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More volatility for U.S. stocks. The investigation continues into packages containing explosive devices sent to prominent Democrats. Ford reports a 37% decline in profits. And Dunkin' takes on Starbucks. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Wednesday, October 24th
Stocks get pummeled Wednesday, and the Dow turns negative for the year. Brian Battle of Performance Trust Capital Partners says earnings outlooks could be one thing weighing the market down. Tesla posts a surprise quarterly profit. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Wednesday, October 24th
Secret Service investigating suspicious package addressed to former president Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. President Trump steps up criticism of Fed chairman Jerome Powell. Dunkin' Donuts taking on Starbucks by revamping its coffee menu. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Wednesday, October 24th
Harvey Weinstein and his accusers are working toward a settlement of civil charges against him. Wednesday economic calendar: September new homes sales are released; AT&T, Ford and Microsoft report earnings. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Tuesday, October 23rd
U.S. stocks rebound from session lows, but still end the day down. Global stocks see more volatility. Industrial giants add to investor fears. And oil prices fall more than 4%. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Midday Brief for Tuesday, October 23rd
Stocks sell off amid fears over global economic growth and downbeat corporate earnings. Sandra Day O'Connor announces she has dementia. a new survey indicates workplace sexual harassment is still widespread. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Tuesday, October 23rd
Food recalls are on the rise amid advances in pathogen detection. McDonald's, Caterpillar and 3M among companies releasing quarterly earnings. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Monday, October 22nd
President Trump says he's "not satisfied" with Saudi Arabia's explanation for the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Bank customers are moving billions of dollars out of noninterest accounts. And changes are coming to credit-score calculations. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Midday Brief for Monday, October 22nd
President Trump threatens to cut off aid to some Latin American countries over the caravan of migrants moving toward the U.S. The suspense over Amazon's selection for a second headquarters sets off a real estate bonanza. Uber may have plans to launch a fleet of food-delivery drones. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Monday, October 22nd
Tech companies are in the earnings spotlight. The Federal Reserve releases the Beige Book. A trial over Harvard University's admissions policy continues. And gas prices are still hovering near a four-year high. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Friday, October 19th
Stocks end mixed Friday and for the week. U.S. charges Russian national with conspiring to influence midterm elections. Gas prices haven't dropped much, despite falling oil prices. Good earnings news from PayPal and Procter & Gamble. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Friday, October 19th
A caravan of 3,000 Honduran migrants moves closer to Mexico. Amazon appears closer to naming the site of its second headquarters. Procter & Gamble reports its strongest quarterly sales growth in five years. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Friday, October 19th
Industry executives expect U.S.-Saudi defense ties to remain intact. Brent crude falls below $80 a barrel. And StarKist agrees to plead guilty to price-fixing. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Thursday, October 18th
Stocks tumble, led by the tech sector. American Express' third quarter profit tops estimates. Data-mining giant Palantir is reportedly weighing an IPO. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Thursday, October 18th
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo advises giving Saudi Arabia a few more days to investigate Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance. President Trump threatens to use the military to stop the influx of migrants from Mexico. The former USA Gymnastics president arrested on evidence-tampering charges relating to sexual-abuse allegations. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Thursday, October 18th
Thursday brings earnings from PayPal and Philip Morris International. Business travelers help airlines offset fuel costs. Tesla completes land purchase in Shanghai. And the CEO of Constellation Brands is stepping down. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Wednesday, October 17th
Stocks fall after Fed policy minutes are released. Fed signals more gradual rate hikes ahead. Trump to departments: cut your budgets. China: still not a currency manipulator. Alcoa's earnings beat forecasts, company announces buyback. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Wednesday, October 17th
A scare aboard a plane carrying First Lady Melania Trump. Washington emerges as a mediator between Saudi Arabia and Turkey, who are sparring over the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Regulators remove Prudential Financial from federal oversight. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Wednesday, October 17th
President Trump criticizes the Federal Reserve once again. September housing starts and minutes from the Fed's September policy meeting due out. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Tuesday, October 16th
Stocks surged on Tuesday, led by the tech sector. Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley close out a strong round of bank earnings. And Lyft picks underwriters for an IPO, as Uber's valuation rises to $120 billion. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Midday Brief for Tuesday, October 16th
Uber's IPO could value the company at more than $120 billion. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrives in Saudi Arabia to resolve the crisis over the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi. Tesla and CEO Elon Musk to pay $20 million fines each in a settlement with the SEC. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Tuesday, October 16th
More big banks take the earnings spotlight. A landmark trial in which Harvard is accused of discriminating against Asian-Americans continues. Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has died at 65. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Monday, October 15th
Retail sales grew less than expected last month. Shares of small caps are falling. And Fidelity will store and trade digital currencies. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Midday Brief for Monday, October 15th
Secretary of State headed to Saudi Arabia to get answers into the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Sears to close nearly 150 stores as part of its bankruptcy filing. Harvard's dean of undergraduate admissions takes the stand Monday to defend the school's use of race a criterion for admission. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Monday, October 15th
Bank of America and Charles Schwab kick off a busy earnings week. We'll also see the minutes from the Federal Reserve's September meeting, plus retail sales and housing data. And on Wednesday, recreational marijuana becomes legal in Canada. Annmarie Fertoli reports.