WSJ Minute Briefing

Microsoft led tech shares’ declines. Plus: Southwest Airlines stock jumps after announcing it will begin seat assignments. Katherine Sullivan hosts.

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Plus: Chemicals company Dow is cutting 4,500 employees and will lean on artificial intelligence and automation. And federal prosecutors indict First Brands founder Patrick James on charges of defrauding lenders. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.

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Plus: Gold has hit another record - topping the $5,500 mark for the first time - as the rush to precious metals continues. And demand for chips sends Samsung earnings to new highs. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Plus: Nvidia shares rise as China approves the purchase of its AI chip. And Deutsche Bank stock falls amid a money laundering investigation. Katherine Sullivan hosts.

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Plus: Starbucks reports higher quarterly sales as it says its turnaround efforts are working. And a report from the Department of Homeland Security says that two federal immigration officials fired shots at Alex Pretti. Alex Ossola hosts.

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