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What's News brings you the headlines and business news that move markets and the world—twice every weekday. In about 15 minutes, get caught up on the best Wall Street Journal scoops and exclusives, with insight and analysis from the award-winning reporters that broke the stories. Hosted by Annmarie Fertoli and Luke Vargas.

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    The WSJ What's News podcast is my absolute favorite source of news and information. It keeps me updated and current on all the important headlines, providing a perfect dose of news. The reporting is top-notch and the analysis is always insightful. This podcast does an excellent job of delivering the news in a short and precise manner, allowing me to stay informed without spending too much time listening. I appreciate that the hosts have a conversational style rather than sounding like traditional news casters, making it feel more engaging and relatable.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is its commitment to unbiased reporting. Despite what some negative reviews may claim, I find that the show presents the facts without trying to influence my opinion or tell me how to think. It serves as a reliable source of news, which is exactly what I'm looking for. The show assumes that listeners have a basic knowledge of mundane subjects, allowing them to delve deeper into more complex topics. This approach adds depth and nuance to the reporting.

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    Pentagon Asks Carmakers to Boost Weapons Production

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 14:11


    A.M. Edition for April 16. Washington dusts off its World War II playbook, asking manufacturers like GM and Ford to ramp up weapons production. Plus, we look at why pricier fuel is putting Spirit Airlines' future in doubt. And Europe drafts a plan to protect the Strait of Hormuz after fighting stops. But as WSJ's Max Colchester explains, it risks agitating President Trump who has appealed for immediate help with the Iran war. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Escalating Standoff Over the Federal Reserve

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 12:40


    P.M. Edition for April 15. President Donald Trump renews his threat to fire Jerome Powell. WSJ chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos explains what the conflict between the White House and the Federal Reserve means for Trump's Fed nominee Kevin Warsh. Plus, a jury finds Live Nation guilty of monopolizing the market for U.S. concert tickets. And LIV Golf is on the brink of collapse as a key funder considers backing out. Imani Moise hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Maine Bans Large Data Centers in U.S. First

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 14:44


     A.M. Edition for April 15. As tensions rise over the Iran war, American allies are drafting fallback plans for a “European NATO” should President Trump exit the alliance. Plus, Maine becomes the first state to block construction of large AI data centers. And after the Trump administration cut IRS enforcement staff, WSJ's Richard Rubin looks at whether more Americans are prepared to cheat on their taxes. Luke Vargas hosts.  P.S., if Tax Day snuck up on you, it's not too late to request an extension. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bank Earnings Show U.S. Economy Is Holding Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 10:12


    P.M. Edition for April. 14. Earnings reports out today from JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and Wells Fargo show that customers continued to spend, borrow and invest, despite the war in Iran and AI jitters. WSJ investing columnist Spencer Jakab joins to discuss how this might be a great quarter beyond the banking sector. Plus, U.S. stocks extend their winning streaks; we hear from Journal markets reporter Hannah Erin Lang about what's driving the rally. And Amazon has agreed to acquire satellite operator Globalstar for about $11 billion. Patience Haggin, who covers telecoms for the Journal, says the deal could help Amazon compete with Elon Musk's Starlink internet network. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Who Really Had It Worse: Boomers or Millennials?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 12:34


    A.M. Edition for April 14. To see how the finances of two of the biggest generations in American history stack up, WSJ's Joe Pinsker looks at whether data on things like income, home prices and student debt can settle the debate. Plus, a double departure on Capitol Hill: Republican Tony Gonzales and Democrat Eric Swalwell both say they will resign from Congress following separate misconduct allegations. And Chinese exports slip, while luxury sales stall as the war in the Middle East shuts malls across the region. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    U.S. Spring Home Selling Season Is Off to a Rough Start

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 14:16


    P.M. Edition for April 13. New data out today shows that U.S. existing home sales dropped 3.6% in March, worse than economists expected. We hear from WSJ housing reporter Nicole Friedman about what's driving the decline. Plus, Goldman Sachs kicks off earnings season with a record quarter in banking and trading And the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is officially in effect. WSJ senior video and national security correspondent Shelby Holliday discusses the Trump administration's goal in cutting off access to Iran's ports, while reporter Joe Wallace talks about the impact on global oil markets. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Iran, U.S. Trade Threats After Peace Talks Collapse

