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Nov 2024
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P.M. Edition for Nov. 26. Israel approves a cease-fire with Hezbollah in Lebanon. WSJ chief economics commentator Greg Ip makes sense of President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to hit trade allies Canada and Mexico with steep tariffs. Pharma reporter Peter Loftus explains why a highly anticipated obesity-drug candidate disappointed investors. And retail reporter Sarah Nassauer discusses Walmart’s reversal on its DEI initiatives. Tracie Hunte hosts. 


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