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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Closing Bell Brief for Friday, February 1st
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 rose, but the Nasdaq fell, dragged down by shares of Amazon. Chevron and Exxon shares closed higher Friday after reporting positive earnings. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Midday Brief for Friday, February 1st
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker announces his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination. The U.S. says it will withdraw from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty. Apple apologizes for a bug in its FaceTime app and says a fix is coming next week. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Special Briefing: Shutdown Draws Jobless Rate H...
U.S. employers added 304,000 jobs in January, a record 100th straight month of increases. But the unemployment rate rose to 4.0%, due in part to the government shutdown. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Friday, February 1st
The Trump Administration proposes curbing drug rebates. Oil giants Exxon Mobil and Chevron report earnings. And the federal government will assign new management to the nation's largest public housing system. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Thursday, January 31st
U.S. stocks close out their best January in three decades. Amazon reports its third record profit in a row. And General Electric says it's making progress turning the company around. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Midday Brief for Thursday, January 31st
China proposes a meeting between Xi Jingping and President Trump for late February. Democrats investigating improper spending b the White House during the government shutdown. Bitter cold forces automobile plants in Michigan to close or curtail shifts to conserve natural gas. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Thursday, January 31st
The Census Bureau publishes a new calendar for the release of economic reports delayed by the shutdown. The U.S. and China continue trade talks. Amazon, General Electric, and UPS report earnings. And Mondelez says it'll continue raising prices. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Wednesday, January 30th
Stocks jump after the Fed signals interest rates will hold steady for a while. Boeing issues strong earnings, upbeat outlook. Facebook's quarterly results top estimates. Tesla reports first-ever consecutive quarterly profit. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Wednesday, January 30th
The Polar Vortex drops temperatures in the Midwest to levels not seen in decades, forcing the cancellation of flights as well as mail delivery. Lawmakers in Washington meet Wednesday to reach a deal on border security in hopes of averting another government shutdown on February 15th. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Wednesday, January 30th
The Fed wraps up its two-day meeting. Apple posts its first decline in profit and revenue in more than a decade. Facebook, Microsoft, and Tesla report earnings. And Stacey Abrams will deliver the Democratic response to the State of the Union. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Tuesday, January 29th
Social media companies and chip makers dragged the S&P 500 lower Tuesday. Harley-Davidson was among the S&P's biggest decliners. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Midday Brief for Tuesday, January 29th
U.S. intelligence leaders warn of more threats and election meddling in the coming years. Apple rushing to fix a bug in its FaceTime app that allows eavesdropping. Elite colleges are delaying their application deadlines. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Tuesday, January 29th
The Fed kicks off its two-day policy meeting. The State of the Union has been rescheduled. Apple, Pfizer, and Verizon report earnings. And the CBO estimates $3 billion in reduced output due to the shutdown. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Monday, January 28th
Stocks drop for the first time in three sessions on renewed fears of slower economic growth. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Midday Brief for Monday, January 28th
Stocks slide on disappointing earnings from key tech and industrial companies. The government shutdown will likely cost the government $3 billion and cut into first quarter GDP. Facebook taking action to fend off interference in this spring's parliamentary elections in Europe. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Monday, January 28th
Hundreds of thousands of federal employees return to work. The Federal Reserve holds its January policy meeting. It's a big week for tech earnings. And will your tax return be sweeter this year? Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Friday, January 25th
Stocks rose Friday on news the Federal Reserve may end hold more U.S. Treasurys than previously expected. Intel shares fell 5.5% after warning of slowing demand for data-center chips in 2019. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Midday Brief for Friday, January 25th
Flights halted and delayed into LaGuardia, Newark and Philadelphia airports due to air traffic staffing shortages. Longtime Trump political adviser Roger Stone indicted on charges of lying to Congress. Stocks soar on news the Fed may maintain a larger portfolio of treasury securities than originally planned. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Friday, January 25th
Hundreds of thousands of federal employees will miss a second paycheck on Friday. More companies are separating chief executive and chairman roles. And U.S. banks report a rise in financial abuse of seniors. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Thursday, January 24th
A mixed close for the major U.S averages. Intel reports disappointing revenue and a weak outlook. Starbucks posts strong same-store sales. Two measures to reopen the government fail in the Senate, but is there a way forward to end the shutdown? Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Thursday, January 24th
President Trump delays his State of the Union address to Congress until the government reopens. The Taliban agrees to oppose efforts by militant groups to use Afghanistan as a staging ground for terrorist attacks abroad. The WSJ's political team examines the influence of black women in the 2020 presidential race. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Thursday, January 24th
Major air carriers report earnings. The Senate plans votes on dueling proposals to end the shutdown. And Comcast faces challenges in the streaming arena, despite beating expectations. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Wednesday, January 23rd
Major U.S. averages gain ground thanks to strong profit reports. Ford's earnings pressured by overseas weakness. Texas Instruments reports better than expected earnings. Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen moves to postpone congressional testimony. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Wednesday, January 23rd
Government shutdown posing new risks to the Affordable Care Act. Amazon promises to drop fees in its new home delivery service to compete with FedEx and UPS. Actor Alec Baldwin pleads guilty to a harassment violation stemming from a parking spot dispute last year. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Wednesday, January 23rd
Tech and industrial companies report earnings this week. Foxconn considers a project in India. And a WSJ investigation finds companies can secretly boost their Glassdoor ratings. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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