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Future of Fed Chief Hangs Over Meeting at Jackson Hole
The prospect of a second term for Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen won’t be on the agenda at the central bank’s retreat this week in Wyoming, but the question of whether she could be asked to stay on—and whether she would accept—will be hanging over the confab.
White House Sets Rules for Military Transgender Ban
The White House is expected to send the Pentagon guidance in coming days on how to implement a ban on transgender people in the military. 762
Trump’s Wall Pledge Complicates GOP Efforts to Avoid Shutdown
GOP lawmakers say President Trump’s threat to shut down government if Congress doesn’t approve funding for a Mexico border wall could throw a wrench in efforts to keep government open this fall. 1012
Harassment Scandals Lead to Tough Conversations in Silicon Valley
Female startup founders speak up about behavior they encounter in the male-dominated venture capital industry, as a string of scandals prompt some in the industry to re-examine practices.
Bull Market in Uncertainty Propels Gold Rush
Gold is on track to outperform stocks for the first time since 2011, highlighting the uncertainty that has accompanied this year’s stock market gains. While strong corporate earnings have propelled stocks to record highs, some investors are increasingly focusing on a cluster of issues that threaten to derail those rallies, and placing bets on gold.
Samsung Heir Faces Judgment Day in Corruption Trial
A South Korean court will rule Friday on whether to convict Lee Jae-yong, the de facto head of Samsung, following his trial in a corruption case that has gripped the country.
Qatar to Send Ambassador Back to Iran
Qatar announced it is sending its ambassador back to Tehran, defying a key demand from a Saudi-led bloc of Arab nations that it reduce its ties with Tehran.
Toyota Finds New Customers: People Who Don’t Like Toyotas
Toyota’s new C-HR compact crossover is off to a hot sales start, a remarkable run for a car Toyota said it built for people who dislike Toyotas.
Sears Posts an 11.5% Decline in Sales
Sears Holdings’ brick-and-mortar stores continued to lose ground in a tough retail environment, with same-store sales down by double-digits and overall revenue sinking 23% in the latest quarter. The struggling retailer reported a narrower loss amid cost-cutting efforts.
China’s Mobile-Payment Food Fight
China’s leading internet search company, Baidu, is moving out of the food delivery business, ceding ground to its two largest domestic tech rivals, which dominate the sector.
Uber Racks Up Rides, Losses Amid Setbacks
Uber’s scandal-plagued year apparently hasn’t deterred ridership, though the ride-hailing company is still reporting heavy financial losses.
New Trick for Reluctant Tech Unicorns: Bring the IPO to Them
A group of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs plans to launch an investment vehicle that will offer a richly valued technology startup an alternative route to public ownership.
Invesco Close to Deal for Guggenheim ETF Business
Invesco Ltd. is nearing an agreement to buy Guggenheim Partners’s exchange-traded-funds business for more than $1 billion, people familiar with the matter said.
Wells Fargo, U.S. Bancorp Turn to Blend to Speed Up Mortgage Applications
Wells Fargo and U.S. Bancorp have signed deals with Silicon Valley startup Blend Labs to help them move more of their loan applications online.
Venezuelan Bonds Fall as U.S. Trading Sanctions Loom
Venezuelan bond prices tumbled Wednesday as traders grappled with the prospect that U.S. sanctions could restrict trading in the troubled South American nation’s securities.
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A year after the launch of the ill-fated Note 7, Samsung reboots its extra-large phone with a 6.3-inch screen, dual-lens camera and safety-first battery design. WSJ’s Personal Tech columnist Geoffrey A. Fowler takes a look prior to its global launch. Photo/Video: Emily Prapuolenis/The Wall Street Journal
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Galaxy Note 8 First Look: Samsung’s Big Phone Is Back
An early size-up of Samsung’s Note 8, with a 6.3-inch screen, dual-lens camera and a safety-minded battery, from Geoffrey A. Fowler, who calls it a Grande-size smartphone with Venti expectations.
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Web-Hosting Company Fights U.S. Request for Inauguration-Protester Data
Web-hosting company DreamHost said a request by federal prosecutors for information about people who used a website to plan protests during President Donald Trump’s inauguration was too broad and could chill legal political activity.
Electric-Grid Report Offers Little to Boost Coal
A federal report suggests minor market reforms can help ensure a reliable electric power grid and shies away from handouts to struggling coal and nuclear-power producers.
First Hurdle in Trump’s Mideast Peace Gambit: Persuading Adversaries to Talk
White House adviser Jared Kushner leads a delegation to try to advance talks between Israelis and Palestinians, but the two sides are stuck over the basic question of statehood.
Passport Control: Court to Solve Australian Parliament’s Citizenship Crisis
Australia’s highest court began deliberations on whether to disqualify from office several lawmakers who hold dual citizenship, in a constitutional case that threatens to bring down the government of one of the U.S.’s closest allies.
China Circuit
The News Reads You in China—and People Can’t Get Enough of It
Apps that supply news streams tailored to individual users by algorithms are China’s fastest-growing mobile segment, sparking an industrywide war to grab users’ precious screen time.
Rise of U.S. Critic in Pakistan Complicates Trump’s Plan
President Donald Trump’s efforts to reboot U.S.-Pakistan relations as part of his new Afghanistan strategy face a potential challenge thanks to the rising fortunes of a popular politician who is a fierce critic of American policy. 95
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With Expansion, Will LAX be Less Congested or More?
A $14 billion expansion is underway at Los Angeles International Airport, making it the fastest-growing airport in the U.S. More flights mean cheaper fares but also possible delays, writes Scott McCartney in The Middle Seat
John le Carré Returns to George Smiley’s World
John le Carré brings back George Smiley in the Cold War novelist’s sequel to ‘The Spy Who Came In From the Cold.’
Has the Navy Reached Its Breaking Point?
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Cuomo’s Natural Gas Blockade
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Test Scores Don’t Lie: Charter Schools Are Transformative
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