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The new Congress comes together Thursday, as a partial government shutdown enters day 13. Security experts say a popular weather app is collecting too much user data. Thursday's economic calendar. Tanya Bustos reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Wednesday, January 2nd
Stocks finish higher after a rocky start to 2019's first trading session. Investors now betting 2019 will end with interest rates at or below current levels. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Midday Brief for Wednesday, January 2nd
Government shutdown enters its 13th day with Democrats proposing several spending packages. Pharmaceutical companies raise the cost of drugs by an average of 6.3% to start the year. Tesla reducing the prices of many of its vehicles by $2,000. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Wednesday, January 2nd
Wall Street looks to fresh job market data to kick of the new year with gains. Amazon plans to build and expand Whole Foods stores across the U.S. to bring its Prime Now delivery service closer to more consumers. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Monday, December 31st
Stocks rose Monday, but had their steepest annual decline in a decade. Oil prices ended the year down 25 percent. The government shutdown has led to closures or sharply reduced services at national parks, hurting small businesses. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Monday, December 31st
House Democrats say they'll propose a package of spending bills as the government shutdown enters in second week. Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren launches a federal exploratory committee for president. A federal judge says the Affordable Care Act can stay in effect during appeals. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Monday, December 31st
It's New Year's Eve and markets are poised for their first annual losses in a decade. The jobs report and an appearance by Fed chair Powell highlight the new week. Early data finds toy sales couldn't make up for the loss of Toys 'R' Us. Charlie Turner reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Friday, December 28th
Stocks end mostly lower in another volatile session, capping a turbulent week. Market volatility is seen extending into 2019. Wells Fargo will pay 575 million dollars in yet another settlement over its sales and business practices. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Friday, December 28th
President Trump threatens to shut the U.S.'s southern border as the government shutdown enters day seven. A substation fire in Queens lights up the New York City sky in blue. New York Yankees approach Amazon about joining a bid for the team's regional television network. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Friday, December 28th
Hopes fade for an end to the government shutdown before the new year. A volatile week for U.S. stocks continues. And Huawei expects double-digit revenue growth this year. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Thursday, December 27th
Stocks end higher, as the Dow rallies from a more-than 600 point decline. No deal between lawmakers and the White House on ending the partial government shutdown. Consumer confidence drops to its lowest level since the summer. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Thursday, December 27th
Government shutdown enters its sixth day with no prospects for a solution in sight. McDonald's making efforts to encourage its customers to enjoy its breakfast menu during traditional breakfast hours. There's a hidden system behind how your doctor makes referrals. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Thursday, December 27th
U.S. stocks stage a post-Christmas relief rally. Foreign buyers are spending more in India than in China. And box office sales are on track to end a record year. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Wednesday, December 26th
The Dow Jones Industrials posted their first-ever gain of at least one thousand points. The Wall Street Journal's Jessica Menton says Wednesday was a relief rally that saw investors pile back into oversold stocks. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Wednesday, December 26th
Mastercard says holiday spending was up five percent, the strongest increase in six years. The government shutdown is in its fifth day. And Hollywood is on pace for a record year at the box office. Charlie Turner reports.
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Holiday Brief
Another massive slide for stocks; the Dow has its worst Christmas Eve ever. The Wall Street Journal's Mike Wursthorn says investors have grown ever more pessimistic .. but are also looking ahead to 2019. Charlie Turner reports.
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Morning Brief for Monday, December 24th
It's a holiday-shortened trading week: markets close early on Monday, and remain closed through Christmas. Trading resumes on Wednesday. December has been volatile month for U.S. stocks, as they enter the final trading week of the year. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Friday, December 21st
Another massive dive for stocks Friday. The Dow and Nasdaq have their worst weeks since 2008, with the Nasdaq falling 8.4 percent. Will markets get any relief during the holiday shortened week? A Supreme Court setback for Trump on asylum claims. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Friday, December 21st
President Trump warns of a long shutdown if there's no border wall funding in the spending bill. Defense Secretary Mattis to resign. London's Gatwick Airport resumes partial operations. Charlie Turner reports.
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Morning Brief for Friday, December 21st
Defense Secretary James Mattis announces his retirement. Personal income and outlays and consumer sentiment data close out the economic calendar this week. Nike reports strong sales. And Conagra loses steam in the frozen foods aisle. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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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.