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 Friday, December 7th
Congress passes a spending patch to avoid a partial government shutdown. Fiat Chrysler plans a new factory in Detroit. Friday's economic calendar makes way for the November jobs report. Tanya Bustos reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Thursday, December 6th
The Dow and S&P 500 decline while the Nasdaq gains. Also Thursday, the yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury note fell once again. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Midday Brief for Thursday, December 6th
Stocks fall sharply in early Thursday trading in response to a plunge in oil prices. Lyft moves a step closer to its highly anticipated IPO. The Dick Cheney biopic 'Vice' receives six Golden Globe nominations, the most of any movie. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Thursday, December 6th
Former President George H.W. Bush is being laid to rest in Texas. Amazon hires two public-affairs firms. France is the most heavily taxed of the world's richest countries. And plenty of economic data is out ahead of the Friday jobs report. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Special Brief for Wednesday, December 5th
U.S. financial markets were closed Wednesday to honor late President George H.W. Bush. DOJ's appeal to block the AT&T/Time Warner merger will be heard on Thursday. USA Gymnastics files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Wednesday, December 5th
Wednesday is a national day of mourning to honor former President George H.W. Bush. China breaks its silence on the latest trade skirmish with the U.S. Russian president Vladimir Putin threatens to engage in a new arms race with the U.S. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Wednesday, December 5th
The funeral for former President George H.W. Bush is being held on Wednesday. U.S. markets are closed, but Tuesday brought a selloff, sending the Dow down 799 points. And could changes at the U.S. Postal Service lead to higher delivery prices? Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Tuesday, December 4th
Broad selloff on Wall Street Tuesday on U.S.-China trade pessimism. Shares of big banks particularly hit hard. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note falls further below 3% as investors fear slowed U.S. growth. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Midday Brief for Tuesday, December 4th
French president Emmanuel Macron delays a planned tax increase on fuel after widespread protests and riots in Paris. U.S. national security adviser John Bolton calls for legislation barring imports generated from theft of American intellectual property. Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer to step down after January's Rose Bowl game. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Tuesday, December 4th
CIA Director Gina Haspel briefs lawmakers. Fed Chair Jerome Powell's testimony is cancelled. And lawmakers introduce a two-week spending bill to avoid a partial government shutdown. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Monday, December 3rd
Markets close sharply higher on U.S.-China trade news. Oil prices increase on news of cooling trade tensions and expected production cuts. CVS shares fall after a federal judge voiced concern over the drug store chain's acquisition of Aetna. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Midday Brief for Monday, December 3rd
Stocks jump on news of cooling trade tensions between the U.S. and China. Qatar to leave OPEC to focus on its own oil production. The head of the U.K.'s secret intelligence service warns Russia over confrontations with Britain and its allies. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Monday, December 3rd
Former President George H.W. Bush will lay in state at the U.S. Capitol through Wednesday, which has been declared a national day of mourning. This week's economic data includes November's jobs report as well as motor vehicle sales and a gauge of consumer sentiment. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Friday, November 30th
U.S. stocks rose Friday, capping a strong week. Both the Dow and S&P 500 rose more than one percent in November. Could an oil production cut be around the corner? Marriott's stock tumbles on a massive data breach. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Friday, November 30th
Marriott says a data breach may have exposed the personal information as many as up to 500 million guests. President Trump along with Mexican and Canadian leaders sign an agreement to extend the multi-national free trade zone. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Friday, November 30th
U.S.-China relations are in the spotlight at the G20 summit. The White House hosts a tech roundtable next week. And AT&T announces plans to launch a new streaming service. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Thursday, November 29th
Stocks slip, as a late rally fizzles. The markets had moved higher after Fed minutes signaled uncertainty on rate hikes next year. Good news for a struggling housing market: mortgage rates hold steady. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Thursday, November 29th
President Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen pleads guilty to make false statements to Congress. U.S. life expectancy dips again. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Thursday, November 29th
The Fed releases the minutes from its last meeting. U.S. profit growth overseas is slowing. Facebook is expanding its local news feature. And Amazon is facing heat over baby registry ads. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Wednesday, November 28th
Stocks soar after Fed chair Powell describes interest rates as just below a neutral level. A House Democratic caucus backs Nancy Pelosi for Speaker. Altria reportedly in talks for a stake in Juul Labs. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Wednesday, Novemember 28th
Cindy Hyde-Smith wins contentious Senate election in Mississippi. CVS gets the regulatory green light to acquire insurer Aetna. New mother are upset at Amazon for placing unwanted items in their baby registries. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Wednesday, November 28th
Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks in New York. Consumer confidence slips from an 18-year high. Early data shows fewer shoppers kicked off the holiday season last week. And charities are worried about a drop in giving. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Tuesday, November 27th
Blue chips lead a stock rally. Trump threatens to cut GM subsidies after layoff news. A non-profit group demands unsealing of charges against WikiLeaks' founder. Amazon moves into the healthcare industry. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Tuesday, November 27th
President Trump expected to boost tariff levels on China imports. GM likely to keep building cars in China, despite critical comments from President Trump. Teva Pharmaceutical Industries says its generic version of EpiPen is now available in limited doses in the U.S. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Tuesday, November 27th
Fed officials participate in the Clearing House Annual Conference in New York. Lettuce producers plan to adjust their labels. Airbnb hires another executive from Amazon. And Bitcoin starts the week off with a slide. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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