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The top business headlines from The Wall Street Journal, three times daily. Whether it’s the latest on overseas markets, economic news out of Washington or closing numbers from Wall Street, you'll be in the know in a flash.

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The top business headlines from The Wall Street Journal, three times daily. Whether it’s the latest on overseas markets, economic news out of Washington or closing numbers from Wall Street, you'll be in the know in a flash.

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English


Episodes
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Prediction Markets Face New Scrutiny After Soldier’s Alleged Insider Bets

4/24/2026
Plus: A potential federal bailout of Spirit Airlines faces opposition in Washington. And shares of Intel surge off hours, after the chip maker beat earnings estimates. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:26

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Stocks Slump on Fears of War Escalation

4/23/2026
Plus: Tesla shares fell following a $25 billion capital expenditures announcement. And IBM shares dropped after keeping revenue guidance the same. 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

Duration:00:02:37

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Trump Administration Reclassifies Marijuana as a Less Dangerous Drug

4/23/2026
Plus: American Airlines says it could lose money this year because of higher fuel prices. And record low snowfall and warm weather added up to a bad ski season for Vail Resorts. 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

Duration:00:02:23

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Senate Clears $70 Billion DHS Funding Boost in Overnight Session

4/23/2026
Plus: Oil prices gain for a fourth straight session as the conflict with Iran enters a damaging new phase. And Tesla shares slip following its earnings call. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:26

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Stocks Rebound After Cease-Fire Extension

4/22/2026
Plus: Spirit Airlines stock soars on news it’s discussing a rescue plan with the Trump administration. And Best Buy shares slip after announcing its CEO is stepping down. 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

Duration:00:02:33

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Iran Attacks Three Ships in the Strait of Hormuz

4/22/2026
Plus: The Trump administration nears a deal to rescue discount carrier Spirit Airlines. And a pickup in Boeing’s commercial jet business helped reduce losses in the company’s most recent quarter. 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

Duration:00:02:28

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Futures Rise On Cease-Fire Extension

4/22/2026
Plus: Battery-maker CATL says you'll soon be able to fully charge your EV battery in just over six minutes. And SpaceX secures an option to buy AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billion ahead of a planned IPO. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:41

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Stocks Tick Lower as Investors Monitor Warsh Hearing

4/21/2026
Plus: Apple shares fell after Tim Cook announced he will step down as CEO. And UnitedHealth shares rose after its earnings surpassed expectations. 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

Duration:00:02:29

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Kevin Warsh Says Fed Independence Is Essential During Confirmation Hearing

4/21/2026
Plus: Retail sales jump in March because of higher gasoline prices. And defense contractor RTX is raising its forecast for the year. 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

Duration:00:02:31

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Apple Taps Product Veteran to Take Over in the AI Era

4/21/2026
Plus: Amazon is plowing an additional $5 billion into Anthropic. And the potential for another round of Iran-U.S. peace talks is perking up the markets today. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:21

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Oil Climbs, Stocks Fall on Fresh U.S.-Iran Tensions

4/20/2026
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

Duration:00:02:40

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The Justice Department Is Investigating Beef Companies in a Criminal Antitrust Probe

4/20/2026
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

Duration:00:02:22

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Wall Street Braces for Volatility as Strait of Hormuz is Shut Again

4/20/2026
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

Duration:00:03:04

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Stocks Surge After Iran Opens Strait

4/17/2026
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

Duration:00:02:38

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Oil Prices Tumble, Stocks Jump After Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Is Open

4/17/2026
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

Duration:00:02:48

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Israel-Lebanon Peace Talks Risks New Rift With Hezbollah

4/17/2026
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

Duration:00:02:50

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Second Straight Day of Records for Nasdaq and S&P 500

4/16/2026
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

Duration:00:02:24

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U.S. Will Pursue Iran-Linked Ships Beyond the Mideast

4/16/2026
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

Duration:00:02:32

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Washington Dusts Off World War II Playbook

4/16/2026
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

Duration:00:02:42

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S&P 500 Closes Above 7000

4/15/2026
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

Duration:00:02:42