20 episodes

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 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.

    Citigroup Tries to Sell Investors on the Hidden Value of Its ‘Financial Pipes’

    Citigroup Tries to Sell Investors on the Hidden Value of Its ‘Financial Pipes’

    P.M. Edition for June 18. Citi CEO Jane Fraser is highlighting an under-the-radar profit engine: Citi Services. Deputy Wall Street bureau chief David Benoit has more. And Nvidia soars in marketsNv, making it the most valuable U.S.-listed company. Plus, reporter Phred Dvorak explains how the Biden administration's tariffs on Chinese solar panels could slow down the rollout of solar projects in the U.S. and drive up consumer costs. Jennifer Maloney hosts. 



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    • 13 min
    Beijing’s Expanding Influence in America’s Backyard

    Beijing’s Expanding Influence in America’s Backyard

    A.M. Edition for June 18. In a sleepy town in Peru, China is building a megaport to speed trade between Asia and South America. The WSJ’s Ryan Dubé says the project is part of a growing network of alliances that’s setting off alarm bells in Washington. Plus, electric-vehicle startup Fisker files for bankruptcy. And, several high-profile candidates turn down the chance to be Boeing’s next CEO. Luke Vargas hosts.



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    • 14 min
    North Carolina’s Rural Voters Reflect a Major Challenge for President Biden

    North Carolina’s Rural Voters Reflect a Major Challenge for President Biden

    P.M. Edition for June 17. The Democratic Party has lost more of the rural vote in recent elections. For President Biden’s campaign, that’s an especially big problem in North Carolina, the most rural swing state. National reporter Valerie Bauerlein spoke with voters and party members about their concerns. And the White House plans to announce one of the biggest immigration initiatives in years, benefitting people living in the country illegally who are married to U.S. citizens. Plus, markets reporter Sam Goldfarb tells audio producer Anthony Bansie about how a furious bond rally could boost stocks and inject some life into the U.S. housing market. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.



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    • 15 min
    Why Older Voters Could Swing the Election

    Why Older Voters Could Swing the Election

    A.M. Edition for June 17. Republicans have won the senior vote in every presidential election since 2000. Polls show this year could be different, potentially giving President Biden an unlikely boost in his tough rematch against Donald Trump, the WSJ’s Dante Chinni says. Plus, China’s troubled property sector shows few signs of improvement despite Beijing’s moves to prop it up. And, Wells Fargo’s plan to let customers pay rent on their credit cards ends up costing the bank dearly. Luke Vargas hosts.



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    • 14 min
    Will AI Investments Pay Off? Your Questions Answered.

    Will AI Investments Pay Off? Your Questions Answered.

    Businesses and investors keep making big bets on artificial intelligence. Earlier this month, Nvidia, whose chips power a lot of AI tech, topped $3 trillion in market cap. Other tech giants, like Microsoft and Amazon, are pledging billions to build up their AI capabilities. As their stocks soar and business leaders predict AI will cut costs and save companies major capital, will AI live up to the hype? Journal tech columnist Christopher Mims answers your questions on what AI can and can't do and what it'll take for the tech to fulfill its financial promises. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.



    Further Reading

    This Record Stock Market Is Riding on Questionable AI Assumptions 

    The AI Revolution Is Already Losing Steam 

    Nvidia at $3 Trillion Isn’t Priced for Trouble 

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    • 14 min
    What’s News in Markets: Musk’s Pay, AI Deals, Broadcom’s Split

    What’s News in Markets: Musk’s Pay, AI Deals, Broadcom’s Split

    How did markets react to the Federal Reserve’s projections for cutting interest rates? And what happened to Tesla’s shares after Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar pay package was approved? Plus, why is Broadcom following in Nvidia’s footsteps with a stock split? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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    • 4 min

Customer Reviews

4.2 out of 5
3.7K Ratings

3.7K Ratings

Meitghkk ,

Great effective news compilation

I only wish they focused more on big world news stories.

Also a pet peeve: I am very tired of hearing Luke Vargas pronounce “Beijing” wrong. It seems he has to say that word at least once per week, and he puts a silly sound on the “j” that maybe is supposed to sound more authentically Chinese but actually takes him FURTHER from the real and simple pronunciation of “Beijing” in Chinese. Someone needs to coach him so I can stop hearing him say it wrong.

71317s ,

Disappointing

Sad to see the show slipping more and more to the left. I’ll spend my time elsewhere.

BAKER 11B ,

The morning edition is usually good

This has been my main news podcast for a while. But the evening addition is becoming more and more like CNN so I have started to stop listening as much. But the morning edition is more professional with less liberal bias.

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