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Dow Wavers After Inching Closer to 40000

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Stocks were little changed but the S&P 500 remained on track to notch its best start to a year since 2019.

Explaining the Francis Scott Key Bridge's Shocking Collapse

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The Baltimore structure crumpled more swiftly and completely than many might have expected—but it’s due to its design as a continuous truss bridge.

Week Ahead for FX, Bonds

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U.S. monthly jobs data return to the spotlight as investors expect the Federal Reserve will lower rates over coming months, while in Europe investors will focus on German inflation figures.

How the Atlantic Went From Broke to Profitable in Three Years

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The publication’s new chief executive raised subscription prices, and moved away from day-to-day news coverage to focus on deeply reported stories with broad appeal.

Amnon Weinstein, Who Collected Violins From the Holocaust, Dies at 84

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The Israeli luthier spent his career building and fixing violins, but his life’s work was keeping alive the instruments and stories from the Holocaust.

Did I Need To Make Extra Embryos to Have a Baby?

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As an antiabortion Christian, I wish I had known I had other options.

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WSJ Letter Writers for Congress?

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In appreciation of the everyday people from across the country who can succinctly summarize, defend or refute recent articles.

The Nature of the Real-Estate Business

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Lots of work for no pay, and no work for lots of pay.

Lawyers Gear Up for Swift Start in Legal Fight Over Baltimore Bridge

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The battle over who will pay for the damage and loss could take a decade, but most insurance claims will be paid much sooner.

Dollar Loses Some Strength After Fresh U.S. Data

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The dollar was mixed after fresh U.S. economic data, losing some of the strength it showed overnight after Fed Governor Waller said late yesterday there is no rush to cut interest rates.

First Medicare Health Plans to Start Paying for Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy

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The first major U.S. health insurers have agreed to start paying for the popular anti-obesity drug Wegovy for certain people on Medicare with heart-related conditions.

Historic Homes Rule Savannah. Will Modern Architecture Ever Find Its Footing?

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The Georgia city doesn’t prohibit modernism, but homeowners and architects are working hard to find ways to blend the new with the very old.

Tax Refunds Are Here and Destined for the Growing Pile of Debt

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With credit-card debt at record levels and more households falling behind on loans, tax refunds are helping people make ends meet.

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U.S. Natural Gas Futures Edge Up

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U.S. natural gas futures edged up ahead of the EIA’s weekly storage report, with support from lower U.S. production continuing to be offset by loss of weather-driven demand.

Washington Is Changing How It Asks About Race and Ethnicity

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People will have seven categories to pick from, including ”Middle Eastern,” on census surveys and student-loan applications.

China to Lift Tariffs on Australian Wine, as Frosty Relations Thaw

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China will lift tariffs on imports of Australian wine after more than three years, marking steadily warming ties between the countries and testing the appetite of Australia’s producers to return to one of the world’s most lucrative markets.

Bonds Got Relabeled. Now Millions of Americans Get Higher Electric Bills.

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After Bloomberg reclassified certain utility bonds, borrowing costs rose.

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Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk

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The latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.

Walgreens Posts Steep Loss After VillageMD Write-Down

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VillageMD has been closing dozens of clinics amid financial challenges. The chain was once seen as a core element of Walgreens’s effort to expand into healthcare.

Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk

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DS Smith, International Paper and more in the

Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Threaten Netanyahu's Long Run as Political Survivor

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Hopes for a deal are fading after Netanyahu pulled the Israeli negotiating team from talks in Qatar, while he is facing strife in his own war cabinet.

Walgreens Posts Steep Loss After Major Writedown of VillageMD

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Walgreens is the majority owner of VillageMD, which has been closing dozens of clinics amid financial challenges. The chain was once seen as a core element of Walgreens’s effort to expand into healthcare.

Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk

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Renk, Stellantis and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Auto and Transport sector.

Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk

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Spotify Technology, T-Mobile and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

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Jefferies Financial Group, Westpac and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.

Walgreens Boots Alliance Posts Higher 2Q Sales, Narrows Earnings Guidance

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The pharmacy chain posted adjusted earnings of $1.20 a share, compared with analysts’ expectations of 82 cents a share.

Ad Forecaster Raises 2024 Prediction Amid Improving Economic Outlook

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While the U.S. ad market in 2023 was ‘relatively resilient,’ the outlook for 2024 looks stronger, according to Magna.

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Two China Property Giants Lead Drive to Diversify

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Some of China’s biggest developers are doubling down on asset management and investment property rather than home building, seeking more stable sources of income as hopes for a turnaround in the country’s real-estate sector fade.

German Retail Sales Unexpectedly Slide

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German retail sales fell 1.9% in February against forecasts for a modest rise, with the weakness symbolizing the woes in the sector as consumer confidence remains sluggish.