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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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    U.S., Iran Reach Peace Deal. But Israel Won't Withdraw From Lebanon.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 16:42


    A.M. Edition for June 15. The U.S. and Iran say they've reached an interim deal to open the Strait of Hormuz and extend a ceasefire. WSJ Middle East correspondent Benoit Faucon says more needs to be ironed out as Israel's defence minister said they will not withdraw from land it has seized in Lebanon. Plus, Anthropic sends top staff to Washington in a bid to end export restrictions. And, the U.K. announces plans for an under-16 social media ban. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How a Health Insurance Shortfall in Georgia Could Play Out in the Midterms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026 18:56


    Thousands of residents in the Peach State have dropped out of health insurance coverage since the start of 2025, prompted in part by this year's expiration of enhanced federal subsidies that helped them pay their monthly premiums. For our special What's News series The Cost-of-Living Election, WSJ national politics reporter Sabrina Siddiqui speaks to Republican pollster Adam Geller and Democratic pollster John Anzalone. They discuss voters' expectations of Congress when it comes to healthcare costs, Democrats' trust advantage on healthcare, and whether that could swing the election to their party—including incumbent Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff—in November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What's News in Markets: AI Whiplash, SpaceX's Historic IPO, Knicks Fever

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2026 5:47


    Where are investors looking beyond AI? And how did the largest IPO in history move markets before it even started trading? Plus, can an NBA playoff run create shareholder value? 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

    SpaceX Is Now America's 6th Most Valuable Public Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 13:29


    P.M. Edition for June 12. Shares of SpaceX closed up 19% on their first trading day, giving the company a market cap of more than $2 trillion and making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. Plus, China has been importing a lot less oil since the start of the Iran conflict, helping keep a lid on global oil prices–without disrupting its economy. WSJ energy markets reporter Rebecca Feng discusses how China's doing that, and what happens if the country reverses course. And Iran, the U.S. and mediators agree that a peace deal is close at hand. We hear from Journal Middle East correspondent Benoit Faucon about what points might still be up for debate. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Will SpaceX Skyrocket on Trading Debut?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 15:39


    A.M. Edition for June 12. With just hours to go until SpaceX's trading debut we look at what to expect when the largest IPO ever hits the market today. Plus, oil falls on the prospects of an imminent U.S. peace deal with Iran - but will it stick? Analysts warn of more volatility to come. And, as the U.K. defense secretary quits over a lack of military spending, WSJ's Alistair MacDonald explains what it says about Europe's military readiness. Luke Vargas hosts. Further reading on SpaceX's IPO: SpaceX's IPO Couldn't Be More Old School  Musk Looks to an Army of Loyalists to Help Make Him a Trillionaire Meet the SpaceX Employees Who Are About to Make an Overnight Fortune Musk Poised to Be the World's First Trillionaire Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Stocks Soar After Trump Cancels Threatened Strikes on Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 12:11


    P.M. Edition for June 11. After threatening more strikes against Iran this morning and then calling them off, President Trump said this afternoon that there's an agreement to end the war–although final details still need to be completed. Plus, Trump says he plans to nominate Jay Clayton, a top federal Manhattan prosecutor and former SEC chairman, as intelligence director. WSJ national security reporter Yoko Kubota discusses why this move might help defuse a fight with Congress over a crucial spying tool. And SpaceX officially sold $75 billion worth of shares, making it the biggest IPO ever. Asset managers like BlackRock helped: The Journal learned that it put in an order to buy at least $5 billion worth of SpaceX shares. 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 OpenAI Might Slash Prices for Users

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 15:07


    A.M. Edition for June 11. OpenAI is considering sweeping price cuts as it braces for an intensifying battle for users with chief rival Anthropic. The potential price drop comes as corporate clients begin to pull back on high AI spending and express difficulty tying costs to real investment returns. Plus, social media bans for kids gain momentum as Canada weighs a law that would likely apply to American tech companies like Meta and Snapchat. And the CEO of Bloom Energy K.R. Sridhar tells us how the company is navigating growing opposition to new data centers. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Elon Musk Is Betting Big on Retail Investors With SpaceX's IPO

