Plus: Shopify teamed up with Meta to let its Muse AI agent complete purchases. And DoorDash agreed to pay $131.5 million dollars to settle an investigation by New York City regulators. 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… Open episode →
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Plus: Vice President JD Vance’s antifraud task force removes hundreds of thousands of enrollees from Affordable Care Act exchanges. And Utah Republican Sen. John Curtis calls for investigation of Donald Trump Jr. 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… Open episode →
Plus: Alibaba unveils its most powerful AI chip yet. And investors hold their breath for any change in the Iran war as President Trump prepares to speak at UNGA. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Open episode →
Plus: Warner Bros. Discovery's stock jumps after Paramount executives agree to a settlement over the companies’ proposed merger. And Strategy's stock climbs as bitcoin surges above $86,000. 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… Open episode →
Plus: Major television networks pull some joint coverage of President Trump. And Silver Lake asks judge to declare that Carl Icahn and hedge funds colluded in attempts to fight Endeavor deal. 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… Open episode →
Plus: The contours of a Paramount settlement for Warner Bros. Discovery begin to take shape. And the U.S. auto industry unites to fight Chinese expansion. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Open episode →
Plus: Oil prices edge lower as fears of major supply disruptions ease. And shares of Netflix fall as analyst bemoans lack of breakout hits. Julie Chang 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… Open episode →
Plus: Joby Aviation completes its first autonomous flight across the U.S. And Netflix shares fall after Wells Fargo downgrades its stock. 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.… Open episode →
Plus: Hackers gained access to an OpenAI employee’s ChatGPT account using Anthropic’s AI tool, Claude. And shares of Nestle are falling after the Kremlin seized the food giant’s Russian assets. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for… Open episode →
Plus: Shares of Generac Holdings surge after the backup-power company strikes a $2.4 billion deal with Amazon. And Volvo shares advance after the automaker announces its largest-ever product push. Danny Lewis 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… Open episode →
Plus: General Motors is supplying missile components to Lockheed Martin. And U.S. housing starts fell last month, missing economists’ expectations. 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. Hosted… Open episode →
Plus: The House passes a bill aimed at punishing top importers of Russian oil and gas. And ExxonMobil looks to tap Venezuela’s oil reserves, two decades after pulling out of the country. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal… Open episode →
Plus: Intel shares rise as AI-linked stocks largely recover from recent losses. And plumbing- supplies manufacturer Reliance Worldwide shares jump after Brookfield Asset Management agrees to all-cash acquisition. Julie Chang 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… Open episode →
Plus: U.S. retail sales rebounded last month. And Novo Nordisk and Anthropic are partnering to use Claude to speed up drug discovery. 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… Open episode →
Plus: OpenAI considers a funding round that could make the company more valuable than its rival Anthropic. And stocks and bonds hold steady ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for… Open episode →
Plus: Crypto-related companies Robinhood, Strategy, and Coinbase shares drop alongside bitcoin. And cybersecurity company Crowdstrike stock ends the day higher. Alexis Moore 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. Hosted… Open episode →
Plus: Mortgage rates are closing in on 7%. And the Justice Department says cryptocurrency platform Binance was used to funnel money for Iranian oil. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Open episode →
Plus: The EPA moves to roll back Biden-era policies cracking down on coal and natural-gas-fired power plants. And the global bond selloff resumes as surging oil prices stoke fears about inflation. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data… Open episode →
Plus: 10-year U.S. Treasury yield falls back after touching a multi-year high. And major U.S. software stocks such as CrowdStrike and Workday close higher. Alexis Moore 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… Open episode →
Plus: Microsoft sets limits for its AI models. And Oprah Winfrey will host an immersive show at the Las Vegas Sphere. 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.… Open episode →
Plus: Oil prices rise as Iran-backed Houthis seize more key territory. And AirBNB launches a $250 million fund to ease housing shortages. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Open episode →
Diesel hits $6 a gallon for the first time. Plus, shares of Oracle and RH fall throughout the day despite strong revenue reports. Julie Chang 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… Open episode →
Plus: Anthropic says an Iranian-linked group used its Claude AI tool to track U.S. Navy warships. And remembrance ceremonies marking 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks honor those who later died of related illnesses. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and… Open episode →
Plus: U.S. bond yields retreat after the 10-year Treasury note almost breached 5%. And Kalshi looks to expand a rapidly growing universe of risky trading. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Open episode →
Renewed escalation across the Middle East push Brent crude futures to roughly $107 a barrel, while pressuring stock and bond markets worldwide. And Apple’s shares rise a day after it revealed the first foldable iPhone. 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… Open episode →
Plus: The European Central Bank raises interest rates. And the Iran-backed Houthi militia seizes a key strategic port city, threatening Saudi oil exports. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Open episode →
Plus: South Korea is set to invest billions in the U.S. And the AI boom drives uranium prices to 18-year highs. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Open episode →
Plus: Treasury yields climb to new highs. And Apple shares are little changed as the company announces a foldable iPhone. Imani Moise 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. Hosted… Open episode →
Plus: Google says it’s investing $15 billion in Finland, its largest investment to date in Europe. And the Office of Congressional Conduct has cleared Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar after she overstated her assets to Congress. 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… Open episode →
Plus: The U.S. escalates its trade war with Canada. And the Trump Administration calls out Ford for its “unacceptable” use of Chinese tech. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Open episode →
