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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5401
Midday Brief for Wednesday, February 27th
Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen speaks before Congress and characterizes Trump as a "con man." President Trump and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un open their summit in Vietnam. Pakistan and India spar over their disputed border. J.R. Whalen reports,
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5402
Morning Brief for Wednesday, February 27th
Michael Cohen testifies before Congress. Fed Chair Jerome Powell wraps up two days of testimony. The House moves to block the president's national emergency declaration. And Vietnam plays host to the U.S.-North Korea summit. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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5403
Closing Bell Brief for Tuesday, February 26th
Stocks edge lower as traders await news on U.S.-China trade talks. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell reaffirms the central bank's patient approach to interest rate increases. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5404
Midday Brief for Tuesday, February 26th
Government efforts to block AT&T's acquisition of Time Warner shot down by a federal appeals court. The House is expected to pass a measure cutting back President Trump's effort to redirect federal funds for a border wall. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5405
Morning Brief for Tuesday, February 26th
Fed Chair Jerome Powell begins two days of testimony on Capitol Hill. Drug company executives answer questions from lawmakers. And the Oscars bring in a larger audience - but not by much. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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5406
Closing Bell Brief for Monday, February 25th
Stocks closed higher on news of progress being made in U.S.-China trade talks. Positive trade news pushed bellwethers Caterpillar and Boeing higher. Kraft Heinz fell 2% Monday after its steep selloff on Friday. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5407
Midday Brief for Monday, February 25th
Stocks rise after President Trump delays tariff increases on Chinese goods. Trump embarks for Vietnam for a second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. GE plans to sell its biotechnology business to Danaher Corp. for $21 billion. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5408
Morning Brief for Monday, February 25th
It's a busy week on Capitol Hill, with testimony from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, and, separately, former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen. President Trump heads to Vietnam for a summit with Kim Jong Un. And we'll see fourth-quarter GDP. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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5409
Closing Bell Brief for Friday, February 22nd
Stocks finished higher Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average notching its ninth consecutive winning week. Shares of Kraft Heinz close down more than 27% after reporting the value of some of its biggest assets have declined since the merger. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Midday Brief for Friday, February 22nd
Fox drops actor Jussie Smollett from the final two "Empire" episodes of the season. Shares of Kraft Heinz drop nearly 30% Friday morning after the company issued negative news about its brands and revealed an SEC investigation. U.S. to keep 200 troops in Syria as a peacekeeping force. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5411
Morning Brief for Friday, February 22nd
President Trump and Chinese Leader Xi Jinping face pressure to resolve their trade dispute. A federal judge imposes a gag order on Roger Stone. And election officials in North Carolina vote to hold a new election for an undecided Congressional seat. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Thursday, February 21st
U.S. stocks fall Thursday. Used-home sales drop for the third straight month. Pinterest files for an IPO. A judge imposes a gag order on Trump confidante Roger Stone. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Thursday, February 21st
Chicago police say "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett faked a racist hate letter and a homophobic attack. Apple and Goldman Sachs plan to roll out a jointly produced credit card to help iPhone users manage their money. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Thursday, February 21st
Thursday brings data on durable goods orders for December, plus earnings from Hormel Foods and Kraft Heinz. Pintrest blocks search results for terms related to vaccinations. And Gannett suffers from falling ad and circulation revenue. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Wednesday, February 20th
U.S. stocks edge higher. Minutes show Fed plans to stop shrinking their four-trillion dollar portfolio. Trump says he'll slap the EU with auto tariffs if no deal is reached. Samsung unveils its Galaxy S10 lineup. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Wednesday, February 20th
Russian president Vladimir Putin threatens to aim new advanced nuclear missiles at the U.S. if it were to deploy new missiles in Europe. President Trump says the U.S. may not impose new tariffs on Chinese goods on the March 1 trade talks deadline. Amtrak plans to improve service between pairs of the U.S.;s fastest-growing cities. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5417
Morning Brief for Tuesday, February 20th
The Fed releases the minutes from its January meeting. Federal regulators are investigating baggage weight discrepancies on Southwest Airlines. And Amazon aims to go carbon neutral. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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5418
Closing Bell Brief for Tuesday, February 19th
Stocks rise after retailer Walmart reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings. Stocks also reacted positively to news that U.S.-China trade talks are progressing. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5419
Midday Brief for Tuesday, February 19th
Sen. Bernie Sanders enters the race for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. Walmart reports quarterly sales that outpaced Wall Street's expectations. German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has died at age 85. J.R. Whalen reports,
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5420
Holiday Briefing
Trading resumes on Tuesday. Trade talks between the U.S. and China continue in Washington. The economic calendar brings the minutes from the Federal Reserve's January meeting. And Walmart is among the companies reporting earnings. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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5421
Closing Bell Brief for Friday, February 15th
Stocks soared Friday on signs of U.S.-China trade progress and comments from the San Francisco Fed president about interest rate increases in 2019. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5422
Midday Brief for Friday, February 15th
President Trump says he will declare a national emergency to boost plans to build a border wall. He will also sign a spending bill that averts a second government shutdown. U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators will meet in Washington next week to continue talks. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5423
Morning Brief for Friday, February 15th
Congress approves a spending bill that will keep the government open. Amazon pulls out of its plans to build its headquarters in New York. Friday's economic calendar. Tanya Bustos reports.
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5424
Closing Bell Brief for Thursday, February 14th
Major U.S. averages end mostly lower following weak retail sales. Amazon scraps plan for NYC headquarters. Trump to declare national emergency after signing spending bill. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Thursday, February 14th
Amazon cancels plans to build a second headquarters in New York City. Congress expected to vote Thursday on a spending bill that would avoid another government shutdown. Prince Philip will not be charged by British authorities following last month's car accident. J.R. Whalen reports.
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