Big gains for stocks, as President Trump announces phase one of a trade agreement between the U.S. and China. The White House will hold off on tariffs scheduled for next week and China will buy more farm products from the U.S. More trouble for Libra: Visa, Mastercard and others drop out of Facebook's planned cryptocurrency payment network. Charlie Turner reports.
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Plus: A Moscow court rejects an appeal by Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich against his detention. And General Motors lifts its profit outlook for the year. Pierre Bienaimé reports.



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Columbia University Moves to Hybrid Classes Amid Pro-Palestinian Protests

Plus: The U.S. takes aim at Chinese banks aiding Russia’s war effort. And, U.K. stocks set a new high. Luke Vargas hosts.  



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FTC Blocks $8.5 Billion Handbag Merger

But more tests are coming with first-quarter earnings on the way. Danny Lewis hosts.



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Stocks Rebound After Brutal Week

Plus: Columbia University holds classes virtually as protests over the Israel-Hamas war continue. And Israel’s military spy chief resigns over intelligence failures that enabled Hamas’s deadly attack on Israel last year. Pierre Bienaimé reports.

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Kroger and Albertsons Agree to Sell More Stores for Merger Bid

Plus: Tesla cuts prices for a number of its models in China. And, talks between Salesforce and Informatica have fizzled after the companies couldn’t agree on terms. Kate Bullivant hosts.  



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Closing Bell Brief for Friday, October 11th

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