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 14:16


    P.M. Edition for June 10. Everyday investors have coalesced into a market-moving force in recent years. WSJ markets reporter Hannah Erin Lang how Elon Musk is tapping that force for the SpaceX IPO. Plus, we exclusively report that the U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington, D.C. has subpoenaed some of the country's biggest banks as part of a probe into “debanking.” And consumer prices rose 4.2% last month, hitting a three-year high and causing stocks to dive. We hear from Journal economics reporter Harriet Torry about what the war in Iran has to do with it. Alex Ossola hosts. The WSJ Guide to Choosing a World Cup Team (and Your Backup)  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Can Regulators Get a Grip on Prediction Markets?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 11:38


    A.M. Edition for June 10. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is set to propose new rules for booming prediction markets in an effort to crack down on manipulation and bets regulators determine aren't in the public interest. WSJ reporter Alexander Osipovich discusses where the CFTC is likely to draw the line – allowing most sports betting while targeting wagers on war, terrorism and assassinations. Plus, Democrat Graham Platner coasts to victory in Maine, teeing up a crucial Senate contest against Susan Collins in November. And GM follows Ford with a pivot into energy storage. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Correction: A previous version of this podcast incorrectly said the Senate had included funding for an anti-weaponization fund in the immigration bill that passed last week. In fact, the Senate bill refrained from adding language to kill the fund. (Corrected on June 10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why the Social Security Shortfall Is Coming Sooner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 12:56


    P.M. Edition for June 9. The fund that helps pay out Social Security benefits is now projected to run out by late 2032, earlier than was previously expected. WSJ reporter Anne Tergesen walks us through why… and what it could mean for retirees. Plus, today Anthropic rolled out a new AI model, Claude Fable 5, that gives the public access to Mythos–a model the company previously said was too dangerous for general release. Bob McMillan, who covers computer security for the Journal, explains how Anthropic aims to prevent bad actors from using the new model for hacking and bioweapons. And President Trump accused Iran of downing an Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz last night, saying the U.S. must respond and threatening the fragile ceasefire. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    OpenAI Files for IPO in Test of Investor Appetite

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 13:53


    A.M. Edition for June 9. OpenAI has privately filed for an IPO, setting the ChatGPT creator up to potentially listing as soon as this fall. WSJ tech reporter Sam Schechner says the filing comes amid intense competition with rival Anthropic and Elon Musk's SpaceX and who will get the biggest slice of public investor money this year. Plus, the Pentagon targets Alibaba, Baidu and BYD in a new Chinese military blacklist. And from London Tech Week, our conversation with the founder of AI voice company ElevenLabs, Mati Staniszewski. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    PepsiCo Is Bringing Driverless Trucks Into the Mainstream

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 12:31


    P.M. Edition for June 8. Pepsi has rolled out 35 driverless trucks to ship Cheetos, Doritos, and other products on the public roads in Arizona. Journal reporter Esther Fung took a ride in one. Plus, a judge invalidated the Trump administration's $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas. And as the World Cup kicks off across 16 North American cities this week, occupancy rates in U.S. hotels are lagging behind. We hear about the reasons why from WSJ real estate reporter Kate King, and what it means for the economic boost cities were hoping for from the World Cup. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Global Stocks Sink on Renewed AI Jitters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 14:54


    A.M. Edition for June 8. Markets across Asia and Europe are falling, tracking Friday's Wall Street rout. WSJ editor Peter Landers says tech stocks–especially in South Korea–are being especially hard hit amid “extraordinary sensitivity” among investors over the outlook for future AI growth. Plus, Israel and Iran exchange fire for the first time in months. And Apple prepares to unveil a ChatGPT-like revamp of its Siri voice assistant in a bid to catch up in the AI race. 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 Record-Breaking Stakes of the SpaceX IPO

