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WSJ What’s News

The Wall Street Journal

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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14:15

Google Adds AI to Its Search, Taking Aim at Chatbot...

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2025/05/20

P.M. Edition for May 20. Google is adding an AI chatbot feature to its iconic search page, allowing it to more closely rival competitors like ChatGPT. WSJ reporter Katherine Blunt discusses Google’s parent, Alphabet, plans to bet even bigger on artificial intelligence. Plus, despite the fear of an immigration crackdown from the Trump administration, many workers without legal status are still going to work. Paul Kiernan, who covers the U.S. economy for the Journal, joins to talk about why that is,

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14:21

Big, Beautiful Bill Nears Tense House Vote

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2025/05/20

A.M. Edition for May 20. Republican leaders plan to meet with President Trump Tuesday morning in order to shore up support for their tax bill, ahead of a potential House vote on Wednesday. Plus, an administration u-turn means construction of a massive wind farm in New York is back on. And WSJ reporter Te-Ping Chen explains how some companies in the trades sector are targeting high-school students to fill staff shortages. Azhar Sukri hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn

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13:12

House Republicans Face Difficult Trade-Offs to Pass...

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2025/05/19

P.M. Edition for May 19. To meet their self-imposed deadline of Memorial Day, House Republicans are facing a tug of war over spending cuts. Siobhan Hughes, who covers Congress for WSJ, discusses the major points of contention and where the bill goes from here. Plus, President Trump wants the U.S. to be a manufacturing powerhouse, even though hundreds of thousands of manufacturing jobs are currently unfilled. We hear from Journal economics reporter Chao Deng about what makes those jobs less appealing

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13:49

Biden Diagnosed With Aggressive Prostate Cancer

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2025/05/19

A.M. Edition for May 19. Former President Joe Biden and his family are reviewing treatment options with his doctors, as representatives say the disease has spread to his bones. Plus, Israel says it will start allowing aid into Gaza for the first time in months, as the Israeli military expands its ground operation in the enclave. And Journal foreign correspondent Georgi Kantchev on what to expect from President Trump’s phone call with Vladimir Putin today after Russia unleashed a drone barrage on

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24:22

Boycotting Target, Part 1: How It Doubled Down on...

WSJ What’s News ·

2025/05/18

Many U.S. shoppers know Target as a place to get everyday items like groceries and paper towels, as well as clothes and homegoods. But recently some shoppers have stopped buying things at Target as part of boycotts over its pullback from policies around diversity, equity and inclusion. In the first episode of this special What’s News series, host Alex Ossola digs into how Target got here: the company’s history and why shoppers are upset with Target in particular at a moment when many other companies

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30:03

Boycotting Target, Part 2: Is Its Business Paying a...

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2025/05/18

After Target rolled back its goals around diversity, equity and inclusion, several organizers across the U.S. launched boycotts. In the second episode of this special What’s News series, we zoom in on the boycotts’ potential impact on Target’s business and on those of Black entrepreneurs with products on Target’s shelves. Host Alex Ossola and producer Jess Jupiter travel to Atlanta to see how one boycott, Target Fast, is going, and what things are like at one Bullseye Black Market for Black

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6:00

What’s News in Markets: Trade Truce Winners,...

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2025/05/17

Which companies got a boost from the trade truce between the U.S. and China? And how did UnitedHealth shares respond to a week of bad news? Plus, what was the reaction to news of Dick’s Sporting Goods acquisition of Foot Locker? 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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14:03

Consumer Sentiment in U.S. Falls for Fifth Straight...

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2025/05/16

P.M. Edition for May 16. The University of Michigan’s preliminary consumer-sentiment index fell to 50.8 in May. WSJ economics reporter Chao Deng says the data surprised economists, and reflect fears of higher prices driven by sweeping tariffs. And higher education reporter Sara Randazzo says President Trump’s funding cuts have delivered a broad hit to universities from the Ivy League to state schools. Plus, Boeing will avoid prosecution over violating an earlier criminal settlement under a tentative

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15:47

Trump’s Bromance Diplomacy With Arab Leaders

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2025/05/16

A.M. Edition for May 16. We’ll get the latest from White House reporter Alex Leary in the United Arab Emirates as President Trump winds down a four-day trip to the Middle East. Plus, a veteran FAA air-traffic controller, shaken after averting a midair collision, opens up about stress, staffing and tech problems. And with two weeks until hurricane season, the new head of FEMA admits to not having a fully formed disaster-response plan. Luke Vargas hosts.Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News

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13:02

Walmart to Raise Prices Due to Tariffs, Setting the...

