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 Monday, October 1st
General Electric ousts CEO John Flannery after a year on the job. The U.S. and Canada reach a new trade deal. Tesla founder Elon Musk settles with the SEC, and must relinquish his chairman post but can retain the CEO title. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5402
Morning Brief for Monday, October 1st
House panel releases new details on its Russia probe. Hurricane Florence's impact on the labor market. The coming week's economic calendar. Tanya Bustos reports.
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5403
Closing Bell Brief for Friday, September 28th
A strong third quarter for stocks. Tesla shares plummet as traders express fears over the SEC's lawsuit against CEO Elon Musk. Facebook shares decline after hackers compromised 50 million accounts. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Midday Brief for Friday, September 28th
SEC seeks to ban Tesla CEO Elon Musk from serving as an officer in any publicly traded company. Walgreens settles with the SEC over charges of misleading investors. House Republicans poised to pass a tax cuts extension. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5405
Morning Brief for Friday, September 28th
A critical moment for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. A controversial tax bill expects to pass Friday. Google Chief Executive Sundar Pichai meets with top GOP lawmakers. Tanya Bustos reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Thursday, September 27th
Stocks rise a day after weakening in response to the Federal Reserve's plan to raise interest rates. Tesla shares decline after the SEC sues founder Elon Musk on securities fraud charges. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5407
Midday Brief for Thursday, September 27th
Christine Blasey Ford meets Senators to detail accusations of sexual assault against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. The House passes an appropriations bill that would keep the government open. Aetna to sell its Medicare Part D business in anticipation of its pending merger with CVS. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5408
Morning Brief for Thursday, September 27th
President Trump defends Brett Kavanaugh, ahead of Thursday's hearing. H&M, Conagra, and Rite Aid report earnings. McDonald's removes artificial ingredients. And Amazon opens a brick-and-mortar store. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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5409
Closing Bell Brief for Wednesday, September 26th
The Fed raised rates, but U.S. stocks closed lower. President Trump accuses China of election interference. 21st Century Fox is selling its remaining stake in Sky to Comcast. And SurveyMonkey's parent company makes its public debut. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Midday Brief for Wednesday, September 26th
President Trump indicates he may be open to keeping Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein on the job. The U.S. plans to remove missile systems from several Middle East locations. Two U.K. universities top a 2019 global university ranking. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Wednesday, September 26th
The Fed wraps up its September policy meeting. President Trump chairs a meeting of the U.N. Security Council. Boeing wins a contract with the Pentagon. And Arby's parent company acquires Sonic. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Tuesday, September 25th
U.S. stocks closed mixed. Oil prices continued to rise. Instagram's co-founders step down from Facebook. And U.S. consumer confidence hits an 18-year high. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Midday Brief for Tuesday, September 25th
Trump defends hard-line trade policies at the U.N. The White House is open to hearing from a second woman accusing Brett Kavanaugh of past sexual misconduct. Two co-founders of Instagram are resigning. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Tuesday, September 25th
President Trump addresses the U.N. General Assembly. The Federal Reserve begins its two-day policy meeting. And Weight Watchers changes its name to WW. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Monday, September 24th
Stocks closed mixed amid continued trade tensions. Global oil prices hit a nearly four-year high. Shares of Comcast fall, after its winning bid for Sky. And Deutsche Bank looks to make inroads with a new hire. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Midday Brief for Monday, September 24th
A second woman comes forward with sexual misconduct accusations against Brett Kavanaugh. China calls the U.S. a 'trade bully' as new U.S. tariffs take effect. Sirius XM agrees to buy Pandora for $3.5 billion. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5417
Morning Brief for Monday, September 24th
The economic cost of Hurricane Florence. The Fed's two-day meeting and the final reading on second-quarter GDP highlight the week's economic calendar. Tanya Bustos reports.
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5418
Closing Bell Brief for Friday, September 21st
Another record close for the Dow, as concerns about a trade war eased. Trump won't declassify sensitive Russian-related material. Nothing far-fetched about Farfetch's trading debut. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Friday, September 21st
President Challenges Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh's accuser in a tweet. British Prime Minister Theresa May asks for more 'Brexit' proposals regarding the fate of Northern Ireland. Google considered how to adjust search results in response to Trump's 2017 travel ban. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Friday, September 21st
Record closes for the Dow and S&P 500 rekindle investors' hopes. E-cigarette use is soaring among teens. Wells Fargo is cutting jobs. And oil producers are meeting this weekend to talk production. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Thursday, September 20th
Record closes for the Dow, S&P. Kavanaugh accuser reportedly willing to testify under certain conditions. A major reshuffling for the S&P 500 index. Amazon unveils new Alexa-enabled chips for home appliances. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Thursday, September 20th
Senate Republicans give Brett Kavanaugh's accuser until Friday to commit to appearing at a Monday hearing. Stocks hit new highs in early Thursday trading. Comcast and 21st Century Fox to vie for London-based Sky in a weekend auction. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Thursday, September 20th
The S&P 500's biggest gainers this month are in safe sectors. Antitrust authorities in the EU are looking into Amazon. And AutoNation's CEO is stepping down. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Wednesday, September 19th
Dow, S&P close higher while Nasdaq slips. The EU targets Amazon. Tilray gets government OK to import cannabis for a medical study. Companies are not taking advantage of the one-time tax break on repatriated profits. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Wednesday, September 19th
Timeline for a vote on Brett Kavanuagh's Supreme Court nomination called into question. New agreement between the Koreas could restart diplomatic talks between the U.S. and the North. Google working with T-Mobile to better pinpoint the location of Android users who dial 911. J.R. Whalen reports.
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