Plus: Amgen has its worst day in more than two decades. And quantum-computing companies rally after U.S. government picks up minority stakes. Imani Moise 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… Open episode →
Plus: The AI boom is turbocharging China’s exports. And thieves have stolen several paintings from France’s Renoir Museum. 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. Hosted by Simplecast,… Open episode →
Plus: Canada ups the ante in its trade spat with the U.S. as reciprocal tariffs kick in. And levies drive the maker of Range Rovers to cut jobs. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Open episode →
Plus: Diesel prices hit a record high. Volkswagen shares jump after the vehicle maker approves a plan to double its job cuts. And Adobe’s CEO succession plan pushes shares lower. 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… Open episode →
Plus: Federal regulators are investigating Tesla’s steering wheel-free robotaxi. And electric truck startup Windrose Technology is losing workers as it runs low on funds. 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… Open episode →
Plus: The world’s biggest wealth fund calls time on government bonds after recent volatility. And VW’s board approves a major restructuring. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Open episode →
Plus: Treasury yields slip. And Capmbell’s lays off 13% of its workforce. Alexis Moore 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for… Open episode →
Plus: Leon Black sues House Committee over Epstein probe. And feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies at 92. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an… Open episode →
Plus: OpenAI is hit with 30 lawsuits over a school shooting in Canada. And Ford makes a big bet on an EV truck for the masses. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Open episode →
Plus: Oil continues to move higher. And cybersecurity stocks fall after Palo Alto Networks posts quarterly loss. Imani Moise 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an… Open episode →
Plus: U.S. concerns about China’s focus on exports go global. And Chevron is investing $7 billion in Venezuela, doubling its production there. Alex Ossola hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Open episode →
Plus: Open AI restricts its latest AI model, rating it a 'critical' cyber risk. And Google tries to challenge the frontrunners in agentic coding. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Open episode →
Plus: Fast-fashion retailer Shein makes its long-awaited Hong Kong debut. And Apple rises as Tim Cook hands over the reins. Imani Moise 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. Hosted… Open episode →
Plus: Two oil tankers were struck by rockets while trying to make a midnight crossing of the Strait of Hormuz. And Novartis is pausing clinical trials of an experimental therapy after three patients died. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use… Open episode →
Plus: Stocks fall after Shein’s IPO disappoints. And President Trump backs a federal credit to help the beleaguered U.S. movie and television industry. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Open episode →
Plus: Renewed fighting in the Strait of Hormuz sends Brent crude futures back above $90 a barrel. And PG&E shares are down after lawmakers introduce new wildfire legislation. Alexis Moore 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… Open episode →
Plus: California publicly traded utilities tumble after state lawmakers reject plan to shield them from wildfire claims. And Aon agrees to a $17 billion deal to buy USI Insurance from KKR. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data… Open episode →
Plus: High fuel costs and domestic competition hurt China’s major airlines. And central bankers are warned of the threats posed by AI. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Open episode →
The Federal Reserve chairman highlights the need to get inflation back down to the central bank's 2% target. Plus: Marvell Technology shares sink more than 10%, underlining the high expectations investors have for companies tied to the AI boom. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode… Open episode →
Plus: Chevron and other U.S. energy companies are closing in on deals to invest billions of dollars in Venezuela. And shares in Gap jumped after the retailer reported an increase in same-store sales for its Gap brand. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our… Open episode →
Plus: Regulators expand their crackdown on prediction markets. And Nvidia hits pause on some revenue-sharing deals with AI cloud companies. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Open episode →
Ten out of 11 S&P sectors fell on the day, but tech alone rose 3.4%. Plus: Okta was a big beneficiary of demand for AI agents in its latest quarter; its stock jumped after it raised its outlook. 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… Open episode →
Plus: European soccer officials seek to subpoena Joshua Kushner as part of possible criminal action against FIFA president Gianni Infantino in Switzerland. And private equity firm KKR has agreed to a record settlement over DOJ allegations it withheld and altered premerger filing documents. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company.… Open episode →
Plus: AI startup DeepSeek is poised to reach a $74 billion valuation. And the CIA chief’s surprise Moscow trip was to warn Russia not to attack NATO. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Open episode →
Plus: Oil prices extend their recent decline. And Meta stock rises after reaching an $18 billion settlement over child-safety claims. Imani Moise 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. Hosted… Open episode →
Plus: The FBI says it’s shut down a sprawling hacking operation linked to China. And the FDA has approved a drug for pancreatic cancer, an especially deadly disease. 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… Open episode →
Plus: President Trump's pick Darline Graham wins a GOP Senate runoff in South Carolina to fill the seat of late Sen. Lindsey Graham. And OpenAI loses another top executive. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Open episode →
Plus: Nvidia shares jumped, snapping a recent losing streak. And Dick’s Sporting Goods stock has its worst day on record after cutting parts of its outlook. Imani Moise 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… Open episode →
Plus: The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating AI-focused hedge fund Situational Awareness. And an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was struck overnight. 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… Open episode →
Plus: Bitcoin continues to rally, passing the $80,000 mark for the first time since May. And investors size up the parade of new IPOs expected in the coming months, including from Dunkin’ and Oura. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use… Open episode →