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026 15:37


    SpaceX is gearing up for a blockbuster public debut that could be the biggest in Wall Street history and redefine the global space economy. But as the company evolves from a dominant rocket launcher into an AI-powered conglomerate, questions remain about its financial losses and its de facto monopoly on U.S. space ambitions. WSJ's Corrie Driebusch and space reporter Micah Maidenberg join host Luke Vargas to break down the numbers behind the deal and what this massive infusion of capital means for the future of the cosmos. Further Reading See How SpaceX Is About to Eclipse Every Other Blockbuster IPO The Secrets Revealed in SpaceX's IPO Filing Morgan Stanley Sees SpaceX's Revenue Reaching $3.4 Trillion in 2040 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What's News in Markets: AI Reality Check, Oil's Tipping Point, Crypto Winter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2026 5:47


    Why did Broadcom's strong earnings trigger a chip selloff? And what does the standoff in the Middle East mean for oil prices? Plus, what's bitcoin's value when no one is paying attention? 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

    Why Stocks Are Diving After a Strong May Jobs Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 13:47


    P.M. Edition for June 5. The U.S. added 172,000 jobs in May, the third month in a row of steady gains. Economics reporter Matt Grossman explains why job-seekers may not be sharing that optimism. Plus, a sharp selloff in tech stocks led the Nasdaq to its worst day of 2026. What's News in Markets host Imani Moise says investors are worried about higher interest rates and AI demand. And… a $419 hotel tab on a family vacation? DoorDash orders totaling $1,576? Scott Calvert discusses how public watchdogs are blowing the whistle on local officials' spending, and why taxpayers are so angry about it. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Anthropic Calls for Global Pause in AI Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 14:47


    A.M. Edition for June 5. Anthropic calls on top AI labs to consider slowing down their development. Tech reporter Sam Schechner discusses “recursive self-improvement,” when AI systems can improve on their own without human intervention. The FDA launches a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, potentially paving the way for the Trump administration to restrict its distribution and use. Liz Essley Whyte has the scoop. And Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun is taking a U.S. tour as Beijing urges Washington to rethink its support for Taipei. National security reporter Yoko Kubota breaks down the geopolitical context and the timing of the visit. 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 Statues Taken Down in 2020 Are Coming Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 13:18


    P.M. Edition for June 4. During the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, cities across the U.S. removed monuments honoring Confederate generals, Founding Fathers and Christopher Columbus. Now, some people are fighting to restore them. Journal national affairs reporter Cameron McWhirter discusses why the statue wars have returned–and what's different this time. Plus, some Russian elites are turning against the war with Ukraine. WSJ chief foreign affairs correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov discusses what this means for Vladimir Putin. And many investors in Blackstone's premier private-credit fund want their money out. Danny Lewis hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    AI CEOs Warn of Biological Weapons Risk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 14:43


    A.M. Edition for June 4. The leaders of OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind are calling on Congress to pass a law protecting against biological threats posed by AI. Plus, a flesh-eating screwworm has arrived in the U.S., creating a headache for U.S. ranchers and livestock producers. And the Journal's Douglas Belkin explains why college professors are urging schools to reinstate entrance exams after years of looser policies. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Knicks Fans Priced Out of MSG Head to Texas for NBA Finals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 13:17


    P.M. Edition for June 3. Many New Yorkers looking to watch the Knicks play in the NBA Finals are finding themselves priced out of Madison Square Garden. We speak to Journal sports reporter Jared Diamond about what's got prices so high, as well as a few Knicks fans who found it more cost-effective to travel to San Antonio to see their team play the Spurs. Plus, Meta launches artificial intelligence agents for businesses. WSJ tech reporter Meghan Bobrowsky discusses Meta's enterprise ambitions. And, federal regulators are investigating whether former Congressman George Santos traded illegally on prediction 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

