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What’s News in Markets: Retail Divergence, Alphabet Dives, Gap Glow-Up

What’s News in Markets: Retail Divergence, Alphabet Dives, Gap Glow-Up

Why did investors diverge on retail rivals Target and Walmart? And how did a Justice Department proposal for Google affect Alphabet stock? Plus, what drove the Gap share glow-up? Host Francesca Fontana 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
05:4623/11/2024
Why Does a Miami Investor Want to Buy Russia’s Nord Stream 2 Gas Pipeline?

Why Does a Miami Investor Want to Buy Russia’s Nord Stream 2 Gas Pipeline?

P.M. Edition for Nov. 22. The Wall Street Journal’s Chris Matthews on the American businessman asking the U.S. for permission to bid on the natural gas pipeline, which runs from Russia to Germany. And Journal agriculture business reporter Patrick Thomas discusses how farms are preparing for a possible labor crunch if the Trump Administration follows through on its planned deportation of undocumented migrants. Plus, WSJ economics reporter Harriet Torry explains how Republicans feeling happy about Donald Trump’s election helped raise U.S. consumer sentiment higher. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13:4522/11/2024
Trump Courted Blue-Collar Workers. Will His Policies Favor Them?

Trump Courted Blue-Collar Workers. Will His Policies Favor Them?

A.M. Edition for Nov. 22. The WSJ’s Paul Kiernan says the incoming administration will have to reconcile Republicans’ traditional resistance to unions and workplace rules with a “New Right” that says it wants to empower workers. Plus, Trump picks Pam Bondi to run the Justice Department hours after Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration. And Huawei plans to roll out its most advanced made-in-China phone chip, challenging Apple in its second-largest market. Kate Bullivant hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13:0422/11/2024
What Will Trump’s Team Do About His Conflicting Growth and Trade Agendas?

What Will Trump’s Team Do About His Conflicting Growth and Trade Agendas?

P.M. Edition for Nov. 21. WSJ chief economics commentator Greg Ip explains how President-elect Trump’s economic team will work on his policy priorities. And Justice Department reporter Sadie Gurman discusses the fallout from former Congressman Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal of his U.S. attorney general nomination. Plus, WSJ Middle Eastern correspondent Omar Abdel-Baqui discusses the implications of the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12:5921/11/2024
Google Must Sell Chrome Browser, DOJ Says

Google Must Sell Chrome Browser, DOJ Says

A.M. Edition for Nov. 21. The Justice Department says Google should spin off its popular browser as part of a court-ordered fix to its monopolization of the online-search market. Plus, Ukraine says Russia fired an intercontinental ballistic missile against it for the first time in the war. And the WSJ’s Sara Randazzo breaks down Donald Trump’s plans for the Education Department, starting with his selection of a loyalist to head it. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12:4921/11/2024
Will Walmart Gobble Up Other Retailers’ Holiday Sales?

Will Walmart Gobble Up Other Retailers’ Holiday Sales?

P.M. Edition for Nov. 20. Heard on the Street columnist Jinjoo Lee explains how Walmart is outpacing competitors. And WSJ reporter Heather Somerville discusses the Pentagon’s move to buy thousands of surveillance drones from a little known Utah manufacturer. Plus, the U.S. House of Representatives ethics committee declines to release its report on President-elect Donald Trump’s Attorney General nominee Matt Gaetz. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14:1920/11/2024
What's News in Earnings: Insights Into Banks, EVs, Retail and AI

What's News in Earnings: Insights Into Banks, EVs, Retail and AI

Bonus Episode for Nov. 20. In What's News in Earnings, we dig into earnings season with a slate of WSJ reporters to find out what companies' quarterly financial reports and earnings calls showed about what’s going on under the hood of the American economy. Auto-industry reporter Sean McLain explains w hy executives will be looking at Toyota in the coming year. Banking reporter Alexander Saeedylooks at the spli t in Americans' finances revealed by the latest earnings from big banks including JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America. Retail reporter Sarah Nassauer discusses why some retailers such as Walmart and IKEA say they are hitting pricing limits ahead of Black Friday. And technology reporter Miles Kruppa explains why it isn’t clear from Microsoft’s and Alphabet’s reports when their massive investment in generative AI might pay off. Chip Cutter hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14:2820/11/2024
U.S. Businesses Stockpile, Weigh Price Hikes Ahead of China Tariffs

