WSJ Minute Briefing

The top business headlines from The Wall Street Journal, three times daily. Whether it’s the latest on overseas markets, economic news out of Washington or closing numbers from Wall Street, you'll be in the know in a flash.

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Closing Bell Brief for Thursday, December 20th
Another brutal day for stocks. Investors are nervous about more rate hikes and a possible shutdown of parts of the government. Trump reportedly considering a big drawdown of U.S. troops in Afghanistan. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Thursday, December 20th
Efforts to avert a government shutdown sidetracked by renewed debate over a border wall. Criminal charges expected to be brought by the U.S. against Chinese hackers. Drones ground or divert more than 100 flights at the start of the Christmas travel rush. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Thursday, December 20th
The Fed's final meeting sends stocks sliding. Pintrest prepares for an IPO next year. And another brewing company makes moves in the cannabis market. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Wednesday, December 19th
Stocks slide sharply after the Federal Reserve announces an interest rate increase and projects two rate hikes in 2019. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Midday Brief for Wednesday, December 19th
U.S. to pull its military forces out of Syria. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to introduce a measure to avert a government shutdown until February. Pfizer and GlaxoSmithKline to merge their consumer health-care units and spin off the new company. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Wednesday, December 19th
The Federal Reserve wraps up its final meeting of the year. Conagra strikes a deal to sell Wesson. And colleges make a new push to help students deal with setbacks. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Tuesday, December 18th
Stocks finish higher but tumbling oil prices send markets on a wild track. Charter Communications finishes lower after settling with the N.Y. State Attorney General over poor service quality. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Midday Brief for Tuesday, December 18th
The Trump Foundation to dissolve. The Justice Department to classify bump stocks as illegal machine guns. The CDC investigated public advice for 24 multistate outbreaks in 2018 thanks to pathogen DNA mapping. J.R. Whalen reports. amid allegations of
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Morning Brief for Tuesday, December 18th
The Federal Reserve begins its final meeting of the year. Former CBS CEO Les Moonves won't get any severance pay. And Elon Musk unveils a test tunnel. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Monday, December 17th
Stocks get crushed again, ahead of this week's Fed meeting. Investors run into a wall of worry over issues like trade and global growth. Consumer staples and small caps are a big part of Monday's rout. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Monday, December 14th
President Trump criticizes the Fed, ahead of its final meeting of the year. Two of Michael Flynn's business parters are indicted. And Malaysian authorities file criminal charges against Goldman Sachs. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Morning Brief for Monday, December 17th
FedEx, Conagra, Nike, and Walgreens Boots Alliance report earnings this week. The Fed holds its final meeting of the year. And a new report finds more states are seeing strong revenue this fiscal year. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Friday, December 14th
The Dow entered correction territory on Friday, putting all three major indexes in correction. Oil prices fall on global growth concerns and a stronger U.S. dollar. And shares of some companies rally on plans for increased stock buybacks. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Midday Brief for Friday, December 14th
Michael Cohen, President Trump's former personal attorney, says Trump directed him to make two hush money payments to protect his 2016 campaign. Chinese hackers have breached Navy contractors in an attempt to steal military technology. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Friday, December 14th
Pension funds to companies: disclose more information on their work forces, including employee pay. Jared Kushner reportedly talked to President Trump about chief of staff job. Retail sales are in the spotlight. Charlie Turner reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Thursday, December 13th
A mixed close for U.S. stocks. Senate passes resolution to pull support for Saudi-led coalition at war in Yemen. Renault says Carlos Ghosn will remain chairman and CEO. Starbucks to expand U.S. delivery with UberEats. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Thursday, December 13th
Apple plans to build a new $1 billion corporate campus in Austin, Texas. It could take as long as a decade before Amazon employees arrive at new headquarters sites in Virginia and New York. President Trump says he never directed his former attorney Michael Cohen to violate the law. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Thursday, December 13th
British Prime Minister Theresa May continues Brexit talks in Brussels. Banks get gentler treatment under the Trump administration. Thursday's economic calendar. Tanya Bustos reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Wednesday, December 12th
Stocks rise on hopes for U.S.-China trade thaw. U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May survives no-confidence vote. Mark Meadows takes name out of consideration for White House chief of staff. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Wednesday, December 12th
Michael Cohen sentenced to three years in prison. A majority of corporate leaders surveyed fear a U.S. recession is likely by the end of 2019. British Prime Minister Theresa May faces a vote of confidence in her leadership in handling the country's Brexit process. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Wednesday, December 12th
The U.S. and the European Union square off at the World Trade Organization. Tencent Music Entertainment Group goes public in one of the biggest U.S.-listed IPOs in years. Wednesday's economic calendar. Tanya Bustos reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Tuesday, December 11th
Stocks end mixed in another roller coaster session. Trump, Pelosi and Schumer clash in front of the media on funding for border security. China agrees to cut tariffs on U.S. auto imports. McDonald's will reduce antibiotics in its beef supply. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Tuesday, December 11th
U.S. and China resume trade talks. President Trump says the U.S. military would construct a wall at the U.S.-Mexico border if Democrats refuse to help fund it. Many NFL prospects refuse to play in upcoming college football bowl games out of fear of injury. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Tuesday, December 11th
The CEO of Google testifies before Congress. More than 10,000 Verizon employees accept severance packages. And some cryptocurrency companies are laying off employees. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Monday, December 10th
Stocks shook off steep losses Monday to finish in positive territory. Oil prices edged lower over concerns a planned output cut might not erase a growing supply glut. J.R. Whalen reports.
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