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 Monday, September 24th
The economic cost of Hurricane Florence. The Fed's two-day meeting and the final reading on second-quarter GDP highlight the week's economic calendar. Tanya Bustos reports.
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5727
Closing Bell Brief for Friday, September 21st
Another record close for the Dow, as concerns about a trade war eased. Trump won't declassify sensitive Russian-related material. Nothing far-fetched about Farfetch's trading debut. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Friday, September 21st
President Challenges Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh's accuser in a tweet. British Prime Minister Theresa May asks for more 'Brexit' proposals regarding the fate of Northern Ireland. Google considered how to adjust search results in response to Trump's 2017 travel ban. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Friday, September 21st
Record closes for the Dow and S&P 500 rekindle investors' hopes. E-cigarette use is soaring among teens. Wells Fargo is cutting jobs. And oil producers are meeting this weekend to talk production. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Thursday, September 20th
Record closes for the Dow, S&P. Kavanaugh accuser reportedly willing to testify under certain conditions. A major reshuffling for the S&P 500 index. Amazon unveils new Alexa-enabled chips for home appliances. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Thursday, September 20th
Senate Republicans give Brett Kavanaugh's accuser until Friday to commit to appearing at a Monday hearing. Stocks hit new highs in early Thursday trading. Comcast and 21st Century Fox to vie for London-based Sky in a weekend auction. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Thursday, September 20th
The S&P 500's biggest gainers this month are in safe sectors. Antitrust authorities in the EU are looking into Amazon. And AutoNation's CEO is stepping down. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Wednesday, September 19th
Dow, S&P close higher while Nasdaq slips. The EU targets Amazon. Tilray gets government OK to import cannabis for a medical study. Companies are not taking advantage of the one-time tax break on repatriated profits. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Wednesday, September 19th
Timeline for a vote on Brett Kavanuagh's Supreme Court nomination called into question. New agreement between the Koreas could restart diplomatic talks between the U.S. and the North. Google working with T-Mobile to better pinpoint the location of Android users who dial 911. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Wednesday, September 19th
A top regulator has a message for the SEC. A new study finds women at startups get less than half the amount of equity of men. And benefits and bonuses are rising faster than wages and salaries. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Tuesday, September 18th
Stocks end the day with gains, despite escalating trade tensions. The Justice Department orders two Chinese media groups to register as foreign agents. New details about the Danske Bank scandal. And Marsh & McLennan acquires a U.K. insurer.
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Midday Brief for Tuesday, September 18th
China announces $60 billion in tariffs on U.S. goods. Senators will hear sexual assault accusations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh on Monday. Hurricane Florence has created a housing shortage in parts of North Carolina. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Tuesday, September 18th
Prosecutors request sentencing for Michael Flynn. General Mills and AutoZone report earnings. Dell makes a push to go private. And the path is clear for a merger between Cigna and Express Scripts. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Monday, September 17th
Markets lower, bracing for President Trump's announcement on tariffs against China. Amazon down 3% on a WSJ report detailing suspected leaks and bribes of employees. Investors turning to options to hedge against market volatility around November's midterm elections. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Midday Brief for Monday, September 17th
North Carolina braces for several days of more rain from Florence. Puerto Rico takes a hard line on paying out relief for Hurricane Maria victims. The Senate Judiciary Committee vote on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh may be delayed after sexual assault allegations surface. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Monday, September 17th
Housing data is in the spotlight this week. Plus, earnings from FedEx and General Mills. Economists say tariffs have had little impact on the U.S. economy. And more state attorneys general want to talk about social media concerns. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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5742
Closing Bell Brief for Friday, September 14th
A flat end to a positive week for stocks. New trade concerns weigh on markets. Hurricane Florence turns deadly. Streaming TV prices are on the rise. Charlie Turner reports.
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5743
Morning Brief for Friday, September 14th
Forecasters say Hurricane Florence poses a catastrophic threat. Friday brings plenty of economic data. Former Fed Chair Ben Bernanke says credit-related factors need more attention. And Volkswagen is ending production of the Beetle. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Thursday, September 13th
Strong gains for U.S. stocks Thursday. Economists say tariffs haven't affected economic growth yet. House Republicans vote to extend individual tax cuts. Facebook to begin fact-checking posted photos and videos. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Thursday, September 13th
Florence to arrive in North Carolina Thursday but fewer residents have flood insurance than five years ago. General Motors recalling more than a million late-model pickup trucks and SUVs over a steering defect. Scientists believe children should not play tackle football before age 14. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Thursday, September 13th
Kroger reports earnings. The Senate Commerce Committee sets a hearing with tech companies. Pope Francis meets with high-ranking church officials. And Bob Woodward's new book has a big first day. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Wednesday, September 12th
A mixed showing for the key U.S. averages. Apple unveils three new iPhones and a new Apple Watch. CBS says Jeff Fager is out as executive producer of "60 Minutes." Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Wednesday, September 12th
Hurricane Florence expected to hit the coasts of the Carolinas Thursday or Friday. Businesses align to opposed U.S. tariffs on imported goods. FDA commissioner considering pulling all e-cigarettes from the U.S. market. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5749
Morning Brief for Wednesday, September 12th
The Federal Reserve releases the Beige Book. Apple unveils its new iPhones. And local governments are buying up dying malls. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Tuesday, September 11th
Despite trade concerns, stocks ended the day with gains. China is reassuring foreign investors. China and Russia make a tech deal. And could global oil demand peak in five years? Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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