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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Midday Brief for Tuesday, September 11th
Hurricane Florence expected to pound the Southeastern U.S. on Thursday. Chinese leaders meeting with Wall Street executives to calm investors' fears. One way to curb your iPhone addiction could be to go gray. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Tuesday, September 11th
Hurricane Florence grows as coastal evacuations begin. Cryptocurrency startups combine as a Wall Street blockchain effort falters. Tuesday's economic calendar. Tanya Bustos reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Monday, September 10th
The Nasdaq and S&P 500 each snap four-session losing streaks. CBS stock down roughly 1.5% on news CEO Leslie Moonves is stepping down following more sexual misconduct allegations. Oil analysts fear a seasonal slowdown in demand could send prices significantly lower. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Midday Brief for Monday, September 10th
CBS CEO Leslie Moonves' departure prompts investigations into whether sexual harassment is rampant at the company. Hurricane Florence expected to reach the Southeastern U.S. on Thursday. Snap, Inc. strategy chief leaving the company as the Snapchat app faces declines in users. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Monday, September 10th
Keep an eye on CBS stock today following news CEO Leslie Moonves is stepping down. Details on this and other stories from John Wordock.
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Closing Bell Brief for Friday, September 7th
Stocks fall on more trade worries. Trump set to slap tariffs on 267 billion dollars in Chinese imports. That's on top of 200 billion in planned tariffs on China, which Apple says will hurt its business. Tesla hit by more executive exits. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Friday, September 7th
Verizon's Tim Armstrong planning his exit. A U.S.-China trade resolution is fading. Several high-end camping and outdoor gear manufacturers asked Walmart to take their products off of Walmart.com. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Special Briefing: Job Market Powers Forward in ...
Employers added 201,000 jobs to the U.S. economy in August, more than Wall Street projected, and the unemployment rate held steady 3.9%. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Friday, September 7th
Harvey Weinstein could face additional charges. Friday's calendar brings the August jobs report. New York and New Jersey are investigating sex abuse in the Catholic Church. And the Oscars is scrapping plans for a popular film category. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Thursday, September 6th
Tech stocks tumble for a second day. CBS said to be negotiating a possible exit for CEO Leslie Moonves. Wells Fargo's wholesale banking unit reportedly being investigated for possible fraud. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Thursday, September 6th
Trump administration officials, including Vice President Mike Pence, deny writing a New York Times Op-Ed piece critical of the president. Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh continue. Ford recalls 2,000 F-150 trucks. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Morning Brief for Thursday, September 6th
Brett Kavanaugh faces more questions from lawmakers. Barnes & Noble and Broadcom report earnings. Senator Bernie Sanders wants to tax big companies. And Uber is expanding a feature to ban users with low ratings. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
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Closing Bell Brief for Wednesday, September 5th
Tech stocks get clobbered, as social media execs are called on the Congressional carpet. CBS is reportedly in talks with the Redstones to settle their legal feud. Justice Department reportedly set to OK two health mega-mergers. Charlie Turner reports.
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Midday Brief for Wednesday, September 5th
Theranos to dissolve following criminal fraud charges. Airlines performed well this past summer despite numerous stretches of severe weather. 21st Century Fox signs a deal to air boxing on its TV and cable channels. J.R. Whalen reports.
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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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