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Oct 22, 2025 · 1 min
Trump Nominee Paul Ingrassia Withdrawn After Report of Racist Texts
Plus: Netflix stock falls after latest quarterly results. And conservative activist Robby Starbuck sues Google, alleging its AI tools defamed him. Zoe Kuhlkin 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.
Oct 22, 2025 · 2 min
Trump to Release Farm Aid Frozen by Government Shutdown
Plus: We reveal the major players funding Meta’s new $27 billion data centre. And, how one sports better is entering the world of prediction markets. Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.
Oct 21, 2025 · 1 min
U.S. Stocks Closed Mixed After Strong Earnings Reports
The Dow hits a new record. Plus: Gold had its worst day in over a decade. And General Motors posts surprisingly strong results. 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.
Oct 21, 2025 · 2 min
Warner Bros. Discovery Explores Sale in Potential Entertainment Industry Shake Up
Plus: General Motors shares surge after better-than-expected third quarter operating income and new guidance. And key Senate Republicans now oppose the confirmation of Trump’s pick for the Office of Special Counsel following reports of racist texts. Zoe Kuhlkin 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.
Oct 21, 2025 · 1 min
$100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Will Only Apply to Applicants Outside U.S.
Plus: The Treasury Department tells staff not to share photos of construction taking place on the new White House ballroom. And, the world’s largest EV battery maker posts solid earnings on the back of strong demand. Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.
Oct 20, 2025 · 1 min
Optimism Over China-Trade Relations Boosts Stocks
Plus: Strong sales send Apple shares up. And mining company Cleveland-Cliffs explores producing rare earth minerals. 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.
Oct 20, 2025 · 2 min
Customer Cancellations for Disney+ and Hulu Rose Following Kimmel Suspension
Plus: U.S. officials head to Israel in an attempt to shore up the fragile cease-fire in Gaza. And Molson Coors eliminates roughly 400 positions in a restructuring effort. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts. Correction: Howard Stern said he was canceling his Disney+ subscription but didn’t explicitly ask other people to cancel as well. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly said Stern was among the celebrities who encouraged others to cancel their subscriptions. (Corrected October 21) Sign up for WSJ’s fr
Oct 20, 2025 · 2 min
Trump Ratchets Up Pressure on Latin America
lus: Internet users around the world are knocked offline after a major outage at Amazon Web Services. And, the world’s second-largest economy expands at its slowest pace in a year. Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.
Oct 17, 2025 · 1 min
Stocks Inch Up as China Trade Tensions Ease
Plus: American Express posted higher than expected gains. And Novo Nordisk shares drop after President Trump suggests a lower price for its weight loss drug. 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.
Oct 17, 2025 · 2 min
Verisure Subsidiary’s Data Compromised in Cyber Incident
Plus: Goldman Sachs forms a new team to focus on financing data centers to capitalize on the AI boom. And China’s Defense Ministry purges several high-ranking military officials. Zoe Kuhlkin 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.
Oct 17, 2025 · 2 min
Bolton is Latest Trump Critic to Face Prosecution
Plus: the latest chip shortage sends panic through the auto sector. And, Starbucks weighs potential partners in China to help navigate the country’s coffee competition. Kate Bullivant hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.
Oct 16, 2025 · 1 min
Health of Regional Banks Weighs on U.S. Stocks
Plus: Nestlé shares gain after it announces layoffs. And Salesforce makes big growth predictions. 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.
Oct 16, 2025 · 2 min
Trump Administration Plans IRS Changes to Allow Pursuit of Left-Leaning Groups
Plus: The EU puts forth a five-year military strategy to become combat ready by 2030 . And Charles Schwab and BNY report third-quarter earnings that surpass Wall Street’s expectations. Zoe Kuhlkin 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.
Oct 16, 2025 · 3 min
Trump Says India Agrees to Pause Buying Russian Oil
Plus: Federal officials find no evidence of appliance makers cheating on tariffs – despite last month’s accusations from Whirlpool. And, earnings continue to come in thick and fast with results from Nestle and TSMC. Kate Bullivant hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.
Oct 15, 2025 · 2 min
AI Gains Boost Nasdaq While Dow Ends Nearly Flat
Plus: Progressive posts disappointing earnings. And Morgan Stanley and Bank of America jump after earnings surprise to the upside. 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.
Oct 15, 2025 · 2 min
Blackstone Launches New Unit to Bring Private Assets to 401(k) Market
Plus: Novo Nordisk takes over a rare blood and kidney disorder drug from Omeros. And Poolside and CoreWeave partner up to build a massive data center in West Texas. Zoe Kuhlkin 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 Journrral reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor.
Oct 15, 2025 · 1 min
China Plays Hardball With Trump on Trade
Plus: The State Department revokes the visas of at least six people over their comments on the killing of Charlie Kirk. And, LVMH posts higher sales for the first time this year, setting a positive tone for luxury-goods makers. Kate Bullivant hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.
Oct 14, 2025 · 1 min
Shifting Trade News Leads to Volatile Day for Stocks
Uncertainty around trade talks with China led to the day’s ups and downs. Plus: Albertsons grocery stores posted strong results. And Walmart announces a partnership with OpenAI. 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.
Oct 14, 2025 · 2 min
Bank Earnings Top Analysts Expectations
Plus: The International Monetary Fund predicts global economic growth will slow this year. And Israel and Hamas accuse each other of violating the cease-fire. Zoe Kuhlkin 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.
Oct 14, 2025 · 2 min
Ford Cuts Production After Fire at Aluminium Supplier
Plus: The U.S. and China race to de-escalate trade tensions ahead of an upcoming summit between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. And, Google ramps up its artificial intelligence spending with plans to invest $9 billion through 2027 in South Carolina. Kate Bullivant hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.

WSJ Minute Briefing

Trump Nominee Paul Ingrassia Withdrawn After Report of Racist Texts

Trump to Release Farm Aid Frozen by Government Shutdown

U.S. Stocks Closed Mixed After Strong Earnings Reports

Warner Bros. Discovery Explores Sale in Potential Entertainment Industry Shake Up

$100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Will Only Apply to Applicants Outside U.S.

Optimism Over China-Trade Relations Boosts Stocks

Customer Cancellations for Disney+ and Hulu Rose Following Kimmel Suspension

Trump Ratchets Up Pressure on Latin America

Stocks Inch Up as China Trade Tensions Ease

Verisure Subsidiary’s Data Compromised in Cyber Incident

Bolton is Latest Trump Critic to Face Prosecution

Health of Regional Banks Weighs on U.S. Stocks

Trump Administration Plans IRS Changes to Allow Pursuit of Left-Leaning Groups

Trump Says India Agrees to Pause Buying Russian Oil

AI Gains Boost Nasdaq While Dow Ends Nearly Flat

Blackstone Launches New Unit to Bring Private Assets to 401(k) Market

China Plays Hardball With Trump on Trade

Shifting Trade News Leads to Volatile Day for Stocks

Bank Earnings Top Analysts Expectations

Ford Cuts Production After Fire at Aluminium Supplier