WSJ Minute Briefing

Stocks finish lower after a Chinese delegation scheduled to visit a U.S. farm returned home earlier than planned. Walmart shares inched lower after the retailer said it will stop selling all e-cigarettes. General Motors shares finish the week down 4% amid a strike by United Auto Worker employees against the company. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

The U.S. imposes sanction on Iran's national bank in reaction to last weekend's attack on Saudi oil facilities. The family of James 'Whitey' Bulger files a $200 million wrongful death suit against the federal government. Students around the world hold rallies calling on governments to commit to tougher environmental measures. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

Purdue Pharma led rivals when it came to high-dose opioid pills. The Pentagon considers sending more military assets to the Middle East. And a new study finds North America's bird population in decline. Annmarie Fertoli reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

Microsoft shares rose almost 2% on news the company will buy back $40 billion in shares and raise its dividend 11%. Tobacco group Altria Group shares finished off 2% and have fallen to a nearly five-year low in 2019 amid stepped up scrutiny of e-cigarettes. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

Former military leader Benny Gantz declares victory against former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. A conversation between President Trump and a foreign leader resulted in a whistleblower filing a complaint with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit