WSJ Minute Briefing

Stocks close higher, but a strong rally fades despite news of a Phase One trade deal between the U.S. and China. The Wall Street Journal's Akane Otani says investors believe the deal is hazy on details. The Justice Department may take legal action against Live Nation over its Ticketmaster unit. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. and China have reached a 'phase one' trade agreement. The House Judiciary Committee has approved two articles of impeachment against President Trump. Retail sales rose 0.2% in November. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Global stocks gain on signs that the U.S. and China might be nearing a limited trade deal. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson scores a decisive election victory. And the House Judiciary Committee delays votes on articles of impeachment. Keith Collins reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hopes for a U.S.-China trade deal lead to record closes for the Nasdaq composite and S&P 500. The ball's in China's court as the U.S. makes a new offer that includes slashing current Chinese tariffs and cancelling new tariffs set to take effect this weekend. Antitrust regulators weigh an injunction against Facebook. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. trade negotiators offer to cancel a new round of tariffs on Chinese goods, and cut existing tariffs. British voters go to the polls Thursday in an election that could decide the U.K.'s fate in the European Union. The House Judiciary Committee is expected to vote Thursday on two articles of impeachment against President Trump. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices