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 Tuesday, January 22nd
Stocks fall sharply on renewed fears over a global economic slowdown. Shares of Johnson & Johnson fall as litigation costs rise. Arconic says it is not selling itself to Apollo Global. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Midday Brief for Tuesday, January 22nd
Supreme Court allows the Trump administration's planned restrictions on military service by transgender individuals to proceed. President Trump's border-security proposal unlikely to gain enough support in the Senate and potentially end the government shutdown. 'Roma' and 'The Favourite' earn 10 Oscar nominations apiece. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Holiday Brief
Trading resumes Tuesday. Plenty of earnings are on tap. Mergers and acquisitions heat up in the mining industry. And higher nitrate levels are being found in groundwater in agricultural areas. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Friday, January 18th
Easing worries over an economic slowdown send U.S. markets higher Friday. Tesla shares drop 13% after the automaker's announcement that it will cut 7% of its workforce. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Midday Brief for Friday, January 18th
The DNC says Russian hackers tried to breach several of its email addresses shortly after November's midterm elections. Tesla to lay off 7% of its workforce to rein in costs. Researchers say avoid treatment for high cholesterol in January following weeks of enjoying holiday foods. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Friday, January 18th
The U.S. State Department is calling furloughed employees back to work. The parent company of MoviePass is looking to spin off the subscription service. And Johnson & Johnson is teaming up with Apple Watch for a heart health study. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Thursday, January 17th
Stocks rise Thursday following a report that U.S. trade officials are considering rolling back import tariffs against China. Netflix's stock falls despite reporting better than expected earnings and subscriber additions. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Thursday, January 17th
No talks are planned between Democrats and the White House to end the government shutdown. Federal prosecutors are seeking a criminal investigation of China's Huawei Technologies Co. for allegedly stealing trade secrets. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Thursday, January 17th
Vanguard Founder John Bogle has died at 89. More banks report earnings on Thursday. Ford warns its 2018 profit will fall short. And Lime expands to Australia. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Wednesday, January 16th
Stocks rise on better than expected bank earnings. Investors shrug off Theresa May's Brexit deal defeat in Parliament; the PM survives a no-confidence vote. The Fed's Beige Book finds concern is growing among businesses. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Wednesday, January 16th
ISIS claims responsibility for a blast in Syria that killed three U.S. troops. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi asks President Trump to delay his State of the Union Address until the government is reopened. About 400 Sears stores will remain open under terms of a bankruptcy auction. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Wednesday, January 16th
Brexit plans remain unclear after a key vote Tuesday. Shippers and freight handlers are concerned the partial government shutdown will lead to supply chain delays. And more big banks report earnings. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Tuesday, January 15th
Stocks rose Tuesday on shares of tech companies moving higher, and optimism toward Chinese economic stimulus. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Midday Brief for Tuesday, January 15th
Federal judge rules the 2020 census cannot include questions about citizenship. Netflix is raising the prices of all of its subscription plans. Broadway legend Carol Channing has died at age 97. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Tuesday, January 15th
More banks report earnings. The Senate Judiciary questions William Barr. A key vote is scheduled on Brexit. And NBCUniversal announces a streaming service. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Monday, January 14th
Stocks fall on weak Chinese economic data. PG&E shares plummet more than 50% after the company announces plans to file for bankruptcy protection. Shares of Citigroup rise about 4% after a positive Q4 earnings report. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Midday Brief for Monday, January 14th
Attorney General-nominee William Barr says it is 'vitally important' that special counsel Robert Mueller be allowed to complete his Russia investigation. More airports close security checkpoints at terminals because of TSA workers affected by the government shutdown. J.R. Whalen
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Morning Brief for Monday, January 14th
Big banks report earnings. The Fed releases its Beige Book. The Supreme Court hears another week of arguments, with Justice Ginsberg working from home. And advertising may be coming to cooler doors at Walgreens. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Friday, January 11th
Markets closed lower Friday, dragged lower by falling energy prices. But the three big U.S. indexes finished the week at least 2% higher, notching their third consecutive weekly gain. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Midday Brief for Friday, January 11th
The government shutdown could become the longest in U.S. history this weekend. Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is close to launching a 2020 presidential bid. A 13-year-old Wisconsin teenager has been found alive after missing since October. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Friday, January 11th
Energy stocks start the year off strong. Oil extends its longest winning streak since 2010. And BlackRock trims its workforce. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Thursday, January 10th
The Dow and S&P both rise for the fifth straight day. Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen will testify in front of Congress next month. Ford plans a big restructuring in Europe. Economists expect the Fed to hold rates steady at least until June. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Thursday, January 10th
Some Republican lawmakers feeling pressure from voters to end the government shutdown. Ford planning thousands of layoffs as well as plant closures in Europe. U.S. birthrate in 2017 was the lowest in 30 years. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Thursday, January 10th
President Trump visits the southern border. Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks in Washington, D.C. And are Americans losing their taste for cheap wine? Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Wednesday, January 9th
Stocks rise again on signs of progress in trade talks between the U.S. and China. Fed minutes indicated policymakers might slow the pace of rate hikes this year. No progress Wednesday between Trump and Democrats on ending government shutdown. Charlie Turner reports.
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