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P.M. Edition for Nov. 30. After a steep selloff on Friday, the major U.S. indexes regained some ground on Monday, then ended the day down again on Tuesday. The turbulence comes as investors are assessing the threat of the Omicron variant of Covid-19. WSJ deputy finance editor Colin Barr joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss what is on investors' minds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 30. Countries in the Asia-Pacific have kept Covid-19 numbers lower than in the West throughout much of the pandemic thanks to strict border controls and restrictions on daily life. In recent weeks, easing of those rules had finally begun, but as WSJ's Natasha Khan explains, Omicron is putting the loosening of restrictions to a halt. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 29. Many companies started bringing workers back to the office in September. But with Covid-19 cases still high, some started delaying reopenings or dispensing with return-to-work dates altogether. The Omicron variant is adding even more uncertainty to the mix. Workplace reporter Chip Cutter joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 29. As the world grapples with the new Omicron variant of Covid-19, the role of immunity from prior infection has gained fresh significance. WSJ's Denise Roland discusses why scientists are divided on whether country-specific vaccine rules should account for prior infection as well as vaccine-induced immunity. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 26. The World Health Organization declared a new strain of the coronavirus first detected in southern Africa a "variant of concern." The WSJ's Africa deputy bureau chief Gabriele Steinhauser joins host Annmarie Fertoli with the latest information about Omicron. Plus, U.S. stocks suffer their worst Black Friday on record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 26. E-commerce was supposed to be the death knell for brick-and-mortar stores, but online retailers are increasingly building physical locations. WSJ's Suzanne Kapner explains the evolving online and in-person shopping relationship, and what that could mean for the future of retail. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 24. New weekly jobless claims fell to 199,000 last week, the lowest level in 52 years. Meanwhile, household spending and personal income were both up in October. What does that mean for the recovery? Economics editor Eric Morath joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 24. Former President Donald Trump's campaign falsely claiming he won the 2020 election and demanding redress is turning voter fraud into a litmus test for Republicans seeking office in the 2022 House and Senate elections. WSJ's Alexa Corse tells us what this means for GOP candidates and voter confidence in the electoral system. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 23. The U.S. and five other countries agreed to tap their oil reserves to ease higher gasoline prices. But how much will it relieve pressure at the pump? WSJ energy policy reporter Tim Puko joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 23. The U.S. has warned allies that Russia's buildup of military assets on its border with Ukraine may be a precursor to an invasion. But Russia has rebutted that accusation and accused the U.S. of destabilizing the region. WSJ's Nancy Youssef saw those tensions first-hand during her recent trip through the Black Sea on a U.S. destroyer. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 22. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is set to be nominated for a second term leading the central bank. If confirmed, he will face many challenges, including combating rising inflation. The WSJ's chief economics commentator Greg Ip joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 22. Freight rates and the number of ships waiting to enter key ports have begun to fall, indicating the supply-chain crunch is finally easing. WSJ's Costas Paris discusses how the shipping industry is faring and what the pandemic tells us about the long-term sustainability of the current supply chain. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 19. Nurses have been in high demand since the pandemic began. Now, in a tight labor market, many hospitals are bumping up pay to beat out rivals and keep nurses on staff. But some smaller hospitals are struggling to keep up. Hospitals reporter Melanie Evans joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 19. The U.S. House is set to approve Democrats' $2 trillion social spending and climate bill. WSJ's John McCormick explains how President Biden's spending plans stack up in comparison to the two Democratic presidents who had the biggest social agendas of the past century and whether they will be just as transformational. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 18. The global chip shortage has hit the auto industry hard. Now automakers like Ford are trying to steer their way out of it by partnering directly with chipmakers. WSJ automotive reporter Mike Colias joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 18. The social and climate policy bill that Democrats in Congress are crafting would grant tax write-offs to people who buy electric vehicles made by union workers. But that has drawn criticism from the EV lobby. WSJ's Siobhan Hughes explains how this is pitting environmentalists against pro-union lobbyists and what it all means for the $2 trillion spending bill. