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Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein expected to depart his post in the next several weeks. The government shutdown may prevent any major companies from tapping the U.S. IPO market this month. Vietnam orders Facebook to take down anti-government content. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Wednesday, January 9th
The standoff continues over funding for a southern border wall. The Federal Reserve releases the minutes from its December meeting. And U.S. carbon emissions rose in 2018, after three years of declines. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Tuesday, January 8th
U.S. stocks notch a third consecutive session of gains. Small-cap companies are seeing big profit growth. And Sears is moving forward with an auction later this month. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Midday Brief for Tuesday, January 8th
President Trump addresses the nation tonight to make his case for a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. U.S. and Chinese officials make progress in trade negotiations. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Tuesday, January 8th
President Trump addresses the nation. A Wall Street Journal investigation finds China offered to bail out 1MDB in 2016. And Mastercard takes its name off its logo. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Monday, January 7th
Stocks rise after Washington and Beijing begin a new round of trade talks. Amazon surpasses Microsoft as the largest company by market capitalization. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Midday Brief for Monday, January 7th
Federal workers likely to miss their first paycheck as the government shutdown enters its third week. Actor Kevin Spacey arraigned on sexual assault charges. A new low-cost stock exchange will challenge the NYSE and Nasdaq over high fees. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Monday, January 7th
Want to avoid the flu this season? We have some numbers to keep in mind. The Federal Reserve releases the minutes from its December meeting. Facebook faces familiar challenges in 2019. And GameStop struggles to keep up with consumers. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Friday, January 4
The Dow gained nearly 750 points Friday, after Fed chair Powell signaled patience and greater flexibility on rate hikes this year. There was also a better than expected jobs report. But no progress in Washington on talks to end the shutdown. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Friday, January 4th
Stocks rise sharply on a strong December employment report. Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell says he would not resign if President Trump asked him to. The week between Christmas and New Year's saw a significant uptick in reported flu virus cases in the U.S. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Special Briefing: Hiring Soars in December
312,000 payrolls were added to the U.S. economy in December, and the unemployment rate ticked higher to 3.9% as more people came off the sidelines searching for work. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Friday, January 4th
Shares of Apple fall 10%, dragging down U.S. stocks. Delta cuts its revenue forecast. And U.S. manufacturing growth slowed in December. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Thursday, January 3rd
The Dow and S&P fall more than two percent, the Nasdaq tumbles three percent. Apple triggers the selloff after issuing a sales warning. Democrat Nancy Pelosi elected House Speaker as Congress reconvenes. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Thursday, January 3rd
The new Congress is sworn in. Bristol-Myers Squibb acquires Celgene. And the government's Visa website was overwhelmed with requests on New Year's Day. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Morning Brief for Thursday, January 3rd
The new Congress comes together Thursday, as a partial government shutdown enters day 13. Security experts say a popular weather app is collecting too much user data. Thursday's economic calendar. Tanya Bustos reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Wednesday, January 2nd
Stocks finish higher after a rocky start to 2019's first trading session. Investors now betting 2019 will end with interest rates at or below current levels. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Midday Brief for Wednesday, January 2nd
Government shutdown enters its 13th day with Democrats proposing several spending packages. Pharmaceutical companies raise the cost of drugs by an average of 6.3% to start the year. Tesla reducing the prices of many of its vehicles by $2,000. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Wednesday, January 2nd
Wall Street looks to fresh job market data to kick of the new year with gains. Amazon plans to build and expand Whole Foods stores across the U.S. to bring its Prime Now delivery service closer to more consumers. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Monday, December 31st
Stocks rose Monday, but had their steepest annual decline in a decade. Oil prices ended the year down 25 percent. The government shutdown has led to closures or sharply reduced services at national parks, hurting small businesses. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Monday, December 31st
House Democrats say they'll propose a package of spending bills as the government shutdown enters in second week. Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren launches a federal exploratory committee for president. A federal judge says the Affordable Care Act can stay in effect during appeals. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Monday, December 31st
It's New Year's Eve and markets are poised for their first annual losses in a decade. The jobs report and an appearance by Fed chair Powell highlight the new week. Early data finds toy sales couldn't make up for the loss of Toys 'R' Us. Charlie Turner reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Friday, December 28th
Stocks end mostly lower in another volatile session, capping a turbulent week. Market volatility is seen extending into 2019. Wells Fargo will pay 575 million dollars in yet another settlement over its sales and business practices. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Friday, December 28th
President Trump threatens to shut the U.S.'s southern border as the government shutdown enters day seven. A substation fire in Queens lights up the New York City sky in blue. New York Yankees approach Amazon about joining a bid for the team's regional television network. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Friday, December 28th
Hopes fade for an end to the government shutdown before the new year. A volatile week for U.S. stocks continues. And Huawei expects double-digit revenue growth this year. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Thursday, December 27th
Stocks end higher, as the Dow rallies from a more-than 600 point decline. No deal between lawmakers and the White House on ending the partial government shutdown. Consumer confidence drops to its lowest level since the summer. Charlie Turner reports.