Episodes

  • Xi Jinping Begins Europe Tour in Test of Continent’s Allegiances

    Xi Jinping Begins Europe Tour in Test of Continent’s Allegiances
    May 6 2024
    Plus: Israel begins warning Gazans to evacuate ahead of an anticipated offensive on the city of Rafah. And Berkshire Hathaway trims its stake in Apple and closes its position in Paramount Global. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • Dow Gains 450 Points as Jobs Report Signals Possible Rate Cut

    Dow Gains 450 Points as Jobs Report Signals Possible Rate Cut
    May 3 2024
    Plus: Apple shares rise 6% after the iPhone maker predicted a rise in sales this quarter. Shares of travel booking site Expedia fell 15% after reporting disappointing results. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • U.S. Hiring, Wage Growth Slowed in April

    U.S. Hiring, Wage Growth Slowed in April
    May 3 2024
    Plus: The Eurozone’s unemployment rate held steady at a record low in March. Israel has given Hamas one week to accept a cease-fire deal. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • U.S. Shuffles Military Assets in Middle East After U.A.E. Pushback

    U.S. Shuffles Military Assets in Middle East After U.A.E. Pushback
    May 3 2024
    Plus: TikTok tells advertising clients that it will fight the looming U.S. ban of its app in court. And, journalists face growing threats around the world. Luke Vargas hosts. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here’s our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • Apple Reports Lower iPhone Sales, Projects Revenue Growth

    Apple Reports Lower iPhone Sales, Projects Revenue Growth
    May 2 2024
    Plus: Paramount Global shares jump after Sony Pictures and Apollo Global Management make a $26 billion offer. Cigna shares fall after the healthcare company reports a quarterly loss. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • Police Detain Pro-Palestinian Protesters at UCLA

    Police Detain Pro-Palestinian Protesters at UCLA
    May 2 2024
    Plus: Peloton says CEO Barry McCarthy is stepping down and it reduces its global workforce by 15%. Exxon Mobil agrees not to add Pioneer Natural Resources CEO Scott Sheffield to its board as part of a deal to acquire the company. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • Insurer to Make $350 Million Payout in Baltimore Bridge Collapse

    Insurer to Make $350 Million Payout in Baltimore Bridge Collapse
    May 2 2024
    Plus: Exxon Mobil reaches an agreement to close its $60 billion merger with Pioneer. And, TikTok strikes a licensing deal to return Universal Music artists to the platform. Luke Vargas hosts. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here’s our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady, Cites Inflation Setback

    Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady, Cites Inflation Setback
    May 1 2024
    Plus: Amazon shares rise 2.2% a day after the tech giant reported better-than-expected earnings. DoorDash reports record-high revenue, but its per-share loss was more than Wall Street expected. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 mins