    U.S. Stocks Snap Five-Session Winning Streak After Iranian Airstrikes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 2:48


    Plus: Treasury yields rose after ADP reports solid private hiring. And GitLab shares fell after it announced plans to cut 14% of its staff. Danny Lewis 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

    OECD Warns of Recessions If Iran War Drags On

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 12:36


    A.M. Edition for June 3. Heavy gunfire between U.S. and Iranian forces in the Persian Gulf tests a fragile ceasefire, while the OECD warns of multiple global recessions if the conflict isn't resolved by next year. Dow Jones economics editor Paul Hannon explains the risks and how the U.S.' new proposed tariffs on 60 countries would work. And an Iowa farmer pulls off an unexpected upset against a Trump-backed candidate in the state's GOP gubernatorial primary. 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 Names Housing Official as Acting Intelligence Head

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 13:16


    P.M. Edition for June 2. President Trump has named Bill Pulte, leader of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting director of national intelligence. WSJ White House reporter Natalie Andrews discusses how Pulte has urged investigations into the president's perceived enemies and lawmakers' criticism of his appointment. Plus, the Trump administration is abandoning its $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund after it drew broad condemnation from GOP lawmakers. And, we hear from Jason Zweig, who writes WSJ's Intelligent Investor column, about how the year of the mega IPO is triggering changes by index providers—the firms that compile market averages like the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100–to accommodate these titanic deals. SpaceX, one of those massive IPOs, is eyeing a valuation of around $1.75 trillion. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Alphabet Taps Investors to Fund Its AI Buildout

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 15:08


    A.M. Edition for June 2. Google parent Alphabet plans to issue $80 billion in equity this year to pay for its massive spending tied to the AI race. Plus, California voters head to the polls in a closely-watched primary to choose Governor Gavin Newsom's successor. And WSJ foreign correspondent Stephen Kalin details a new demand by President Trump complicating efforts to negotiate an end to the Iran war: that Arab states establish diplomatic relations with Israel. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Anthropic Filing Heats Up a Blockbuster Year for IPOs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 12:18


    P.M. Edition for June 1. AI giant Anthropic has confidentially filed paperwork to go public, potentially as soon as this fall. WSJ Heard on the Street writer Asa Fitch discusses why it matters whether Anthropic or rival OpenAI make their stock market debut first. Plus, the Trump administration is signaling a retreat on its $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, which met powerful pushback from members of Congress. And the top two movies at the box office this weekend were horror films made by Gen Z filmmakers. We hear from Journal entertainment reporter Ben Fritz about whether this represents a new pathway for Hollywood hits. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    PCs Go Agentic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 15:32


    A.M. Edition for June 1. Nvidia unveils a next generation lineup of laptops and desktops designed to run AI agents. Plus, SoftBank leapfrogs Toyota to become Japan's most valuable company on news it will invest more than $50 billion in data centers in France. And Colombia lurches right, as voters back a presidential candidate pledging a major drugs crackdown. WSJ South America bureau chief Juan Forero says a potential win by firebrand Abelardo de la Espriella in a runoff later this month could hand President Trump another close ally in Latin America. 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 Everyone Is Talking About Peptides

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 14:39


    Flawless skin. Thicker hair. A snatched jawline. Better sleep. These are some of the benefits social media users claim peptides can deliver. But many of these uses are not FDA-approved, and consumers are increasingly turning to the grey market. WSJ's Sara Ashley O'Brien, who covers the business and culture of wellness, joins host Alex Ossola to discuss the reality behind the hype and the risks involved. Further Reading The Explosive Rise of Unapproved Peptide Injections Teen Boys and Young Men Are Injecting Peptides in Search of Perfection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What's News in Markets: Memory's Gold Rush, Oil Slips, Ford Finds a New Lane

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2026 5:28


    Are memory chips the new oil? And why are energy stocks getting the cold shoulder? Plus, how is Ford cashing in on the AI boom? 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

