policy.

President Donald Trump Wednesday called for deep cuts in business taxes and big changes to the individual tax system. The Wall Street Journal's Nick Timiraos says the plan faces budgetary and political hurdles.

Silicon Valley was not happy when Donald Trump was elected president, since they saw his policies as likely to hurt the technology industry. But the Wall Street Journal's Greg Ip says the tech sector has flourished under a Trump administration.

A yogurt when we wake up, then something more substantial during mid-morning. The Wall Street Journal's Ellen Bryon says more Americans are eating a second breakfast. Food companies, restaurants - and Weight Watchers - are all taking note of this trend.

A new survey finds that companies plan to increase their hiring of college grads for the eighth straight year. But the Wall Street Journal's Kelsey Gee says a separate survey finds that many college seniors are ill-prepared for the job hunt.

The Trump administration plans to impose a 20 percent tariff on imports of Canadian softwood lumber. The Wall Street Journal's Will Mauldin reports from Washington on the dispute, which goes back decades.

The tobacco industry is booming today, after it was thought to be close to getting snuffed out. The Wall Street Journal's Jennifer Maloney says Big Tobacco has been boosted in part by higher cigarette prices.

The Wall Street Journal's Mike Bender says President Donald Trump has told aides to draft a plan to cut the corporate tax rate to 15 percent. The president wants it done in time to announce a plan on Wednesday.

Wall Street Journal Capitol Hill reporter Kristina Petersen says the White House wants any budget deal to include funds for a border wall. That last-minute push is muddying congressional talks to reach a spending agreement that would avoid a government shutdown.

Wal-Mart's fight to defend its low-cost reputation is helping to extend the longest food-price decline in decades. The Wall Street Journal's Heather Haddon joins us from Chicago.

Expect several highly-anticipated updates this week on the economy. The Wall Street Journal's Joshua Mitchell joins us from the Washington newsroom with a preview.

The Dow edged lower Friday, weighed down by the energy sector as oil prices extend losses. However, a batch of encouraging earnings reports lifted the S&P 500 to its first weekly gain of the month. WSJ's Corrie Driebusch joins us in the studio.

Tesla is voluntarily recalling 53,000 Model S sedan and Model X sport-utility vehicles over an issue with electric-parking brakes that could prevent them from being released. The Wall Street Journal's Tim Higgins brings us the latest.

Trump's effort to force the federal government to "Buy American" will be a challenge. Foreign companies hauled in more money from federal contracts in the past three months than in any corresponding period in a decade. WSJ's Coulter Jones reports.

Emirates Airline, the world's biggest carrier by international traffic, is cutting flights to five U.S. cities after actions by the Trump administration slowed bookings from Middle Eastern countries. WSJ's Robert Wall joins us from London.

Exxon Mobil applied to the Treasury Department for a waiver from U.S. sanctions on Russia in a bid to resume its joint venture with state oil giant PAO Rosneft. The Wall Street Journal's Bradley Olson reports from Houston.

Fox News is parting ways with Bill O'Reilly in the wake of a sexual-harassment scandal, bringing an end to the combative host's two-decade run. The Wall Street Journal's Joe Flint looks at what comes next from Los Angeles.

Hooray for China! The Wall Street Journal's Erich Schwartzel says the U.S. movie business has become reliant on Chinese investors and China's more than one billion moviegoers.

Democrat Jon Ossoff fell short in a bid to claim an outright win over his GOP challenger for a U.S. House seat in Georgia. There will be a runoff election in June. The Wall Street Journal's Cameron McWhirter reports from Atlanta on this closely-watched race.

The Navy confirmed it didn't send the USS Carl Vinson straight to North Korea amid growing tensions in the region. This, despite contrary comments from the White House and defense officials. The Wall Street Journal's Ben Kesling on the communications snafu.

Donald Trump's presidency has slowed the expansion of his family business. Son Eric Trump tells the Wall Street Journal's Peter Grant the company has passed on some deals due to worries about conflicts.

President Trump will call for a government-wide review aimed at strengthening "Buy American" and "Hire American" mandates. Wall Street Journal White House reporter Eli Stokols joins us from Washington.

British Prime Minister Theresa May wants an early general election in the U.K. The Wall Street Journal's Jenny Gross, reporting from London, says it's a bid to give May more leverage in upcoming exit negotiations with the E.U.

The Wall Street Journal's latest monthly survey of economists finds that they've lowered their growth forecasts for the U.S. economy. WSJ's Josh Zumbrun says economists are more pessimistic because of doubts about Congress to pass hoped-for reforms.

Robert Dietz of the National Association of Home Builders says there's still a lot of optimism among builders about housing market conditions. The NAHB's April sentiment index fell 3 points from March's level, which was an 11-year high.

In a visit to South Korea, Vice President Mike Pence warned North Korea not to test the resolve of President Trump. This, amid concerns about North Korea pushing ahead with its missile program. The Wall Street Journal's Jonathan Cheng reports from Seoul.

Apple's secretive self-driving car project is on course for a public debut. The tech giant secured a permit for autonomous-vehicle testing in California. The Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle reports from San Francisco.

Most eyes will focus on housing this week. But there's also fresh industrial production data, the IMF meetings and more to consider. The Wall Street Journal's Jeffrey Sparshott joins us with what to watch.

Solar panels are becoming more affordable than ever for U.S. homeowners. The Wall Street Journal's Cassandra Sweet discusses why that's bad news for Elon Musk's SolarCity and the heavy hitters in the industry.

Donald Trump's reliance on former and current executives helps lead to a shift away from hard-line positions on China, Ex-Im Bank and NATO. The Wall Street Journal's Eli Stokols reports.

The nearly 22,000-pound bomb targeted a militant cave-and-tunnel complex in eastern Afghanistan. The Wall Street Journal's Jessica Donati joins us from Kabul with the latest details.

Research suggests road closures and delays on marathon days may put some older patients at greater risk of death. The Wall Street Journal's Melanie Evans joins us in the studio with the details.

Analysis from our wide-ranging interview with President Trump. Executive Washington Editor Jerry Seib on North Korea. Trump in his own words on where things stand on a healthcare overhaul, plus White House Reporter Michael Bender on the Ex-Im Bank.

President Donald Trump says a healthcare overhaul still takes priority over tax reform. WSJ's Richard Rubin has details from Washington.

President Donald Trump offers China better trade terms in exchange for help on North Korea. He also says the dollar is "getting too strong" and he presses Democrats on a health bill. The Wall Street Journal's Michael Bender joins us from Washington.

Several major banks report quarterly earnings Thursday. Peter Rudegeair of the Wall Street Journal says results should be much improved over a year ago. But analysts are restrained in their forecasts, given the absence of any regulatory reform.

