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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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What’s News in Markets: ‘Trump Trade,’ Warner Bros. Streaming Win, Hershey Sours

What were the big winners and losers of the so-called Trump trade? And what drove Warner Bros. Discovery to a surprise quarterly profit? Plus, why Hershey cut its guidance. 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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1 DAY AGO

The Wall Street Titans Jockeying for Access to Donald Trump

P.M. Edition for Nov. 8. WSJ reporter Miriam Gottfried on how Wall Street executives—including some who previously shunned the former president—are now trying to align themselves with President- elect Donald Trump. And federal prosecutors say the FBI foiled an Iranian plot to kill Trump. Plus, Black people across the U.S. report receiving racist, anonymous text messages. Tracie Hunte 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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1 DAY AGO

U.S. Friends and Foes Brace for Second Trump Term

A.M. Edition for Nov. 8. President-elect Donald Trump taps his campaign co-chair as his chief of staff as a key pillar of his future foreign policy takes shape: a renewal of his ‘maximum pressure’ campaign against Iran. WSJ Brussels bureau chief Dan Michaels explains how Washington’s adversaries and allies are preparing for the new administration. Plus, Australia proposes a national ban on social media for children younger than 16. And Israel prepares to evacuate its citizens from the Netherlands after antisemitic attacks in Amsterdam. Luke Vargas hosts. Correction: Australia has proposed a ban on social media for children under 16. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly said the ban would have applied to 16-year-olds as well. (Corrected on Nov. 8) 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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2 DAYS AGO

What Trump’s Election Win Means for His Criminal Cases

P.M. Edition for Nov. 7. WSJ Justice Department reporter Sadie Gurman discusses what happens to President-elect Donald Trump’s legal battles. Wall Street Journal chief economics commentator Greg Ip on the Fed’s interest-rate cut. Plus, an ongoing China-linked hack leads one U.S. agency to warn employees to reduce the use of their phones for work matters. Tracie Hunte 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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2 DAYS AGO

What Trump’s Win Means for Central Banks

A.M. Edition for Nov. 7. Donald Trump has said he wants a say on interest rates when he moves back into the White House. Economics editor Paul Hannon explains how his policies might alter the outlook for growth and inflation in the U.S. and around the world. Plus, Germany’s governing coalition collapses, adding to uncertainty over how Europe will fare in a Trump presidency. And Nissan says it’s cutting 9,000 jobs and joins fellow Japanese carmakers Honda and Toyota in slashing its guidance. 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 DAYS AGO

How Donald Trump Made a Historic Comeback

P.M. Edition for Nov. 6. WSJ senior political correspondent Molly Ball on Donald Trump’s win. And Republicans might also win control of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, but who will execute Trump’s agenda? WSJ reporter Andrew Restuccia discusses the names on the short list. Plus, the Journal’s Emily Glazer explains why Trump’s victory could also be a win for Elon Musk’s companies. 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 DAYS AGO

Victory for Trump as Democrats’ ‘Blue Wall’ Crumbles

A.M. Edition for Nov. 6. WSJ Washington chief Damian Paletta and editor Aaron Zitner say Donald Trump’s historic comeback gives him a powerful mandate and sets up a bitter fight inside the Democratic Party over how to move forward after Kamala Harris fails to make inroads with key voter groups. Plus, investors pile into assets likely to benefit from Trump’s presidency, but WSJ finance editor Alex Frangos says the race to control the House will be critical to his ability to implement his policies. And we look at how abortion-rights ballot measures fared across the country. 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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4 DAYS AGO

U.S. Presidency, House and Senate Up for Grabs as a Divided Nation Votes

P.M. Edition for Nov. 5. A closer look at what could be the most surprising presidential election ever. WSJ reporters Siobhan Hughes and Katy Stech Ferek tell us about the U.S. Senate and House races to watch. Dante Chinni explains how votes in seven counties might offer some clues to the election result. Plus, markets reporter Sam Goldfarb discusses how the markets moved as the ballots rolled in. Tracie Hunte hosts. Here’s our hour-by-hour guide to Election Day. 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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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.