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 17. Real-estate firm Zillow had high hopes for its AI-powered home-flipping business, Zillow Offers. But earlier this month, the company said it was shutting the outfit down. Housing reporter Will Parker joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss what happened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 17. Coronavirus restrictions are coming back into force across several European countries amid a sharp rise in infections. WSJ's Bojan Pancevski says authorities are particularly targeting the unvaccinated, along with a bigger and faster rollout of booster shots to curb new cases. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 16. Despite rising inflation, consumers are still spending their money. The Commerce Department says retail sales rose 1.7% in October. But will rising prices eventually force consumers to pull back? WSJ national economics reporter Gabriel T. Rubin joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 16. EU foreign ministers have agreed to impose fresh sanctions on officials and companies in Belarus, brushing off threats by President Alexander Lukashenko to cut gas flows to the continent. WSJ's Dan Michaels gives us the latest update amid reports of shots fired along the Belarusian border and explains how thousands of people from the Middle East have become stranded there. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 15. Oil giant Royal Dutch Shell is moving its headquarters to London and dropping the "Royal Dutch" from its name, in a move aimed at simplifying its business and facilitating returns to shareholders. Senior energy reporter Sarah McFarlane joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss the plan and what it means for investors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 15. After fraught negotiations over the weekend, COP26 negotiators in Glasgow reached a deal to cut emissions. But will countries actually follow through? WSJ's Rochelle Toplensky discusses the hallmarks of the deal, including reduction targets for coal and what this all means for global warming. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 12. General Electric, Toshiba and Johnson & Johnson all announced plans to break up their companies this week. But how much of J&J's decision has to do with changes in healthcare? And how much with pressure to simplify? Health business editor Jonathan Rockoff joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 12. An acute shortage of pilots and flight attendants means many airlines can't fly at full capacity, despite the easing of most travel restrictions. WSJ's Scott McCartney discusses the outlook for the industry and what this means for travelers as we head into the busy holiday season. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 11. Europe's economic engine is faltering. WSJ's Tom Fairless discusses the slowdown in Germany's economy and how political leaders are looking to revolutionize its traditional industry. Plus supply delays and lacking inventory at Singles Day spell bad news for the coming holiday shopping season. WSJ's Quentin Webb explains what's at stake for consumers and retailers alike. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 10. Consumer prices have been rising for months, and in October inflation hit a three-decade high amid strong consumer demand and persistent supply-chain constraints. But is there more to the story? Economic reporter Gwynn Guilford joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 10. Electric-vehicle maker Rivian is listing on the Nasdaq in one of this year's biggest IPOs. WSJ's Ben Foldy discusses the company's top-end valuation, tie-ups with Ford and Amazon, and what this listing means for the wider auto industry. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 9. After a multiyear process of spinning off its divisions, General Electric says it's splitting its remaining aviation, healthcare and energy businesses into three separate companies. WSJ corporate bureau chief Marcelo Prince joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss what it means for the company and its investors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 9. Brexit tensions have ratcheted up again following tense talks over fishing rights and changes to the Northern Ireland protocol over the past week. WSJ's Stephen Fidler weighs the prospects of a trade war between the EU and U.K. amid reports that Westminster is looking to suspend parts of the post-Brexit trade deal. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 8. The Biden administration has marked a victory with House passage of a $1 trillion infrastructure bill. But there are more hurdles ahead - including the fate of a larger, $2 trillion education, healthcare, and climate package. Congressional reporter Natalie Andrews joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on the challenges ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 8. The U.S. is opening its borders to international travel for the first time in almost two years. WSJ's Allison Pohle discusses the restrictions on travelers in and out of the country, and what this means for the travel industry ahead of the busy holiday season. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 5. Pfizer says its experimental at-home Covid-19 drug is highly effective at preventing hospitalization and death in people who are at high risk of severe reactions to the virus. Health business editor Jonathan D. Rockoff joins host Shelby Holliday to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 5. The world would need to make a $4 trillion annual investment to get to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. It may sound like a lot, but the U.S.'s expenditure would be a smaller percentage of GDP than its spending on railroads in the 1850s. WSJ's Greg Ip says Wall Street stands ready to deliver the money needed, if governments can ensure climate-change initiatives are a commercially viable investment. