Can Donald Trump and Nancy Pelosi get along?
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Nov 9, 2018
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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Nov 9, 2018
P.M. Edition for November 9: A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's permit to build the long-delayed Keystone XL pipeline. The Wall Street Journal's Miguel Bustillo says this raises questions about whether Keystone XL will ever be built.
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Nov 9, 2018
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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Nov 9, 2018
With P.J. O'Rourke, Kurt Andersen, Sara Schaefer, and Billy Kimball
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Nov 9, 2018
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.
A.M. Edition for November 9th: McDonald's is getting caught in the middle of tensions between the U.S. and Russia. But its solution there, so far, is using more local suppliers, and launching a new marketing campaign. The Wall Street Journal's Thomas Grove has more.
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.
P.M. Edition for November 8th: A split Congress will have several issues to wrangle with, including U.S. trade policy. And Democrats taking the House majority - and demanding concessions - could complicate those efforts. The Wall Street Journal's William Mauldin explains.
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.
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.
A.M. Edition for November 8: Now that Democrats will control the House, Trump and Republicans will likely find it harder to enact policies on issues such as trade and taxes. More from the Wall Street Journal's Chester Dawson.
For our post-midterms edition of Off Message, we talk to Corry Bliss and Charlie Kelly, the two men who led the largest House campaign organizations in 2018, about what just happened.
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.
Election Insights: Executive Washington editor Gerald Seib analyzes the midterm elections that saw Democrats win control of the House. He discusses how the relationship between Democrats and President Trump could play out.
Wall Street indicates optimism following Tuesday's midterm elections. U.S.-North Korean nuclear talks have been postponed until further notice. Investigation into the Lion Air jet crash in Indonesia reveals different settings on equipment used by the pilot and co-pilot. J.R. Whalen reports.
Americans now have a divided Congress on Capitol Hill. Democrats pick up key governorships. And President Trump reacts to Tuesday's results. John Wordock reports from Washington.
The midterm elections have resulted in a split Congress, with Democrats taking control of the House and Republicans maintaining control of the Senate. The Wall Street Journal's Natalie Andrews, Shelby Holliday, and Byron Tau have analysis and discuss what comes next.
We explain how Democrats won so much in the House but lost so much in the Senate.
Stocks rise as investors await midterm election results. Is a post-election rally in the offing? Maybe, but experts say the markets face new challenges such as higher interest rates, geopolitical tensions and earnings. Charlie Turner reports.
P.M. Edition for November 6: Acting on a tip from law enforcement, Facebook said it took down over 100 accounts engaged in misinformation on the eve of the midterm elections. More from the Wall Street Journal's Deepa Seetharaman.
Election Day could tilt the balance of power in Washington and among gubernatorial seats. Toyota could drop some models in the U.S. including some variants of the Prius. J.R. Whalen reports.
Election Day features 36 governors' races, one-third of the Senate and the entire House of Representatives up for grabs. Georgia's governor race could result in the nation's first female African-American governor. J.R. Whalen reports.
A.M. Edition for November 6th: Tuesday is Election Day, and there are several key races to watch across the nation, as Democrats look to flip the House. The Wall Street Journal's Josh Jamerson has a closer look.
Falling tech shares lead to a mixed close. Apple's valuation falls below $1 trillion. Shares of Amazon fall, as the company considers splitting its second headquarters between two locations. And fewer Asian investors are buying U.S. government bonds. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
P.M. Edition for November 5th: There are several tight House races heading into the midterms. And one of the groups to watch is white men with college degrees, whose party affiliation has been shifting. The Wall Street Journal's Aaron Zitner has the details.
The White House launches a second round of sanctions on Iran. Amazon moves closer to naming the city that will host its second headquarters. Lowe's to close about 50 home-improvement locations in the U.S. and Canada. J.R. Whalen reports.
A.M. Edition for November 5th: The new week packs plenty of economic data around election day, including consumer sentiment and a statement from the Federal Reserve on Thursday. The Wall Street Journal's Harriet Torry has the details.
All eyes are on this week's midterm elections. New sanctions begin on Iran. A trial over the citizenship question on the 2020 census is cleared to begin. And the Federal Reserve holds its November policy meeting. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
Stocks break a 3-day winning streak, pressured by Apple. GM will shut down its Cadillac subscription service. There's been a bounce-back in stock buybacks. Charlie Turner reports.
Breaking down the House and Senate races ahead of Tuesday's 2018 midterm elections.
P.M. Edition for November 2: How much is your cell phone's location data worth to Wall Street? The Wall Street Journal's Ryan Dezember says a handful of companies are supplying investors with smartphone data detailing where you go and where you may spend your money.
U.S. troops begin assembling along the U.S.-Mexico border. Apple shares stumble in early trading over concerns about the company's holiday season outlook. The SEC levied nearly $4 billion in fines in 2018. J.R. Whalen reports.
Special Edition for November 2: Analysis of the October employment report. Employers added 250,000 jobs to the U.S. economy, and the unemployment rate held steady at 3.7%. Principal Global Investors chief global economist Bob Baur discusses how wage growth is benefiting nearly all income classes, and how the Federal Reserve is likely to respond.
