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 Wednesday, September 19th
A top regulator has a message for the SEC. A new study finds women at startups get less than half the amount of equity of men. And benefits and bonuses are rising faster than wages and salaries. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Tuesday, September 18th
Stocks end the day with gains, despite escalating trade tensions. The Justice Department orders two Chinese media groups to register as foreign agents. New details about the Danske Bank scandal. And Marsh & McLennan acquires a U.K. insurer.
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Midday Brief for Tuesday, September 18th
China announces $60 billion in tariffs on U.S. goods. Senators will hear sexual assault accusations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh on Monday. Hurricane Florence has created a housing shortage in parts of North Carolina. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Tuesday, September 18th
Prosecutors request sentencing for Michael Flynn. General Mills and AutoZone report earnings. Dell makes a push to go private. And the path is clear for a merger between Cigna and Express Scripts. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Monday, September 17th
Markets lower, bracing for President Trump's announcement on tariffs against China. Amazon down 3% on a WSJ report detailing suspected leaks and bribes of employees. Investors turning to options to hedge against market volatility around November's midterm elections. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Midday Brief for Monday, September 17th
North Carolina braces for several days of more rain from Florence. Puerto Rico takes a hard line on paying out relief for Hurricane Maria victims. The Senate Judiciary Committee vote on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh may be delayed after sexual assault allegations surface. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Monday, September 17th
Housing data is in the spotlight this week. Plus, earnings from FedEx and General Mills. Economists say tariffs have had little impact on the U.S. economy. And more state attorneys general want to talk about social media concerns. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Friday, September 14th
A flat end to a positive week for stocks. New trade concerns weigh on markets. Hurricane Florence turns deadly. Streaming TV prices are on the rise. Charlie Turner reports.
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Morning Brief for Friday, September 14th
Forecasters say Hurricane Florence poses a catastrophic threat. Friday brings plenty of economic data. Former Fed Chair Ben Bernanke says credit-related factors need more attention. And Volkswagen is ending production of the Beetle. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Thursday, September 13th
Strong gains for U.S. stocks Thursday. Economists say tariffs haven't affected economic growth yet. House Republicans vote to extend individual tax cuts. Facebook to begin fact-checking posted photos and videos. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Thursday, September 13th
Florence to arrive in North Carolina Thursday but fewer residents have flood insurance than five years ago. General Motors recalling more than a million late-model pickup trucks and SUVs over a steering defect. Scientists believe children should not play tackle football before age 14. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Thursday, September 13th
Kroger reports earnings. The Senate Commerce Committee sets a hearing with tech companies. Pope Francis meets with high-ranking church officials. And Bob Woodward's new book has a big first day. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Wednesday, September 12th
A mixed showing for the key U.S. averages. Apple unveils three new iPhones and a new Apple Watch. CBS says Jeff Fager is out as executive producer of "60 Minutes." Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Wednesday, September 12th
Hurricane Florence expected to hit the coasts of the Carolinas Thursday or Friday. Businesses align to opposed U.S. tariffs on imported goods. FDA commissioner considering pulling all e-cigarettes from the U.S. market. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Wednesday, September 12th
The Federal Reserve releases the Beige Book. Apple unveils its new iPhones. And local governments are buying up dying malls. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Tuesday, September 11th
Despite trade concerns, stocks ended the day with gains. China is reassuring foreign investors. China and Russia make a tech deal. And could global oil demand peak in five years? Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Midday Brief for Tuesday, September 11th
Hurricane Florence expected to pound the Southeastern U.S. on Thursday. Chinese leaders meeting with Wall Street executives to calm investors' fears. One way to curb your iPhone addiction could be to go gray. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Tuesday, September 11th
Hurricane Florence grows as coastal evacuations begin. Cryptocurrency startups combine as a Wall Street blockchain effort falters. Tuesday's economic calendar. Tanya Bustos reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Monday, September 10th
The Nasdaq and S&P 500 each snap four-session losing streaks. CBS stock down roughly 1.5% on news CEO Leslie Moonves is stepping down following more sexual misconduct allegations. Oil analysts fear a seasonal slowdown in demand could send prices significantly lower. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Midday Brief for Monday, September 10th
CBS CEO Leslie Moonves' departure prompts investigations into whether sexual harassment is rampant at the company. Hurricane Florence expected to reach the Southeastern U.S. on Thursday. Snap, Inc. strategy chief leaving the company as the Snapchat app faces declines in users. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Monday, September 10th
Keep an eye on CBS stock today following news CEO Leslie Moonves is stepping down. Details on this and other stories from John Wordock.
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Closing Bell Brief for Friday, September 7th
Stocks fall on more trade worries. Trump set to slap tariffs on 267 billion dollars in Chinese imports. That's on top of 200 billion in planned tariffs on China, which Apple says will hurt its business. Tesla hit by more executive exits. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Friday, September 7th
Verizon's Tim Armstrong planning his exit. A U.S.-China trade resolution is fading. Several high-end camping and outdoor gear manufacturers asked Walmart to take their products off of Walmart.com. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Special Briefing: Job Market Powers Forward in ...
Employers added 201,000 jobs to the U.S. economy in August, more than Wall Street projected, and the unemployment rate held steady 3.9%. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Friday, September 7th
Harvey Weinstein could face additional charges. Friday's calendar brings the August jobs report. New York and New Jersey are investigating sex abuse in the Catholic Church. And the Oscars is scrapping plans for a popular film category. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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