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 14:21


    A.M. Edition for April 13. The U.S. plan to blockade the Strait of Hormuz sets up a risky new showdown that could draw American forces into a prolonged conflict over the strategic waterway, while compounding the economic damage caused by the conflict. Plus, Trump ally Viktor Orban loses Hungary's election in a historic landslide. WSJ correspondent Matthew Luxmoore has the latest from Budapest. And California Rep. Eric Swalwell faces pressure to leave the House, after suspending his governor campaign following sexual misconduct allegations. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The U.S. Economy Is Teetering. Here Are Three Industries to Watch

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 12:54


    The U.S. economy has navigated a pandemic, inflation and global tariffs. But is it finally reaching a breaking point? Oil prices, private credit and the AI industry could help determine whether the economy rolls over or pulls through. WSJ reporters Joe Wallace, AnnaMaria Andriotis and Angel Au-Yeung join host Danny Lewis to discuss some of the worst- and best-case scenarios facing an uncertain economy. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Further Reading The Economy Is on the Edge. What Could Tip It Over, or Help It Pull Through Oil Shock Hits An Economy Already Showing Cracks Private Credit's Exposure to Ailing Software Industry Is Bigger Than Advertised What Private-Credit Investors Need to Know About the Industry's Turmoil An Inside Look at OpenAI and Anthropic's Finances Ahead of Their IPOs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What's News in Markets: Cease-Fire Stocks, Airlines Soar, Intel and Elon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2026 5:31


    Which stocks got a boost from the cease-fire? And how are airlines dealing with surging jet fuel costs? Plus, why is Intel this week's big stock winner? Host Jared Mitovich discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Gasoline Prices Drive Inflation to Highest Level in Two Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 14:32


    P.M. Edition for April 10. The first major inflation report since the start of the Iran war showed consumer prices rose 3.3% last month from a year earlier. WSJ economics reporter Konrad Putzier discusses the risks of a prolonged run-up in energy prices and what the energy shock means for the Federal Reserve. Plus, the U.S. and Iran gear up for what will be their highest-level talks in decades this weekend. We hear from reporter Laurence Norman about the leverage each side has going into the negotiations. And, in an exclusive, we report that President Trump has promised staffers mass pardons before he leaves office. Alex Ossola hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why a Hormuz Toll Makes Economic Sense

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 14:49


    A.M. Edition for April 10. The White House is racing to contain Israel's deadly war in Lebanon ahead of peace talks with Iran this weekend. At the centre of negotiations is the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a possible toll on ships passing through the waterway. WSJ correspondent Tom Fairless explains why Iran and the U.S. might be able to agree on this - and the global consequences such a toll would have. Plus, we look at why MAGA is so invested in this weekend's election in Hungary. And why an innocent-sounding - yet notorious - flying fish, is threatening the Great Lakes. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Rising HOA Fees Are Making It Even More Expensive to Own a Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 13:13


    Homeowners association fees have risen nearly 30% since before the pandemic. WSJ housing reporter Nicole Friedman explains what's behind the surge that's stretching both homeowners and potential buyers. Plus, Israel said it's ready to start direct negotiations with Lebanon. Stocks moved higher on hopes that would bolster the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, and the Dow turned positive for the year. And the U.K. says it thwarted a secret Russian submarine operation threatening underwater infrastructure. U.K. bureau chief David Luhnow explains why protecting undersea cables from sabotage has become a global priority. Imani Moise hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Israel's Lebanon Strikes Threaten Iran Peace Push

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 14:50


    A.M. Edition for April 9. Global stocks fall and oil prices are climbing as cracks in the fragile U.S.-Iran truce begin to show. Israel's deadly attacks in Lebanon have emerged as a key sticking point for Tehran, while tanker traffic remains snarled in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, with businesses and consumers feeling the economic impacts of the war, WSJ editor Alex Frangos says another long-term problem is looming: Americans aren't having enough babies. And AI companies are trying to avert a public backlash for a distrustful public. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Iran and the U.S. Remain Far Apart Despite Cease-Fire Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 13:06