    Why Corporate America Is Now Rationing AI

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 13:09


    P.M. Edition for May 29. Across industries, companies have been telling their employees to use more AI in their work. Now, as compute prices go through the roof, WSJ deputy tech bureau chief Brad Olson discusses how these companies are trying to scale it back. Plus, a federal judge puts a temporary pause on President Trump's “anti-weaponization fund” amid a legal challenge. And move over Los Angeles—big film and TV studios are setting up shop in New Jersey. We hear from Journal entertainment reporter Ben Fritz about what's drawing them to the Garden State. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What Are Trump's Plans for Cuba?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 14:03


    A.M. Edition for May 29. A Blue Origin rocket explodes on its Florida launchpad, dealing a setback to Jeff Bezos' space company. Plus, the Iran war energy shock sends drivers flocking to Costco gas stations. And with the U.S. intensifying its pressure campaign on Cuba, indicting Raúl Castro and warning of an increase in Russian and Chinese operations on the island, Dragonfly Intelligence analyst Ben Hiorns discusses whether U.S. military action could be in the cards. 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. Says It Has ‘Makings of a Deal' With Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 13:57


    P.M. Edition for May 28. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters today that the U.S. and Iran are near an agreement, but that President Trump hasn't signed off on it yet. Iran signaled that a final deal isn't ready. Plus, 19 years after leaving Venezuela, Exxon Mobil is weighing whether to restart operations there. WSJ reporter Collin Eaton discusses the negotiations between Exxon and the Venezuelan government…and the company's dilemma. And in New York City, wealthy retirees are buying “med-à-terres” to have a place to stay when they come back to see their doctors. Journal residential real estate reporter Jessica Flint explains what's driving the trend. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Can China Embrace AI Without the Job Losses?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 14:44


    A.M. Edition for May 28. As the backlash against artificial intelligence builds in the U.S. and elsewhere, WSJ China economics reporter Hannah Miao says Beijing is pushing companies to embrace AI, but warning them not to cut jobs as they embrace new tools. Plus, federal prosecutors charge a Google employee with insider trading after the software engineer allegedly made more than $1 million betting with nonpublic information. And Meta rolls out paid subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp as the company tries to recoup some of the costs from its expensive AI buildout. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A New Generation of Drugs Could Lower Heart Attack Risk for Millions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 13:02


    P.M. Edition for May 27. Pharmaceutical companies have been testing a new type of drug to lower levels of lipoprotein(a); high levels have been linked to heart disease and can't be lowered with diet and exercise. WSJ reporter Xavier Martinez walks us through how the new drugs work and what is still needed before they can make their way to patients. Plus, Ford's stock has been surging for the past two weeks, but the reason doesn't have much to do with cars. Journal autos reporter Ryan Felton discusses. And President Trump says he doesn't fear political fallout from the Iran war, while the U.S. blockade throttles the Iranian economy. We hear from WSJ Middle East correspondent Benoit Faucon about what that economic pressure means for both sides as they seek a deal for long-term peace. 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-Backed Paxton Wins Texas GOP Primary

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 13:09


    A.M. Edition for May 27. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeats incumbent John Cornyn to clinch the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, setting up a showdown with Democrat James Talarico in what could be the red state's most competitive general election in years. Plus, The Trump administration plans to deploy public health officers to Kenya for a potential Ebola quarantine facility for Americans. And WSJ chief foreign-affairs correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov says with Russia stuck on the Ukrainian battlefield and launching massive strikes on Kyiv, European capitals fear Moscow could expand the conflict beyond Ukraine. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Ferrari's First EV, the $640,000 Luce, Fails to Impress

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 14:15


    P.M. Edition for May 26. Ferrari's first all-electric vehicle fails to rev up fans–and investors. WSJ reporter Ben Katz breaks down the fallout, and why Ferrari says it's unfazed. Plus, British oil giant BP removes its chairman after bullying concerns. And it's getting more expensive to build a house. WSJ commodities reporter Ryan Dezember explains how the conflict in Iran and AI frenzy is rippling through the housing sector. Imani Moise hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Pope Compares AI Threat to Tower of Babel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 12:40


