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Surprisingly Strong Earnings for Tesla Boosts Tech Stocks
Plus: Fresh data showed new signs of a strong U.S. economy. UPS posts first gains in quarterly revenue and earnings in more than a year. And IBM shares fall after its latest results showed gains in AI offset by weakness elsewhere in its business. Danny Lewis hosts.
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10/24/2024 • 2 minutes, 47 seconds
U.K. Regulators Are Probing Google’s $2 Billion Anthropic Investment
Plus: Southwest Airlines strikes deal to end feud with activist investor. And Keurig Dr Pepper says it will buy energy-drink maker Ghost for more than $1 billion. Danny Lewis hosts.
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10/24/2024 • 2 minutes, 29 seconds
Striking Boeing Workers Reject New Contract
Plus: A new national WSJ poll shows Donald Trump leading Kamala Harris. And Unilever’s sales grow as consumers return to its branded products. Luke Vargas hosts.
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10/24/2024 • 2 minutes, 36 seconds
Big Tech Earnings Drag U.S. Stocks Down
Plus: Boeing shares fall after logging its biggest quarterly loss since 2020. Spirit Airlines soars after WSJ report of renewed merger talks with Frontier Airlines. And McDonalds stock drops after CDC linked Quarter Pounders to an E. coli outbreak. Danny Lewis hosts.
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10/23/2024 • 2 minutes, 52 seconds
U.S. Home Sales on Track for Worst Year Since 1995. Again.
Plus: Boeing posts more than $6 billion in quarterly losses. Several people have been killed in a suspected terror attack at a major defense facility in Turkey. And the U.S. says that thousands of North Korean troops are conducting military training in Russia. Danny Lewis hosts.
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10/23/2024 • 2 minutes, 34 seconds
Frontier Explores Renewed Bid for Spirit Airlines
Plus: McDonald’s Quarter Pounders are linked to an E. coli outbreak across 10 states. And Starbucks shares drop after the coffee chain suspends its guidance. Luke Vargas hosts.
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10/23/2024 • 2 minutes, 53 seconds
U.S. Stocks Mixed After A New Day of Fresh Earnings
Plus: General Motors continues stock buyback spree after latest earnings surged past expectations. Philip Morris International logs record revenue and earnings. And Verizon shares fall after a sharp drop in new postpaid wireless connections. Danny Lewis hosts.
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10/22/2024 • 2 minutes, 44 seconds
Former Abercrombie CEO Arrested and Charged in Sex-Trafficking Case
Plus: The IMF says that the U.S. economy is leading the world again. And India-China ties may see a thaw four years after border skirmish froze relations.
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10/22/2024 • 2 minutes, 50 seconds
HSBC Shakes Up Structure
Plus: An activist investor pushes Cheesecake to spin off some of its brands. And Saab boosts its bottom line thanks to defense spending. Luke Vargas hosts.
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Plus: All eyes are on earnings this week. Nvidia tops $3.5 trillion for the first time. And Boeing shares rally after tentative agreement with its machinists union. Danny Lewis hosts.
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10/21/2024 • 2 minutes, 50 seconds
Disney Lays Out Succession Plans For Bob Iger
Plus: Bed Bath & Beyond stores will return after bankruptcy closures. And the U.S. Defense Secretary announces new military aid to Ukraine in surprise visit. Danny Lewis hosts.
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10/21/2024 • 2 minutes, 26 seconds
Musk Offers $1 Million Daily Prize for Signing Petition
Plus: Boeing and its machinists union reach a deal, now its members must vote on it. And, activist investor Starboard targets Tylenol maker Kenvue. Luke Vargas hosts.
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10/21/2024 • 2 minutes, 46 seconds
U.S. Stocks End the Week Higher
Plus: Netflix shares hit a record high following its most profitable quarter ever. And CVS Health fell after the healthcare giant replaced its CEO and warned on earnings. Plus, french fry producer Lamb Weston’s shares soar. Danny Lewis hosts.