U.S. Businesses Stockpile, Weigh Price Hikes Ahead of China Tariffs

A.M. Edition for Nov. 20. WSJ China economics reporter Hannah Miao explains the preemptive steps companies reliant on Chinese imports are taking as they brace for a possible trade war between Washington and Beijing. Plus, Donald Trump picks Linda McMahon to lead the Education Department. And Comcast greenlights a spinoff of NBCUniversal’s cable channels, once considered among its most attractive assets. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13:4420/11/2024
Donald Trump Jr. Bets on the Anti-Woke Economy

Donald Trump Jr. Bets on the Anti-Woke Economy

P.M. Edition for Nov. 19. WSJ reporter Peter Rudegeair talks about Donald Trump Jr.’s involvement with an anti-woke venture capital firm that invests in companies espousing conservative values. And venture firms have poured billions into AI startups. Reporter Berber Jin explains why investors have received the lowest payouts in years. Plus, tensions mount as Ukraine for the first time uses U.S.-provided long range missiles to strike targets inside Russia. Tracie Hunte hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12:4819/11/2024
Biden Antitrust Officials Plan Final Salvo at Big Tech

Biden Antitrust Officials Plan Final Salvo at Big Tech

A.M. Edition for Nov. 19. WSJ’s Sam Schechner says that a number of big tech firms are in the crosshairs of U.S. regulators in a last effort to rein in the industry before Inauguration Day. Plus, a House Ethics Committee panel prepares to meet to discuss next steps for its investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, Trump’s nominee for attorney general. And the WSJ’s Vipal Monga and Santiago Pérez discuss how Canada and Mexico are preparing for a more protectionist America under a second Trump presidency. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14:4219/11/2024
Why Red, Rural Voters Want to Split From Big Blue Cities

Why Red, Rural Voters Want to Split From Big Blue Cities

P.M. Edition for Nov. 18. WSJ Reporter Joe Barrett talks about the growing movements in California and Illinois for mostly republican rural areas to split from Democratic-run big cities. And the Journal’s Ryan Felton on what President-elect Donald Trump’s second term in office may mean for the auto industry. Plus, telecom reporter Drew FitzGerald on how Trump’s pick for the FCC wants to take on the big tech companies. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14:0018/11/2024
Ukraine Gets OK to Use Long-Range Missiles Inside Russia

Ukraine Gets OK to Use Long-Range Missiles Inside Russia

A.M. Edition for Nov. 18. The WSJ’s Dan Michaels says the long-awaited authorization comes as Donald Trump’s push for peace negotiations is finding growing acceptance among European leaders. Plus, the president-elect broadens the hunt for his Treasury secretary amid messy fighting for the job. And the WSJ’s Take On the Week podcast is back! Hosts Gunjan Banerji and Telis Demos give us a run-through of what to watch in markets this week–including the AI trade’s next phase when Nvidia’s earnings drop. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14:2618/11/2024
Trump and Illegal Immigration: How Mass Deportations Could Happen

Trump and Illegal Immigration: How Mass Deportations Could Happen

President-elect Donald Trump has pledged a crackdown on illegal immigration, saying he would deport as many as 20 million people living in the U.S. illegally. His advisers have been working for months to make sure his campaign promise makes its way into policy. WSJ politics reporter Andrew Restuccia and immigration reporter Michelle Hackman talk us through how Trump’s team plans to go about carrying out–and funding–such an aggressive deportation push, and the many challenges–from legal to logistical–they will face. Luke Vargas hosts.Further Reading:  Trump Advisers Ramp Up Work on Mass Deportation Push JD Vance Explains Trump’s Mass Deportation PlanTrump’s New Border Czar Championed Family-Separation Policy in First TermA Boy Uprooted in Eisenhower’s Mass Deportation Reflects on Trump’s Plan for Another  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15:3217/11/2024
What’s News in Markets: Tesla Seesaw, Pharma Selloff, Streaming Shines