United Continental's CEO blamed what he called a system failure following a passenger being forcibly removed from a flight. The Wall Street Journal's Doug Cameron reports from Chicago on the continuing fallout from the incident and United's response.

It's a mystery: business and consumer confidence is up, yet the growth in bank lending is slowing down. Wall Street Journal Heard on the Street columnist Aaron Back offers some possible reasons.

Felicia Schwartz joins us from Moscow as Secretary of State Rex Tillerson holds high-level talks there with Russian officials. Tillerson had harsh words for both Syria and Russia in the wake of Syria's recent chemical attack.

President Trump's first 100 days in office have been marketed by staff infighting and divisions within the GOP. The Wall Street Journal's Mike Bender says Trump has told aides to stop feuding among themselves and start promoting his agenda.

NASA, Boeing and Lockheed Martin are partnering on the new Orion space vehicle. But the Wall Street Journal's Andy Pasztor says that, early in the program, there are already plans to cut costs. One reason: a rival project by Elon Musk's Space X.

One of Goldman Sachs's most successful investments as of late has been in credit reporting bureau TransUnion. The Wall Street Journal's Liz Hoffman explains why.

The Wall Street Journal's Richard Rubin says it looks unlikely that Republicans and Democrats can come together to pass legislation on tax reform. Republicans themselves are badly split on their priorities for tax overhaul.

Americans, in a generational reversal, are now more likely to work for a large employer than a small one, a shift that's rippling through the economy. The Wall Street Journal's Theo Francis joins us from Washington.

This week brings fresh data about consumers, retailers, inflation and more. The Wall Street Journal's Joshua Mitchell joins us from Washington with what to watch this week with the economy.

Investors bought up shares of defense companies and oil prices rose after the U.S. launched a strike against a Syrian air base. The Wall Street Journal's Corrie Driebusch joins us in the studio with a look at the week on Wall Street.

The sale of the business that once defined General Electric, co-founded by Thomas Edison, could fetch $500 million. The Wall Street Journal's Dana Mattioli joins us in the studio with a look at why this is on the table.

For the first time the U.S. is deliberately targeting the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. What does it mean for the fight against ISIS, or the relationship with Russia? The Wall Street Journal's Dion Nissenbaum reports from the Pentagon.

The U.S. economy added only 98,000 jobs in March. Vincent Reinhart, chief economist at Standish Mellon Asset Management, picks apart the disappointing data and puts the news in perspective.

The internet giant will nearly double it's part-time labor force over the next year, hiring warehouse and customer-service workers to keep up with business. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Stevens joins us from the newsroom in San Francisco.

A GOP-led effort paves the way for Judge Neil Gorsuch to be confirmed to the Supreme Court. The Wall Street Journal's Naftali Bendavid joins us from the Washington newsroom with context for what this change means going forward.

The Labor Department releases its monthly employment report on Friday. The Wall Street Journal's Jeffrey Sparshott joins us from Washington with a preview.

Costco Wholesale has built an empire selling products in bulk at its stores, so it's been slower than other retailers to embrace online sales. But Costco is feeling pressure from online rivals like Amazon, says Wall Street Journal reporter Sarah Nassauer.

Oil prices are expected to remain under 60 dollars a barrel for a third straight year. Wall Street Journal London reporter Georgi Kantchev says OPEC faces tough choices as the cartel decides on whether to extend output cuts at next month's meeting.

Panera Bread has agreed to be sold to JAB Holding for more than 7 billion dollars. The Wall Street Journal's Julie Jargon talks about the sale of Panera, a pioneer in fast-casual dining.

The Wall Street Journal's Sharon Terlep says Gillette is cutting prices on razors and focusing more on cheaper products. Gillette is feeling pressure from online startups like Harry's and Dollar Shave Club.

Foreigners wishing to visit the U.S. could be subject to what President Donald Trump has called extreme vetting measures. What are they? We find out from Wall Street Journal Washington reporter Laura Meckler.

The Wall Street Journal's Matt Jarzemsky says Staples is in preliminary merger talks with a small number of possible private-equity bidders.

With retailers scaling back, teens may find the bulk of this summer's jobs in unusual places or later in the summer. That's according to a new forecast from Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Here with details is Challenger CEO John Challenger.

Ronco Brands, the company behind those Veg-O-Matic infomercials, is going public again in a bid to raise 30 million dollars. But wait - there's more! The Wall Street Journal's Ruth Simon explains.

Senate Democrats say they have the votes to stall the nomination of Neil Gorsuch to be Supreme Court justice. Wall Street Journal reporter Byron Tau updates us from Washington on the bitter Senate battle.

For quite some time, the Fed has adopted a two-percent inflation target when considering whether interest rates should rise. Now, as the Wall Street Journal's David Harrison reports from Washington, there are calls to let the target drift higher.

First-of-its-kind feat by SpaceX represents major boost for expanding the commercial-space industry. The Wall Street Journal's Andy Pasztor reports from Los Angeles.

The Wall Street Journal's Ben Leubsdorf joins us in studio to preview what to watch this week.

A brightening economic outlook and rising confidence among businesses and consumers led to quarterly gains for the indexes. The Wall Street Journal's Corrie Driebusch joins us with some perspective on the quarter and the week for stocks.

Two new executive orders signed by President Trump are modest compared with the dramatic changes in trade policy promised on the campaign trail. Wall Street Journal White House Reporter Peter Nicholas joins us with the details.

President Trump's former national security adviser tells the FBI, and the House and Senate intelligence committees, he's willing to be interviewed in exchange for a deal. The Wall Street Journal's Shane Harris joins us from Washington.

Request for preliminary pitches draws interest from more than 200 companies. The Wall Street Journal's Dan Frosch analyzed the list and joins us with the details.

The Trump administration inked a $6.5 billion deal with AT&T to build a nationwide wireless broadband network for first responders. The Wall Street Journal's Ryan Knutson joins us in the studio.

The Trump administration is signaling to Congress it will seek mostly modest changes to Nafta in upcoming negotiations with Mexico and Canada. The Wall Street Journal's Bob Davis reports from Washington.

The Wall Street Journal's Cameron McWhirter says businesses that serve immigrant populations are being impacted by the Trump administration's stepped-up immigration enforcement policies. It's because many immigrants are afraid to come out in public.

As a candidate, Donald Trump had vowed to change the H-1B visa program, which brings high-skilled foreign workers to the U.S. But the Wall Street Journal's Laura Meckler says there will be no rule changes to this year's application lottery, which begins Monday.

Britain has formally notified the European Union that it plans to exit the bloc. The Wall Street Journal's Jenny Gross says this opens a two-year window for exit negotiations between the U.K. and the E.U.

