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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5701
Midday Brief for Thursday, October 4th
Senator begin reviewing the FBI report on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Campbell Soup Co. is in talks to sell its fresh-foods business. Seven Russian military officers indicted for a series of alleged cyberattacks. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5702
Morning Brief for Thursday, October 4th
Costco and Constellation Brands report earnings. iHeartMedia invests in High Times. Shopping mall vacancies reach a seven-year high. And Papa John's activist investor wants the company to renew its focus on pizza. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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5703
Closing Bell Brief for Wednesday, October 3rd
Make it five wins in a row and another record for the Dow. Barnes & Noble is exploring a sale. CBS disciplines a top executive accused of workplace misconduct. Verizon confirms severance offers to 44 thousand workers. Charlie Turner reports.
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5704
Midday Brief for Wednesday, October 3rd
Honda invests in GM's self-driving car unit. Ebay accuses Amazon of poaching sellers through its messaging system. The activist investor in Papa John's wants management to call a truce with its founder. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5705
Morning Brief for Wednesday, October 3rd
FEMA tests the presidential alert system. Tencent files to go public in the U.S. And Facebook announces changes to combat bullying. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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5706
Closing Bell Brief for Tuesday, October 2nd
The Dow hits an intraday record. The votes of three GOP senators remain in question. The Federal Reserve is rethinking how it defines big banks. And PepsiCo reports growth in beverage sales. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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5707
Midday Brief for Tuesday, October 2nd
Amazon raising the minimum wage for its warehouse workers. Senate Majority Leader McConnell plans a vote on Brett Kavanaugh this week. President Trump directed an effort to stop Stormy Daniels from publicly describing an alleged sexual affair with him. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5708
Morning Brief for Tuesday, October 2nd
Tuesday brings motor vehicle sales, plus earnings from PepsiCo, and Uniqlo's parent company. The new Nafta deal leaves steel and aluminum tariffs in place. And big banks are being warned of potential cyberattacks. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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5709
Closing Bell Brief for Monday, October 1st
U.S. stocks get a boost from the new Nafta deal. Shares of Tesla soar, as Elon Musk remains CEO. General Electric ousts its CEO. And the head of Pfizer is stepping aside at the end of the year. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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5710
Midday Brief for Monday, October 1st
General Electric ousts CEO John Flannery after a year on the job. The U.S. and Canada reach a new trade deal. Tesla founder Elon Musk settles with the SEC, and must relinquish his chairman post but can retain the CEO title. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5711
Morning Brief for Monday, October 1st
House panel releases new details on its Russia probe. Hurricane Florence's impact on the labor market. The coming week's economic calendar. Tanya Bustos reports.
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5712
Closing Bell Brief for Friday, September 28th
A strong third quarter for stocks. Tesla shares plummet as traders express fears over the SEC's lawsuit against CEO Elon Musk. Facebook shares decline after hackers compromised 50 million accounts. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5713
Midday Brief for Friday, September 28th
SEC seeks to ban Tesla CEO Elon Musk from serving as an officer in any publicly traded company. Walgreens settles with the SEC over charges of misleading investors. House Republicans poised to pass a tax cuts extension. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5714
Morning Brief for Friday, September 28th
A critical moment for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. A controversial tax bill expects to pass Friday. Google Chief Executive Sundar Pichai meets with top GOP lawmakers. Tanya Bustos reports.
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5715
Closing Bell Brief for Thursday, September 27th
Stocks rise a day after weakening in response to the Federal Reserve's plan to raise interest rates. Tesla shares decline after the SEC sues founder Elon Musk on securities fraud charges. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5716
Midday Brief for Thursday, September 27th
Christine Blasey Ford meets Senators to detail accusations of sexual assault against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. The House passes an appropriations bill that would keep the government open. Aetna to sell its Medicare Part D business in anticipation of its pending merger with CVS. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5717
Morning Brief for Thursday, September 27th
President Trump defends Brett Kavanaugh, ahead of Thursday's hearing. H&M, Conagra, and Rite Aid report earnings. McDonald's removes artificial ingredients. And Amazon opens a brick-and-mortar store. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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5718
Closing Bell Brief for Wednesday, September 26th
The Fed raised rates, but U.S. stocks closed lower. President Trump accuses China of election interference. 21st Century Fox is selling its remaining stake in Sky to Comcast. And SurveyMonkey's parent company makes its public debut. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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5719
Midday Brief for Wednesday, September 26th
President Trump indicates he may be open to keeping Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein on the job. The U.S. plans to remove missile systems from several Middle East locations. Two U.K. universities top a 2019 global university ranking. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5720
Morning Brief for Wednesday, September 26th
The Fed wraps up its September policy meeting. President Trump chairs a meeting of the U.N. Security Council. Boeing wins a contract with the Pentagon. And Arby's parent company acquires Sonic. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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5721
Closing Bell Brief for Tuesday, September 25th
U.S. stocks closed mixed. Oil prices continued to rise. Instagram's co-founders step down from Facebook. And U.S. consumer confidence hits an 18-year high. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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5722
Midday Brief for Tuesday, September 25th
Trump defends hard-line trade policies at the U.N. The White House is open to hearing from a second woman accusing Brett Kavanaugh of past sexual misconduct. Two co-founders of Instagram are resigning. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5723
Morning Brief for Tuesday, September 25th
President Trump addresses the U.N. General Assembly. The Federal Reserve begins its two-day policy meeting. And Weight Watchers changes its name to WW. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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5724
Closing Bell Brief for Monday, September 24th
Stocks closed mixed amid continued trade tensions. Global oil prices hit a nearly four-year high. Shares of Comcast fall, after its winning bid for Sky. And Deutsche Bank looks to make inroads with a new hire. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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5725
Midday Brief for Monday, September 24th
A second woman comes forward with sexual misconduct accusations against Brett Kavanaugh. China calls the U.S. a 'trade bully' as new U.S. tariffs take effect. Sirius XM agrees to buy Pandora for $3.5 billion. J.R. Whalen reports.
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