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    Nasdaq, S&P 500 Kick Off November With Gains

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 2:32


    Amazon closes at a record high following an OpenAI deal. Plus: Kimberly-Clark agrees to buy Tylenol maker Kenvue. Katherine Sullivan hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Kimberly-Clark Buys Tylenol Maker Kenvue for Over $40 Billion

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 2:57


    Plus: Pfizer files a second lawsuit against Metsera and Novo Nordisk. And OpenAI pays Amazon $38 billion for computing power in a multiyear deal. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Government Shutdown Nears 35 Day Record

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 2:43


    Plus: the unaffordable housing market in the U.S. is causing buyers to embrace riskier mortgages. And, Berkshire Hathaway reports positive quarterly results as the conglomerate inches closer to Warren Buffett's retirement as CEO. Caitlin McCabe hosts.  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Strong Tech Earnings Boost Nasdaq

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 2:13


    Amazon shares soar on cloud-computing growth. Plus: Netflix shares rise after its board approves a stock split. Katherine Sullivan hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    JPMorgan Chase Unit Invests in Texas Stock Exchange

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 2:57


    Plus: An Arab-led militia targets Darfur's Black population as the Sudan civil war escalates. And Exxon Mobil and Chevron report third quarter earnings. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trump Calls on Republicans to End Filibuster and Reopen Government

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 2:34


    Plus: SpaceX is set to receive $2 billion to develop satellites that can track missiles and aircraft under President Trump's ‘Golden Dome' project. And, the U.S. eyes striking Venezuelan military targets that it says are used for drug trafficking. Kate Bullivant hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Meta and Microsoft Earnings Drag Down Nasdaq

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 2:34


    Plus: Amazon shares jump after the bell due to higher earnings. And Chipotle stock falls after economic strains turn customers away. Katherine Sullivan hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Novo Nordisk Challenges Pfizer's Metsera Deal With $9 Billion Offer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 2:37


    Plus: BlackRock and other lenders seek to recover $500 million, saying they fell victim to fraud. And Hurricane Melissa barrels through the Bahamas after devastating Jamaica and Cuba. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    U.S. Lowers China Tariffs After Trump, Xi Meeting

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 3:07


    Plus: President Trump has ordered the Pentagon to begin testing America's nuclear weapons on “an equal basis” with Russia and China. And, Universal Music settles a copyright dispute with artificial intelligence music generator Udio. Caitlin McCabe hosts.  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Powell Casts Doubt on December Rate Cut

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 2:41


    U.S. stocks close mixed after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's comments following new rate cut. Plus: Nvidia sets a market cap record. And strong Google earnings send the stock higher after the bell. Microsoft and Meta also report. Katherine Sullivan hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Nvidia Hits $5 Trillion Market Value Milestone

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 2:43


    Plus: Boeing books a nearly $5 billion charge after pushing back its 777X jet deliveries to 2027. And Israel says the cease-fire is back on after launching dozens of airstrikes. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trump Says Constitution Bars Him From Third Term

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 2:57


    Plus: Amazon Web Services plans to invest an additional $5 billion in South Korea over the next six years to build new artificial-intelligence data centers in the country. And, Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Cuba, a day after hitting Jamaica. Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    AI Deals Boost U.S. Stocks to New Records

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 2:31


    Plus: UPS and Amazon stocks rise after announcing steep job cuts. Katherine Sullivan hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    UPS Cuts 48,000 Management and Operations Positions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 3:03


    Plus: OpenAI converts to a public-benefit corporation and gives Microsoft a 27% stake. And President Trump orders three new lethal strikes on four alleged drug boats in the Eastern Pacific. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Amazon Plans Major Layoffs in Latest Cost-Cutting Move

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 2:46


    Plus: A Republican-led panel recommends that the Justice Department investigate all of former President Joe Biden's executive actions. And, Chinese auto giant BYD logs a nearly fivefold surge in sales in Europe. Caitlin McCabe hosts.  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Constructive Trade Talks Boosts U.S. Stocks to New Records

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 2:23


    U.S. and Chinese representatives reported positive outlooks ahead of the Trump-Xi summit this week. Plus: Qualcomm's shares rise after it announces a new AI chip. Katherine Sullivan hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Hurricane Melissa, Now Category 5 Storm, Barrels Down on Jamaica

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 2:54


    Plus: Japanese Emperor Naruhito hosts President Trump in an attempt to warm relations. And Carter's closes around 150 stores and reduces its workforce by roughly 15%. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    U.S. and China Report Constructive Weekend Trade Talks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 2:49


    Plus: Argentina's President Javier Milei scores a decisive political victory in the country's midterm elections. And, two U.S. Navy aircrafts from the same aircraft carrier crash into the South China Sea. Caitlin McCabe hosts.  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Inflation Report Sends U.S. Stocks to New Records

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 2:28


    The Dow closes above 47000 for the first time. Plus: IBM earnings exceed expectations, pushing its stock higher. And Ford shares jump on strong sales report. Katherine Sullivan hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    U.S. Inflation Increased 3% in September

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 2:51


    Plus: General Motors cuts more than 200 salaried jobs in Detroit. And the European Union charges Meta over their handling of illegal content. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trump Calls Off Trade Talks with Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 2:57