There's been an exodus of retailers from shopping malls. So, as the Wall Street Journal's Esther Fung reports, mall landlords have attracted medical and dental providers as new tenants.

Two separate reports find consumer confidence rose to a 16-year high and home prices rose at their fastest rate in more than two years. Gus Faucher of PNC Financial Services Group analyzes the data.

Congress needs to pass a new spending bill by April 28th to keep the government running. Will there be squabbles among lawmakers, similar to what helped sink healthcare legislation? Details from Wall Street Journal reporter Kristina Peterson.

Why has the economic recovery been sluggish? A new study says a slow-recovering housing market is partly to blame. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Kusisto has details.

The Wall Street Journal's Ben Fritz says Hollywood studios are set to move ahead by releasing movies for home viewing less than 45 days after they debut on the big screen. It's known as premium video-on-demand, something that cinema chains don't like.

In a Wall Street Journal exclusive, ex-CIA director James Woolsey talks about a meeting he attended with Mike Flynn and Turkish officials. Woolsey says Flynn, the former NSA chief, discussed covert removal from the U.S. of an enemy to the Turkish president.

Wall Street Journal reporter Siobhan Hughes says the White House is open to negotiating legislation with Democrats, in the wake of the Republicans' failure to pass the healthcare bill.

ModCloth and Moosejaw deals give the retail giant access to new groups of shoppers, but some balk at the change. The Wall Street Journal's Sarah Nassauer joins us in the studio.

The week brings fresh data from around the globe, including a first look at the trade deficit. The Wall Street Journal's Eric Morath joins us from Washington with what to watch this week.

The dayslong struggle to pass a health-care bill spurred the biggest weekly decline for major stocks indexes in months. The Wall Street Journal's Corrie Driebusch joins us in the studio with a look at the market this week.

Political leaders in both parties used to agree that the U.S. needs more legal immigrants to sustain its aging labor force. The Wall Street Journal's Chief Economics Commentator Greg Ip takes a closer look at a plan to reduce legal migration.

Ford raised a caution flag for the auto industry, saying higher interest rates and a steady decline in used-car values will hurt affordability. The Wall Street Journal's Christina Rogers joins us from Detroit.

Nike said a sneaker homage to the cult classic film "Space Jam" was a smash hit, but the retro shoes were a rare highlight in otherwise troubling results for the world's largest athletic company. The Wall Street Journal's Sara Germano reports.

New research paints a bleak picture of the nation's largest-population group. Mortality is rising for white adults, starting at age 25, driven by troubles in a hard-hit working class. The Wall Street Journal's Betsy McKay reports.

The Wall Street Journal's Dante Chinni spent the day with Trump supporters in Pennsylvania talking about healthcare. He joins us from the Washington newsroom with what he heard.

Donald Trump's new pick to be Labor Secretary testified at his confirmation hearing Wednesday. The Wall Street Journal's Eric Morath says Alexander Acosta stands in sharp contrast to the first Labor nominee, Andrew Puzder.

The FBI has disclosed it's investigating ties between Russia and Donald Trump's presidential campaign. The Wall Street Journal's Shane Harris says that has deepened the partisanship between Democrats and Republicans.

China is the world's largest car market, but Chinese trade barriers make it tough for foreign car rivals to gain access. The Wall Street Journal's Chester Dawson says U.S. carmakers want President Trump to take a harder line on China's trade regulations.

Anyone for sushi, first thing in the morning? The Wall Street Journal's Charles Passy says the Lobster Place, a Manhattan restaurant, has begun offering sushi as part of its breakfast menu.

President Trump paid a visit to House GOP members Tuesday to pressure them into supporting the Republicans' healthcare law. The Wall Street Journal's Siobhan Hughes talks about President Trump's efforts to close the deal.

The U.S. has banned passengers from carrying most electronics bigger than a cellphone into the cabin on direct flights from some countries in the Middle East and North Africa. We get details from the Wall Street Journal's Susan Carey.

General Motors is tinkering with the car ownership model. It's offering a Netflix-like monthly subscription service to customers for its Cadillac brand.

In front of a House committee, FBI Director James Comey denied Donald Trump's charge, made in a tweet, that President Obama had wiretapped him. Comey also confirmed the FBI is probing Russian efforts to intervene in the election.

2016 was a great year to be a CEO. A Wall Street Journal analysis finds chief executive pay jumped nearly 7 percent in fiscal 2016, after falling the year before. WSJ special writer Theo Francis with details on the study.

The big tax cut moving through Congress as part of a health bill could potentially save the president millions. The Wall Street Journal's Richard Rubin joins us from the Washington newsroom.

Economy watchers this week will get housing data, more than a half dozen Fed speeches, and new durable goods data. Wall Street Journal reporter Ben Leubsdorf joins us from the Washington newsroom with details.

Investors poured money into government bonds and dividend-paying stocks, pushing major indexes to weekly gains. The Wall Street Journal's Corrie Driebusch joins us in the studio with a look at the week.

President Trump's proposal would convert the nation's air-traffic control system into an independent organization, a controversial step backed by much of the U.S. airline industry. The Wall Street Journal's Susan Carey reports from Chicago.

Trump's Department of Defense is requesting an additional $25 billion for its base budget and $5 billion for the fund that pays for ongoing wars. The Wall Street Journal's Ben Kesling reports from the Pentagon.

Delays in disposing of illiquid investments leave some of President Trump's cabinet members facing possible restrictions on their work. The Wall Street Journal's Jean Eaglesham joins us in the studio with the details.

President Donald Trump's former national security adviser, Mike Flynn, was paid more than $50,000 by Russian companies shortly before he became an adviser to the then-candidate. The Wall Street Journal's Shane Harris joins us from Washington.

Twitter notified McDonald's that its corporate account was compromised after a message critical of President Donald Trump lit up the social media network. The Wall Street Journal's Julie Jargon has the latest details from Los Angeles.

Two federal judges have blocked President Donald Trump's latest travel ban, which temporarily blocked travelers from six majority-Muslim countries. The Wall Journal's Ashby Jones joins us in the studio with a look at what it means.

President Trump met with auto workers and executives in Michigan Wednesday. It came as he ordered a review of vehicle-emissions standards previously set by the Obama administration. We have details from the Wall Street Journal's Mike Spector.

As expected, Fed policymakers raised short-term interest rates a quarter percent, and stuck to their target of three hikes this year. The Wall Street Journal's David Harrison has details.

Republican senators say the House GOP health care plan won't pass unless changes are made to the bill. The Wall Street Journal's Louise Radnofsky said senators were alarmed by the CBO report showing the plan would leave millions without insurance.

