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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


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Dow Hits New Record as Fed Chair Opens Door for Rate Cut

8/22/2025
Traders dial up bets on a rate reduction in September. Plus: Ubiquiti stock surges after raising its dividends. And video conferencing company Zoom posts a strong quarter. 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:00:02:07

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U.S. Stocks Surge After Powell Opens Door for Rate Cuts

8/22/2025
Plus: International food-security experts declare famine in Gaza City. And the FBI raids former Trump adviser John Bolton’s home. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:36

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Federal Judge Orders Winding Down of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

8/22/2025
Plus: Federal Reserve officials tell the Journal they’re divided on the labor market. And, the Trump administration considers new equity stakes in chip makers. Caitlin McCabe 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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S&P Falls for Fifth Straight Day

8/21/2025
Plus: Walmart shares decline after the retailer posts disappointing earnings. Paramount Skydance stock jumps, rekindling talk that it might become a meme stock. And Cracker Barrel’s redesign leads its stock to slide. 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:00:02:06

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N.Y. Appeals Court Throws Out $500 Million Judgment Against Trump

8/21/2025
Plus: U.S. home sales unexpectedly rose in July. Walmart is attracting more shoppers as tariffs push prices higher. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Sign up for the 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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Meta Takes a Breather on AI Hiring Spree

8/21/2025
Plus: central bankers converge on Jackson Hole for their annual symposium. And, North Carolina declares a state of emergency as Hurricane Erin churns off the coast. Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:37

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Tech Stocks Slide for Second Day

8/20/2025
Plus: Intel shares erase their earlier gains. Retail earnings reports lead to losses for Target’s stock and gains for shares of TJ Maxx’s parent company. 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:00:02:11

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Trump Calls for Fed Governor to Resign After Accusation of Mortgage Fraud

8/20/2025
Plus: Target’s shares fall after the announcement of a new CEO. And the Israeli military plans to begin calling up reservists for an invasion of Gaza City. Pierre Bienaimé 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:00:02:50

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McDonald’s to Slim Combo Prices After Big Mac Sticker Shock

8/20/2025
Plus: The Trump administration says immigrants seeking to live and work in the U.S. will now have their social media scrutinized for so-called “anti-American ideologies.” And, Elon Musk backpedals on plans to launch his political party. Caitlin McCabe 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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Tech Slide Weighs on U.S. Markets

8/19/2025
Plus: Intel’s stock jumps after the announcement of a SoftBank investment. And Home Depot rallies despite a disappointing report. 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:00:02:04

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U.S. Home-Building Climbed Unexpectedly in July

8/19/2025
Plus: Home Depot says homeowners are doing small projects but deferring big ones. And Air Canada’s flight attendants will return to work after reaching a deal to end their strike. Pierre Bienaimé 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:00:02:33

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SoftBank Bets on Embattled Chip Maker Intel

8/19/2025
Plus: President Trump’s steel-and-aluminum tariffs are extended to knives, wire and other finished goods. And, the Trump administration reinstates a public website that tracks federal spending after a legal fight. Caitlin McCabe 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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U.S. Stocks Mixed as Investors Await Fed Chair’s Speech

8/18/2025
Plus: Solar stocks First Solar and Sunrun add to Friday’s gains. And Soho House shares get a boost after a deal announcement. 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:00:02:20

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EU Leaders Arrive at White House Ahead of Trump-Zelensky Meeting

8/18/2025
Plus: Texas Democrats end their walkout aimed at stopping a Republican-backed redistricting plan. And MSNBC is changing its name and losing the peacock logo. Pierre Bienaimé 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:00:02:48

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Zelensky Returns to Washington Under Pressure From Putin

8/18/2025
Plus: Air Canada passengers are facing more travel disruptions, as flight attendants reject a government back-to-work order. And, a group of investors led by MCR Hotels is nearing a deal to take Soho House private. Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:36

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U.S. Stocks End Mixed After Dow Hits Intraday Record

8/15/2025
Plus: UnitedHealth’s stock soars on news of Berkshire Hathaway stake. Applied Materials takes a tumble after lowering its forecasts. 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:00:02:08

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Trump: ‘Possibility’ That U.S., Europe Could Offer Security Guarantees to Ukraine

8/15/2025
Plus: Washington, D.C. sues the Trump administration to stop President Trump’s takeover of the local police department. And U.S. consumer sentiment weakened in August due to inflation fears. Zoe Kuhlkin 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:00:02:39

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Trump, Putin Enter Alaska Talks With Conflicting Aims

8/15/2025
Plus: Intel is in talks with the Trump administration for the U.S. government to buy a stake in the chip maker, according to people familiar with the matter. And, Berkshire Hathaway reduces its holdings in Apple. Azhar Sukri hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:51

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Hot Inflation Report Leaves U.S. Stocks Mixed

8/14/2025
Plus: Bullish adds to its opening-day success. Kate Spade owner Tapestry, Deere and Coherent take hits to their shares. 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:00:02:20

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U.S. Wholesale Prices Climbed Faster Than Expected in July

8/14/2025
Plus: U.S. jobless claims fell last week. And eurozone industrial output slumps. Pierre Bienaimé 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:00:02:37