    P.M. Edition for April 8. The U.S.- Iran ceasefire is fragile, with divisions over the Strait of Hormuz and other key issues. WSJ national security reporter Shelby Holliday explains what's at stake in the Middle East. Stocks rally and oil prices plunge after the ceasefire. WSJ markets reporter Hannah Erin Lang tells us about the latest TACO trade. Plus, economists are getting worse at forecasting one of the most important economic indicators. WSJ economics reporter Matt Grossman tells us what's throwing off their models, and why it matters for investors. Imani Moise hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    U.S. and Iran Both Claim Victory in New Ceasefire

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 15:02


    A.M. Edition for April 8. The U.S. and Iran have reached a 14-day ceasefire agreement aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and pausing weeks of escalating military strikes. With Tehran touting the deal as a strategic win, WSJ Middle East correspondent Jared Malsin details what we know about the truce and whether the Strait is in fact reopening. Plus, how markets – and central banks – are responding to the U.S. and Iran walking back from the brink. And Republicans beat back a Democratic push to win Marjorie Taylor Green's House seat. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Correction: India's central bank is called the Reserve Bank of India. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly referred to it as the Royal Bank of India. (Corrected on April 9) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trump Ramps Up Threats Ahead of Iran Deadline

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 13:55


    P.M. Edition for April 7. Ahead of his 8 p.m. ET deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump's escalating rhetoric has drawn criticism from both sides of the aisle—and put investors on edge. Plus, a growing number of U.S. workers over the age of 55 are retiring—sometimes earlier than they expected—because they don't want to learn how to use AI. Wall Street Journal reporter Ray Smith discusses. And Intel is teaming up with Elon Musk's SpaceX, xAI and Tesla to operate an ambitious new chip plant in Texas. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How One Central Banker Is Sizing Up the Iran War

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 14:36


    A.M. Edition for April 7. With markets holding their breath ahead of President Trump's deadline to bombard Iran's infrastructure if it doesn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz, National Bank of Belgium Governor Pierre Wunsch explains how policymakers are coping with the ripple effects of the war. Plus, Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Capital offers to buy Universal Music Group, the world's largest music company and record label behind Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny. And Journal marketing reporter Patrick Coffee says some brands are adding ‘no AI' disclaimers to advertisements to stand out amongst the slop. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why America's Upper Middle Class Is Growing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 12:39


    P.M. Edition for April 6. New research shows that the upper middle class has tripled in size over the last 50 years. Economics reporter Rachel Ensign explains what's helping people move up the income ladder. Plus, Iran has rejected a cease-fire proposal from the U.S. a day before President Trump's deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. And OpenAI and Anthropic are both expected to go public later this year. Journal reporter Berber Jin takes a deep dive into their finances and finds their Achilles' heel is the soaring costs needed to train new AI models. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    U.S. and Israel Consider Attacks on Iran's Economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 12:43


    A.M. Edition for April 6. In an interview, President Trump says he could strike every power plant in Iran if Tehran doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday evening. WSJ correspondent Dov Lieber says that threat comes as both the U.S. and Israel step up attacks on Iran's infrastructure. Plus, PepsiCo and Diageo pull their sponsorship of a major London music festival after Kanye West is booked as a headliner. And geopolitics reporter Jon Emont explains how the Trump administration's decision to push trade partners to use cheese names that the EU claims for itself is raising a stink in Europe. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What's News in Markets: The War Trade, Megadeals and a Sneaker Slowdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2026 5:01


    Why are oil prices and oil stocks moving in opposite directions? And are megadeals a recipe for buyer's remorse? Plus, get ready for one of the biggest IPO of all time. Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    U.S. Rescues One of Two Crew Members From Jet Downed in Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 15:09