What’s News in Markets: Tesla Seesaw, Pharma Selloff, Streaming Shines

How has Elon Musk’s deepening relationship with President-elect Donald Trump affected Tesla stock? And why did Big Pharma stocks sell off? Plus, what did Disney and Spotify have to say about trends in streaming? Host Francesca Fontana 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
05:4816/11/2024
Smugglers Tell Migrants to Rush to U.S. Before Trump Takes Office

Smugglers Tell Migrants to Rush to U.S. Before Trump Takes Office

P.M. Edition for Nov. 15. WSJ Latin America deputy editor Santiago Pérez explains how smuggler warnings about President-elect Donald Trump could trigger a migration surge at the U.S. border. And U.S. stocks fall after a Federal Reserve official indicates a December interest rate cut wasn’t a “done deal.” Plus, Heard on the Street columnist David Wainer on how Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s health and human services secretary nomination is raising alarms among U.S. and European pharmaceutical companies. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14:1515/11/2024
Israel Risks a Quagmire in Widening Lebanon War

Israel Risks a Quagmire in Widening Lebanon War

A.M. Edition for Nov. 14. WSJ correspondent Dov Lieber says that while Israel’s push deeper into Lebanon could give it leverage in cease-fire talks with Hezbollah, it’s a dangerous gambit. Plus, Donald Trump’s attorney general pick Matt Gaetz faces mounting opposition among Senate Republicans. And, in secret correspondence to Washington, Iran said it wouldn't try to assassinate Trump. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14:0615/11/2024
Matt Gaetz Nomination as Attorney General Sends Shock Waves Through D.C.

Matt Gaetz Nomination as Attorney General Sends Shock Waves Through D.C.

P.M. Edition for Nov. 14. WSJ reporter Alex Leary discusses the political fallout from President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz. And the Journal’s Ryan Dubé explains how China has capitalized on the U.S. indifference in Latin America. Plus, it’s not a joke: satirical publication the Onion is buying right-wing conspiracy website Infowars. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13:4614/11/2024
Republicans Win Full Control of Washington

Republicans Win Full Control of Washington

A.M. Edition for Nov. 14. More than a week after Election Day, the GOP clinches the House majority. Plus, Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick makes a play to be picked as Donald Trump’s Treasury secretary, as some of the president-elect’s advisers signal skepticism about the top contender, investor Scott Bessent. And, Nvidia plans to bring the Jetson Thor computers for powering humanoid robots to market in the first half of 2025. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13:2114/11/2024
California’s Gavin Newsom Wants to Lead the Trump Resistance

California’s Gavin Newsom Wants to Lead the Trump Resistance

P.M. Edition for Nov. 13. WSJ reporter Zusha Elinson on how the Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom is positioning himself to face off against the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump. And European autos reporter Stephen Wilmot takes us inside the Volkswagen-Rivian deal that could rescue both companies. Plus, inflation edges up slightly in the U.S., but might not derail a possible interest-rate cut by the Fed in December. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13:1713/11/2024
Musk, Ramaswamy to Lead Government Efficiency Drive

Musk, Ramaswamy to Lead Government Efficiency Drive

A.M. Edition for Nov. 13. Donald Trump says the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, will work to streamline bureaucracy as the president-elect makes a flurry of other appointments. Plus, the WSJ’s Katy Stech Ferek says leadership votes by House and Senate Republicans are set to be a test of Trump’s dominance—and his ability to implement his agenda. And Spirit Airlines prepares a bankruptcy filing after merger talks with rival Frontier break down. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13:2813/11/2024
Why Real Estate Dynasties Are Breaking a Cardinal Rule to Never Sell

Why Real Estate Dynasties Are Breaking a Cardinal Rule to Never Sell

P.M. Edition for Nov. 12. WSJ reporter Peter Grant discusses the real estate scions who are considering selling the buildings that made their families rich. And fat Wall Street bonuses are making a comeback. Senior writer Justin Baer explains why. Plus, the Justice Department hits the brakes on UnitedHealth’s attempt to get a bigger chunk of the home health and hospice care industry. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14:1412/11/2024
Trump Expected to Nominate Marco Rubio for Secretary of State