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10/18/2024 • 2 minutes, 45 seconds
CVS Gets a New CEO Amid Lowered Earnings Expectations
Plus: Federal regulators are investigating Tesla’s self-driving software after a fatal crash. And U.S. Cellular sells hundreds of millions of spectrum licenses to Verizon. Danny Lewis hosts.
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10/18/2024 • 2 minutes, 27 seconds
China’s Economic Growth Cools in the Third Quarter
Plus: Main commercial banks in China cut their deposit rates for a second time this year. And, Hyundai Motor’s India unit is set to raise more than $3 billion in the country’s largest IPO. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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10/18/2024 • 2 minutes, 37 seconds
Netflix Adds 5 Million Subscribers in Q3, Reports Improved Profits
Plus: Shares of Travelers help push the Dow to a new record. Several chipmaker stocks rise after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing reports strong AI demand. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/17/2024 • 2 minutes, 41 seconds
Israel Says it Has Killed Leader of Hamas
Plus: U.S. retail sales rose in September, beating expectations. The European Central Bank lowered its interest rates to counteract flagging growth. J.R. Whalen hosts.
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10/17/2024 • 2 minutes, 14 seconds
McKinsey Cuts Hundreds of Jobs in China Overhaul
Plus: Elon Musk taps a close confidant for a top executive role at Tesla. And, TSMC reports record net profit, boosting chip stocks. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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10/17/2024 • 3 minutes, 3 seconds
Bank, Airline Shares Gain While Dow Hits New Record
Plus: Morgan Stanley shares reach an all-time high after the bank reports strong earnings. Shares of nuclear power companies surge after Amazon said it would work with utilities to explore deploying small modular reactors. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/16/2024 • 2 minutes, 46 seconds
Morgan Stanley Reports Strong Results As Dealmaking Strengthens
Plus: Novavax says the FDA rejected its combination Covid-19 and flu vaccine because of a “serious adverse event” in a clinical-trial participant. Elon Musk’s SpaceX sues California regulators for voting down a request to allow more of the company’s rocket launches there. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/16/2024 • 2 minutes, 43 seconds
Economists Grow More Upbeat on U.S. Economy, WSJ Poll Shows
Plus: Jeep maker Stellantis says deliveries fell 20% in the third quarter. And, shares in Louis Vuitton maker LVMH slump after disappointing earnings. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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10/16/2024 • 2 minutes, 59 seconds
U.S. Stocks Finish Lower As Chip Stocks Slide
Plus: Apple shares rise after the company launched a new iPad Mini that is built for use with Apple Intelligence AI tools. Global oil prices decline after Israel assured the Biden Administration that it wouldn't target Iran's oil or nuclear facilities in a planned attack. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/15/2024 • 2 minutes, 37 seconds
To Sign or Not to Sign: Why Your Signature Has Become Obsolete
Your signature is no longer needed on most electronic transactions as a way to prevent fraud. But customers are still being asked to sign at many restaurants, bars and other businesses, and people keep signing out of habit. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Oyin Adedoyin joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss when a signature is and isn’t required.