    A.M. Edition for May 26. The U.S. says it carried out “defensive strikes” against targets in Iran, following a flareup in back-and-forth attacks over the weekend. American officials say the U.S. continues to observe a cease-fire and that talks to end the war are ongoing. Plus, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and incumbent Senator John Cornyn face off in a GOP primary that is the latest test of the power of president Trump's endorsement. And Pope Leo XIV warns of the ethical and social challenges created by the rise of artificial intelligence. 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: IPO Excitement, Chip Fatigue, the Decline of Dividends

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2026 6:20


    Which tech giant will kick off the next IPO boom? And why weren't investors impressed by Nvidia's blowout quarter? Plus, how is the AI frenzy changing the way investors get paid? 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 Administration Sees Threat in Growing Foreign Spy Bases in Cuba

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 13:47


    P.M. Edition for May 22. The Journal is exclusively reporting that Russia and China have been building out their operations to spy on the U.S. from Cuba. National security reporter Alex Ward discusses what this means for the U.S. as it escalates its pressure campaign on Havana. Plus, Kevin Warsh was sworn in as Federal Reserve chair at the White House today. We tell you what President Trump had to say about the central bank's independence, and what the Fed should prioritize under Warsh's leadership. And Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard becomes the latest Trump administration official to leave her post. Alex Ossola 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 Earnings: How AI Agents Are Boosting Nvidia–and Opening the Door to Challengers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 6:59


    Bonus Episode for May 22. Financial results from Nvidia give investors a look into the “parabolic” demand for AI hardware. Wall Street Journal Reporter Robbie Whelan discusses how the rise of AI agents is shifting the company's business, and how Nvidia could benefit from blockbuster IPOs from SpaceX and OpenAI–even with rising competition in the chip industry. Heard on the Street columnist Dan Gallagher hosts this special bonus episode of What's News in Earnings, where we dig into companies' earnings reports and analyst calls to find out what's going on under the hood of the American economy. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Whiskey Glut Upending America's Bourbon Heartland

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 14:46


    A.M. Edition for May 22. The U.S. puts arms sales to Taiwan on hold, saying the munitions and arms are needed for the war with Iran. Plus, weight-loss drugs like WeGovy and Mounjaro show a surprising ability to stall cancer. And WSJ's Laura Cooper details how bourbon distillers are facing a hangover as more Americans pinch pennies and join the ranks of the sober-curious. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Senate Republicans Break With President Trump Over $1.8 Billion Fund

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 13:56


    P.M. Edition for May 21. The Senate's at an impasse after a majority of Senate Republicans collide with President Trump over plans for an “anti-weaponization fund.” WSJ national political reporter Ken Thomas discusses what that means for President Trump's agenda ahead of the midterms. Plus, a day after officially kicking off its IPO process, tonight SpaceX plans to launch a new version of its Starship rocket. We hear from Journal space reporter Micah Maidenberg about why Starship is so critical to the future of SpaceX's business. And dividend investors were making gains and many years even beat the wider S&P 500… until about three years ago, when things went south. WSJ senior markets columnist James Mackintosh dug into the data to understand why. (Hint: the AI boom.) Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI's Trillion Dollar IPO Plans

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 13:48


    A.M. Edition for May 21. Wall Street is bracing for a historic wave of tech listings as Elon Musk's SpaceX unveils its blockbuster S-1 prospectus. WSJ reporter  Becky Peterson parsed the filing and says its setting the stage for a landmark debut that could make Musk the world's first trillionaire. Plus, an exclusive look at Anthropic's mind-blowing growth as the AI-startup looks set for its first profit. And, new research shows MAHA-approved natural food colors may cause cancer and diabetes. Daniel Bach 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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