The unemployment rate held steady at 3.7% in October, and 250,000 jobs were added to the U.S. economy, significantly more than Wall Street was expecting. J.R. Whalen reports.
'Twas the week before midterms and all through the House everyone was stirring and totally freaking out!
All eyes are on this week's midterm elections. New sanctions begin on Iran. A trial over the citizenship question on the 2020 census is cleared to begin. And the Federal Reserve holds its November policy meeting. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
U.S. and European companies are on track for double-digit profit growth. A group of Tesla shareholders wants the company to overhaul its board. And the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation suspends work with a charity in Saudia Arabia. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
A.M. Edition for November 2nd: As U.S. companies face higher costs due to tariffs and other factors, more are passing them along to consumers, by increasing prices. The Wall Street Journal's Austen Hufford has more on how that's raising fears of inflation.
P.M. Edition for November 1: Open enrollment began Thursday for the Affordable Care Act. Republican efforts to chip away at the ACA are causing new uncertainty about the law's stability. More from the Wall Street Journal's Stephanie Armour.
Stocks extend their rally. Apple reports another record quarter, but delivers a disappointing revenue outlook. Starbucks brews strong same-store sales. Charlie Turner reports.
Robert Bowers enters a plea of not guilty after being charged with killing 11 people at a Pittsburgh synagogue. President Trump discusses trade with Chinese president Xi Jingping. Subaru recalls more than 400,000 vehicles worldwide. J.R. Whalen reports.
President Trump doubles down on a plan to send U.S. troops to the southern border. Apple reports earnings. And wages for private-sector workers rose at their fastest rate in a decade. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
A.M. Edition for November 1st: U.S. economic growth hit a milestone touted by the Trump Administration, growing at a rate of 3% over the course of the 12 months ending in September. The Wall Street Journal's Greg Ip argues that rate isn't sustainable.
Stocks surge Wednesday, capping a brutal month. Facebook's stock rises after better than expected earnings. Trump says he may send up to 15 thousand troops to the southern border. The U.S. loses ground in World Bank economic ranking. Charlie Turner reports.
P.M. Edition for October 31: Bitcoin was meant to be a payments network. But that's not exactly how it's turned out for the digital currency, now ten years old. The Wall Street Journal's Paul Vigna talks about bitcoin's turbulent, eventful history.
Commerce Dept. questioned over tariff exclusions not granted to enough American companies. Lion Air ordered to suspend several technical personnel following Monday's jetliner crash in Indonesia. Bitcoin turns 10 years old. J.R. Whalen reports.
Gender and education are playing a pivotal role in this year's midterm elections. Apple is using higher prices to boost growth. Facebook is a stock to watch after posting lower-than-expected revenue. J.R. Whalen reports.
A.M. Edition for October 31st: Big tech companies like Facebook and Twitter are under new pressure to root out hate speech on their platforms. But it's still finding a home online. The Wall Street Journal's Keach Hagey has more details.
U.S. stocks show signs of stabilizing. Facebook reports lower-than-expected revenue. Shares of General Electric fall after the company reveals a federal investigation. And annual home-price gains continue decelerating. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
The aftermath of the synagogue massacre, and Democrats try to save Senator Robert Menendez.
P.M. Edition for October 30th: President Trump is considering an executive order that would end the automatic right to U.S. citizenship for children born to non-U.S. citizens. But legal experts say such a move is unconstitutional. The Wall Street Journal's Aaron Zitner has more.
President Trump plans an executive order that would terminate the automatic citizenship rights to children born in the U.S. to noncitizens. GE slashes its dividend and announces criminal accounting investigations. Apple announces the first upgrade to its MacBook Air laptop since 2010. J.R. Whalen reports.
The strategist behind Obama's presidential campaigns gives his midterms predictions, shares his lightning-round thoughts on 2020 candidates and tells Tim whether he thinks any politician can recapture the Obama magic.
President Trump and Melania Trump to visit Pittsburgh. Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase will return to recruiting students in their junior year of college. August home prices highlight economic data due out Tuesday. J.R. Whalen reports.
A.M. Edition for October 30th: Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has invested about $600 million in two big financial-technology companies. The investments mark a departure for the company, which typically invests in blue-chip companies. The Wall Street Journal's Nicole Friedman has the details.
A decline in tech shares drags down major indexes. Concerns over growth push global stocks to their lowest valuation in over two years. And Capital One and Discover tighten lending standards. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
P.M. Edition for October 29th: The U.S. plans to send 5,000 troops to the southern border, as thousands of migrants make their way toward the U.S. The number marks a major increase from initial plans to send 800 troops. The Wall Street Journal's Nancy Youssef has the details.
Joseph C. Sternberg and Mary Anastasia O'Grady discuss Brazilian voters' revolt against corruption and Angela Merkel's political decline.
U.S. significantly ramping up the number of troops being sent to the southwest border. Divers off Java searching for bodies in the aftermath of the crash of a Boeing 737. German chancellor Angela Merkel plans to step down as chairwoman of the country's biggest party. J.R. Whalen reports.