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 4. Many businesses will have to ensure that their workers are vaccinated or tested weekly for Covid-19 starting Jan. 4 under a set of new vaccine requirements by the Biden administration. WSJ reporter Chip Cutter joins host Lorie Hirose to discuss how the business community is reacting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 4. Attempted or successful coups in Africa are occurring more frequently as democratic states buckle under pressure from Covid-19. WSJ's Benoit Faucon discusses the state of democracy on the continent and what role developed nations are playing. Plus, meme stocks are back! WSJ's Caitlin Ostroff discusses the rally in Avis and Bed, Bath & Beyond shares and whether we are looking at another retail-investor craze. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 3. Local questions about education and safety seemed to resonate most with voters this election. The WSJ's executive Washington editor Gerald F. Seib joins host Lorie Hirose to discuss lessons for both Republicans and Democrats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 3. The Federal Reserve is today widely expected to announce a slowing of its bond-buying program. WSJ's Nick Timiraos explains what an end to stimulus and potentially higher interest rates will mean for consumers and the economy. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 2. World leaders seal the first major deal of the global climate summit in Scotland, with more than 100 nations' leaders signing on. WSJ reporter Max Colchester joins host Lorie Hirose with the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 2. Numerous elections get under way in the U.S. today. But one vote is seen as a national bellwether for how midterms will pan out - the race for governor in Virginia. WSJ's Aaron Zitner lays out the issues at stake and what the two candidates stand for. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 1 Minneapolis voters will decide Tuesday whether to defund the Police Department and create a Department of Public Safety instead. WSJ reporter Joe Barrett joins host Lorie Hirose with details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Nov. 1. Leaders of 20 of the world's developed economies have failed to reach a consensus on how to achieve the emissions targets set out in the Paris Climate Accord. It sets the stage for a difficult climate summit in Glasgow. WSJ's Max Colchester says government and private-sector commitments will be key at COP26, but questions remain on how much they can achieve over the two-week summit. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 29. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy wants to avoid a repeat of last year's holiday season, when some USPS customers saw gifts arrive months after decorations were taken down. WSJ reporter Paul Ziobro spoke to DeJoy about his plans, and joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 29. World leaders are meeting for their first in-person G-20 summit since the pandemic began. WSJ's Marcus Walker says a global corporate tax and climate change will be in focus. The summit will also reveal the new power dynamic between European leaders and President Biden, amid concerns over unilateralism. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 28. Activist investors have been working to steer oil giants to rethink their businesses, with climate change in mind. This week, hedge fun Third Point urged Royal Dutch Shell to split into two standalone companies. But what does the changing environment mean for the legacy companies? WSJ global energy and climate editor Miguel Bustillo joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 28. World leaders are meeting in Glasgow next week for a United Nations climate summit. At the top of the agenda is a new emissions-reduction target. Morgan Stanley's global head of sustainability research, Jessica Alsford, tells us what this all means for companies and environmentally conscious investors. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 27. Rental-car company Hertz's deal to buy 100,000 electric vehicles from Tesla propelled the EV maker into the trillion-dollar club. It's also a remarkable rebound for Hertz, which just a year and a half ago was in bankruptcy. WSJ automotive reporter Nora Naughton joins host Annmarie Fertoli with more on the company's turnaround. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 27. The U.K. government is set to reel in the massive government spending that Western countries unleashed to support workers and families through the pandemic. WSJ's Jason Douglas explains why the Bank of England may raise rates soon and what this means for other central banks and not least British consumers. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 26. Congress is staring down another deadline. Democrats are hoping to reach an agreement on their massive social-spending and climate bill before next week's climate summit in Glasgow. But there are still a few big hurdles. Congressional reporter Kristina Peterson joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 26. There is mounting concern that China might try to seize Taiwan. But American military planners and local officials question whether Taiwan's military could hold the line. WSJ's Joyu Wang discusses what's driving recent tensions and whether allies would step in to help the island in the event of an attack. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 25. In the past few years, the U.S. has seen cyber attacks targeting everything from the federal government to meatpacking company JBS. Now we report exclusively that the State Department is forming a new office to combat these threats, as part of a broader strategy to treat cyber crime as a national-security issue. WSJ cybersecurity and intelligence reporter Dustin Volz joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices