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.

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October 30, 2025 15 mins
P.M. Edition for Oct. 30. JPMorgan Chase said today that it tokenized a private-equity fund on its blockchain platform, an offering available to the wealthy clients served by its private bank. We hear from WSJ reporter Vicky Ge Huang about why the bank made this move, and whether others are making similar ones. Plus, earnings season continues, with companies including Amazon and Apple reporting strong quarterly results. And Prince ...
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A.M. Edition for Oct. 30. President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping emerged from their first face-to-face meeting in six years with a temporary truce in their trade fight. WSJ’s Meridith McGraw explains what the superpowers’ agreement entails. Plus, Trump says the U.S. will begin testing nuclear weapons on an “equal basis” with Russia and China. And, WSJ’s Katherine Clarke details why the Hamptons luxury housing market is stagi...
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P.M. Edition for Oct. 29. The Fed cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point today, as was widely expected. But comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell cast doubt on another cut in December. WSJ chief economics commentator Greg Ip joins to discuss. Plus, a trio of big tech companies report quarterly earnings that exceed analyst expectations… mostly. And a Senate proposal to raise the limit on insured deposits is creating surpri...
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A.M. Edition for Oct. 29. It has been a tough month for the white-collar workforce, as companies including Amazon, United Parcel Service and Target all announced layoffs. WSJ’s Chip Cutter explains how a new normal is emerging for a leaner workforce, driven in part by artificial intelligence. Plus, the Federal Reserve will announce its latest policy decision today. WSJ’s Nick Timiraos explains what central bankers are weighing amid...
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P.M. Edition for Oct. 28. In an exclusive, we’re reporting on a trade framework that President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are set to discuss later this week that could see the U.S. rolling back some tariffs on China. WSJ trade and economic policy reporter Gavin Bade discusses what we know about the framework, and what that means for the U.S.-China relationship. Plus, UPS says it has cut 48,000 jobs in management and operat...
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Bonus Episode for Oct. 28. Earlier this year, economic uncertainty weighed on airlines, as Americans were rethinking their travel plans. With the busy holiday travel period approaching, executives at carriers such as Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and American Airlines say demand is improving. WSJ reporter Dean Seal discusses how these carriers’ money-making strategies are beginning to pay off. WSJ travel reporter Jacob Passy ...
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October 28, 2025 14 mins
A.M. Edition for Oct. 28. According to people familiar with the matter, Amazon plans to cut roughly 10% of its corporate workforce, as it seeks to slim down, conserve cash and further employ AI. Plus, WSJ’s Jon Emont explains how a slew of billion-dollar deals is reshaping the once-dormant Western rare-earths industry. And, a Republican-led committee recommends that the Justice Department investigate former President Joe Biden’s ex...
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P.M. Edition for Oct. 27. Shares of Qualcomm rose 11% today after the company announced that it plans to launch new artificial-intelligence accelerator chips. We hear from WSJ reporter Robbie Whelan about what the entrance of Qualcomm, which has so far mostly focused on chips for mobile devices, means for the AI race. Plus, the Caribbean braces for the arrival of Hurricane Melissa, which has developed into a Category 5 hurricane. J...
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A.M. Edition for Oct. 27. President Trump touches down in Tokyo, following a busy weekend in Malaysia that included trade agreements with several nations. Plus, Javier Milei scores a decisive victory in Argentina, which WSJ’s Chelsey Dulaney says will allow talks to continue on a multi-billion aid package for the struggling country. And, American women’s pay is falling, with return-to-office mandates possibly to blame. Caitlin McCa...
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October 26, 2025 14 mins
Between the regularity of extreme weather events, the reality of total blackouts and the increasing threat of war, survival prep is becoming more popular. While individuals across the globe have been prepping for decades, now some governments are making sure their citizens are ready for when a crisis strikes. We speak to Denmark’s minister for resilience and preparedness as well as executives from delivery service Wolt, and explain...
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How did Amazon’s stock react to the big internet outage it was behind? And what did investors think of Warner Bros. putting itself up for sale? Plus, what were the notable movers among the myriad of earnings reports? Host Francesca Fontana 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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P.M. Edition for Oct. 24. During President Trump’s second term, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has adopted a playbook for dealing with the U.S. president that’s offered concessions but also hits back harder. WSJ chief China correspondent Lingling Wei discusses how that’s played out so far, and what it means for the upcoming meeting between the two leaders. Plus, investors are loving Intel again—its stock has almost doubled this year; th...
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October 24, 2025 12 mins
A.M. Edition for Oct. 24. President Trump has abruptly ended all trade negotiations with Canada, after Ontario released an ad featuring Ronald Reagan speaking negatively about tariffs. Plus, the White House confirms Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will meet in South Korea next week. And WSJ’s Anvee Bhutani details the upcoming funding cliffs as the government shutdown begins to pinch American workers and families. Kate Bullivan...
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P.M. Edition for Oct. 23. More than 30 people, including Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, were charged today in an investigation into illegal gambling, rigged poker games, and match-fixing in the NBA. We hear from WSJ sports reporter Jared Diamond about what this means for the league, and the role that legal gambling platforms may have played in the alleged crimes. Plus, in an ex...
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A.M. Edition for Oct. 23. In a first for President Trump’s second term, the U.S. is imposing direct sanctions on oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil, crippling Russia’s war chest. WSJ’s Laurence Norman says it’s a milestone moment for the U.S. and its allies, as they look to end the war in Ukraine. Plus, Tesla’s stock drops off-hours as Elon Musk derails the earnings call for a chat about his pay package. And WSJ’s Jack Pitcher explains ...
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P.M. Edition for Oct. 22. The cost of health insurance keeps rising, with the average price for a family plan this year reaching just under $27,000. WSJ reporter Anna Wilde Mathews explains what’s driving costs higher and how that affects workers. Plus, the U.S. and Israel are considering a plan that would divide Gaza into separate zones controlled by Israel and Hamas. Journal correspondent Dov Lieber tells us what that idea could ...
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October 22, 2025 14 mins
A.M. Edition for Oct. 22. We’re exclusively reporting that the Trump administration is pushing Argentina to limit China’s influence in the country. Plus, WSJ’s Anat Peled details how a flurry of White House officials have touched down in Israel to help shore up the fragile cease-fire deal. And how the bankruptcy of tween retailer Claire’s has sent lawyers and a judge down memory lane. Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s fr...
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October 21, 2025 14 mins
P.M. Edition for Oct. 21. Warner Bros. Discovery said it’s considering a sale of some or all of its media assets. WSJ media and entertainment reporter Joe Flint discusses what’s driving this moment of consolidation in the entertainment industry. Plus, General Motors reported better-than-expected third-quarter results, sending its stock soaring. And amid a glut of unaffordable housing, a growing number of renters nationwide are appl...
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October 21, 2025 14 mins
A.M. Edition for Oct. 21. President Trump demolishes part of the White House as he begins construction on his new $250 million ballroom. Plus, WSJ editor Dan Michaels looks at some of the new tech including Spiderman-like nets that European countries are looking to buy, to keep drones at bay. And, we look at how millennial and Gen Z consumers are getting their hands on luxury - at a major discount. Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up fo...
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P.M. Edition for Oct. 20. The cost of home and auto insurance in the U.S. has risen so dramatically that lawmakers in some states are considering price controls. But, as WSJ reporter Jean Eaglesham tells us, that approach may have downsides. Plus, millions of internet users struggled to use major websites and apps today as an Amazon Web Services outage persisted for hours. And Apple closed at a record high following news of strong ...
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