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JGBs Edge Higher; Focus on BOJ Member Noguchi's Speech

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JGBs edged higher in the morning Tokyo session, tracking overnight gains in Treasurys

Inside Amazon's Secret Operation to Gather Intel on Rivals

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Staff went undercover on Walmart, eBay and other marketplaces as a third-party seller called ‘Big River.’ The mission: to scoop up information on pricing, logistics and other business practices.

Buyers Are Back in Control as Luxury Home Sellers Slash Prices

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Right now, a larger percent of high-end home listings have reduced their asking price than at any time since 2017

The Smartest Way to Use AI at Work

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Generative AI tools can help you get ahead in the office—if you know how to use them.

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23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki Plans to Take Company Private

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Her intentions, revealed in a public filing, comes after the once-hot company’s valuation collapsed from a high of $6 billion.

Gold Edges Higher; Possible Upside Toward $2,500

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Gold edged higher in early Asian trade, climbing back toward its all-time high at $2,431/oz

Oil Edges Higher in Likely Position Adjustment; Further Upside Potential

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Oil edged higher in early Asian trade in likely position adjustments.

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Nikkei Down 0.8%, Dragged by Tech, Real-Estate Stocks

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Japanese stocks were lower, dragged by falls in tech and real-estate stocks, as uncertainty continues over tensions in the Middle East and over the Fed’s policy outlook.

BHP Maintains Annual Guidance as Third-Quarter Iron-Ore Production Falls 7%

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BHP Group maintained its annual iron-ore production guidance after third-quarter volumes fell by 7% compared with the prior three months.

Santos's Oil, Natural Gas Output Fell 7% in First-Quarter

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Santos said its oil and natural gas production fell by 7% in its latest quarter, after its operations were disrupted by bad weather and planned maintenance.

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Corrections & Amplifications

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Corrections & Amplifications for the edition of April 18, 2024.

The WSJ Dollar Index Falls 0.3% to 100.33

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The WSJ Dollar Index was down 0.3% today to 100.33 — snapping a five-trading-day winning streak.

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Steel Tariffs and the Race to Be Protectionist in Chief

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Biden sees Trump’s levies on metals imports and raises them to damaging effect.

Will America Let Ukraine Collapse?

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Speaker Mike Johnson is stepping up. Failure would haunt U.S. security—and the GOP.

The Mayorkas Impeachment Precedent

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Senate Democrats refuse to hold even a token trial on House articles of impeachment, further diminishing this check on executive abuses of power.

Philadelphia's Law and Order Reboot

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The police and mayor have a plan, but district attorney Larry Krasner is a problem.

New Maui Fire Report Shows the Role Hawaiian Electric Power Line Played in Deadly Blaze

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Hawaii attorney general’s report offers details about high winds and a downed power line on the day catastrophic flames engulfed Lahaina on Maui last summer.

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

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Read about home insurance costs, Brooks Macdonald, Liontrust Asset Management and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.

Women's Golf Clothes Are Finally Getting Good. Even Non-Golfers Want Them.

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Since 2020, women have golfed in record numbers. Now the sport’s style is trending—yielding pieces that work both on and off the green, and attracting even non-players.

Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk

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Gain insight on Kinder Morgan, Parkland, power rationing in Zambia, and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.

Shohei Ohtani to Build a Hawaii Home

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The Los Angeles Dodgers star is planning a house on the Big Island, where he’ll spend offseasons

Ronald Reagan Just Saved Israel From Iran's Attack

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In 1986, Sen. Joe Biden mocked as ‘reckless’ the idea of defending against ballistic missiles

Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk

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Gain insight on AI’s energy needs, Tesla, Xero, Baidu and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.

Be a Wary Reader in the 2024 Election

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Disinformation from Russia and China is evolving and has even spread to Capitol Hill.

A Military Drop Full of Matzo for the Israeli Hostages

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The captives in Gaza are being deprived of a normal Passover.

Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk

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Gain insight on Boeing, Tesla, Volkswagen, Deutsche Lufthansa and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Auto and Transport sector.

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Crying in the Grocery Store

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A surprising Senate race gives Maryland voters a chance to choose bipartisanship.

CSX Revenue, Profit Fall Despite Rising Freight Volumes

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Intermodal volume led the railroad’s volume gains in the first quarter with 7% year-over-year growth.

Boeing's Quality Complaints Mount as Another Whistleblower Comes Forward

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Congressional hearings on Wednesday examined the plane maker’s safety practices.

Columbia President Admits School Was 'Not Up To' Challenge of Oct. 7 Fallout

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Nemat “Minouche” Shafik told a congressional panel that the university was doing everything it could to confront antisemitism while trying to balance free-speech rights of students.