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Stocks slide on disappointing earnings from key tech and industrial companies. The government shutdown will likely cost the government $3 billion and cut into first quarter GDP. Facebook taking action to fend off interference in this spring's parliamentary elections in Europe. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Monday, January 28th
Hundreds of thousands of federal employees return to work. The Federal Reserve holds its January policy meeting. It's a big week for tech earnings. And will your tax return be sweeter this year? Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Friday, January 25th
Stocks rose Friday on news the Federal Reserve may end hold more U.S. Treasurys than previously expected. Intel shares fell 5.5% after warning of slowing demand for data-center chips in 2019. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Midday Brief for Friday, January 25th
Flights halted and delayed into LaGuardia, Newark and Philadelphia airports due to air traffic staffing shortages. Longtime Trump political adviser Roger Stone indicted on charges of lying to Congress. Stocks soar on news the Fed may maintain a larger portfolio of treasury securities than originally planned. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Friday, January 25th
Hundreds of thousands of federal employees will miss a second paycheck on Friday. More companies are separating chief executive and chairman roles. And U.S. banks report a rise in financial abuse of seniors. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Thursday, January 24th
A mixed close for the major U.S averages. Intel reports disappointing revenue and a weak outlook. Starbucks posts strong same-store sales. Two measures to reopen the government fail in the Senate, but is there a way forward to end the shutdown? Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Thursday, January 24th
President Trump delays his State of the Union address to Congress until the government reopens. The Taliban agrees to oppose efforts by militant groups to use Afghanistan as a staging ground for terrorist attacks abroad. The WSJ's political team examines the influence of black women in the 2020 presidential race. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Thursday, January 24th
Major air carriers report earnings. The Senate plans votes on dueling proposals to end the shutdown. And Comcast faces challenges in the streaming arena, despite beating expectations. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Wednesday, January 23rd
Major U.S. averages gain ground thanks to strong profit reports. Ford's earnings pressured by overseas weakness. Texas Instruments reports better than expected earnings. Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen moves to postpone congressional testimony. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Wednesday, January 23rd
Government shutdown posing new risks to the Affordable Care Act. Amazon promises to drop fees in its new home delivery service to compete with FedEx and UPS. Actor Alec Baldwin pleads guilty to a harassment violation stemming from a parking spot dispute last year. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Wednesday, January 23rd
Tech and industrial companies report earnings this week. Foxconn considers a project in India. And a WSJ investigation finds companies can secretly boost their Glassdoor ratings. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Tuesday, January 22nd
Stocks fall sharply on renewed fears over a global economic slowdown. Shares of Johnson & Johnson fall as litigation costs rise. Arconic says it is not selling itself to Apollo Global. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Midday Brief for Tuesday, January 22nd
Supreme Court allows the Trump administration's planned restrictions on military service by transgender individuals to proceed. President Trump's border-security proposal unlikely to gain enough support in the Senate and potentially end the government shutdown. 'Roma' and 'The Favourite' earn 10 Oscar nominations apiece. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Holiday Brief
Trading resumes Tuesday. Plenty of earnings are on tap. Mergers and acquisitions heat up in the mining industry. And higher nitrate levels are being found in groundwater in agricultural areas. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Friday, January 18th
Easing worries over an economic slowdown send U.S. markets higher Friday. Tesla shares drop 13% after the automaker's announcement that it will cut 7% of its workforce. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Midday Brief for Friday, January 18th
The DNC says Russian hackers tried to breach several of its email addresses shortly after November's midterm elections. Tesla to lay off 7% of its workforce to rein in costs. Researchers say avoid treatment for high cholesterol in January following weeks of enjoying holiday foods. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Friday, January 18th
The U.S. State Department is calling furloughed employees back to work. The parent company of MoviePass is looking to spin off the subscription service. And Johnson & Johnson is teaming up with Apple Watch for a heart health study. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Thursday, January 17th
Stocks rise Thursday following a report that U.S. trade officials are considering rolling back import tariffs against China. Netflix's stock falls despite reporting better than expected earnings and subscriber additions. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Thursday, January 17th
No talks are planned between Democrats and the White House to end the government shutdown. Federal prosecutors are seeking a criminal investigation of China's Huawei Technologies Co. for allegedly stealing trade secrets. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Thursday, January 17th
Vanguard Founder John Bogle has died at 89. More banks report earnings on Thursday. Ford warns its 2018 profit will fall short. And Lime expands to Australia. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Wednesday, January 16th
Stocks rise on better than expected bank earnings. Investors shrug off Theresa May's Brexit deal defeat in Parliament; the PM survives a no-confidence vote. The Fed's Beige Book finds concern is growing among businesses. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Wednesday, January 16th
ISIS claims responsibility for a blast in Syria that killed three U.S. troops. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi asks President Trump to delay his State of the Union Address until the government is reopened. About 400 Sears stores will remain open under terms of a bankruptcy auction. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Wednesday, January 16th
Brexit plans remain unclear after a key vote Tuesday. Shippers and freight handlers are concerned the partial government shutdown will lead to supply chain delays. And more big banks report earnings. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Tuesday, January 15th
Stocks rose Tuesday on shares of tech companies moving higher, and optimism toward Chinese economic stimulus. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Midday Brief for Tuesday, January 15th
Federal judge rules the 2020 census cannot include questions about citizenship. Netflix is raising the prices of all of its subscription plans. Broadway legend Carol Channing has died at age 97. J.R. Whalen reports.