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News Hub: Before the Opening Bell
Paul Vigna looks into earnings of Exxon and Motorola, and what markets are poised to do after the opening bell.

MarketsHub: More Solid Energy Sector Earnings
Exxon, Shell and Tesoro continue the energy companies' earnings parade; Barrick Gold puts in a stellar quarter. Paul Vigna, Madeleine Lim and Steve Wisnefski discuss the earnings and the outlook for the sectors.

AM Report: Immigration Ruling Fuels Campaign Fires
A judge's decision to block controversial elements of Arizona's immigration law created a fresh hot-button issue for the already heated political season. Jonathan Weisman and David Reilly discuss. Also, Cassell Bryan-Low discusses Goldman Sachs's new directive to prohibit employees from swearing in emails.

Bankers: Don't Think Rush of Rules Will End Soon
Bankers who think the Dodd-Frank Act is the final episode of rulemaking for banking are wrong, Pippa Malmgren, president of Principalis Asset Management, tells Dow Jones Investment Banker's Joe Ortiz. Legal action against banks is inevitable and will produce more rules. Capital charges on risk activities should be imposed.

What to Believe: Bonds or Equities?
Bond markets have been considered a better predictor of the future than equities. Given the different signals bonds and equities are giving about the economy's prospects, that might be important now. But bond investors have been known to get things drastically wrong, as they did in 2007.

News Hub: Glum Fed Report Weighs on Stocks
Mike Reid discusses how the glum Beige Book report from the Federal Reserve weighed down stocks.

PM Report: Judge Blocks Key Parts of Arizona Law
A federal judge blocked key sections of Arizona's tough new immigration law, granting the Obama administration's request for an injunction. Laura Meckler discusses. Also, Sarah Nassauer discusses why reality TV shows are being lured by vacation destinations in an effort to generate buzz among travelers.

Strong Earnings Buoy Stocks
Equities rise amid strong profit reports, but economic data remain weak, reports Barrons.com's Bob O'Brien.

Customers Will Pay for Bank Reform
Where to find refuge from the new fees and restrictions that banking reform will bring. Barron's Clare McKeen reports.

Markets Hub: Boeing Fails To Lift Dow
Stocks are wavering as investors express more concern with the latest earnings trend. Boeing shares are down, after the aerospace giant saw its second-quarter profit fall 21%. Healthcare stocks are also in focus after Aetna and Wellpoint reported earnings. Paul Vigna, Madeleine Lim and George Stahl discuss

News Hub: Before the Opening Bell
Boeing and Sprint earnings are some of the companies that are announcing earnings on Wednesday morning before the opening bell. Paul Vigna discusses.

AM Report: On Obama Visit, Wall St. Feels Spurned
As the president heads to New York for a pair of high-dollar fund-raisers, he will be seeing many Wall Street executives who feel put off by his rhetoric and policies. Alan Murray, Jerry Seib and Bob O'Brien discuss. Also, Neil Shah discusses glimmers of hope for Europe's recovery.

Banks Party On As The Rest Wilt
European stocks are having an unusually torpid session Wednesday, with only the banks left to lift the mood. There, at least, the positives just keep coming.

Apple's Results Remain Upwardly Mobile
Apple is still the best growth story anywhere. Barron's Clare McKeen reports.

News Hub: Four Market Myths That Won't Die
Investors hear the standard calming myths over and over again. Brett Arends discusses four that need extra scrutiny.

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Wall Street Economic News
News Hub: Before the Opening Bell
Paul Vigna looks into earnings of Exxon and Motorola, and what markets are poised to do after the opening bell.

AM Report: Immigration Ruling Fuels Campaign Fires
A judge's decision to block controversial elements of Arizona's immigration law created a fresh hot-button issue for the already heated political season. Jonathan Weisman and David Reilly discuss. Also, Cassell Bryan-Low discusses Goldman Sachs's new directive to prohibit employees from swearing in emails.

Bankers: Don't Think Rush of Rules Will End Soon
Bankers who think the Dodd-Frank Act is the final episode of rulemaking for banking are wrong, Pippa Malmgren, president of Principalis Asset Management, tells Dow Jones Investment Banker's Joe Ortiz. Legal action against banks is inevitable and will produce more rules. Capital charges on risk activities should be imposed.

News Hub: Glum Fed Report Weighs on Stocks
Mike Reid discusses how the glum Beige Book report from the Federal Reserve weighed down stocks.

News Hub: Will Congress Defuse Tax Time Bomb?
David Wessel discusses the politics and economics behind the debate over extending some or all of the Bush tax cuts.

PM Report: Judge Blocks Key Parts of Arizona Law
A federal judge blocked key sections of Arizona's tough new immigration law, granting the Obama administration's request for an injunction. Laura Meckler discusses. Also, Sarah Nassauer discusses why reality TV shows are being lured by vacation destinations in an effort to generate buzz among travelers.

Strong Earnings Buoy Stocks
Equities rise amid strong profit reports, but economic data remain weak, reports Barrons.com's Bob O'Brien.

News Hub: Before the Opening Bell
Boeing and Sprint earnings are some of the companies that are announcing earnings on Wednesday morning before the opening bell. Paul Vigna discusses.

News Hub: Glimmers of Hope in Europe
Neil Shah discusses glimmers of hope for Europe's recovery as evident from recent data.

AM Report: On Obama Visit, Wall St. Feels Spurned
As the president heads to New York for a pair of high-dollar fund-raisers, he will be seeing many Wall Street executives who feel put off by his rhetoric and policies. Alan Murray, Jerry Seib and Bob O'Brien discuss. Also, Neil Shah discusses glimmers of hope for Europe's recovery.

PM Report: Painter Claims Ansel Adams Find
A house painter claims that the 65 glass negatives he bought for $45 at a garage sale were made by Ansel Adams. According to a Beverly Hills art appraiser, they are worth $200 million. Lauren Schuker discusses. Also, Brett Arends discusses four market myths that won't die.

New Hub: Looking for Good News in Housing
U.S. home prices rose in May for the second straight month, according to the latest report from S&P/Case-Shiller. Is this the beginning of a sustained recovery in housing? Reporters Nick Timiraos and Robbie Whelan weigh in.

PM Report: Documents Could Galvanize War Doubts
Like the Pentagon Papers' impact on Vietnam, the recent leak of documents about America's war effort in Afghanistan has the potential to crystallize public doubts. Jerry Seib discusses. Also, Liam Denning discusses Robert Dudley, who will soon take over as CEO of BP. Dudley, who had been forced out by Russia from a key BP venture, risks hurting the company's frail relations with Moscow.

News Hub: Investors Punish Expansion Plans
Matt Phillips discusses why it hasn't been wise lately for C.E.O.'s to tell skittish investors about expansion plans.

AM Report: BP Plans Leadership Shift
The oil giant is expected to name Managing Director Robert Dudley, an American, to succeed CEO Tony Hayward, who has been widely criticized for his handling of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Bruce Orwall and Bob O'Brien discuss. Also, Matt Phillips discusses why it hasn't been wise lately for CEOs to tell skittish investors about expansion plans.

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