Another leaked tax return shows President Donald Trump paid around 38 million dollars in taxes in 2005. Wall Street Journal tax policy reporter Richard Rubin has details.

For-profit college stocks have surged following the November election of Donald Trump. The Wall Street Journal's Josh Mitchell says the prospect of deregulation has created an upbeat mood among for-profit investors.

Former Exxon Mobil CEO and now Secretary of State Rex Tillerson used an email alias to discuss climate change at the company. That's part of a probe into Exxon by New York's attorney general. The Wall Street Journal's Christopher Matthews explains.

The Congressional Budget Office says millions more Americans would be left without insurance under the proposed House GOP healthcare plan. The Wall Street Journal's Kristina Peterson on the CBO scoring of the bill.

The Commerce Department will issue its February retail sales report on Wednesday. Ken Perkins of Retail Metrics thinks consumers may have spent at a slower rate than during January.

Financial markets usually are not thrilled at the prospect of higher interest rates. But the Wall Street Journal's Harriet Torry says investors welcome the Fed's rate-tightening plans because it indicates a stronger economy.

Fed policymakers are expected to raise interest rates at their meeting this week. The Wall Street Journal's Greg Ip tells us why a rate hike would signal a return to a more normal world.

A study by a consulting firm finds House Republican's proposed health care plan would hit many rural areas particularly hard. The Wall Street Journal's Anna Mathews says in some extreme cases, a consumer's health care costs might exceed annual income.

Millions of consumers could soon see an improvement in their credit scores. The Wall Street Journal's AnnaMaria Andriotis says major credit reporting firms are removing certain negative information from people's credit reports.

A stronger than expected jobs report cleared the way for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates this week. How many hikes might we see this year? When might the next one happen? WSJ's Steven Russolillo joins us with insights.

All eyes are on interest rates ahead of the Fed meeting. We also get new retail sales, inflation and housing data. The Wall Street Journal's Jeffrey Sparshott joins us with what to watch this week with the economy.

The S&P 500 rose after the jobs report showed robust hiring but the index notched its first weekly decline since January. The Wall Street Journal's Corrie Driebusch joins us with some context.

Facebook is stepping up efforts to acquire rights to stream professional sporting events, as that content becomes a key element of its strategy to grow its video business. The Wall Street Journal's Deepa Seetharaman reports from San Francisco.

Help wanted: America needs truck drivers. In 2015, American Trucking Associations estimated that for-hire trucking companies had nearly 50,000 fewer drivers than they needed. The Wall Street Journal's Lauren Weber reports.

The U.S. economy added 235,000 jobs last month, with unemployment falling to 4.7%. PNC deputy chief economist Gus Faucher explains how this news could impact next week's Federal Reserve meeting and future interest rate hikes.

President Trump suggests a 90-day deadline for states to start projects. He also expresses interest in high-speed rail and a spectrum auction. The Wall Street Journal's Michael Bender reports from Washington.

President Trump's daughter and her husband, White House adviser Jared Kushner, live in a house owned by a Chilean business titan. His company is suing the U.S. over a Minnesota mine. The Wall Street Journal's James Grimaldi reports from Washington.

Groups representing hospitals, doctors and seniors are urging House Republican leaders to put the brakes on their plan to overhaul the Affordable Care Act. The Wall Street Journal's Michelle Hackman reports from Washington.

President Donald Trump has not been shy about taking credit for the post-election stock rally. The Wall Street Journal's Steve Russolillo says Mr. Trump may want to dial back the celebrating.

A corporate tax cut could give a big boost to companies' profits. But it may not be as big or come quite as soon as investors expect, says Justin Lahart of the Wall Street Journal.

WikiLeaks has released thousands of documents and files that it says expose how the CIA hacks devices like smartphones and smart TV's. The Wall Street Journal's Shane Harris on the unauthorized disclosure.

Generation X members have struggled to buy homes in recent years, partly due to the Great Recession. But a survey by the National Association of Realtors finds that slump over, says the trade group's Jessica Lautz.

The Trump administration says it's delaying enforcement of new rules that would punish for-profit colleges if they leave students with high debt and weak job prospects. Details from Wall Street Journal reporter Josh Mitchell.

The Wall Street Journal's Esther Fung reports that struggling malls are looking to attract supermarkets to fill the void left by department store closings.

The Wall Street Journal's Aaron Zitner on the House Republicans' new healthcare plan, which includes refundable tax credits.

Snapchat is a hit with millennials, and the Wall Street Journal's Ben Eisen says young people also love the parent company's stock.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday that scaled back his original immigration travel ban. The Wall Street Journal's Daniel Nasaw on the major changes in the new order.

Existing immunotherapy drugs have made great strides in boosting survival rates in cancer patients. Now companies are battling to develop new drugs that can work even better, says the Wall Street Journal's Peter Loftus.

Everyone who flies knows what a headache boarding an airplane can be. Scott McCartney, the Wall Street Journal's Middle Seat columnist, says airlines are working to simplify the process.

Can we expect strength in hiring to continue? The Wall Street Journal's Ben Leubsdorf previews this week's economic calendar, which is topped by February employment data.

Stocks ended with small gains Friday. The Dow held onto 21,000 and the S&P is now on a six-week winning streak. Aaron Kuriloff at the Wall Street Journal explains what made this a winning week.

At a speech in Chicago, Fed chair Janet Yellen said the economy has essentially met the Fed's employment goals and is nearing its inflation target. The Wall Street Journal's Harriet Torry says that signals a rate hike is likely at this month's policy meeting.

The Wall Street Journal's Laura Stevens says a typo was responsible for Amazon.com's outage at its cloud-services unit Tuesday. An employee mistyped a command, knocking out many of Amazon's cloud services and disrupting U.S. Web traffic.

After losing business over efforts to widen its customer base, McDonald's has decided to stick to basics as an affordable fast-food chain. The Wall Street Journal's Julie Jargon says McDonald's is also also rolling out mobile ordering and payment.

Wall Street Journal reporter Corrie Driebusch talks about the big trading debut of Snap and the stock market's retreat from record highs.

Ben Leubsdorf of the Wall Street Journal says markets are quite optimistic that Washington will get tax and regulatory reforms enacted. Maybe too optimistic, given the typically slow pace of the legislative process.

The Trump Administration is developing a trade policy that would favor U.S law over the World Trade Organization. It's a way for the White House to take on countries it blames for unfair trading practices, says the Wall Street Journal's Will Mauldin.

Stocks blasted to new closing records in the wake of Donald Trump's speech to Congress. Two questions from Brad McMillan of Commonwealth Financial Network: how long can the rally last and how high can it go?