Trump Expected to Nominate Marco Rubio for Secretary of State

A.M. Edition for Nov. 12. WSJ correspondent Thomas Grove explains how Senator Marco Rubio and Representative Mike Waltz – Trump’s pick for White House national security advisor – could steer U.S. diplomacy. Plus, rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah craft a plan for Gaza’s postwar recovery. And Shell wins an appeal against a landmark carbon-emissions ruling. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12:4512/11/2024
The Trump Transition Kicks Into High Gear

The Trump Transition Kicks Into High Gear

P.M. Edition for Nov. 11. WSJ reporter Brian Schwartz on how President-elect Donald Trump’s team is choosing who will staff his White House. And prediction markets had a big moment coming out of the presidential election. WSJ markets reporter Gunjan Banerji discusses whether they’re here to stay. Plus, Heard on the Street global editor Spencer Jakab on what Warren Buffett could do with his $325 billion cash stockpile. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13:5511/11/2024
Trump’s Win Highlights a New Media Order

Trump’s Win Highlights a New Media Order

A.M. Edition for Nov. 11. From TikTok to podcasting, the WSJ’s Isabella Simonetti says the 2024 election highlights how much the U.S. media diet has changed. Plus, Donald Trump taps Tom Homan to oversee his mass deportation effort and readies more appointments for key cabinet positions. And Russia explores a merger that could create the world’s second largest crude oil producer. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14:2711/11/2024
Trump, Tariffs and Taxes: How He’ll Turn Campaign Promises Into Policy

Trump, Tariffs and Taxes: How He’ll Turn Campaign Promises Into Policy

President-elect Donald Trump made lots of promises on the campaign trail to revive what he called a “weakened” U.S. economy. That includes “gigantic tax cuts” for workers and tariffs of more than 60% on goods imported from China and elsewhere. He also pledged to slash regulations, even floating the idea of making Tesla CEO Elon Musk the head of a Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. But how will he turn those economic promises into reality? WSJ economic policy reporter Brian Schwartz and U.S. tax policy reporter Richard Rubin explain how Trump could take executive action, where he might need help from Congress and why some business leaders may put up resistance to some of his economic plans. Luke Vargas hosts. Further Reading What Trump’s Win Means for the Economy  Trump’s Comeback Reverberates Through Markets  What a Trump Win Means for Immigration, Wall Street, Foreign Policy and Healthcare  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15:3210/11/2024
What’s News in Markets: ‘Trump Trade,’ Warner Bros. Streaming Win, Hershey Sours

What’s News in Markets: ‘Trump Trade,’ Warner Bros. Streaming Win, Hershey Sours

What were the big winners and losers of the so-called Trump trade? And what drove Warner Bros. Discovery to a surprise quarterly profit? Plus, why Hershey cut its guidance. Host Francesca Fontana 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
05:3709/11/2024
The Wall Street Titans Jockeying for Access to Donald Trump

The Wall Street Titans Jockeying for Access to Donald Trump

P.M. Edition for Nov. 8. WSJ reporter Miriam Gottfried on how Wall Street executives—including some who previously shunned the former president—are now trying to align themselves with President- elect Donald Trump. And federal prosecutors say the FBI foiled an Iranian plot to kill Trump. Plus, Black people across the U.S. report receiving racist, anonymous text messages. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14:1508/11/2024
U.S. Friends and Foes Brace for Second Trump Term

U.S. Friends and Foes Brace for Second Trump Term

A.M. Edition for Nov. 8. President-elect Donald Trump taps his campaign co-chair as his chief of staff as a key pillar of his future foreign policy takes shape: a renewal of his ‘maximum pressure’ campaign against Iran. WSJ Brussels bureau chief Dan Michaels explains how Washington’s adversaries and allies are preparing for the new administration. Plus, Australia proposes a national ban on social media for children younger than 16. And Israel prepares to evacuate its citizens from the Netherlands after antisemitic attacks in Amsterdam. Luke Vargas hosts. Correction: Australia has proposed a ban on social media for children under 16. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly said the ban would have applied to 16-year-olds as well. (Corrected on Nov. 8) Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14:5908/11/2024
What Trump’s Election Win Means for His Criminal Cases

