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Episodes (20)
Oil Climbs, Stocks Fall on Fresh U.S.-Iran Tensions
Stocks fell, with the Nasdaq breaking its longest winning streak since 1992. Plus: AST SpaceMobile shares tumbled after a company satellite was incorrectly deployed in space. And shares in Marvell Technology rose amid talks with Google to build new AI chips. Pierre Bienaimé 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
Apr 20, 20262 min
The Justice Department Is Investigating Beef Companies in a Criminal Antitrust Probe
Plus: Businesses can now officially request tariff refunds from the U.S. government. And FBI director Kash Patel sues the Atlantic publication for defamation. 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
Apr 20, 20262 min
Wall Street Braces for Volatility as Strait of Hormuz is Shut Again
Plus: the U.A.E. asks the U.S. for a financial lifeline. And this week's economic data is set to reveal the Iran war's impact on the U.S. economy. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 20, 20263 min
Stocks Surge After Iran Opens Strait
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both ended at new highs. Plus: QVC shares drop after the company files for bankruptcy. And Netflix shares plummet after issuing disappointing guidance. 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
Apr 17, 20262 min
Oil Prices Tumble, Stocks Jump After Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Is Open
Plus: Ford is recalling up to 1.4 million F-150 pickups. And Anthropic’s CEO is scheduled to visit the White House as the AI company tries to ease tensions with the Trump administration. Pierre Bienaimé 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
Apr 17, 20262 min
Israel-Lebanon Peace Talks Risks New Rift With Hezbollah
Plus: The House failed to advance a compromise proposal to renew a national-security surveillance program for five years. And the FAA curbs plans by United and American to increase summer flights at Chicago’s O’Hare. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 17, 20262 min
Second Straight Day of Records for Nasdaq and S&P 500
Investors held out hope for continued peace talks with Iran. Plus: Kering shares fall as it attempts to turnaround luxury brands like Gucci. 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
Apr 16, 20262 min
U.S. Will Pursue Iran-Linked Ships Beyond the Mideast
Plus: Charles Schwab’s quarterly profit jumped 30%. And PepsiCo’s revenue climbed 8.5% after it cut prices on signature snacks. Pierre Bienaimé 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
Apr 16, 20262 min
Washington Dusts Off World War II Playbook
Plus: Spirit Airlines is at risk of liquidation as its plans to escape bankruptcy collide with surging fuel prices. And the world’s largest contract chip maker, TSMC, posts a nearly 60% jump in quarterly net profit. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 16, 20262 min
S&P 500 Closes Above 7000
The Nasdaq also hit a new record. Plus: Shares in sneaker company Allbirds skyrocket after announcing a pivot to AI infrastructure. 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
Apr 15, 20262 min
Trump Threatens to Fire Powell Once Fed Chair Term Ends
Plus: The Trump administration is eyeing a head of the CDC after months of upheaval at the health agency. And Bank of America is the latest big lender seeing resilience in the U.S. economy. Pierre Bienaimé 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
Apr 15, 20262 min
Maine Bans Large Data Centers in U.S. First
Plus: Maine becomes the first state to ban large data-center construction. And the NAACP sues Elon Musk’s xAI, alleging the company’s efforts to power its data centers in Tennessee and Mississippi are creating a local health risk. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 15, 20262 min
Nasdaq Rises for Tenth Straight Day as U.S. and Iran Continue Talks
Oil prices fell while stocks jumped. Plus: Shares in both United Airlines and American Airlines get a boost after merger talk. 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
Apr 14, 20262 min
IMF Warns of Weaker Economic Growth If Iran War Doesn’t End Soon
Plus: JPMorgan Chase reports higher profit and revenue for the first quarter. And Amazon acquires Starlink rival Globalstar. 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
Apr 14, 20262 min
Saudi Arabia Presses U.S. to Drop Blockade
Plus: The Iran war begins to hurt China’s export momentum. And LVMH posts weak first quarter sales as the conflict weighs on hopes of a rebound in demand for luxury goods. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 14, 20262 min
U.S. Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Sends Oil Higher
Plus: Goldman Sachs shares drop after a poor performing fixed income segment. And Palantir stock rebounds after a drop earlier this month. 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
Apr 13, 20262 min
The U.S. Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Has Begun
Plus: Goldman Sachs reports a record quarter in banking and trading. And Google is expected to lose its digital-ad crown to Meta. Anthony Bansie 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
Apr 13, 20262 min
U.S. and Iran Trade Threats Over Strait of Hormuz
Plus: Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán suffers a landslide defeat in national elections. And McDonald’s plans to capitalize on the booming energy drinks and specialty sodas segment with a new line of drinks. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 13, 20262 min
High Inflation Report Sends Dow Down
Consumer prices hit a nearly two-year high. Plus: Organon shares jumped after the company agreed to be purchased. 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
Apr 10, 20262 min
March Inflation Rate Jumps to 3.3%, Driven by High Gas Prices
Plus: European airports are looking at severe jet fuel shortages if the Strait of Hormuz isn’t fully opened. And CoreWeave and Anthropic form an AI cloud agreement. Anthony Bansie 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
Apr 10, 20262 min