    P.M. Edition for April 3. WSJ senior video and national security correspondent Shelby Holliday gives us the latest on the F-15E fighter jet and its missing crew member. A second American warplane was hit; the pilot is safe after flying out of Iranian territory and ejecting from the aircraft. Plus, the U.S. economy added 178,000 jobs in March, far exceeding expectations. We hear from Journal economics reporter Matt Grossman about the economy's bright spots. And in the months since Nicolás Maduro's ouster, prospective investors have been visiting Venezuela. WSJ South America bureau chief Juan Forero talks about the risks they're taking. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Iran Prepares for U.S. Ground Invasion

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 14:13


    A.M. Edition for April 3. Tehran is responding to the threat of possible U.S. military action on its soil by stepping up defenses around its biggest oil port and launching a mass recruitment drive reminiscent of its 1980s war with Iraq. Plus, WSJ reporter Hannah Erin Lang discusses how investing platform Public hopes to gain more users by offering AI agents that can help put their brokerage accounts on autopilot. And WSJ data reporter Inti Pacheco breaks down how tariffs, bad weather and commodities trading is making coffee more expensive. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trump Fires Attorney General Pam Bondi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 14:45


    P.M. Edition for April 2. Bondi's ouster caps a tumultuous tenure as head of the Justice Department. Journal reporter Ryan Barber discusses why she's been pushed out, and who will replace her. Plus, Blue Owl—the poster child for private credit—is the latest fund to limit redemptions as investors seek to pull their money. We hear from WSJ credit reporter Matt Wirz about what this means for investors in the long and short term. And despite positive recent sales numbers from Tesla and Rivian, EV sales in the U.S. more broadly aren't rising. As big U.S. automakers have scrapped their more ambitious EV plans, dozens of EV-parts factories are sitting empty or barely used. Journal autos reporter Sharon Terlep recently visited one of these factories and tells us about what amounts to a whole new Rust Belt. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trump's Iran Speech Disappoints Markets

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 13:13


    A.M. Edition for April 2. In a prime-time address to the nation roughly a month into the Iran war, President Trump claims the conflict is nearing an end, even as he says major attacks are still to come. WSJ national security correspondent Shelby Holliday breaks down what Trump said—and didn't say—about how Washington plans to resolve the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, the weight-loss pill battle begins after Eli Lilly's Foundayo wins U.S. regulatory approval. And reporter Jeanne Whalen explains how nursing could be the new ticket to the elusive American middle class. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    SpaceX Files for What Could Be the Biggest IPO Ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 14:22


    P.M. Edition for April 1. Elon Musk's company has filed confidential paperwork with regulators to go public, with shares listed this summer. WSJ reporter Corrie Driebusch explains why that timing is critical for the company's long-awaited stock market debut. Plus, Anthropic is scrambling to contain the fallout after it accidentally exposed source code behind its popular AI agent app Claude Code. Journal tech reporter Sam Schechner joins to discuss what this means for the company that's built its reputation on security. And President Trump trades barbs with Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz, even as he threatens to take the U.S. out of NATO. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    U.A.E. Preparing to Help Open Strait of Hormuz By Force

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 14:08


    A.M. Edition for Apr. 1. After sustaining Iranian attacks for weeks, WSJ Middle East editor Andrew Dowell says the United Arab Emirates is working to persuade the U.S. and others to open the key Strait of Hormuz by any means necessary. Plus, the Supreme Court prepares to take on Trump's efforts to limit U.S. citizenship – a case that's pushing his relationship with the court to the brink. And Washington scores a major win in its race against Beijing for critical minerals in Africa. But as Alexandra Wexler Snow tells us, exporting cobalt from the Democratic Republic of the Congo is easier said than done. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wall Street Cheers Prospect of an End to the Iran War

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 13:37


    P.M. Edition for Mar. 31. The U.S. stock market caps off a tough quarter with a huge rally. WSJ markets reporter Hannah Erin Lang says there's one big factor driving the turbulent trades. Plus, businesses paid $166 billion in illegal tariffs. WSJ legal affairs reporter Louise Radnofsky explains how uncertainty over refunds is leaving many companies in a cash crunch. And Unilever and McCormick strike a deal to create a giant new condiments company. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    U.S. Gas Prices Top $4 a Gallon

