Episodes

  • Soft Jobs Report Splits Stock Markets

    Soft Jobs Report Splits Stock Markets
    Jul 2 2026
    Nasdaq drops as Dow climbs to record high. Rivian jumps while Tesla slumps. U.S. markets will be closed on Friday for Independence Day. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • Nasdaq and S&P Notch Best Quarterly Gains Since 2020

    Nasdaq and S&P Notch Best Quarterly Gains Since 2020
    Jun 30 2026
    Major indexes finish higher marking a blockbuster quarter. Plus: Shares in Sandisk, Super Micro Computer, and Applied Materials jump as investors pile back into tech. Imani Moise hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • Trump Made More Than $1 Billion on Crypto Last Year

    Trump Made More Than $1 Billion on Crypto Last Year
    Jul 1 2026
    Plus: Anthropic and the Trump Administration reach a deal to restore access to Fable, the AI model that was shut down over security concerns. And Nike’s shares slump as the sportswear giant continues to struggle in China. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • Warsh Says Inflation Risks Have Eased

    Warsh Says Inflation Risks Have Eased
    Jul 1 2026
    Plus: A Swedish court has ordered Google to pay buy now, pay later company Klarna almost $2 billion in damages. And General Mills aims to win back budget-conscious shoppers with lower costs and new products. 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
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    3 mins
  • U.S. Stocks Finish Lower as Investors Digest New Comments From the Fed Chair

    U.S. Stocks Finish Lower as Investors Digest New Comments From the Fed Chair
    Jul 1 2026
    Plus: Meta stock has its best day since January following reports that the company is building a cloud business to sell its excess AI computing power. And General Mills shares rise after unveiling its turnaround plan. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • Global Tech Stocks Drop Ahead of U.S. Jobs Report

    Global Tech Stocks Drop Ahead of U.S. Jobs Report
    Jul 2 2026
    Plus: Financial crisis investing hero Michael Burry adds to his short positions on the AI buildout. And Google fails in its bid to get a $4.7 billion fine imposed by the European Union overturned, related to its Android operating system. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • U.S. Snaps Hiring Hot Streak in June

    U.S. Snaps Hiring Hot Streak in June
    Jul 2 2026
    Plus: Tesla reports a 25% jump in second-quarter car sales. And America’s death rate fell to its lowest on record last year. 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
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    3 mins
  • U.S. Stocks on Track for Best Quarter Since 2020

    U.S. Stocks on Track for Best Quarter Since 2020
    Jun 30 2026
    Plus: The Japanese yen falls to a 40-year low. And a judge blocks the Trump administration from withholding funds for a new rail tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins