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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Morning Brief for Wednesday, September 5th
Lawmakers question Supreme Court pick Brett Kavanaugh. The U.S. and Canada resume trade talks. And President Trump and South Korean President Moon Jae-in make plans to meet later this month. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Tuesday, September 4th
Stocks edge lower. Nike's shares fall amid its new ad campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick. Amazon hits one trillion dollars in market value. Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel will not seek a third term. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Tuesday, September 4th
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's Senate hearing kicks off amid fireworks. More and more large U.S. cities now have cyber insurance to protect against hackers. Samsung battling Chinese companies to capture the inexpensive smartphone market. J.R. Whalen reports.
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What to Watch This Week
Wall Street gets back to work on Tuesday. The August jobs report is due Friday. Hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh begin on Tuesday. Massachusetts and New Hampshire hold primaries. And earnings season rolls on. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Friday, August 31st
Stocks end choppy session little changed after the U.S. and Canada fail to reach a trade deal. Ford scraps plans to import Focus from China because of Trump tariffs. Blowout earnings from Lululemon. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Friday, August 31st
Coca-Cola to buy British coffee-shop chain Costa for about $5 billion. Wells Fargo investigating allegations of gender bias in its wealth-management division. U.S. military, intelligence officials differ on the direction of the war in Afghanistan. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Friday, August 31st
Friday brings the final report on August consumer sentiment. Volkswagen says its earnings could take a hit. TD Bank sees a boost from its U.S. unit. And high-absenteeism is forcing schools to adopt new approaches. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Thursday, August 30th
Stocks fall on tariff concerns. Regulators want to make it easier for individuals to invest in private companies. Trump plans to freeze pay for federal civilian workers. Wells Fargo punishes workers over doctored dinner expenses. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Thursday, August 30th
Wells Fargo investigating employees falsified meal expense receipts. U.S. Justice Department says Harvard puts Asian-Americans at a disadvantage through its 'personal rating.' The Campbells Soup Co. putting its international operations and refrigerated-foods business up for sale. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Thursday, August 30th
A key gauge of inflation is out on Thursday. Tesla rival NIO launches an IPO. Jack Daniel's maker cuts its profit forecast. And California lawmakers want more female board directors. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Wednesday, August 29th
Nasdaq, S&P 500 close at record highs for the fourth straight day. Strong earnings put a charge into small-cap stocks. Insider trading charges against Cleveland Browns linebacker Mychal Kendricks. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Wednesday, August 29th
White House counsel Don McGahn to leave his post this fall. A Malaysian financier with ties to former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and a lawyer to President Trump is under investigation for embezzlement. Would you let a computer camera scan your naked body? J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Wednesday, August 29th
The Federal Reserve has a new vice chairman. Express, American Eagle, and Dick's report earnings. California eliminates cash bail. And the former CEO of Barnes & Noble is suing the company. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Tuesday, August 28th
Stocks closed higher on Tuesday. Top Republicans are urging Attorney General Jeff Sessions to stay on the job. Yum China has rejected a buyout offer to take the company private. And Aramco is racking up patents. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Midday Brief for Tuesday, August 28th
President Trump accuses Google of skewing its search results against him. Sales of new vehicles are slumping in large global markets. You can pick stocks and compete with the WSJ Heard On the Street team. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Tuesday, August 28th
President Trump orders flags at half-staff until Senator John McCain's internment. Florida and Arizona hold primary elections. Tuesday brings the latest data on consumer confidence. Plus, earnings from Tiffany's and Best Buy. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Monday, August 27th
The Nasdaq crosses 8,000 for the first time. Farmers are set to receive $4.7 billion in aid. And Toyota is investing $500 million in Uber. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Midday Brief for Monday, August 27th
U.S. reaches a new trade agreement with Mexico. Berkshire Hathaway to invest in India's largest mobile-payments company. Fast-rising sales of sparkling water triggers a new wave of flavors. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Monday, August 27th
Senator John McCain is being remembered, after his death on Saturday. The final week of August brings a busy earnings and economic calendar. And new tariffs on metal imports aren't substantially boosting U.S. production. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Friday, August 24th
Record closes for the Nasdaq and S&P 500, after Powell defends Fed's gradual interest rate hikes. Secretary of State Pompeo's trip to North Korea is cancelled. GOP's Balderson wins Ohio's special House election. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Friday, August 24th
Trump Organization CFO granted immunity by investigators looking into hush-money payments. Hawaii expected to receive upwards of 30 inches of rain from Hurricane Lane. Pet insurance sector grossed more than $1 billion in premiums for the first time last year. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Friday, August 24th
More details emerge about Michael Cohen's guilty plea. Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks in Jackson Hole. Victoria's Secret continues to suffer from falling sales. And low meat prices are hurting profits for Hormel and Sanderson. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Thursday, August 23rd
Stocks fall on U.S.-China trade concerns. Central bankers gather at Fed's annual symposium in Wyoming. Google takes down dozens of Iran-linked YouTube channels. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Thursday, August 23rd
The suspected hack of the DNC's voter database was just a test. Apple tells Facebook its data-security app violates company policy. A laxative version of Sprite is among local flavors Coca-Cola is launching overseas. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Thursday, August 23rd
President Trump says he didn't direct Michael Cohen to pay off two women alleging affairs with him. The U.S. and China continue talks to resolve their trade dispute. The Jackson Hole Economic Symposium begins. And Alibaba and HP report earnings. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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