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 13:44


    A.M. Edition for Mar. 31. Regular unleaded gasoline crosses the $4 a gallon threshold for the first time since August 2022, and is now up more than a dollar since the start of the war with Iran. Plus, with higher energy costs and the worst quarter for stocks in four years, WSJ markets reporter Sam Goldfarb discusses why bonds aren't proving to be the safe havens many investors hoped for. And Washington moves to tax millionaires, as the tax divide between blue states and red states widens. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Private Credit Is in Turmoil–and Could Be in Your Future 401(k)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 11:56


    P.M. Edition for Mar. 30. The Labor Department proposed a new rule that would make it easier to invest in private markets through 401(k)s. It comes as investors pull money from some private-credit funds. WSJ retirement reporter Anne Tergesen explains the risks. Plus, last year OpenAI hyped up its new AI video product, Sora. So why did it abruptly pull the plug last week? WSJ tech reporter Berber Jin tells us. And the CEO of Air Canada is stepping down after he offered condolences for the LaGuardia Airport crash in English and not in French. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    More U.S. Troops Arrive in Middle East

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 14:13


    A.M. Edition for Mar. 30. President Trump is considering using U.S. troops to extract uranium from Iran. WSJ national security correspondent Shelby Holliday discusses the expanding list of military options available to the president now that the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit is in the region. Plus, with its energy links to the Gulf disrupted, Europe looks for new sources of gas with questions over whether the U.S. can be a reliable supplier. And why airports may take time to return to normal even as TSA workers begin receiving delayed paychecks. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    AI Agents Like OpenClaw Are Here. How Can You Use Them?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 12:21


    AI agents—artificial-intelligence tools that can perform real-world tasks—are the buzziest thing in Silicon Valley. Some businesses and individuals are already using them, and the next generation of agents like OpenClaw could be even more promising. But they also come with significant risks. WSJ tech reporter Isabelle Bousquette joins host Alex Ossola to discuss how agentic AI is being used now and how it could be used in the future. Further Reading:  China's OpenClaw Craze Buoys Tech Stocks, Fuels AI Pivot  The World's First Viral AI Assistant Has Arrived, and Things Are Getting Weird  This Viral AI Project Went From Side Hustle to Coveted Prize in Three Months Nvidia Software Aims to Bring OpenClaw to the Enterprise  Silicon Valley's New Obsession: Watching Bots Do Their Grunt Work Mark Zuckerberg Is Building an AI Agent to Help Him Be CEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What's News in Markets: Bearish Bets, Defiant Oil Prices, a Social Media Reckoning

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2026 5:16


    Why are last year's market darlings falling out of favor? And is Big Tech having its “Big Tobacco Moment”? Plus, how energy stock gains translate to broader economic pain. Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trump Orders Federal Funds for TSA to Try to Solve Pain at Airports

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 12:18


    P.M. Edition for Mar. 27. President Trump directs federal officials to pay TSA workers, bypassing a gridlocked Congress. Plus, the Dow joins the Nasdaq in correction territory, meaning both indexes are down 10% from recent highs. What's News in Markets host Imani Moise says investors expect more pain from the war in the Middle East. WSJ chief foreign-affairs correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov joins from Dubai to discuss how countries in the Gulf are growing more hawkish on Iran. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Senate Funds Most of DHS, Including Pay for TSA

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 12:51


    A.M. Edition for Mar. 27. Senate Republicans and Democrats agreed in the early hours of Friday morning to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security. WSJ congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes says the deal ends a standoff over immigration enforcement that's led to missed paychecks for airport-security workers and long lines for travelers. Plus, the Pentagon considers sending up to 10,000 more ground troops to the Middle East. And SpaceX prepares for a June IPO, potentially the largest ever, complete with Elon Musk's characteristic twists. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Nasdaq Closes in a Correction

