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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Morning Brief for Tuesday, January 15th
More banks report earnings. The Senate Judiciary questions William Barr. A key vote is scheduled on Brexit. And NBCUniversal announces a streaming service. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Monday, January 14th
Stocks fall on weak Chinese economic data. PG&E shares plummet more than 50% after the company announces plans to file for bankruptcy protection. Shares of Citigroup rise about 4% after a positive Q4 earnings report. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Midday Brief for Monday, January 14th
Attorney General-nominee William Barr says it is 'vitally important' that special counsel Robert Mueller be allowed to complete his Russia investigation. More airports close security checkpoints at terminals because of TSA workers affected by the government shutdown. J.R. Whalen
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Morning Brief for Monday, January 14th
Big banks report earnings. The Fed releases its Beige Book. The Supreme Court hears another week of arguments, with Justice Ginsberg working from home. And advertising may be coming to cooler doors at Walgreens. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Friday, January 11th
Markets closed lower Friday, dragged lower by falling energy prices. But the three big U.S. indexes finished the week at least 2% higher, notching their third consecutive weekly gain. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Midday Brief for Friday, January 11th
The government shutdown could become the longest in U.S. history this weekend. Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is close to launching a 2020 presidential bid. A 13-year-old Wisconsin teenager has been found alive after missing since October. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Friday, January 11th
Energy stocks start the year off strong. Oil extends its longest winning streak since 2010. And BlackRock trims its workforce. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Thursday, January 10th
The Dow and S&P both rise for the fifth straight day. Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen will testify in front of Congress next month. Ford plans a big restructuring in Europe. Economists expect the Fed to hold rates steady at least until June. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Thursday, January 10th
Some Republican lawmakers feeling pressure from voters to end the government shutdown. Ford planning thousands of layoffs as well as plant closures in Europe. U.S. birthrate in 2017 was the lowest in 30 years. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Thursday, January 10th
President Trump visits the southern border. Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks in Washington, D.C. And are Americans losing their taste for cheap wine? Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Wednesday, January 9th
Stocks rise again on signs of progress in trade talks between the U.S. and China. Fed minutes indicated policymakers might slow the pace of rate hikes this year. No progress Wednesday between Trump and Democrats on ending government shutdown. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Wednesday, January 9th
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein expected to depart his post in the next several weeks. The government shutdown may prevent any major companies from tapping the U.S. IPO market this month. Vietnam orders Facebook to take down anti-government content. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Wednesday, January 9th
The standoff continues over funding for a southern border wall. The Federal Reserve releases the minutes from its December meeting. And U.S. carbon emissions rose in 2018, after three years of declines. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Tuesday, January 8th
U.S. stocks notch a third consecutive session of gains. Small-cap companies are seeing big profit growth. And Sears is moving forward with an auction later this month. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Midday Brief for Tuesday, January 8th
President Trump addresses the nation tonight to make his case for a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. U.S. and Chinese officials make progress in trade negotiations. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Tuesday, January 8th
President Trump addresses the nation. A Wall Street Journal investigation finds China offered to bail out 1MDB in 2016. And Mastercard takes its name off its logo. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Monday, January 7th
Stocks rise after Washington and Beijing begin a new round of trade talks. Amazon surpasses Microsoft as the largest company by market capitalization. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Midday Brief for Monday, January 7th
Federal workers likely to miss their first paycheck as the government shutdown enters its third week. Actor Kevin Spacey arraigned on sexual assault charges. A new low-cost stock exchange will challenge the NYSE and Nasdaq over high fees. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Monday, January 7th
Want to avoid the flu this season? We have some numbers to keep in mind. The Federal Reserve releases the minutes from its December meeting. Facebook faces familiar challenges in 2019. And GameStop struggles to keep up with consumers. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Friday, January 4
The Dow gained nearly 750 points Friday, after Fed chair Powell signaled patience and greater flexibility on rate hikes this year. There was also a better than expected jobs report. But no progress in Washington on talks to end the shutdown. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Friday, January 4th
Stocks rise sharply on a strong December employment report. Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell says he would not resign if President Trump asked him to. The week between Christmas and New Year's saw a significant uptick in reported flu virus cases in the U.S. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Special Briefing: Hiring Soars in December
312,000 payrolls were added to the U.S. economy in December, and the unemployment rate ticked higher to 3.9% as more people came off the sidelines searching for work. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Friday, January 4th
Shares of Apple fall 10%, dragging down U.S. stocks. Delta cuts its revenue forecast. And U.S. manufacturing growth slowed in December. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Thursday, January 3rd
The Dow and S&P fall more than two percent, the Nasdaq tumbles three percent. Apple triggers the selloff after issuing a sales warning. Democrat Nancy Pelosi elected House Speaker as Congress reconvenes. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Thursday, January 3rd
The new Congress is sworn in. Bristol-Myers Squibb acquires Celgene. And the government's Visa website was overwhelmed with requests on New Year's Day. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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