WSJ What’s News

WSJ What’s News

What's News brings you the biggest news of the day, from business and finance to global and political developments that move markets. Get caught up in minutes twice a day on weekdays, then take a step back with our What’s News in Markets wrap-up on Saturday and our What’s News Sunday deep dive.

Episodes

What’s News in Markets: CarMax Woes, Intel Soars, Tylenol Pressure

September 27, 2025 • 5 mins
Why did CarMax’s earnings spook investors? And how has Intel stock gained 46% this month? Plus, what’s driving a sharp selloff in Kenvue shares? 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
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Regulators Scale Back Obstacles for Boeing

September 26, 2025 • 13 mins
P.M. Edition for Sept. 26. Six years after two deadly crashes of its 737 MAX jets, Boeing has regained authority from the Federal Aviation Administration to do some of its own safety checks. We hear from WSJ reporter Andrew Tangel about what this means for the company. Plus, banks are racing to respond to regulators’ broad requests for information on whether they closed customer accounts on political or religious grounds. WSJ banki...
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Trump Declares 100% Tariffs on Pharma Firms Not Building U.S. Plants

September 26, 2025 • 13 mins
A.M. Edition for Sept. 26. President Trump unveils new levies on branded or patented drugs from pharmaceutical companies that aren't building manufacturing plants in America. Plus, a federal grand jury in Virginia indicted former FBI director James Comey on charges of making false statements and obstruction during the bureau’s earlier investigation of the Trump campaign’s ties to Russia in the 2016 election. And, WSJ foreign corres...
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Musk’s xAI Joins the Race for a Foothold in the U.S. Government

September 25, 2025 • 13 mins
P.M. Edition for Sept. 25. Elon Musk’s xAI is the latest tech company to make its models available to federal agencies. WSJ tech policy reporter Amrith Ramkumar discusses why that appeals to the government, and to tech companies. Plus, U.S. existing home sales fell in August, despite a decline in mortgage rates in recent months. We hear from Journal reporter Nicole Friedman about what’s behind the latest numbers. And Microsoft disa...
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Drones Close Denmark’s Airspace for Second Time

September 25, 2025 • 14 mins
A.M. Edition for Sept. 25. Multiple drones flew over airports and a military base housing most of the country's fighter jets, with Denmark’s government calling the hybrid attack a threat to freedom and safety. Plus, the White House is planning for mass firings if there is a government shutdown next week. And, Delta is upgrading plane engines that are often behind toxic fumes leaking into the air supply on flights. But WSJ aviation ...
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Bankers Wanted: Why Wall Street’s Job Market Is Red Hot

September 24, 2025 • 13 mins
P.M. Edition for Sept. 24. Hiring may be slowing for many industries, but the biggest banks on Wall Street have been adding headcount. We hear from WSJ reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis about what’s behind the hot job market, and whether it’s sustainable. Plus, a rule change at the Internal Revenue Service could have a big impact on a tax break for high-earning workers 50 and over. WSJ personal finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling breaks dow...
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Trump Threatens ABC Over Kimmel’s Return to Late-Night TV

September 24, 2025 • 16 mins
A.M. Edition for Sept. 24. In a punchy, and at times, emotional monologue, Kimmel took jabs at members of the Trump administration, including the president himself. Plus, a Democrat wins Arizona’s special election, narrowing the GOP’s House majority even further. And, WSJ climate reporter Ed Ballard explains how China is pulling ahead of America in the clean-energy race. Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News...
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Trump at U.N.: Immigration, Climate Policies Are Destroying the West

September 23, 2025 • 13 mins
P.M. Edition for Sept. 23. President Trump’s hour-long speech to the United Nations General Assembly was filled with grievances against global immigration, climate-change efforts and the U.N. itself. WSJ national security reporter Alex Ward discusses why the president struck a distinctly nationalist tone. Plus, speaking in Rhode Island today, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell left the door open for more rate cuts this year but al...
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What Scientists Say About Autism and Tylenol Use

September 23, 2025 • 12 mins
A.M. Edition for Sept. 23. Tylenol-maker Kenvue is bracing for a wave of lawsuits, after President Trump issued a scientifically dubious warning that acetaminophen causes autism. WSJ health reporter Brianna Abbott says Trump’s statement defies guidance offered by some of the scientific advisers that surround him. Plus, the Supreme Court says it will reconsider whether the president can fire top officials. And, how the new Pope is l...
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U.S. Markets Reach New Records After $100 Billion Nvidia–OpenAI Deal

September 22, 2025 • 13 mins
P.M. Edition for Sept. 22. Nvidia announced that it was investing up to $100 billion in OpenAI, sending U.S. indexes to new highs. WSJ tech reporter Robbie Whelan explains the significance of the deal. Plus, more companies are pushing for their employees to get back to the office… but workers are resisting. We hear from Theo Francis, who covers corporate news for the Journal, about why—and how—they’re able to stall in a moment when...
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Trump’s Visa Changes Could Hurt U.S. Economy