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 14:22


    P.M. Edition for Mar. 26. Major U.S. indexes fell today, with the Nasdaq dropping 2.4% and closing in a correction–more than 10% below its recent high. Plus, officials suspect that Iran is behind a series of attacks on Jews across Western Europe. The Wall Street Journal's chief European political correspondent Bojan Pancevski discusses how Iran is adopting Russia's playbook. And Wall Street bonuses hit a record. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trump Pushes for Speedy End to Iran War

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 14:21


    A.M. Edition for Mar. 26. President Trump is privately telling advisors he believes the war in Iran is in its final stages and that he hopes to see a diplomatic end to the conflict within weeks. Plus, IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez discusses the plight of 20,000 mariners stuck on ships in the Persian Gulf and the mounting economic costs the longer the war drags on. And after unearthing hundreds of millions of carats, Rio Tinto exits the diamond business. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Meta and YouTube Lose Landmark Social Media Trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 14:12


    P.M. Edition for Mar. 25. A Los Angeles jury found that Meta and YouTube were negligent for operating products that harmed kids and teens, and failed to warn about those dangers. We hear from WSJ tech reporter Meghan Bobrowsky about what the decision means for the future of social media companies. Plus, after years of notoriously high crime rates, Venezuela is now much safer. WSJ reporter Kejal Vyas recently traveled there and explains why and what it means for Venezuela's economic future. And while airports are snarled in security chaos, one company is coming out a winner. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    U.S. Sends Iran Plan to End War

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 13:10


    A.M. Edition for Mar. 25. Mediators are pushing for a meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials as early as tomorrow in the hopes of ending the war in the coming days. However, WSJ Middle East correspondent Benoit Faucon says the two sides remain far apart, as Washington repeats a number of longstanding demands. Plus, a jury in New Mexico finds Meta liable for allowing adults to prey on children. Tech reporter Sam Schechner analyzes the verdict. And the toymaker behind the Labubu craze reports blockbuster earnings, but investors aren't amused. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why Bankers See Dollar Signs in Private Credit's Meltdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 11:48


    P.M. Edition for Mar. 24. Investors are trying to pull their money out of private-credit funds. WSJ banking reporter Alexander Saeedy joins to discuss why big banks like JPMorgan Chase see risk… and also reward. Plus, before Sunday's collision at New York's LaGuardia Airport, there were dozens of close calls in recent years. We hear from Jacob Passy, who covers travel for the Journal, about what regulators are trying to do about it, as well as the latest on the Laguarida investigation. And WSJ economics reporter Justin Lahart explains why CFOs think AI isn't taking all the jobs. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Are Higher Oil Prices the New Normal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 13:55


    A.M. Edition for Mar. 24. U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf are tightening the screws on Tehran in response to persistent attacks. Rystad Energy's Jorge León explains how Iran's continued strikes on the region and ability to exert control over the Strait of Hormuz mean oil is likely to remain expensive for longer. Plus, the EU and Australia ink a free-trade deal as the world's “middle powers” link up. And Estée Lauder is in talks to acquire Puig Brands in a deal that would create a global beauty giant and add cult brands Charlotte Tilbury and Byredo to its sprawling portfolio. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Is the U.S. in Talks With Iran to Potentially End the War?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 13:32


    P.M. Edition for Mar. 23. White House reporter Alex Leary discusses the conflicting signals from President Trump and Iran on deal talks and what Trump's decision to postpone strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure means for the Middle East conflict. Plus, WSJ markets reporter Hannah Erin Lang breaks down the Wall Street rally after Trump's comments. And conservative justices on the Supreme Court appear sympathetic to the Trump administration and Republican Party's arguments that mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day shouldn't be counted. Danny Lewis hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Pilots Killed in LaGuardia Crash

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 14:09


    A.M. Edition for Mar. 23. Two pilots have been killed after an Air Canada Express plane arriving from Montreal, collided with a firefighting vehicle in New York's LaGuardia Airport. Plus, Tehran and Washington trade barbs ahead of a deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz. WSJ's Shelby Holliday explains why Iran's newly discovered longer-range missiles pose a threat to Europe. And the Trump administration scrambles to deploy ICE agents to airports, as security lines mount. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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