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The top business headlines from The Wall Street Journal, three times daily. Whether it’s the latest on overseas markets, economic news out of Washington or closing numbers from Wall Street, you'll be in the know in a flash.

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The top business headlines from The Wall Street Journal, three times daily. Whether it’s the latest on overseas markets, economic news out of Washington or closing numbers from Wall Street, you'll be in the know in a flash.

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English


Episodes
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Stocks Surge After Iran Opens Strait

4/17/2026
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both ended at new highs. Plus: QVC shares drop after the company files for bankruptcy. And Netflix shares plummet after issuing disappointing guidance. Katherine Sullivan hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:38

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Oil Prices Tumble, Stocks Jump After Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Is Open

4/17/2026
Plus: Ford is recalling up to 1.4 million F-150 pickups. And Anthropic’s CEO is scheduled to visit the White House as the AI company tries to ease tensions with the Trump administration. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:48

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Israel-Lebanon Peace Talks Risks New Rift With Hezbollah

4/17/2026
Plus: The House failed to advance a compromise proposal to renew a national-security surveillance program for five years. And the FAA curbs plans by United and American to increase summer flights at Chicago’s O’Hare. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:50

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Second Straight Day of Records for Nasdaq and S&P 500

4/16/2026
Investors held out hope for continued peace talks with Iran. Plus: Kering shares fall as it attempts to turnaround luxury brands like Gucci. Katherine Sullivan hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:24

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U.S. Will Pursue Iran-Linked Ships Beyond the Mideast

4/16/2026
Plus: Charles Schwab’s quarterly profit jumped 30%. And PepsiCo’s revenue climbed 8.5% after it cut prices on signature snacks. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:32

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Washington Dusts Off World War II Playbook

4/16/2026
Plus: Spirit Airlines is at risk of liquidation as its plans to escape bankruptcy collide with surging fuel prices. And the world’s largest contract chip maker, TSMC, posts a nearly 60% jump in quarterly net profit. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:42

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S&P 500 Closes Above 7000

4/15/2026
The Nasdaq also hit a new record. Plus: Shares in sneaker company Allbirds skyrocket after announcing a pivot to AI infrastructure. Katherine Sullivan hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:42

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Trump Threatens to Fire Powell Once Fed Chair Term Ends

4/15/2026
Plus: The Trump administration is eyeing a head of the CDC after months of upheaval at the health agency. And Bank of America is the latest big lender seeing resilience in the U.S. economy. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:35

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Maine Bans Large Data Centers in U.S. First

4/15/2026
Plus: Maine becomes the first state to ban large data-center construction. And the NAACP sues Elon Musk’s xAI, alleging the company’s efforts to power its data centers in Tennessee and Mississippi are creating a local health risk. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:31

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Nasdaq Rises for Tenth Straight Day as U.S. and Iran Continue Talks

4/14/2026
Oil prices fell while stocks jumped. Plus: Shares in both United Airlines and American Airlines get a boost after merger talk. Katherine Sullivan hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:36

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IMF Warns of Weaker Economic Growth If Iran War Doesn’t End Soon

4/14/2026
Plus: JPMorgan Chase reports higher profit and revenue for the first quarter. And Amazon acquires Starlink rival Globalstar. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:21

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Saudi Arabia Presses U.S. to Drop Blockade

4/14/2026
Plus: The Iran war begins to hurt China’s export momentum. And LVMH posts weak first quarter sales as the conflict weighs on hopes of a rebound in demand for luxury goods. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:27

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U.S. Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Sends Oil Higher

4/13/2026
Plus: Goldman Sachs shares drop after a poor performing fixed income segment. And Palantir stock rebounds after a drop earlier this month. Katherine Sullivan hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:24

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The U.S. Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Has Begun

4/13/2026
Plus: Goldman Sachs reports a record quarter in banking and trading. And Google is expected to lose its digital-ad crown to Meta. Anthony Bansie hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:22

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U.S. and Iran Trade Threats Over Strait of Hormuz

4/13/2026
Plus: Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán suffers a landslide defeat in national elections. And McDonald’s plans to capitalize on the booming energy drinks and specialty sodas segment with a new line of drinks. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:38

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High Inflation Report Sends Dow Down

4/10/2026
Consumer prices hit a nearly two-year high. Plus: Organon shares jumped after the company agreed to be purchased. Katherine Sullivan hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:14

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March Inflation Rate Jumps to 3.3%, Driven by High Gas Prices

4/10/2026
Plus: European airports are looking at severe jet fuel shortages if the Strait of Hormuz isn’t fully opened. And CoreWeave and Anthropic form an AI cloud agreement. Anthony Bansie hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:09

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Israel’s Lebanon War Threatens Iran Cease-Fire

4/10/2026
Plus: Japan plans to release extra oil reserves to try and stabilize energy prices. And the White House warns staffers about placing bets linked to the Iran war on futures markets. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:53

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Hopes for a Cease-Fire in Lebanon Sends Oil Prices Down

4/9/2026
Stocks closed higher, reversing morning declines. Plus: Constellation brands shares rose as it reported a rebound of interest in its Corona and Modelo brands. Katherine Sullivan hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:35

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Iran’s Strikes on Gulf Neighbors Appear to Halt

4/9/2026
Plus: a key inflation measure watched by the Fed remained high in February, before the Iran war. And the Department of Justice has opened an investigation into the NFL. Anthony Bansie hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:19