WSJ Minute Briefing

Congress passes a spending patch to avoid a partial government shutdown. Fiat Chrysler plans a new factory in Detroit. Friday's economic calendar makes way for the November jobs report. Tanya Bustos reports.

The Dow and S&P 500 decline while the Nasdaq gains. The yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury note fell again Thursday. J.R. Whalen reports.

Stocks fall sharply in early Thursday trading in response to a plunge in oil prices. Lyft moves a step closer to its highly anticipated IPO. The Dick Cheney biopic 'Vice' receives six Golden Globe nominations, the most of any movie. J.R. Whalen reports.

Former President George H.W. Bush is being laid to rest in Texas. Amazon hires two public-affairs firms. France is the most heavily taxed of the world's richest countries. And plenty of economic data is out ahead of the Friday jobs report. Annmarie Fertoli reports.

U.S. financial markets were closed Wednesday to honor late President George H.W. Bush. DOJ's appeal to block the AT&T/Time Warner merger will be heard on Thursday. USA Gymnastics files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Charlie Turner reports.

Wednesday is a national day of mourning to honor former President George H.W. Bush. China breaks its silence on the latest trade skirmish with the U.S. Russian president Vladimir Putin threatens to engage in a new arms race with the U.S. J.R. Whalen reports.

The funeral for former President George H.W. Bush is being held on Wednesday. U.S. markets are closed, but Tuesday brought a selloff, sending the Dow down 799 points. And could changes at the U.S. Postal Service lead to higher delivery prices? Annmarie Fertoli reports.

Broad selloff on Wall Street Tuesday on U.S.-China trade pessimism. Shares of big banks particularly hit hard. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note falls further below 3% as investors fear slowed U.S. growth. J.R. Whalen reports.

French president Emmanuel Macron delays a planned tax increase on fuel after widespread protests and riots in Paris. U.S. national security adviser John Bolton calls for legislation barring imports generated from theft of American intellectual property. Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer to step down after January's Rose Bowl game. J.R. Whalen reports.

CIA Director Gina Haspel briefs lawmakers. Fed Chair Jerome Powell's testimony is cancelled. And lawmakers introduce a two-week spending bill to avoid a partial government shutdown. Annmarie Fertoli reports.

Markets close sharply higher on U.S.-China trade news. Oil prices increase on news of cooling trade tensions and expected production cuts. CVS shares fall after a federal judge voiced concern over the drug store chain's acquisition of Aetna. J.R. Whalen reports.

Stocks jump on news of cooling trade tensions between the U.S. and China. Qatar to leave OPEC to focus on its own oil production. The head of the U.K.'s secret intelligence service warns Russia over confrontations with Britain and its allies. J.R. Whalen reports.

Former President George H.W. Bush will lay in state at the U.S. Capitol through Wednesday, which has been declared a national day of mourning. This week's economic data includes November's jobs report as well as motor vehicle sales and a gauge of consumer sentiment. J.R. Whalen reports.

U.S. stocks rose Friday, capping a strong week. Both the Dow and S&P 500 rose more than one percent in November. Could an oil production cut be around the corner? Marriott's stock tumbles on a massive data breach. Charlie Turner reports.

Marriott says a data breach may have exposed the personal information as many as up to 500 million guests. President Trump along with Mexican and Canadian leaders sign an agreement to extend the multi-national free trade zone. J.R. Whalen reports.

U.S.-China relations are in the spotlight at the G20 summit. The White House hosts a tech roundtable next week. And AT&T announces plans to launch a new streaming service. Annmarie Fertoli reports.

Stocks slip, as a late rally fizzles. The markets had moved higher after Fed minutes signaled uncertainty on rate hikes next year. Good news for a struggling housing market: mortgage rates hold steady. Charlie Turner reports.

President Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen pleads guilty to make false statements to Congress. U.S. life expectancy dips again. J.R. Whalen reports.

The Fed releases the minutes from its last meeting. U.S. profit growth overseas is slowing. Facebook is expanding its local news feature. And Amazon is facing heat over baby registry ads. Annmarie Fertoli reports.

Stocks soar after Fed chair Powell describes interest rates as just below a neutral level. A House Democratic caucus backs Nancy Pelosi for Speaker. Altria reportedly in talks for a stake in Juul Labs. Charlie Turner reports.

Cindy Hyde-Smith wins contentious Senate election in Mississippi. CVS gets the regulatory green light to acquire insurer Aetna. New mother are upset at Amazon for placing unwanted items in their baby registries. J.R. Whalen reports.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks in New York. Consumer confidence slips from an 18-year high. Early data shows fewer shoppers kicked off the holiday season last week. And charities are worried about a drop in giving. Annmarie Fertoli reports.

Blue chips lead a stock rally. Trump threatens to cut GM subsidies after layoff news. A non-profit group demands unsealing of charges against WikiLeaks' founder. Amazon moves into the healthcare industry. Charlie Turner reports.

President Trump expected to boost tariff levels on China imports. GM likely to keep building cars in China, despite critical comments from President Trump. Teva Pharmaceutical Industries says its generic version of EpiPen is now available in limited doses in the U.S. J.R. Whalen reports.

Fed officials participate in the Clearing House Annual Conference in New York. Lettuce producers plan to adjust their labels. Airbnb hires another executive from Amazon. And Bitcoin starts the week off with a slide. Annmarie Fertoli reports.

Stocks soar on Cyber Monday. General Motors stock accelerates on news it plans to reduce North American staff by 15%. J.R. Whalen reports.

General Motors to cut about 15% of its North American workforce to shift focus to electric vehicles and SUVs. President Trump reinforces his threat to shut down the southwestern U.S. border. Bitcoin begins the week below $4,000, having lost a third of its value over the past week. J.R. Whalen reports.

