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    Israel Prepares to Vote on Trump Administration-Brokered Hostage Agreement

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 2:29


    Plus: Silver prices reach a historic high. And Hungarian novelist László Krasznahorkai is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. 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

    Israel and Hamas Agree to Hostage Release in First Phase of Peace Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 2:47


    Plus: Beijing tightens controls of exports on critical minerals key for EVs and military hardware. And, the Trump administration excludes generic drugs from its plans to impose tariffs on Big Pharma. Kate Bullivant hosts.  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    U.S. Stocks Rebound While Gold Continues Record-Breaking Rally

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 2:05


    The Nasdaq and S&P 500 hit highs. Plus: AST SpaceMobile announces a partnership with Verizon. And Equifax stock rises after announcing it will cut prices. 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 Calls for Imprisonment of Chicago Mayor and Illinois Governor

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 2:27


    Plus: Former FBI director James Comey pleads not guilty to two charges of lying to Congress. And a trio of scientists is awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for its work on molecular construction. 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

    Federal Workers' Back Pay in Doubt as Shutdown Persists

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 2:53


    Plus: Unofficial jobs numbers are starting to come in from Wall Street, pointing to the U.S. labor market losing steam. And, Swiss tech giant ABB looks to sell off its robotics business to Japan's Softbank. 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 Fall While Gold Soars to New Territory

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 2:12


    Plus: Trilogy Metals surges after the government announces investment in the company. And Ford falls after a fire in a supplier's plant. 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

    Gold Prices Soar Above $4,000 for First Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 2:56


    Plus: The WTO says global trade growth in 2025 will be stronger than originally expected. And the NYSE owner says it plans to invest up to $2 billion in the popular crypto-based prediction market, Polymarket. 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

    Banks Compete for Fannie and Freddie Mega IPO

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 2:50


    Plus: Trump suggests he is open to talks on healthcare, signaling that there may be a way to break the impasse on the government shutdown. And, negotiations over a ceasefire in Gaza continue in Egypt two years on from the deadly Hamas attacks that started the conflict. Caitlin McCabe hosts.  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Nasdaq, S&P 500 Close at New Highs Following OpenAI Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 2:20


    OpenAI announced a computing deal with AMD. Plus: Comerica stock surges after merger announcement. And Sony stock rises following the Japanese election 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

    OpenAI, AMD Announce Multibillion-Dollar Computing Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 2:49


    Plus: Paramount buys Bari Weiss's The Free Press for $150 million. And French President Emmanuel Macron loses his fourth Prime Minister in just over a year. 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

    Negotiators Head to Egypt Over Gaza Ceasefire Talks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 3:25


    Plus: Trump authorizes sending National Guard troops to Illinois. And, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies agree to a cautious increase in oil production. Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Dow Hits New Record on Third Day of Shutdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 2:19


    The Nasdaq slips slightly. Plus: Palantir shares fall on reports of problems with a battlefield communications network it is developing. And Hitachi's deal with OpenAI pushes its shares higher. 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

    The Trump Administration Withholds More Than $2 Billion From Chicago

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 2:31


    Plus: One person killed in yesterday's U.K. synagogue attack was accidentally shot by police. And Apple removes apps tracking U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from its app store. Alex Ossola 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

    Republicans Are Growing Increasingly Concerned About Healthcare

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 2:40


    Plus: The continuing government shutdown means the Bureau of Labor Statistics will not release its usual monthly jobs report today. And, Munich Airport reopens after several drone sightings grounded flights overnight. Kate Bullivant hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    U.S. Stocks Hit Record Highs on Shutdown's Second Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 2:21


    A global surge in chip stocks led the rally. Plus: Tesla shares fall despite posting positive sales. And Starbucks raises its dividend. 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.K. Synagogue Hit by Deadly Terrorist Attack on Yom Kippur

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 2:26


    Plus: Tesla sales unexpectedly rise in the third quarter. And Berkshire Hathaway announces a plan to buy OxyChem for $9.7 billion. 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

    Samsung and SK Hynix Rally on OpenAI Stargate Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 2:51


    Plus: The Trump administration turns the screws on Democrats as the government shutdown continues. And, the U.S. will provide Ukraine with intelligence for missile strikes deep inside Russia. 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 Rebound After Government Shutdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 2:32


    Plus: Pharmaceuticals rally on TrumpRx announcement. And Meta will monitor users' chatbot conversations to create targeted advertising. 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. Unexpectedly Lost 32,000 Jobs Last Month, ADP Data Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 2:42


    Plus: The U.S. Supreme Court allows Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to keep her job for now, scheduling arguments in January. And Meta says it will begin using chatbot data to target ads on its platforms. Alex Ossola 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 Leaves Markets on Edge

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 3:00


    Plus: The White House withdraws its nominee to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And, European pharmaceutical stocks jump after President Trump unveils a government-run website for consumers to buy drugs directly from manufacturers. Kate Bullivant hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    U.S. Stocks Inch Higher as Shutdown Deadline Approaches