    Plus: The White House announces that the hotly anticipated meeting between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will go ahead next week. And, the U.S. flies Air Force B-1 bombers near Venezuela ramping up the pressure on President Nicolas Maduro. Kate Bullivant hosts.  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Stocks Rise After U.S.-China Trade Meeting Is Set

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 2:18


    Plus: New sanctions on Russian oil companies send energy prices higher. And Blackstone reports lighter-than-expected revenue. Katherine Sullivan hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    NBA Head Coach, Player Arrested in Illegal Gambling Probe

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 2:59


    Plus: Rivian lays off over 600 workers in an attempt to save amid EV pullback. And home sales rise in September due to lower borrowing costs. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The White House Ramps Up Pressure on the Kremlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 2:51


    Plus: The Trump administration negotiates with quantum-computing companies for equity stakes in exchange for federal funding. And, a trio of European aerospace and defense giants launch a tie-up to compete with Elon Musks's SpaceX. Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Renewed Trade Tensions Push Stocks Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 2:22


    Plus: Netflix shares decline after lower than expected earnings. And Hermès sales fall short of expectations. Katherine Sullivan hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trump Nominee Paul Ingrassia Withdrawn After Report of Racist Texts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 2:34


    Plus: Netflix stock falls after latest quarterly results. And conservative activist Robby Starbuck sues Google, alleging its AI tools defamed him. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trump to Release Farm Aid Frozen by Government Shutdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 2:49


    Plus: We reveal the major players funding Meta's new $27 billion data centre. And, how one sports better is entering the world of prediction markets. Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    U.S. Stocks Closed Mixed After Strong Earnings Reports

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 2:44


    The Dow hits a new record. Plus: Gold had its worst day in over a decade. And General Motors posts surprisingly strong results. Katherine Sullivan hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Warner Bros. Discovery Explores Sale in Potential Entertainment Industry Shake Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 2:52


    Plus: General Motors shares surge after better-than-expected third quarter operating income and new guidance. And key Senate Republicans now oppose the confirmation of Trump's pick for the Office of Special Counsel following reports of racist texts. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Will Only Apply to Applicants Outside U.S.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 2:38


    Plus: The Treasury Department tells staff not to share photos of construction taking place on the new White House ballroom. And, the world's largest EV battery maker posts solid earnings on the back of strong demand. Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Optimism Over China-Trade Relations Boosts Stocks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 2:29


    Plus: Strong sales send Apple shares up. And mining company Cleveland-Cliffs explores producing rare earth minerals. Katherine Sullivan hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Customer Cancellations for Disney+ and Hulu Rose Following Kimmel Suspension

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 2:44


    Plus: U.S. officials head to Israel in an attempt to shore up the fragile cease-fire in Gaza. And Molson Coors eliminates roughly 400 positions in a restructuring effort. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trump Ratchets Up Pressure on Latin America

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 3:01


    lus: Internet users around the world are knocked offline after a major outage at Amazon Web Services. And, the world's second-largest economy expands at its slowest pace in a year. Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Stocks Inch Up as China Trade Tensions Ease

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 2:14


    Plus: American Express posted higher than expected gains. And Novo Nordisk shares drop after President Trump suggests a lower price for its weight loss drug. Katherine Sullivan hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Verisure Subsidiary's Data Compromised in Cyber Incident

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 2:57


    Plus: Goldman Sachs forms a new team to focus on financing data centers to capitalize on the AI boom. And China's Defense Ministry purges several high-ranking military officials. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bolton is Latest Trump Critic to Face Prosecution

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 2:59


    Plus: the latest chip shortage sends panic through the auto sector. And, Starbucks weighs potential partners in China to help navigate the country's coffee competition. Kate Bullivant hosts.  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Health of Regional Banks Weighs on U.S. Stocks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 2:30


    Plus: Nestlé shares gain after it announces layoffs. And Salesforce makes big growth predictions. Katherine Sullivan hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trump Administration Plans IRS Changes to Allow Pursuit of Left-Leaning Groups

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 3:27


    Plus: The EU puts forth a five-year military strategy to become combat ready by 2030 . And Charles Schwab and BNY report third-quarter earnings that surpass Wall Street's expectations. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trump Says India Agrees to Pause Buying Russian Oil

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 3:13


    Plus: Federal officials find no evidence of appliance makers cheating on tariffs – despite last month's accusations from Whirlpool. And, earnings continue to come in thick and fast with results from Nestle and TSMC. Kate Bullivant hosts.  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    AI Gains Boost Nasdaq While Dow Ends Nearly Flat

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 2:08


    Plus: Progressive posts disappointing earnings. And Morgan Stanley and Bank of America jump after earnings surprise to the upside. Katherine Sullivan hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackstone Launches New Unit to Bring Private Assets to 401(k) Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 3:08


    Plus: Novo Nordisk takes over a rare blood and kidney disorder drug from Omeros. And Poolside and CoreWeave partner up to build a massive data center in West Texas. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journrral reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    China Plays Hardball With Trump on Trade

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 2:40


    Plus: The State Department revokes the visas of at least six people over their comments on the killing of Charlie Kirk. And, LVMH posts higher sales for the first time this year, setting a positive tone for luxury-goods makers. Kate Bullivant hosts.  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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