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 Monday, November 19th
The autumn market rout continued Monday, with several key tech names falling to or approaching bear territory. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5602
Midday Brief for Monday, November 19th
Cable TV and satellite TV customers cut the cord last quarter in one of the largest seasonal drops ever. Nissan's chairman arrested for financial misconduct. Former GE vice chairman John Rice to return to the company as chairman of its gas power business. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Monday, November 19th
Plenty of earnings reports are out before Thanksgiving. Pfizer plans to raise prices on 41 of its prescription drugs next year. And the Securities and Exchange Commission's whistleblower program had a record year. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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5604
Closing Bell Brief for Friday, November 16th
The Dow rallied Friday while tech shares pulled the Nasdaq lower. Overall, a bad week for the markets. Trump sounds an upbeat note on trade. A downbeat forecast from chip maker Nvidia. Retail stocks slide. Charlie Turner reports.
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5605
Midday Brief for Friday, November 16th
A judge grants emergency motion to restore White House pass for CNN's Jim Acosta. Florida's Senate election goes to a manual recount. Oscar-winning screenwriter William Goldman dies. Charlie Turner reports.
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5606
Morning Brief for Friday, November 16th
Imports are surging at U.S. ports, ahead of the next round of tariffs. MoviePass saw a decline in subscribers in the latest quarter. And use of e-cigarettes among teens is soaring, as federal regulators crack down. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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5607
Closing Bell Brief for Thursday, November 15th
Stocks rally, led by a rebound in tech stocks. FDA says it will seek a nationwide ban on menthol cigarettes. Facebook admits it was slow to respond to Russian activity, but denies it ignored or overlooked warning signs. Charlie Turner reports.
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5608
Midday Brief for Thursday, November 15th
A judge orders Florida to give midterm voters a chance to verify their ballot signatures. U.K. government ministers quit over P.M. May's Brexit deal. Amazon's "Black Friday Deals Week" kicks off tomorrow. Charlie Turner reports.
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Morning Brief for Thursday, November 15th
Retail sales figures for October are out Thursday. Macy's reports strong sales heading into the holiday season. Berkshire Hathaway has a $4 billion stake in the nation's largest bank. And auctions of high-frequency spectrum licenses began this week. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Wednesday, November 14th
Stocks end lower in a rocky session, led by declines in tech and financial shares. Investors were also worried about a global slowdown. Brexit clears a hurdle. Kevin McCarthy to become House Minority leader. Uber posts slower sales growth. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Wednesday, November 14th
Death toll climbs in three major California fires. McConnell and Schumer re-elected to Senate leadership posts. Retail inflation grows at the fastest pace since the start of the year. Charlie Turner reports.
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Morning Brief for Wednesday, November 14th
Blue Apron is laying off more employees. WeWork secures $3 billion from SoftBank. And more than 10,000 Amazon employees are working on Alexa, and Echo devices. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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5613
Closing Bell Brief for Tuesday, November 13th
A stock rally fizzles as oil prices continue their slide. Could a White House shakeup include Chief of Staff John Kelly? Layoffs hit Starbucks' corporate workforce. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Tuesday, November 13th
Amazon selects both New York City and northern Virginia as locations for its new headquarters. CNN sues the White House over revoking Jim Acosta's credentials. Boeing allegedly withheld information about hazards tied to a deadly crash. Charlie Turner reports.
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Morning Brief for Tuesday, November 13th
U.S. stocks start the week off with a tech rout. Congress returns to Washington. Snapchat's parent company loses another employee. And Facebook allows French regulators to monitor the company. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Monday, November 12th
Apple triggers a tech wipeout, sending markets tumbling. The Dow falls 602 points. Goldman Sachs' stock plummets over the 1MDB scandal. Oil prices fall for the eleventh straight day. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Monday, November 12th
Death toll rises in massive California wildfires. Congress is back in session. FDA may add sesame to list of allergens to be listed on food labels. Charlie Turner reports.
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Morning Brief for Monday, November 12th
Stock markets are open, but bond markets and most banks are closed for Veterans Day. Tyson Foods and Macy's are among the companies reporting earnings this week. And Sears begins liquidation sales at additional stores. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Friday, November 9th
Stocks fall sharply as oil prices slide again. The Wall Street Journal says Democrats will try to reverse tax cuts for the wealthy when they assume control of the House. The FDA reportedly wants to ban menthol cigarettes. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Friday, November 9th
U.S. crude oil prices enter bear territory, pulling stocks lower. The Keystone XL pipeline is on hold after a federal judge blocks the Trump administration's permit. The FDA plans to restrict the sale of e-cigarettes and limit their access to children. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Friday, November 9th
Google responds to employee walkouts. Walt Disney Company reports record profits. Coca-Cola plans to launch Coke-branded energy drinks, but its partner Monster beverage lodges a complaint. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Thursday, November 8th
U.S. stocks fell, as U.S. crude oil entered a bear market. Saudi Arabia studies the oil-market impact of an OPEC breakup. The Federal Reserve gives a mostly upbeat assessment of the economy. And Walt Disney posts a record annual profit. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Midday Brief for Thursday, November 8th
Police search for a motive after at least 12 people were shot and killed at a Thousand Oaks, Calif. country-western bar. Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg hospitalized after fracturing three ribs in a fall. Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani among candidates to replace former Attorney General Jeff Sessions. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Thursday, November 8th
President Trump vows to retaliate against any investigations launched by Congress. Russia could be a winner in U.S. sanctions against Iran. Google plans to significantly raise its staff levels in New York City. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Closing Brief for Wednesday, November 7th
Stocks skyrocket after midterm elections result in a split Congress. Analysts say it could make radical policy chances less likely. Trump fires Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Charlie Turner reports.
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