What Trump’s Election Win Means for His Criminal Cases

P.M. Edition for Nov. 7. WSJ Justice Department reporter Sadie Gurman discusses what happens to President-elect Donald Trump’s legal battles. Wall Street Journal chief economics commentator Greg Ip on the Fed’s interest-rate cut. Plus, an ongoing China-linked hack leads one U.S. agency to warn employees to reduce the use of their phones for work matters. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13:2307/11/2024
What Trump’s Win Means for Central Banks

What Trump’s Win Means for Central Banks

A.M. Edition for Nov. 7. Donald Trump has said he wants a say on interest rates when he moves back into the White House. Economics editor Paul Hannon explains how his policies might alter the outlook for growth and inflation in the U.S. and around the world. Plus, Germany’s governing coalition collapses, adding to uncertainty over how Europe will fare in a Trump presidency. And Nissan says it’s cutting 9,000 jobs and joins fellow Japanese carmakers Honda and Toyota in slashing its guidance. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11:5807/11/2024
How Donald Trump Made a Historic Comeback

How Donald Trump Made a Historic Comeback

P.M. Edition for Nov. 6. WSJ senior political correspondent Molly Ball on Donald Trump’s win. And Republicans might also win control of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, but who will execute Trump’s agenda? WSJ reporter Andrew Restuccia discusses the names on the short list. Plus, the Journal’s Emily Glazer explains why Trump’s victory could also be a win for Elon Musk’s companies. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13:4406/11/2024
Victory for Trump as Democrats’ ‘Blue Wall’ Crumbles

Victory for Trump as Democrats’ ‘Blue Wall’ Crumbles

A.M. Edition for Nov. 6. WSJ Washington chief Damian Paletta and editor Aaron Zitner say Donald Trump’s historic comeback gives him a powerful mandate and sets up a bitter fight inside the Democratic Party over how to move forward after Kamala Harris fails to make inroads with key voter groups. Plus, investors pile into assets likely to benefit from Trump’s presidency, but WSJ finance editor Alex Frangos says the race to control the House will be critical to his ability to implement his policies. And we look at how abortion-rights ballot measures fared across the country. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14:1306/11/2024
U.S. Presidency, House and Senate Up for Grabs as a Divided Nation Votes

U.S. Presidency, House and Senate Up for Grabs as a Divided Nation Votes

P.M. Edition for Nov. 5. A closer look at what could be the most surprising presidential election ever. WSJ reporters Siobhan Hughes and Katy Stech Ferek tell us about the U.S. Senate and House races to watch. Dante Chinni explains how votes in seven counties might offer some clues to the election result. Plus, markets reporter Sam Goldfarb discusses how the markets moved as the ballots rolled in. Tracie Hunte hosts. Here’s our hour-by-hour guide to Election Day. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14:4005/11/2024
Harris and Trump Both See Paths to Victory

Harris and Trump Both See Paths to Victory

A.M. Edition for Nov. 5. WSJ senior political correspondent Molly Ball recaps the closing arguments made by Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, and the evidence giving both sides confidence they can win. Plus, the Harris campaign cautions the winner of the race may not be known for “several days.” And striking Boeing machinists agree to a new labor deal, ending a paralyzing work stoppage for the plane maker. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13:5005/11/2024
The Voters Who Can Make or Break the Election

The Voters Who Can Make or Break the Election

P.M. Edition for Nov. 4. WSJ reporter Aaron Zitner discusses how Kamala Harris and Donald Trump hope to reach the elusive, occasional voters. And Venezuelan-Americans who arrived in the country years ago haven’t exactly been welcoming to newer Venezuelan arrivals. The Journal’s Arian Campo-Flores tells us why. Plus, Russia is suspected of plotting to place incendiary devices on aircraft bound for North America. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14:0004/11/2024
If Abortion Access Wins on the Ballot, Will Democrats?

If Abortion Access Wins on the Ballot, Will Democrats?