There's a slew of economic data on tap for this week. The big report is Friday's October jobs data. The Wall Street Journal's Eric Morath says we should watch for how fast wages grew during the month.
Ahead of a highly anticipated jobs report Friday, earnings season remains in full force with Apple and Facebook set to report. Tanya Bustos previews the week's economic and earnings calendars.
U.S. stocks resume their selloff following the previous day's rally. Tesla faces a criminal probe over whether it misled about Model 3 production figures. A suspect is charged in connection with suspicious packages sent to Democrats. Charlie Turner reports.
P.M. Edition for October 26: The U.S. economy grew at a 3.5 percent pace during the summer. That's according to the government's initial estimate of third quarter gross domestic product. The Wall Street Journal's Harriet Torry says consumer spending powered the gain.
An arrest in the investigation into suspicious packages sent this week. Strong consumer spending fueled a 4% growth in economic output in the third quarter. J.R. Whalen reports.
POLITICO campaign reporter Zach Montellaro has been watching hundreds of political ads — and lived to tell the tale.
A.M. Edition for October 26th: Altria, the maker of Marlboro cigarettes, is pulling its e-cigarette pods from the market, amid concerns over underage use of the devices. The Wall Street Journal's Jennifer Maloney has the details.
U.S. stocks bounce back after a Wednesday rout. Friday brings GDP and consumer sentiment. Amazon and Alphabet post strong profits. And Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Richard Clarida backs the Fed's rate hike path. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
Stocks rebound from the previous day's huge selloff. Amazon posts record earnings, but issues a holiday sales warning. Google parent Alphabet reports weaker than expected sales growth. Charlie Turner reports.
Joseph C. Sternberg and Hugo Restall discuss Riyadh's inability to get its story straight on Jamal Khashoggi's murder and turmoil in global financial markets.
P.M. Edition for October 25: Former Vice President Biden and actor Robert DeNiro were among prominent Democrats and Trump critics receiving packages containing explosives. More from the Wall Street Journal's Zolan Kanno-Youngs.
Former Vice President Joe Biden and actor Robert De Niro are the latest recipients of suspicious packages. The U.S. is refusing to resume trade talks with China until economic issues are resolved. Altria plans to pull its e-cigarette pods from the market. J.R. Whalen reports.
A.M. Edition for October 25th: Walmart's breakup with Synchrony points to a larger problem for banks hoping to partner with retailers to offer store credit cards. The Wall Street Journal's AnnaMaria Andriotis explains why big retailers now have more leverage.
More volatility for U.S. stocks. The investigation continues into packages containing explosive devices sent to prominent Democrats. Ford reports a 37% decline in profits. And Dunkin' takes on Starbucks. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
Stocks get pummeled Wednesday, and the Dow turns negative for the year. Brian Battle of Performance Trust Capital Partners says earnings outlooks could be one thing weighing the market down. Tesla posts a surprise quarterly profit. Charlie Turner reports.
Bomb-like devices are sent to Democrats, and Donald Trump vs. the Federal Reserve.
P.M. Edition for October 24: In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, President Trump stepped up his criticism of Fed and its chairman Jerome Powell. Mr. Trump said the Fed's interest rate hikes were the biggest threat to the economy. More from WSJ's Mike Bender.
Secret Service investigating suspicious package addressed to former president Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. President Trump steps up criticism of Fed chairman Jerome Powell. Dunkin' Donuts taking on Starbucks by revamping its coffee menu. J.R. Whalen reports.
Mohammed bin Salman, Donald Trump and the bipartisan brotherhood with Saudi Arabia.
Harvey Weinstein and his accusers are working toward a settlement of civil charges against him. Wednesday economic calendar: September new homes sales are released; AT&T, Ford and Microsoft report earnings. J.R. Whalen reports.
A.M. Edition for October 24th: A new policy under the Trump Administration allows states to offer less-comprehensive health plans - and remain eligible for federal subsidies. The Wall Street Journal's Michelle Hackman has the details.
U.S. stocks rebound from session lows, but still end the day down. Global stocks see more volatility. Industrial giants add to investor fears. And oil prices fall more than 4%. Annmarie Fertoli reports.
P.M. Edition for October 23rd: Global stocks fell on Tuesday, amid growing concerns over continued economic growth. Lackluster earnings reports from industrial giants added to investors' worries. The Wall Street Journal's Akane Otani has the details.
Stocks sell off amid fears over global economic growth and downbeat corporate earnings. Sandra Day O'Connor announces she has dementia. a new survey indicates workplace sexual harassment is still widespread. J.R. Whalen reports.
Chip Roy, Cruz's former chief of staff, is likely to be elected to the House in Nov. Top Republicans worry that he'll be to the right of the Freedom Caucus.
Food recalls are on the rise amid advances in pathogen detection. McDonald's, Caterpillar and 3M among companies releasing quarterly earnings. J.R. Whalen reports.
A.M. Edition for October 23rd: U.S. bank customers are moving billions of dollars out of accounts that don't earn interest into higher-yield alternatives. The Wall Street Journal's Rachel Ensign has the details.