An outage at Amazon Web Services disrupted Internet traffic across the U.S. Tuesday. The Wall Street Journal's Robert McMillan talks about the problem at AWS, the world's biggest cloud infrastructure provider.

In his speech to Congress Tuesday, President Donald Trump asked Congress to come together and pass his policy priorities. But his wish list faces opposition from both parties, according to Byron Tau of the Wall Street Journal.

President Donald Trump needs people in key administration posts to help him enact his agenda. Hundreds require Senate approval. But only a handful of picks have been confirmed, according to Rebecca Ballhaus of the Wall Street Journal.

Feeling stressed, anxious and overwhelmed are some of the factors that characterize employee burnout. Studies show the problem is getting worse, according to Rachel Feintzeig of the Wall Street Journal.

A new report finds home prices rose at the fastest pace in two and 1/2 years. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Kusisto says the five percent-plus growth has been occurring despite rising interest rates.

A Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll on President Donald Trump finds a historically high negative approval rating for a new president. But WSJ reporter Mike Bender says Mr. Trump is getting support from a "critical middle" of voters.

Nothing like this had happened before in Academy Awards history. The Wall Street Journal's Ben Fritz talks about the Best Picture Oscar being presented to the wrong movie.

The Wall Street Journal's Ian Talley says President Trump's speech to Congress highlights this week's global economic calendar. Speeches by Fed governor Lael Brainard and Fed chair Janet Yellen will also be closely watched.

The Wall Street Journal's Sarah Chaney tells us about the rise and fall of Nasty Gal, an online fashion retailer that went from rapid growth to bankruptcy.

Apparently, it's a product few adolescent girls can go without: slime. The Wall Street Journal's Ellen Byron says tweens are earning a pretty penny making and selling the stuff.

Nascar is facing a steady decline in TV viewership and other troubles. Wrapping up a two-part discussion, Wall Street Journal reporter Tripp Mickle looks at possible fixes.

Once hot, Nascar is cooling off, running into many troubles. In a two-part series, Wall Street Journal reporter Tripp Mickle describes Nascar's demographic and cultural challenges.

Stocks rallied in late trading Friday; the Dow Jones Industrials rebounded in the final minutes to end up 11 points at its eleventh straight record finish. The Wall Street Journal's Corrie Driebusch runs down trading for Friday and the week.

Sales of new homes rose 3.7 percent in January from December, boosted by strong demand. And February consumer sentiment remained high, though off a 13-year high in January. Both are solid reports, says Joel Naroff of Naroff Economic Advisors.

The Business Roundtable, a corporate trade group, delivered a letter to President Trump outlining regulations they want repealed or changed. Manufacturing executives also met with Mr. Trump on Thursday. The Wall Street Journal's Nick Timiraos has details.

The FCC has opened unlicensed airwaves for new 4G LTE wireless devices. The Wall Street Journal's John McKinnon says it's a part of the spectrum now used largely for Wi-Fi.

In 2007, billionaire investor Warren Buffett bet that his index fund would outperform an asset manager's hedge fund over a decade. The Wall Street Journal's Nicole Friedman tells us how both investments have fared in this one million dollar bet.

Automakers have written new EPA chief Scott Pruitt, asking the agency to reverse decisions locking in fuel-economy and emissions standards. An update from Wall Street Journal reporter Mike Spector.

Minutes from the latest Fed policy meeting found that the central bank anticipated raising interest rates "fairly soon." Jim Awad of Plimsoll Mark Capital said the minutes boosted chances a rate hike could come in March, but only "slightly."

January existing-home sales rose to their highest level in ten years, according to the National Association of Realtors. NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun says home demand remains brisk despite tight inventories.

The Department of Homeland Security has issued new memos that implement executive orders signed by President Trump on immigration. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Meckler tells us the memos say nearly anybody living in the U.S. is now subject to deportation.

Booming U.S. demand for organic food has prompted a big jump in imported grain. The Wall Street Journal's Jacob Bunge says U.S. organic farmers charge their foreign rivals face less strict requirements when certifying their imports as organic.

Both Wal-Mart and Home Depot reported strong fourth quarter sales. Macy's sales fell, though its profit topped estimates. All three retailers are well-positioned against their chief competitors, says Burt Flickinger of Strategic Resource Group.

The Wall Street Journal's Erica Phillips says shipments into U.S. ports surged in January. Reasons include rising consumer confidence and a strong dollar.

This week we get the latest Fed minutes, manufacturing, the global economy and home sales. The Wall Street Journal's Joshua Mitchell joins us from the Washington newsroom with what to watch.

Ken Perkins previews what to watch this week from Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Macy's and TJX. The president of Retail Metrics joins John Wordock.

If President Trump drops the North American Free Trade Agreement, pickup trucks made in Mexico would be subject to the decades-old "chicken tax." The Wall Street Journal's Robbie Whelan tells us about this hefty import duty.

Wall Street is cheering President Trump's business resume. But will that bolster U.S. economic growth? Greg Ip, chief economics commentator for the Wall Street Journal, takes a closer look.

U.S. stocks rose to new records Friday, with a big week for Apple and news of a Kraft Heinz-Unilever merge driving up the market. The Wall Street Journal's Aaron Kuriloff breaks it down.

The White House faces a mushrooming number of investigations and inquiries on Capitol Hill, where some Republicans are demanding more information about contacts with Russian officials. The Wall Street Journal's Michael Bender reports.

Young consumers, many of them teens, are flocking to reselling sites to recycle their clothing. The Wall Street Journal's Khadeeja Safdar says this online apparel sector has become a more-than two billion dollar business.

The Wall Street Journal's Steve Russolillo says higher interest rates are already impacting the housing market on a number of fronts at the start of the new year. He cites higher mortgage rates and falling housing starts.

The decision to withhold information underscores the deep mistrust between the intelligence community and the president over his team's contacts with the Russian government. The Wall Street Journal's Shane Harris reports.

General Motors is weighing a sale of its German-based Opel unit. The Wall Street Journal's Mike Colias says it's part of GM CEO Mary Barra's preference for profitability over size.

The Wall Street Journal's Jennifer Maloney says PepsiCo's emphasis on healthier products boosted revenue and earnings. But its guidance for 2017 was weak.

Americans opened up their wallets last month. The Commerce Department said retail sales rose four tenths percent. The Wall Street Journal's Ben Leubsdorf said the gains were across the board except for the auto sector, which had a weak month.

Shopping mall owners are trying to revamp their aging properties. But the Wall Street Journal's Suzanne Kapner says anchor stores often use previously-signed agreements to prevent malls from performing modifications.

Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen testified on the economy and interest rates in front of a Senate panel Tuesday. The Wall Street Journal's Kate Davidson says Yellen left the door open for a possible rate hike next month.

