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.
Government shutdown enters its sixth day with no prospects for a solution in sight. McDonald's making efforts to encourage its customers to enjoy its breakfast menu during traditional breakfast hours. There's a hidden system behind how your doctor makes referrals. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Thursday, December 27th
U.S. stocks stage a post-Christmas relief rally. Foreign buyers are spending more in India than in China. And box office sales are on track to end a record year. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Wednesday, December 26th
The Dow Jones Industrials posted their first-ever gain of at least one thousand points. The Wall Street Journal's Jessica Menton says Wednesday was a relief rally that saw investors pile back into oversold stocks. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Wednesday, December 26th
Mastercard says holiday spending was up five percent, the strongest increase in six years. The government shutdown is in its fifth day. And Hollywood is on pace for a record year at the box office. Charlie Turner reports.
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Holiday Brief
Another massive slide for stocks; the Dow has its worst Christmas Eve ever. The Wall Street Journal's Mike Wursthorn says investors have grown ever more pessimistic .. but are also looking ahead to 2019. Charlie Turner reports.
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Morning Brief for Monday, December 24th
It's a holiday-shortened trading week: markets close early on Monday, and remain closed through Christmas. Trading resumes on Wednesday. December has been volatile month for U.S. stocks, as they enter the final trading week of the year. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Friday, December 21st
Another massive dive for stocks Friday. The Dow and Nasdaq have their worst weeks since 2008, with the Nasdaq falling 8.4 percent. Will markets get any relief during the holiday shortened week? A Supreme Court setback for Trump on asylum claims. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Friday, December 21st
President Trump warns of a long shutdown if there's no border wall funding in the spending bill. Defense Secretary Mattis to resign. London's Gatwick Airport resumes partial operations. Charlie Turner reports.
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Morning Brief for Friday, December 21st
Defense Secretary James Mattis announces his retirement. Personal income and outlays and consumer sentiment data close out the economic calendar this week. Nike reports strong sales. And Conagra loses steam in the frozen foods aisle. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Thursday, December 20th
Another brutal day for stocks. Investors are nervous about more rate hikes and a possible shutdown of parts of the government. Trump reportedly considering a big drawdown of U.S. troops in Afghanistan. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Thursday, December 20th
Efforts to avert a government shutdown sidetracked by renewed debate over a border wall. Criminal charges expected to be brought by the U.S. against Chinese hackers. Drones ground or divert more than 100 flights at the start of the Christmas travel rush. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Thursday, December 20th
The Fed's final meeting sends stocks sliding. Pintrest prepares for an IPO next year. And another brewing company makes moves in the cannabis market. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Wednesday, December 19th
Stocks slide sharply after the Federal Reserve announces an interest rate increase and projects two rate hikes in 2019. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Midday Brief for Wednesday, December 19th
U.S. to pull its military forces out of Syria. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to introduce a measure to avert a government shutdown until February. Pfizer and GlaxoSmithKline to merge their consumer health-care units and spin off the new company. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Wednesday, December 19th
The Federal Reserve wraps up its final meeting of the year. Conagra strikes a deal to sell Wesson. And colleges make a new push to help students deal with setbacks. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Tuesday, December 18th
Stocks finish higher but tumbling oil prices send markets on a wild track. Charter Communications finishes lower after settling with the N.Y. State Attorney General over poor service quality. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Midday Brief for Tuesday, December 18th
The Trump Foundation to dissolve. The Justice Department to classify bump stocks as illegal machine guns. The CDC investigated public advice for 24 multistate outbreaks in 2018 thanks to pathogen DNA mapping. J.R. Whalen reports. amid allegations of
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Morning Brief for Tuesday, December 18th
The Federal Reserve begins its final meeting of the year. Former CBS CEO Les Moonves won't get any severance pay. And Elon Musk unveils a test tunnel. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Monday, December 17th
Stocks get crushed again, ahead of this week's Fed meeting. Investors run into a wall of worry over issues like trade and global growth. Consumer staples and small caps are a big part of Monday's rout. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Monday, December 14th
President Trump criticizes the Fed, ahead of its final meeting of the year. Two of Michael Flynn's business parters are indicted. And Malaysian authorities file criminal charges against Goldman Sachs. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Morning Brief for Monday, December 17th
FedEx, Conagra, Nike, and Walgreens Boots Alliance report earnings this week. The Fed holds its final meeting of the year. And a new report finds more states are seeing strong revenue this fiscal year. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Friday, December 14th
The Dow entered correction territory on Friday, putting all three major indexes in correction. Oil prices fall on global growth concerns and a stronger U.S. dollar. And shares of some companies rally on plans for increased stock buybacks. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Midday Brief for Friday, December 14th
Michael Cohen, President Trump's former personal attorney, says Trump directed him to make two hush money payments to protect his 2016 campaign. Chinese hackers have breached Navy contractors in an attempt to steal military technology. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Friday, December 14th
Pension funds to companies: disclose more information on their work forces, including employee pay. Jared Kushner reportedly talked to President Trump about chief of staff job. Retail sales are in the spotlight. Charlie Turner reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Thursday, December 13th
A mixed close for U.S. stocks. Senate passes resolution to pull support for Saudi-led coalition at war in Yemen. Renault says Carlos Ghosn will remain chairman and CEO. Starbucks to expand U.S. delivery with UberEats. Charlie Turner reports.