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Profit Rises at BofA and J.P. Morgan, Slips at Wells Fargo
J.P. Morgan’s fourth-quarter profit increased, helped by a boost in trading. Bank of America profit also rose, but Wells Fargo’s fourth-quarter earnings fell as the bank reported its first full quarter of results since its sales-tactics scandal erupted in September.
Peek at SpaceX Data Shows 2015 Loss, High Hopes for Web Service
Internal documents show SpaceX’s bottom line is vulnerable when things go awry and that the aerospace firm sees revenue from its planned satellite-internet business eventually helping finance Mars missions.
EU Presses Italy to Respond on Fiat Chrysler Emissions
U.S. allegations that Fiat Chrysler cheated on diesel emissions spilled over to Europe on Friday, with EU authorities pressing Italy to respond to German accusations of cheating against the Italian-American car maker.
Samsung Heir Meets Prosecutors: 22 Hours of Questioning and a $5 Lunch
The heir to South Korea’s biggest business empire emerged from a marathon grilling by prosecutors after 22 hours of questioning, a $5 lunchbox and a bowl of noodles.
Video: Gabe Johnson. Photo: Stuart Isett for The Wall Street Journal
The Man Who Redeems Lost Veterans
James Lindley makes sure the unclaimed remains of dozens of indigent veterans are laid to rest with military honors they earned as young men and a dignity that eluded them at life’s end. A former marine, he finds shelter from his own wartime demons by tending to those left behind.
Donald Trump’s Nominees Diverge From Him on Russia, Security Issues
Donald Trump’s picks for top national security posts diverged from their future boss’s positions on key issues during confirmation hearings ahead of the inauguration. 149
Trump Lashes Out at Clinton, Intelligence Officials in Tweets
President-elect Donald Trump fired off a wide-ranging series of Twitter posts Friday, attacking Hillary Clinton, the intelligence community, Republican campaign rivals, and “the ‘Unaffordable’ Care Act.” 500
Musicians Take on Scalpers With V.I.P. Concert Packages
Bands are adding perks such as meeting performers and customized swag to concert-ticket packages in a bid to bring in more money, keep fans happy and boost prices beyond what resellers can profit from.
Auto Makers Expand Use of Diesel Engines in U.S.
General Motors and rivals in Detroit and Japan are putting more diesel engines in their U.S. lineups. Getting those engines to perform as expected, however, appears to be a challenge.
Space-Based Flight Tracking Comes Closer With Launch of Satellites
Ten Iridium Communications satellites are ushering in a new chapter in air-traffic control—which the U.S. aviation industry plans to sit out for now.
Amazon’s Hiring Plans Are Welcome
Amazon’s plan to boost its U.S. workforce by 100,000 in the next 18 months is good news for many areas currently struggling economically. But economic incentives, employee burnout and automation paint a more complicated picture.
GM assembly plant in Toluca de Lerdo, Mexico--a Trump target.
Trump’s Tweets: A Trader’s Dilemma
Investors are grappling with Mr. Trump’s visible but capricious social-media presence, which is upending how Wall Street thinks about trading.
Stocks Climb as U.S. Banks Report Earnings
U.S. financial stocks rose as the start of banks’ earnings season ignited buying in the sector.
BlackRock Pulled In Record New Cash in 2016
BlackRock, the world’s largest money manager, pulled in record new cash in 2016 as investors poured more money into lower-cost index-tracking funds.
Robots, Novice Traders Deluged Thin Market in Pound ‘Flash Crash’
A “flash crash” in which the British pound plummeted 9% within seconds last October was likely caused by thin volumes and automated trading, according to an investigation.
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Céline Dion Cuts Price of Jupiter Island Estate to $38.5 Million
Singer Céline Dion is once again cutting the price of her Florida estate with its own water park, this time to $38.5 million. She first listed the Bahamas-inspired estate for $72 million in 2013.
Tech
With AR Shopping Apps Like These, You’ll Never Leave Home Again
When you hear “augmented reality,” you likely think of the smartphone game “Pokémon Go.” But while it remains one of AR’s few breakthrough hits, a new crop of AR apps from major retailers shows how useful “mixed reality” technology will be in the future.
Nintendo Looks to Switch Fortunes With New Console
The launch of Nintendo’s new hybrid console begins a make-or-break period for a company that defined videogame hardware for three decades but now faces tougher competition.
World
Last Lifelines Crumble for Many Greek Families
The fraying finances of Greek households, which until now have made ends meet because of close-knit extended families and savings, form the backdrop to a looming showdown between the Greek government and its creditors. 258
U.S.
EPA Locks in Tougher Fuel-Economy Rules
Environmental regulators issued a final decision Friday to keep intact tougher fuel-economy standards, rushing to lock in one of President Barack Obama’s signature climate policies.
Cars, Gasoline Lifted U.S. Retail Sales 0.6% in December
Americans boosted spending on cars and gasoline in December, causing overall retail sales to climb quickly despite consumer cutbacks in other areas.
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Going Local—and Luxe—on a Caribbean Vacation
Fly-and-flop vacations are out. Local experiences are in, as one writer finds in an eye-opening series of close encounters on the Caribbean island of Dominica.
WSJ's Lettie Teague outlines the broad wine collections kept by cruise sommeliers. Photo: Getty
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Architect Rafael de Cárdenas on His Atypical Style
Adventure & Travel
A Road Trip Down Kentucky’s Bourbon Trail
Scorsese’s Religious Epic ‘Silence’ May Struggle to Find Audience
The $50 million film about 17th-century Jesuit missionaries in Japan has generated little buzz thus far