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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.

  1. 5 HR AGO

    Thousands of Lebanese Flee as Israel-Hezbollah Fighting Flares

    A.M. Edition for Sept. 24. The WSJ’s Rory Jones updates us on Israel’s intensifying military campaign against Hezbollah. Plus, we interview California Attorney General Rob Bonta about the message he hopes to send by suing Exxon Mobil for allegedly misleading consumers about the recyclability of plastic products. And, China cuts interest rates and dangles loans for stock-market investors amid concerns that its economy risks missing its growth target. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    14 min

  2. 18 HR AGO

    How Electronic Warfare Spooks Commercial Planes

    P.M. Edition for Sept. 23. In an exclusive report, The Wall Street Journal’s Andrew Tangel reveals how GPS spoofing attacks cause problems for hundreds of daily flights. And California takes Exxon to court over pollution and plastics recycling claims. Plus, the U.S. is on pace to hit a record high in its homeless population. The Journal’s Jon Kamp on what’s behind the rising numbers. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    14 min

  3. 1 DAY AGO

    Israel Tells Civilians Near Hezbollah Targets to Evacuate

    A.M. Edition for Sept. 23. Israel and Hezbollah intensify their cross-border attacks, bringing them as close to full-out war as they have been in their nearly year-long conflict. Plus, chip giants TSMC and Samsung discuss building megafactories in the United Arab Emirates. And, Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly dangle big discounts for their weight-loss drugs. The WSJ’s Peter Loftus explains who stands to win in this price war. Azhar Sukri hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    13 min

  4. 2 DAYS AGO

    Chasing the Vote: How Election-Fraud Claims Go Over in Georgia

    Top Democrats have argued that democracy is on the line in the presidential election because Republican nominee Donald Trump is a threat to American political norms. They often bring up his actions after the 2020 election, which are the subject of a criminal case in Georgia. Trump has pleaded not guilty and says it is just political bluster. Republicans also say democracy is on the line, but their worries center on government overreach and the potential for voter fraud. WSJ political reporter Jimmy Vielkind travels to the battleground state to find out which version of the argument is swaying voters. Relevant links: Georgia Election Rule Prompts Concerns of Chaos and Delays  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    22 min

  5. 3 DAYS AGO

    What’s News in Markets: Lunar Shot, Garden Delivery, Big Movers

    Space exploration company Intuitive Machines got a big NASA contract, so did its stock go to the moon? And what did investors think of getting Olive Garden delivered? Plus, why did FedEx and Nike shares go in opposite directions? 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

    6 min

  6. 3 DAYS AGO

    Donald Trump Woos the Crypto Crowd

    P.M. Edition for Sept. 20. The WSJ’s Ben Foldy explains why crypto investors are throwing their support behind Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. And we are exclusively reporting that chip maker Qualcomm has made a takeover approach to rival Intel. Plus, Microsoft is giving Three Mile Island, the site of the worst nuclear accident in U.S. history, a jump-start. WSJ energy reporter Jennifer Hiller explains the software company’s plan for the nuclear plant. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    14 min

  7. 4 DAYS AGO

    Breakthrough in Gaza Talks Looks Far Off, U.S. Officials Admit

    A.M. Edition for Sept. 20. Behind closed doors, senior U.S. officials acknowledge they don’t expect Israel and Hamas to reach an agreement before the end of President Biden’s term. The WSJ’s Anat Peled says after months of talks, the mood among negotiating parties is gloomy. Plus, Nike’s CEO ends a five-year tenure marked by a series of missteps. And, the WSJ’s Laurence Norman explains how European countries are trying to balance a tougher approach on immigration with a need for workers to power their economies. Azhar Sukri hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    14 min

  8. 4 DAYS AGO

    What Has Israel Gained by Attacking Hezbollah?

    P.M. Edition for Sept. 19. The attacks using booby-trapped Hezbollah devices was a tactical win for Israel. National security and foreign policy correspondent Michael Gordon discusses whether it was a strategic one as well. And U.S. home sales were down in August. The Journal’s Nicole Friedman talks about why lower mortgage rates can’t offset rising home prices. Plus, WSJ reporter Will Parker explains how property investors capitalize on the American Sunbelt’s manufacturing boom. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    14 min
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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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  • Channel
    The Wall Street Journal
  • Creator
    The Wall Street Journal
  • Years Active
    2006 - 2024
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Copyright © Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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