A.M. Edition for Nov. 4. Ten states are set to vote on whether to restore constitutional protections for abortion tomorrow. Those efforts are polling well, but the WSJ’s Laura Kusisto says it’s not clear whether that will translate to wins for Democrats elsewhere on the ballot. Plus, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris tailor their closing arguments to men and women in a race defined by a stark gender gap. And oil prices rise after Iran warns of a stronger response to Israel’s latest attack. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14:4004/11/2024
Chasing the Vote: How the Illegal-Immigration Debate Plays in Pennsylvania

Chasing the Vote: How the Illegal-Immigration Debate Plays in Pennsylvania

The third-largest city in Pennsylvania, Allentown, now has a majority of Hispanic residents, a demographic shift that’s given fresh importance here to one of the big issues in the presidential election: immigration and securing the southern border. In the final stretch of the campaign, both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have visited the city and the surrounding Lehigh Valley, which is considered a key swing area in this battleground state. For our “Chasing the Vote” series, WSJ political reporter Jimmy Vielkind spoke with residents around the valley, including immigrants, to see how candidates’ talk about the border is driving voters and how the issue is playing a central role in the local Congressional race between Democrat Susan Wild and Republican Ryan Mackenzie. Plus, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain weighs in on how Democrats are framing the discussion about newly arrived workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22:2403/11/2024
What’s News in Markets: Super Micro Plunges, Tech Worries, Amazon Rallies

What’s News in Markets: Super Micro Plunges, Tech Worries, Amazon Rallies

Why are investors concerned about Super Micro Computer? And what caused the sharpest tech selloff in months? Plus, why Amazon’s earnings impressed. Host Jack Pitcher 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
04:3802/11/2024
Can Betting Markets Predict the U.S. Presidential Election?

Can Betting Markets Predict the U.S. Presidential Election?

P.M. Edition for Nov. 1. WSJ reporter Alexander Osipovich discusses whether betting markets may be more accurate than polls when predicting who will win the presidential election. Wall Street Journal economics reporter Justin Lahart on the U.S.’s slowing job growth. Plus, Iran signals a possible strike on Israel. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13:4801/11/2024
Can AI Startups Keep Powering Big Tech’s Spending Spree?

Can AI Startups Keep Powering Big Tech’s Spending Spree?

A.M. Edition for Nov. 1. WSJ global tech editor Jason Dean breaks down the results of this week’s tech earnings amid investor concern over soaring capital expenditures. Plus, Boeing offers machinists a 38% raise over four years as it tries to end a monthslong strike. And the WSJ’s Megan Graham explains how marketers are getting creative as they contend with a deluge of political ads that threaten to drown out their message. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14:4001/11/2024
How Trump Allies Plan to Take on Legal Immigration

How Trump Allies Plan to Take on Legal Immigration

P.M. Edition for Oct. 31. Former President Donald Trump says he wants to eliminate illegal immigration, but WSJ immigration reporter Michelle Hackman tells us how many of his allies want to restrict legal immigration too. And Journal reporter Heather Somerville discusses a California drone startup’s success in Ukraine. Plus, Comcast is considering spinning off its cable networks into a different company. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13:3731/10/2024
Pennsylvania Becomes Ground Zero for Election-Fraud Claims

Pennsylvania Becomes Ground Zero for Election-Fraud Claims

A.M. Edition for Oct. 31. Officials ring the alarm over efforts to question the integrity of the presidential vote in the swing state with misleading posts on social media. Plus, the U.S. warns North Korean troops may be heading to Ukraine’s front lines to fight alongside Russia. And WSJ reporter Shen Lu tells us how Chinese e-commerce company Temu is angling for a piece of Amazon’s lucrative business offering services to merchants. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14:2231/10/2024
The Battle Over America’s Dark History at the National Archives

The Battle Over America’s Dark History at the National Archives

P.M. Edition for Oct. 30. WSJ domestic policy correspondent Andrew Restuccia discusses how the President Biden appointee in charge of the nation’s most treasured documents has over the past year ignited a behind-the-scenes fight over the telling of American history. And more than 50 million Americans have already voted in the presidential race. Journal politics editor Ben Pershing explains what that could mean for election night. Plus, economics correspondent Harriet Torry on the U.S. economy’s continuing growth streak. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13:4030/10/2024
The ‘Trump Trade’ Takes Hold on Wall Street