Apple's stock has been on a roll, hitting a new closing high on Monday. The Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle says investors are bullish on Apple ahead of the next iPhone.

Pop superstar Prince died last April, but the Wall Street Journal's Hannah Karp says two advisors who were close to Prince are battling for control over what happens to his estate.

There's really no argument that America's roads, bridges and tunnels are in need of repair. The Wall Street Journal's David Harrison details the roadblocks that President Trump's one trillion dollar infrastructure plan faces.

Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is visiting President Trump to discuss trade, immigration and energy. The Wall Street Journal's Will Mauldin says the meeting will likely provide a glimpse of how Trump would seek to overhaul the NAFTA trade deal.

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen addresses Congress, plus we see new retail, consumer and housing data this week. The Wall Street Journal's Josh Zumbrun joins us with a look at what economists will be watching.

A shrinking role in the global grain market coupled with a strong dollar and higher costs for seeds is driving U.S. farmers out of business. The Wall Street Journal's Jesse Newman reports from Chicago.

Major U.S. stock indexes ended the week at fresh records, buoyed by corporate earnings as well as the prospect of tax cuts and relaxed regulation. The Wall Street Journal's Aaron Kuriloff joins us in the studio.

Adele vs. Beyoncé, a tribute to Prince and what will James Corden say about the president? The 59th annual Grammy Awards arrive Sunday in Los Angeles. The Wall Street Journal's Neil Shah joins us in the studio with a look at what to watch.

A federal appeals court ruled unanimously against President Trump's executive order on immigration and refugees, saying such a travel ban shouldn't go into effect while courts consider whether it goes too far. WSJ's Brent Kendall has the details.

Owners of some late-model sedans say confused Uber and Lyft customers have been piling into their back seats-prompting some awkward exchanges. The Wall Street Journal's Chris Kirkham reports from Los Angeles.

If Twitter can't materially benefit from a phenomenon like Trump, Wall Street Journal columnist Steven Russolillo thinks it probably won't benefit from anything else either.

Depending on who pays, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's stay at Mar-a-Lago may lead to a violation of a constitutional provision according to ethics experts. The Wall Street Journal's Rebecca Ballhaus reports from the White House.

Since the financial crisis began the regulatory pendulum has moved in the direction of tougher restrictions on finance. Trump's order reverses the direction but WSJ's Greg Ip says there's little sign he wants it back where it was in 2007.

Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs and taxes on companies planning to move operations to Mexico. But the Wall Street Journal's Andrew Tangel says companies are plowing ahead with their planned moves, despite Trump's pressure.

Forget the big cable TV bundle. Viacom plans to narrow its focus to six key channel brands including MTV and Comedy Central. The Wall Street Journal's Keach Hagey says it's a bid by Viacom to improve relationships with distribution partners.

Senate confirmation of Donald Trump's cabinet nominees is moving at a snail's pace. We get reasons for why the approval rate has been so slow from the Wall Street Journal's Byron Tau.

Donations to U.S. colleges and universities rose to a record 41 billion dollars in fiscal 2016. But the Wall Street Journal's Melissa Korn says the increase was the smallest in six years, held back by lackluster stock returns.

It's getting crowded on U.S. liquor store shelves. The Wall Street Journal's Chelsey Dulaney says a strong dollar has boosted sales of wines, beers and liquors produced in other countries.

General Motors' fourth quarter operating profit was lifted by strong truck and SUV sales. But Wall Street Journal reporter Mike Colias says there are worries GM won't be able to achieve its bullish guidance for 2017.

Snapchat parent Snap filed for an IPO last week. The Wall Street Journal's Christopher Mims says that Snapchat, a popular messaging app, is in many ways a new kind of TV.

Advertisers rolled out their best commercials for the Super Bowl's 100 million-plus audience. The Wall Street Journal's Suzanne Vranica says the ads were split between the funny and social/political themes.

The Wall Street Journal's Julian Barnes says President Trump has committed to attending a NATO summit in Brussels in May. NATO officials had sought the meeting following Trump's criticism of the alliance.

The consumer is back in the spotlight this week, along with trade and the ongoing hunt for clues about interest rates. The Wall Street Journal's Eric Morath joins us from Washington with what to watch with the economy.

As the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots square off at Houston's NRG Stadium, builders of 'snackadiums' will watch their party guests devour weeks of culinary architecture. The Wall Street Journal's Jim Carlton has the story.

The potential for regulatory rollbacks injected new enthusiasm for financial stocks, sending major indexes higher. The Wall Street Journal's Corrie Driebusch joins us in the studio with a look at the week for stocks.

Television, food and furniture sales typically spike around the Super Bowl as fans host game-day parties. Behind the scenes, there is an additional boost: Americans flush from early tax refunds. The Wall Street Journal's Sarah Nassauer reports.

The U.S. economy added 227,000 jobs in January. But wages barely grew. Beth Ann Bovino, U.S. chief economist at S&P Global Ratings, joins John Wordock with insights on the latest employment data.

From Apple to Exxon, conversations between executives and investors about earnings have made room for questions about the new president. The Wall Street Journal's Theo Francis joins us with the details.

The Treasury Department adjusted sanctions against the Russian intelligence service. It's a story that got folks talking, but what does it actually mean? The Wall Street Journal's Risk and Compliance Reporter Samuel Rubenfeld joins us in the studio.

Amazon is scheduled to announce its fourth-quarter earnings after the market closes. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Stevens joins us from San Francisco with a look at what investors expect to see and what you need to know.

Friday morning will bring us the year's first major snapshot of the labor market. The Wall Street Journal's Joshua Mitchell tells us what to watch.

Donald Trump's aggressive behavior during his debut as president is igniting a war with Democrats. The Wall Street Journal's Reid Epstein says Senate Democrats are threatening to fight against legislation and nominees that they find objectionable.

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday and dropped no hints about its next move. LPL chief economic strategist John Canally sketches out where the Fed could go from here.

Apple has snapped its revenue losing streak. Wall Street Journal reporter Tripp Mickle joins John Wordock to discuss the ever-important role of the iPhone 7.

The Wall Street Journal's Brent Kendall talks about Neil Gorsuch, President Trump's nominee for Supreme Court justice.

Mattress maker Temper Sealy will no longer sell its brands at stores operated by retailer Mattress Firm. This, after contract negotiations broke down. The Wall Street Journal's Austen Hufford has details.

The Wall Street Journal's Spencer Jakab says President Trump's travel ban has drawn criticism from companies whose operations and profits could be directly affected.

The growth in home prices shows no signs of slowing down. David Blitzer of S&P Dow Jones Indices says home prices rose a strong 5.6 percent in November.