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10/15/2024 • 8 minutes, 21 seconds
Boeing Aims to Raise $10 Billion in Stock Offering
Plus: Goldman Sachs reports a sharp increase in quarterly earnings. UnitedHealth warns its 2025 financial results will likely fall short of Wall Street’s early expectations. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/15/2024 • 2 minutes, 45 seconds
Harris Announces Policies Targeting Black Male Voters
Plus: Google backs the construction of seven small nuclear-power reactors to supply it with power. And, oil prices fall on the prospect of a more limited Israeli counter-strike against Iran. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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10/15/2024 • 3 minutes, 1 second
Dow Closes Above 43000 for First Time
Plus: Nvidia shares rise, helping push the S&P 500 to a new record. Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway increases its stake in Sirius XM. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/14/2024 • 2 minutes, 20 seconds
Nobel for Economics Awarded for Study in Prosperity Between Countries
Plus: China has concluded “around-the-clock” military drills around Taiwan. Barclays will replace Goldman Sachs as the exclusive issuer of General Motors credit cards next year. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/14/2024 • 2 minutes, 40 seconds
Economists See Inflation Higher Under Trump
Plus: SpaceX shows progress in making core components of its Starship missions reusable. And, China keeps the world guessing on the size of its planned fiscal stimulus. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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10/14/2024 • 3 minutes, 11 seconds
Strong Bank Earnings Push Dow, S&P 500 to New Highs
Plus: Tesla shares fall after investors were disappointed by the EV maker’s reveal of its robotaxi. After the bell, Boeing said it would cut its global workforce by 10% amid a machinists strike. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/11/2024 • 2 minutes, 28 seconds
JPMorgan Chase: U.S. Economy Has Achieved a Soft Landing
Plus: U.S. consumer sentiment dipped last month over inflation frustrations. September’s producer-price index was unchanged compared to August. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/11/2024 • 2 minutes, 12 seconds
Musk Unveils Tesla’s Driverless Robotaxi
Plus: The CEO of Jeep maker Stellantis will retire in early 2026, as the car maker reshuffles its ranks. And, Chinese state media report a jump in home viewings and sales in China’s biggest cities over the past few days. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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10/11/2024 • 3 minutes, 1 second
Stocks Dip as Inflation Continues Bumpy Decline
All three major indexes fall after mixed consumer-price data. Plus: TD Bank stock falls after settling charges it failed to properly monitor for criminal money laundering. Tesla shares drift down ahead of robotaxi announcement. And, Delta Air Lines drops amid disappointing third-quarter earnings. Danny Lewis hosts.
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10/10/2024 • 2 minutes, 40 seconds
U.S. Inflation Eased to 2.4% in September
Plus: Social Security recipients will receive the smallest cost-of-living increase in four years in 2025. The Nobel Prize in literature has been awarded to South Korean author Han Kang. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/10/2024 • 2 minutes, 51 seconds
Hurricane Milton Leaves More Than 3 Million Without Power
Plus: Donald Trump pledges to end “double taxation” on Americans who live abroad. And, TD Bank faces $3 billion in penalties and growth restrictions as part of a settlement in the U.S. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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10/10/2024 • 2 minutes, 49 seconds
Dow, S&P 500 Reach New Records
Plus: Alphabet shares fall in response to the Justice Department considering splitting up Google to end what it called an unlawful monopoly in search. Arcadium Lithium shares rise sharply after mining company Rio Tinto agreed to buy the company for $6.7 billion. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/9/2024 • 2 minutes, 35 seconds
Hurricane Milton Expected to Make Landfall in Florida Tonight
Plus: Negotiations between Boeing and its striking machinists union have broken down. The Nobel Prize in chemistry has been awarded to a trio of scientists for their work to crack the code of proteins. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/9/2024 • 2 minutes, 8 seconds
Antitrust Officials Weigh Splitting Up Google
Plus: Social-media platform X gets permission to resume operations in Brazil after Elon Musk makes key concessions. And, Rio Tinto agrees to a multi-billion-dollar takeover of Arcadium Lithium. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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10/9/2024 • 3 minutes, 18 seconds
Nvidia Shares Rise on Strong Demand for Blackwell AI Chips
Plus: Boeing shares decline after the FAA warns airlines about rudder equipment on its 737 jets. Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway sells another $383 million of Bank of America shares. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/8/2024 • 2 minutes, 39 seconds
Hezbollah Launches More Than 100 Rockets Into Northern Israel
Plus: Short-selling firm Hindenburg Research said the videogame platform Roblox has reported inflated user metrics to investors and has favored growth over child safety. Roblox said its platform is safe. The Nobel Prize in physics was awarded to a pair of scientists for their discoveries and inventions that formed the building blocks of machine learning. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/8/2024 • 2 minutes, 27 seconds
Google Told to Make it Easier for App Stores to Compete on Android
Plus: Samsung projects a sharp slowdown in earnings growth for the next quarter. And, European drinks stocks fall after China imposes antidumping tariffs on brandy. Azhar Sukri hosts.