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 2:15


    U.S. government funding will lapse overnight unless Congress passes a stopgap spending bill. Plus: Spotify CEO is stepping down. And CoreWeave strikes a deal with Meta. 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

    White House Unveils ‘TrumpRx' Drug-Buying Website and Deal With Pfizer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 2:33


    Plus: A second victim has died as a result of the shooting at a Dallas ICE field office last week. And CoreWeave and Meta ink a $14.2 billion AI Cloud Infrastructure 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

    Stock Market Slips as Government Shutdown Looms

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 3:08


    Plus: Boeing is reportedly planning a new narrow-body airplane to succeed the 737 MAX. And, China's factory activity shows signs of improvement. 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 Tick Higher as Government Shutdown Looms

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 2:14


    Plus: Lockheed Martin shares climb after Pentagon urges more missile production. And MoonLake Immunotherapeutics posts disappointing trial results for skin-disorder 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

    Electronic Arts Goes Private in Largest LBO Ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 2:56


    Plus: Trump imposes a 100% tariff on movies made outside of the U.S. And the Trump administration expands the trade blacklist, targeting China's tech sector. 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, Congressional Leaders Meet As Shutdown Deadline Nears

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 2:41


    Plus: the recovery process continues following a shooting at a church during Sunday service. And, New York City Mayor Eric Adams drops out, potentially upsetting the race to lead the city. 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 Break Three-Day Losing Streak

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 2:21


    Plus: Videogame maker Electronic Arts nears a deal to go private. Latest round of planned tariffs sends shares of RH, Paccar in opposite directions. And Costco falls short of growth estimates. 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

    Consumer Sentiment Dropped in September

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 2:26


    Plus: Pharma company Amgen announces a $650 million expansion of its U.S. manufacturing network. And federal regulators ease restrictions on Boeing aircraft deliveries. Alex Ossola 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

    James Comey Indicted After Pressure from Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 2:58


    Plus: President Trump announces tariffs on pharmaceutical companies that aren't building plants in the U.S., alongside levies on large trucks and home goods. And, financial regulators probe unusual trading patterns in companies that have adopted crypto-treasury strategies. 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 Fall for Third Day Despite Positive Economic Indicators

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 2:26


    Plus: Intel approaches Apple for investment. And Tesla registrations slump in Europe. 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

    Starbucks to Cut Hundreds of Corporate Jobs, Close Stores

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 2:29


    Plus: U.S. home sales fell in August. Former French President Nicholas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in prison for criminal conspiracy. 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

    White House Says Shut Down Could Lead to Mass Firings

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 2:49


    Plus: Denmark says drones were spotted over at least four airports, including a military air base housing F-16 and F-35 jet fighters. And, lawmakers are ramping up scrutiny of how big tech companies are using H-1B visas. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Tech Stocks' Decline Weighs on Markets for Second Straight Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 2:14


    Plus: Lithium Americas stock nearly doubles amid loan talks with the U.S. And an announcement from President Trump boosts European defense stocks. 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

    One Dead, Two Injured in Shooting at Dallas ICE Field Office

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 2:36


    Plus: Tether is in talks to raise $20 billion for a $500 billion valuation. And the U.S. is in talks to provide $20 billion in aid to Argentina. 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

    Jimmy Kimmel Makes On-Air Return Following Suspension

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 2:55


    Plus: Democrats chip away at the GOP's narrow House majority with a special election win in Arizona. And, shares in Alibaba surge as the company announces that it will invest billions in artificial intelligence and the release of a new model. Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Tech Sector Leads U.S. Stocks Lower

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 2:17


    Plus: Amazon plans to close its Amazon Fresh stores in the U.K. And Tylenol maker Kenvue stock rebounds. 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 Rejects Meeting with Democrats a Week Before Government Shutdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 2:33


    Plus: U.S. business activity expanded at the slowest pace in three months. And the Secret Service stops a telecom threat ahead of the U.N. General Assembly. 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

    Kenvue Braces for New Lawsuits Over Tylenol's Potential Link to Autism

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 2:48


     Plus: A judge rules that Orsted can restart construction of a massive wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island. And, the Trump administration hints at a financial rescue for Argentina. Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Nasdaq Leads U.S. Stocks to New Records

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 2:36


    Nvidia investment in OpenAI boosts tech stocks. Plus: Pfizer acquires GLP-1 maker Metsera. And Oracle names new co-CEOs. 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

    Atlanta Fed President Hesitant to Support Further Rate Cuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 2:41


    Plus: Compass agrees to acquire Anywhere Real Estate in one of the largest deals in the residential brokerage industry. And Pfizer agrees to pay over $7 billion for weight-loss drug developer Metsera. 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

    Companies React to Trump's Changes to H1B Visas

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 2:50


    Plus: The Trump administration and China have a preliminary deal for a U.S. TikTok app. And, the owner of Saks Fifth Avenue is in talks to sell 49% of luxury department store Bergdorf Goodman for about $1 billion dollars. 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 End Week at Records After TikTok Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 2:28


    President Trump has yet to release details of the deal he said was reached with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Plus: Book publisher Scholastic reports a quarterly loss. And Apple's new iPhone is released globally. 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

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