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Jul 2024
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France Shifts Right as National Rally Wi...

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A.M. Edition for July 1. Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally party scores a victory in French parliamentary elections. Paris-based reporter Noemie Bisserbe discusses France’s unprecedented political moment. Plus, Boeing reaches a deal to buy its troubled 737 MAX parts maker Spirit AeroSystems. And store-branded products are gaining traction with U.S. retailers. Heard on the Street columnist Jinjoo Lee discusses the private-label revolution. Kate Bullivant hosts.


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