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2025/05/15

P.M. Edition for May 15. The retail giant plans to raise prices this month and early this summer, when tariff-affected merchandise hits its store shelves. WSJ reporter Sarah Nassauer says its price hikes could set the tone for other U.S. retailers. And Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks of a new strategy for the central bank, given that very low interest rates are not guaranteed. Plus, financial crime and regulation reporter Dylan Tokar follows the trail of the Chinese money-launderers

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12:50

Trump Claims Progress in India Trade Talks

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2025/05/15

A.M. Edition for May 15. President Trump claims India has offered to charge no tariffs on U.S. goods as trade talks between the European Union and Washington also speed up. WSJ reporter Joe Wallace says those signs of progress in negotiations come as transpacific trade begins to roar back to life. Plus, the Supreme Court prepares to hold a hearing on Trump’s bid to abolish birthright citizenship. And hopes for Ukraine-Russia peace talks crumble as Vladimir Putin turns down a face-to-face meeting

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12:41

Trump’s Clash With the Library of Congress Sets Up...

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2025/05/14

P.M. Edition for May 14. The U.S. president has fired the librarian of Congress and is seeking to install members of his administration. National political reporter Ken Thomas describes the power struggle between the branches of government. And Saudi Arabia’s national oil company, Aramco, says it has signed 34 agreements with U.S. companies with a potential value of $90 billion. Plus, Ukraine and Russia can’t agree on who will meet where— if at all —for peace talks, scheduled for Thursday. Pierre

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15:48

Tariffs Are About to Separate Retail’s Winners and...

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2025/05/14

A.M. Edition for May 14. We head to a gathering of top global retailers to hear why this week’s 90-day tariff rollback by the U.S. and China isn’t delivering the long-term certainty businesses are looking for. Plus, President Trump met with the new president of Syria, marking a major turning point in global recognition of the country’s leadership. And the U.S. reverses Biden-era export controls on advanced AI chips. Luke Vargas hosts.Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more

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13:00

Companies Turn to Foreign-Trade Zones to Shelter From...

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2025/05/13

P.M. Edition for May 13. Companies seek to access foreign-trade zones as they navigate rising U.S. tariffs. WSJ news associate Owen Tucker-Smith reports on how the country’s roughly 260 foreign-trade zones allow them to defer tariffs on imported goods and materials, for a while. And the latest consumer-price index showed prices rose 2.3% in the 12 months through April, slowing from a 2.4% rate a month earlier. Economics reporter Chao Deng considers U.S. tariffs’ effects on that price growth. Plus,

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14:53

Trump Kicks Off Mideast Trip Built Around Deals

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2025/05/13

A.M. Edition for May 13. President Trump landed in Riyadh this morning, his first stop on a regional visit during which Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, plan to announce dozens of business agreements with the U.S. WSJ foreign correspondent Stephen Kalin previews what to expect and deputy Middle East bureau chief Shayndi Raice explains why Israel is questioning a slew of recent moves by its ally. Plus, United Airlines tries to reassure the flying public as travel issues mount at its

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14:18

Nasdaq Enters Bull Market After U.S.-China...

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2025/05/12

P.M. Edition for May 12. U.S. stocks rallied today—with the Nasdaq entering a bull market, closing 20% above its April low—after the U.S. and China agreed to temporarily unwind most of the tariffs they have imposed on each other’s goods since April. Plus, President Trump signs an executive order intended to lower U.S. drug prices. WSJ White House correspondent Natalie Andrews joins to discuss the order and what it means for consumers. And the retail-property market, which had bounced back after the

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13:58

Stocks Surge as U.S. and China Slash Tariffs

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2025/05/12

A.M. Edition for May 12. Washington and Beijing take a major step toward thawing their trade conflict by agreeing to lower tariffs on each other’s goods by 115%. WSJ reporter Jason Douglas recaps the results of weekend talks and explains which issues the two sides still need to sort out. Plus, President Trump is expected to sign an executive order today tying U.S. drug prices to what other countries pay. And Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky challenges Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet

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33:15

70,000 Bets a Minute: How FanDuel’s Parent Is Winning...

WSJ What’s News ·

2025/05/11

This week, we’re bringing you an episode of Bold Names, which presents conversations with the leaders of the bold-named companies featured in the pages of The Wall Street Journal. On this episode, hosts Tim Higgins and Christopher Mims speak to Peter Jackson, the CEO of Flutter Entertainment, who leads a global sports betting empire. With the U.S.-based FanDuel as its crown jewel, he has a prime view of one of the fastest-growing and most profitable entertainment industries in the world. How is

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5:26

What’s News in Markets: Disney Shines,...

WSJ What’s News ·

2025/05/10

Why did Disney’s Middle East expansion wow investors? And how is steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs slowing down its operations? Plus, how did Boeing benefit from the U.S.-U.K. trade agreement? 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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14:23

Trump Floats Lower China Tariff Ahead of Trade Talks

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2025/05/09

P.M. Edition for May 9. In a social-media post, President Trump said lowering tariffs on Chinese goods to 80% “seems right.” Meanwhile, Beijing moved to enforce restrictions on exports of rare-earth metals before this weekend’s talks in Switzerland. But when it comes to the future of electric motors, that might not matter; WSJ tech columnist Christopher Mims tells us about one startup that’s using iron and steel instead. Plus, Newark Liberty International Airport suffers its second tech outage in

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