The ‘Trump Trade’ Takes Hold on Wall Street

A.M. Edition for Oct. 30. To pollsters, the race for the White House is a toss up. But WSJ reporter Caitlin McCabe explains that a potential shift in momentum is visible in markets as some large hedge funds and money managers get into position to profit from a Trump victory. Plus, billionaire investor and Trump ally John Paulson promises massive spending cuts if he’s tapped as Treasury Secretary. And AMD investors worry the chipmaker is still a long way from catching up to Nvidia. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13:1030/10/2024
New X Users Get a Steady Diet of Politics–Whether They Want It or Not

New X Users Get a Steady Diet of Politics–Whether They Want It or Not

P.M. Edition for Oct. 29. What a Wall Street Journal analysis revealed about X’s algorithm. And WSJ reporter Peter Grant says that America’s pandemic-era retreat from the office might be winding down. Plus, White House reporter Ken Thomas gives us a preview of the U.S. presidential candidates' closing messages to voters. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14:0129/10/2024
Deficit Threat Fuels Bond-Yield Surge

Deficit Threat Fuels Bond-Yield Surge

A.M. Edition for Oct. 29. Treasury yields climb sharply on expectations that spending will surpass federal revenue after the U.S. election. Plus, Jeff Bezos defends the Washington Post’s move to not endorse a presidential candidate. And the WSJ’s AnnaMaria Andriotis explains how Visa woos partners and strong-arms competitors to solidify its place atop the payments world. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14:0129/10/2024
The Drug Fueling War, Crime and All-Night Parties in the Middle East

The Drug Fueling War, Crime and All-Night Parties in the Middle East

P.M. Edition for Oct. 28. WSJ security correspondent Sune Rasmussen on why captagon—an amphetamine-like drug—represents a security threat to America’s Mideast allies. And the U.S. has a shortage of air-defense missiles. Nancy Youssef, a national security correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, explains why. Plus, Journal politics editor Ben Pershing on how Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are trying to pull ahead in a neck-and-neck race. And would a time machine make you a great investor? Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13:1928/10/2024
Oil Falls After Israeli Strikes Avoid Iranian Energy Targets

Oil Falls After Israeli Strikes Avoid Iranian Energy Targets

A.M. Edition for Oct. 28. Brent-crude prices slide after Israel steers clear of Iran’s oil and nuclear facilities in attacks over the weekend. Plus, the WSJ’s Carrie Keller-Lynn explains what’s lending momentum to Israel’s once-fringe movement to reoccupy Gaza. And the WSJ’s Justin Lahart looks at why at a pivotal moment, U.S. economic data will be a mess. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14:0028/10/2024
Chasing the Vote: How Do Voters View Trump and Harris on the Economy? Look to Wisconsin

Chasing the Vote: How Do Voters View Trump and Harris on the Economy? Look to Wisconsin

The unemployment rate in Racine County, Wis., is below the national average, but voters there still feel the sting of high inflation for groceries and other goods. Both Republicans and Democrats have touted new industrial facilities in the region, which in its heyday had factories producing everything from tractors to malted milk balls. For our “Chasing the Vote” series, WSJ political reporter Jimmy Vielkind met business owners, residents and bowlers in Racine to find out how people are weighing the presidential candidates’ economic plans. Relevant links:  Wisconsin Voters Seethe Over Out-of-Control Housing Prices  Battle for Swing States Is Tied, Trump Has Edge on Top Issues, WSJ Poll Shows  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20:5027/10/2024
What’s News in Markets: McDonald’s Outbreak, Fashion Merger, Spirit's Wild Ride

What’s News in Markets: McDonald’s Outbreak, Fashion Merger, Spirit's Wild Ride

How has an E. coli outbreak affected McDonald’s? And how did fashion stocks Tapestry and Capri trade after a judge blocked their $8.5 billion deal? Plus, what’s driving turbulence in Spirit Airlines stock? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05:1326/10/2024