September 22, 2025 • 12 mins
A.M. Edition for Sept. 22. President Trump announced a move to dramatically reshape the U.S. immigration system, attaching hefty new fees to H-1B visas, arguing it would be a boon to American workers. But as WSJ business editor Alex Frangos explains, economists are not so sure. Plus, a slew of Western countries recognize a Palestinian state in a significant shift in foreign policy. And, does your barista seem a lot nicer? We know ...
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Why IBM's CEO Thinks His Company Can Crack Quantum Computing

September 21, 2025 • 36 mins
This week we’re bringing you an episode of Bold Names, where co-hosts Christopher Mims and Tim Higgins speak to CEOs and business leaders, taking you inside the decisions being made in the C-suite and beyond. In this episode, IBM has made something of a comeback in the past five years under the leadership of CEO Arvind Krishna. That's thanks to a lot of the success in its hybrid cloud business, as well as its consulting services. A...
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What’s News in Markets: Intel’s Win, Darden’s Struggles, FedEx on Tariffs

September 20, 2025 • 4 mins
What drove Intel’s best day since 1987? And why is the owner of Olive Garden struggling? Plus, how are tariffs impacting FedEx? 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
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Can Lower Fed Rates Help Fix the Government’s Debt Problem?

September 19, 2025 • 12 mins
P.M. Edition for Sept. 19. Since the U.S. government spends about $1 trillion annually on interest for its debt, a lower interest rate should reduce those costs… right? WSJ tax policy reporter Richard Rubin discusses why the answer is more complex than it may initially seem. Plus, President Trump announced today that he and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have reached a deal over TikTok’s U.S. operations. We hear from the Journal’s tech ...
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House to Vote on GOP Bill to Avert a Shutdown

September 19, 2025 • 14 mins
A.M. Edition for Sept. 19. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are looking to avoid a government shutdown at the end of the month, as they vote on a short-term spending bill today. Plus, President Trump looks to use a $550 billion Japanese investment fund to revive U.S. manufacturing. The WSJ’s Jason Douglas says the proposed plan is receiving mixed reviews as Trump exerts growing influence on the private sector. Plus, a cyberattack on Jagua...
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What’s Behind Nvidia’s $5 Billion Bet on Intel

September 18, 2025 • 13 mins
P.M. Edition for Sept. 18. Nvidia announced a $5 billion investment in beleaguered chip maker Intel. WSJ tech policy reporter Amrith Ramkumar discusses what Nvidia hopes to get from the partnership, and whether it’s enough to reverse Intel’s falling fortunes. Plus, the Trump administration has made an emergency request to the Supreme Court to allow it to remove Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook. We hear from Journal legal affairs ...
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Disney Suspends Kimmel Over Kirk Comments

September 18, 2025 • 13 mins
A.M. Edition for Sept. 18. The entertainment giant is pulling ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ after Kimmel accused ‘MAGA-land’ figures of exploiting Kirk’s death, sparking outrage from conservatives. Plus, the WSJ’s Peter Loftus explains how weight-loss pills are going to upend the market, as a Novo Nordisk trial shows the pill is just as effective as its Wegovy shot. And, royalty, lavish dinners and tech CEOs: Britain turns on the charm offe...
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How America Fell in Love With Cocaine Again

September 17, 2025 • 12 mins
P.M. Edition for Sept. 17. Cocaine use is rising in the U.S., in part because of an excess supply smuggled in by Mexican cartels. WSJ deputy editor for Latin America Santiago Pérez joins to discuss why, and how Trump administration policies may play a role. Plus, the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by a quarter point today. We hear from WSJ investing columnist Spencer Jakab about how the central bank is shifting its prioriti...
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China, U.S. Near Deal on TikTok

September 17, 2025 • 12 mins
A.M. Edition for Sept. 17. WSJ’s Jonathan Cheng outlines what we know about TikTok’s proposed U.S. business and crucially, what this means for users of the app and not least TikTok’s lucrative algorithm. Plus, President Trump meets King Charles in a historic second state visit. WSJ U.K. correspondent Max Colchester says a lot of pomp and circumstance is expected - and even some trade talks later on. And, with the Federal Reserve al...
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Why Tariff Bills Are Catching Online Shoppers by Surprise

September 16, 2025 • 14 mins
P.M. Edition for Sept. 16. Last month, the Trump administration changed a rule that meant that packages worth $800 or less were subject to tariffs. WSJ reporter Esther Fung discusses how that’s playing out for sellers, consumers and shipping companies. Plus, House Republicans have unveiled a spending bill that, if passed, would prevent an Oct. 1 government shutdown. But, as Journal congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes says, they h...
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