Fed policymakers meet Tuesday and Wednesday, and no interest rate hike is expected. The Wall Street Journal's David Harrison is watching the Fed's end-of-meeting statement for updates on economic growth and inflation.

Apple has faced slowing demand for its iPhone. But the Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle says consumers like the iPhone 7 Plus for its extra features, and that should give a boost to Apple's quarterly financial report, to be released Tuesday.

How could the Trump travel ban impact those flying on business? Travel expert Joe Brancatelli from JoeSentMe.com joins John Wordock with tips for road warriors.

Workers at domestic car factories are reaping the benefits of America's increasing demand for high-margin pickups and sport-utility vehicles. Union employees are expected to take home among the biggest bonus checks ever, says WSJ's Christina Rogers.

We get new data on personal income, the January jobs report and the Federal Reserve has its first policy meeting since raising interest rates. The Wall Street Journal's Joshua Mitchell joins us with a look at what to watch with the economy.

Employment growth is slow and unsteady at most small firms, with the median small business adding fewer than one full-time position a year, despite the sector's reputation as the engine of job growth. The Wall Street Journal's Ruth Simon reports.

Should oil, gas and mining companies disclose the payments they make to foreign governments? One side calls it onerous. The other says it prevents bribes and corruption. The Wall Street Journal's Risk and Compliance Reporter Samuel Rubenfeld reports.

The Dow and S&P slipped but notched gains for the week on stronger-than-expected earnings and fresh policy signals from the new administration. The Wall Street Journal's Paul Vigna joins us in the studio with some perspective.

A chaotic transition has led to confusion over what government websites can display, what employees are allowed to do with publicly funded work and growing social-media activism aimed at rebutting President Donald Trump. WSJ's Amy Harder reports.

President Trump and congressional Republicans fell short of reaching agreement on complex policy issues involving taxes, trade and other pillars of the ambitious legislative agenda they hope to enact this year. WSJ's Kristina Peterson reports.

The U.S. economy grew only 1.9% in the fourth quarter, weighed down by a wider trade deficit. Stuart Hoffman, chief economist at PNC Financial Services, tells John Wordock that President Trump's goal of 4% growth looks like a real stretch.

President Donald Trump says construction of a wall on the U.S.-Mexican border will start within months, raising questions about who will build it. The Wall Street Journal's Andrew Tangel joins us from Chicago with the latest.

Prime Minister Theresa May seeks further commitments on bilateral trade, but her leeway remains constrained as long as the UK remains a member of the EU. The Wall Street Journal's Jason Douglas joins us from the newsroom in London.

Is it time to ditch the Dow? The Wall Street Journal's James Mackintosh says the blue-chip index poorly measures what investors are doing. He joins us with the details from the London newsroom.

New home sales posted a steep decline in December, an indication that affordability challenges are beginning to cut into demand. Wells Fargo Managing Director and Senior Economist Mark Vitner joins us with some perspective.

A Challenger, Gray & Christmas study finds women are making more headway in the corporate suite. Almost 19% of new CEOs last year were women. That's the third straight annual rise, says John Challenger, CEO of Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

The Dow Industrials finally topped 20,000 with a strong rally, and the NASDAQ and S&P 500 also rose to fresh new highs. Jim Paulsen of Wells Capital Management thinks more gains lie ahead as the economy continues to strengthen.

President Donald Trump has signed executive actions reviving two controversial pipeline projects - the Keystone XL and Dakota Access projects. Both had been blocked by the Obama administration. The Wall Street Journal's Amy Harder has details.

The Wall Street Journal's Rachel Feintzeig says corporate chief executives' status is rising in Washington, thanks to the Trump administration. Proof of this lies in Trump's cabinet picks and his reaching out to business leaders.

The Wall Street Journal's Sumathi Reddy talks about the Norovirus, which is highly contagious with flu-like symptoms. It has sickened many families and shut down schools across the U.S. this winter.

U.S. automakers' top preoccupation is with President Donald Trump. The Wall Street Journal's Christina Rogers says Mr. Trump has put carmakers on the defensive about their commitment to U.S. jobs and production.

Existing-home sales in 2016 were the best in a decade. But total housing inventory slipped to its lowest level in almost two decades. Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors, shares details with John Wordock.

Donald Trump has repeatedly blasted companies for offshoring production and IT operations. The Wall Street Journal's Lauren Weber says companies worried about possible tariffs are weighing U.S.-based alternatives to outsourcing.

AutoTrader senior analyst Michelle Krebs joins John Wordock to discuss all the pressures on the auto industry, from President Trump to whether 2017 can be another record year for sales.

McDonald's global sales rose 2.7 percent in the fourth quarter. But Wall Street Journal reporter Julie Jargon said U.S. sales fell 1.3 percent as demand for McDonald's all-day breakfast leveled off.

Wall Street Journal reporter Will Mauldin says that on the agenda in President Trump's first week are renegotiation of NAFTA and a bi-lateral trade deal with the UK.

We share our list of the economic data to watch this week, including new GDP numbers plus manufacturing and housing data. The Wall Street Journal's Jeffrey Sparshott joins us from Washington with the details.

​Wisconsin's is one of a number of state-park systems looking for new ways to pay for operations as lawmakers reduce funding despite record numbers of visitors. The Wall Street Journal's Will Connors reports from Chicago.

The Wall Street Journal's Peter Grant reports that J.C. Penney has once again become a real estate trailblazer. With the sale of its headquarters, Penney is sparking the redevelopment of the suburban corporate campus into a more urbanized setting.

President Trump pledges his administration will 'buy American and hire American' in a populist inaugural speech. The Wall Street Journal's Corrie Driebush joins us to unpack market reaction.

A dozen major companies have touted the creation of about 130,000 U.S. jobs since Donald Trump was elected president, vowing to keep jobs in America. How many of those come from Mr. Trump's pressure? The Wall Street Journal's Theo Francis reports.

Trump may have won partly on his promise to revitalize struggling industries, but a survey of job seekers suggests the majority of them are unsure about his ability to do so. Challenger Gray & Christmas's John Challenger joins us with the details.

President Obama leaves office with stocks near record highs and 75 straight months of job creation but the economy is also plagued by slow wage growth and low productivity. WSJ's Josh Zumbrun joins us with a look at Obama's economic legacy.

Netflix shares hit all-time highs after the media company reported fourth-quarter earnings that easily topped Wall Street expectations. The Wall Street Journal's Miriam Gottfried joins us in the studio.

Housing starts rose 11.3% in December. But with higher interest rates on the horizon, can this surge continue? Economist Joel Naroff discusses the housing market, Fed rate hikes and housing under a President Trump.

Donald Trump's pick for commerce secretary, Wilbur Ross, stresses stricter enforcement of trade rules as way to confront China and other countries. The Wall Street Journal's Ben Leubsdorf has the details.