Cyber Monday has become Mobile Monday. How low can oil go? Markets look to bounce back from Thanksgiving week, which was a real turkey. The anticipation builds leading up to the G-20 summit, with the U.S. and China front and center. Charlie Turner reports.

Wall Street declines continued Friday, driven by lower oil prices. Falling mortgage applications and rising jobless claims are casting doubt as to how strong the growth outlook really is. J.R. Whalen reports.

U.S. markets reopen on Friday, and investors are watching closely after recent volatility. Analysts are expecting more sales from online shopping this holiday season. And a pay-per-view match could change how we watch sports television. Annmarie Fertoli reports.

A Dow and S&P rally fizzles, but a tech rebound lifts the Nasdaq. Only half the jobs at Amazon's Long Island City HQ will be tech jobs. Supreme Court Chief Justice Roberts rebukes Trump on his "Obama judge" comment. Charlie Turner reports.

The CDC says consumers should throw out any romaine lettuce they have. Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn to be detained by Japanese prosecutors for an additional 10 days. Apple and the Department of Veterans Affairs working on a plan allow vets to transfer health records to iPhones. J.R. Whalen reports.

Plenty of economic data is out Wednesday, but it's a relatively quiet day for earnings. Oil prices hit a one-year low. Federal aviation officials rule in favor of United. And Lowe's sheds its retail business in Mexico. Annmarie Fertoli reports.

Stocks get pummeled, wiping out gains for 2018. Not just tech stocks - other sectors like retailers and energy companies are getting clobbered, too. A House committee plans to investigate Ivanka Trump's use of a private email server.

U.S. stocks continued sliding in early Tuesday trading. Samsung plans 5G technology and more cameras on its 10th anniversary phones. J.R. Whalen reports.

U.S. stocks begin the week on a down note. Earnings reports roll on. David's Bridal files for chapter 11 bankruptcy. And a non-comedian will star in the next White House Correspondents' Dinner. Annmarie Fertoli reports.

The autumn market rout continued Monday, with several key tech names falling to or approaching bear territory. J.R. Whalen reports.

Cable TV and satellite TV customers cut the cord last quarter in one of the largest seasonal drops ever. Nissan's chairman arrested for financial misconduct. Former GE vice chairman John Rice to return to the company as chairman of its gas power business. J.R. Whalen reports.

Plenty of earnings reports are out before Thanksgiving. Pfizer plans to raise prices on 41 of its prescription drugs next year. And the Securities and Exchange Commission's whistleblower program had a record year. Annmarie Fertoli reports.

The Dow rallied Friday while tech shares pulled the Nasdaq lower. Overall, a bad week for the markets. Trump sounds an upbeat note on trade. A downbeat forecast from chip maker Nvidia. Retail stocks slide. Charlie Turner reports.

A judge grants emergency motion to restore White House pass for CNN's Jim Acosta. Florida's Senate election goes to a manual recount. Oscar-winning screenwriter William Goldman dies. Charlie Turner reports.

Imports are surging at U.S. ports, ahead of the next round of tariffs. MoviePass saw a decline in subscribers in the latest quarter. And use of e-cigarettes among teens is soaring, as federal regulators crack down. Annmarie Fertoli reports.

Stocks rally, led by a rebound in tech stocks. FDA says it will seek a nationwide ban on menthol cigarettes. Facebook admits it was slow to respond to Russian activity, but denies it ignored or overlooked warning signs. Charlie Turner reports.

A judge orders Florida to give midterm voters a chance to verify their ballot signatures. U.K. government ministers quit over P.M. May's Brexit deal. Amazon's "Black Friday Deals Week" kicks off tomorrow. Charlie Turner reports.

Retail sales figures for October are out Thursday. Macy's reports strong sales heading into the holiday season. Berkshire Hathaway has a $4 billion stake in the nation's largest bank. And auctions of high-frequency spectrum licenses began this week. Annmarie Fertoli reports.

Stocks end lower in a rocky session, led by declines in tech and financial shares. Investors were also worried about a global slowdown. Brexit clears a hurdle. Kevin McCarthy to become House Minority leader. Uber posts slower sales growth. Charlie Turner reports.

Death toll climbs in three major California fires. McConnell and Schumer re-elected to Senate leadership posts. Retail inflation grows at the fastest pace since the start of the year. Charlie Turner reports.

Blue Apron is laying off more employees. WeWork secures $3 billion from SoftBank. And more than 10,000 Amazon employees are working on Alexa, and Echo devices. Annmarie Fertoli reports.

A stock rally fizzles as oil prices continue their slide. Could a White House shakeup include Chief of Staff John Kelly? Layoffs hit Starbucks' corporate workforce. Charlie Turner reports.

Amazon selects both New York City and northern Virginia as locations for its new headquarters. CNN sues the White House over revoking Jim Acosta's credentials. Boeing allegedly withheld information about hazards tied to a deadly crash. Charlie Turner reports.

U.S. stocks start the week off with a tech rout. Congress returns to Washington. Snapchat's parent company loses another employee. And Facebook allows French regulators to monitor the company. Annmarie Fertoli reports.

Apple triggers a tech wipeout, sending markets tumbling. The Dow falls 602 points. Goldman Sachs' stock plummets over the 1MDB scandal. Oil prices fall for the eleventh straight day. Charlie Turner reports.

Death toll rises in massive California wildfires. Congress is back in session. FDA may add sesame to list of allergens to be listed on food labels. Charlie Turner reports.

Stock markets are open, but bond markets and most banks are closed for Veterans Day. Tyson Foods and Macy's are among the companies reporting earnings this week. And Sears begins liquidation sales at additional stores. Annmarie Fertoli reports.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.