Anheuser-Busch InBev is reworking its Bud Light advertising and will use the Super Bowl to show off its new creative direction. Bud Light has suffered shrinking market share and sales. The Wall Street Journal's Suzanne Vranica joins us in the studio.

A growing share of Americans disapprove of how Trump has handled his transition to the White House, with 48% viewing him in a negative light. The Wall Street Journal's Aaron Zitner joins us from Washington with the latest WSJ / NBC News poll results.

The National Association of Home Builders sentiment index slipped two points in January. But that followed December's level, which was an 11-year high. The NAHB's Paul Emrath notes builders remain confident, but rising mortgage rates are a concern.

General Motors has confirmed a plan to invest an extra one billion dollars in U.S. manufacturing. The Wall Street Journal's Mike Colias says it followed mounting pressure by President-elect Donald Trump.

The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its U.S. economic growth forecasts for this year and next, according to the Wall Street Journal's Ian Talley. The IMF cited President-elect Donald Trump's plan to cut taxes and boost infrastructure spending.

Wal-Mart announced a plan to create around ten thousand jobs this year. Wall Street Journal reporter Sarah Nassauer says the jobs will come from previously planned store openings, store expansion and e-commerce.

It's a holiday shortened week capped by the inauguration of a new president but it's still a busy one for the economy with lots going on with the Federal Reserve, plus consumer prices and housing data. The Wall Street Journal's Josh Zumbrun reports.

Wall Street Journal reporter Brody Mullins says lobbyists from a broad swath of industries have launched a push to advance their agendas. They're hoping for a friendly reception from Donald Trump, despite his past vow to "drain the swamp" in Washington.

President-elect Donald Trump could preside over longest economic recovery since World War II. The Wall Street Journal's Greg Ip joins us with his perspective from the Washington newsroom.

Financial stocks rose as the start of banks' earnings season reignited buying in the sector, plus auto stocks come under renewed selling pressure. The Wall Street Journal's Corrie Driebusch joins us in the studio.

The outlook for top U.S. banks is brightening but Wells Fargo is losing its title as the highest returning big bank and results at Bank of America are just lukewarm. The Wall Street Journal's Stephen Grocer joins us in the studio.

Republican leaders say one of their top priorities is to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Now, the Republicans are moving forward, and the outcome could bring big changes to the health system. The WSJ's Stephanie Armour reports.

Retail sales in December rose 0.6% mainly due to healthy auto sales. What does this say about consumers and the U.S. economy? Gus Faucher, deputy chief economist at PNC Financial Services Group, sizes up the news.

The Justice Department's inspector general will investigate whether the FBI's top leaders followed policies and procedures during the presidential race. The Wall Street Journal's Devlin Barrett has the details from Washington.

Apple is planning to build a significant new business in original television shows and movies. The Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle says it's a move that could offset slowing sales of iPhones and iPads.

Billionaire hedge-fund manager George Soros lost nearly $1 billion as a result of the stock-market rally spurred by Donald Trump's surprise presidential election. The Wall Street Journal's Gregory Zuckerman has the details.

As we learn how the retail sector fared over the holidays the world's largest retailer plans a thousand job cuts. The Wall Street Journal's Sarah Nassauer has those details, plus a look at Amazon, Jet and how brick and mortar stores are evolving.

The confirmation process continues for Trump's nominee for secretary of state. Much of the focus is on Rex Tillerson's business ties to Russia and his personal relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin. WSJ's Bradley Olson reports.

President-elect Donald Trump held his first press conference with reporters in several months covering issues including plans to handle any conflicts of interest, Russian hacking, Obamacare, and the Mexican border. WSJ's Shane Harris has the latest.

Russia has denied that it has compromising material on Donald Trump, calling a dossier of unsubstantiated claims an absolute fabrication. Laura Mills of the Wall Street Journal has the story from Moscow.

The Wall Street Journal's Chester Dawson says automakers are playing down concerns about rising gas prices and they're rolling out more profitable SUV's and pickups.

Newly-elected Presidents traditionally enjoyed a honeymoon period, during which even their opponents cut them some slack. But Donald Trump isn't getting one, and the Wall Street Journal's Janet Hook tells why.

Limited Stores is closing all of its stores as it looks for a buyer. The Wall Street Journal's Suzanne Kapner says that like other apparel retailers, Limited struggled to adapt to a changing industry.

A survey by the National Federation of Independent Business finds small business owners are the most optimistic they've been in 12 years. Bill Dunkelberg of the NFIB says respondents have high hopes that a Trump presidency will improve their business.

Wall Street Journal reporter Eric Morath says President Obama will leave office with a mixed legacy on the labor market. For example: millions of jobs created but mostly anemic wage growth.

Uber has battled cities around the globe to keep its ridership data private. Greg Bensinger of the Wall Street Journal says the ride-sharing company has now agreed to make some of that data freely available on the Internet.

Ahead of the North American Auto Show, Fiat Chrysler announced plans to invest one billion dollars in two existing U.S. plants. The Wall Street Journal's John Stoll says this comes amid rising political pressure from Donald Trump.

Ford is unveiling a slew of electric and hybrid vehicles at the North American Auto Show. Seven electrified vehicles will be released by 2020. Joe Hinrichs, Ford's President of the Americas, says Ford's also unveiling an upgraded F-150 pickup.

We get our first look at how the holiday shopping season went with new retail sales and consumer sentiment figures. The Wall Street Journal's Ben Leubsdorf provides context for the week ahead.

Wall Street Journal Middle Seat columnist Scott McCartney says 2017 will offer big changes. He highlights what air travelers should expect.

The Dow came within a whisker of 20,000 on Friday, fueled by a solid jobs report showing wage growth. The S&P and Nasdaq notched fresh records. The Wall Street Journal's Aaron Kuriloff joins us in studio to look at the week.

First there was connecting the car to the smartphone. Now automakers are rushing to make the car talk back. We look at the race to bring virtual assistants into our daily lives with The Wall Street Journal's Tim Higgins and Geoffrey Fowler at CES.

December job growth was a slower-than-expected 156 thousand jobs. But wage growth, at 2.9 percent year-over-year, was the strongest since 2009. Mark Vitner of Wells Fargo says the labor market is tightening to the point where wages are being bid up.

The president-elect's criticism of the auto maker's Mexican imports, leveled in a tweet, comes as it plans to lay off thousands of workers in two states pivotal to the Republican's November victory, reports The Wall Street Journal's Mike Colias.

Stock-market rally suggests renewed confidence, but how business acumen is applied is what matters in government says The Wall Street Journal's Chief Economics Commentator Greg Ip.