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10/8/2024 • 2 minutes, 56 seconds
Dow Falls Nearly 400 Points on Middle East, Oil-Price Concerns
Plus, Pfizer shares rise on a WSJ report that activist Starboard Value has taken a roughly $1 billion stake in the company. Amazon shares decline after the stock was downgraded by Wells Fargo analysts. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/7/2024 • 2 minutes, 25 seconds
Hurricane Milton Closing in on Florida as Category 5 Storm
Plus: New York City’s deputy mayor is the latest aide to Mayor Eric Adams, who has been indicted on corruption charges, to resign. The Nobel Prize for Medicine is awarded to a pair of scientists for their discovery of microRNA, tiny molecules that play an important role in gene regulation. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/7/2024 • 2 minutes, 28 seconds
Big Oil Urges Trump to Keep Biden’s Climate Law
Plus: Activist investor Starboard Value takes a roughly $1 billion dollar stake in Pfizer. And, mining giant Rio Tinto is in talks to buy Arcadium Lithium, sending its stock soaring. Azhar Sukri hosts.
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10/7/2024 • 3 minutes, 10 seconds
Dow Hits New Record on Strong September Jobs Report
Plus: Spirit Airlines shares drop sharply after a WSJ report that it has been in discussions with bondholders over the terms of a potential bankruptcy filing. After the bell, Air Products shares rise after we reported that activist investor Mantle Ridge had built a stake worth more than $1 billion in the company. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/4/2024 • 2 minutes, 22 seconds
U.S. Employers Added 254,000 Jobs in September
Plus: Jeep-maker Stellantis is taking drastic measures to shore up the company’s finances as it tries to trim costs. The European Union votes to impose tariffs of up to 45% on Chinese-made electric vehicles. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/4/2024 • 2 minutes, 32 seconds
U.S. Dockworkers Agree to Return to Work After 62% Pay Rise Deal
Plus: Spirit Airlines explores a bankruptcy filing. And, economists polled by the Journal expect today’s jobs report to show the U.S. adding 150,000 jobs in September. Azhar Sukri hosts.
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10/4/2024 • 3 minutes, 4 seconds
U.S. Stocks Fall Amid Concerns Over Middle East Instability
Plus: Nvidia shares rise after CEO Jensen Huang said demand for the new Blackwell chip is strong. EVgo shares surge after the charging startup received a roughly $1 billion loan commitment from the U.S. Energy Department. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/3/2024 • 2 minutes, 31 seconds
U.S. Services Activity Accelerated More Than Expected in September
Plus: More Americans filed for initial jobless benefits last week. The FDA says Eli Lilly has resolved the shortage of its Tirzepatide diabetes and weight-loss drug. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/3/2024 • 2 minutes, 29 seconds
Musk Gave Tens of Millions to Republican Causes Far Earlier Than Previously Known
Plus: Special counsel Jack Smith’s road map for a federal prosecution of former President Donald Trump on election-interference charges is unsealed. And, oil prices edge up amid continued fears of a widening conflict in the Middle East. Azhar Sukri hosts.
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10/3/2024 • 3 minutes, 25 seconds
U.S. Stocks Edge Higher as Private Sector Snaps Jobs Slowdown
Plus: Humana shares fall after the company warned about a steep drop in the federal government’s quality ratings of its medicare plans. Conagra shares decline after the foodmaker reported lower quarterly sales. J.R. Whalen reports.
Correction: Humana shares fell 12% on Wednesday. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly said they rose 12%. (Corrected on October 2)
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10/2/2024 • 2 minutes, 21 seconds
Israeli Forces Battle Hezbollah Inside Lebanon
Plus: Tesla said its EV deliveries rose in the third quarter. JPMorgan Chase plans to open nearly 100 branches in low-income and rural areas around the country. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/2/2024 • 2 minutes, 47 seconds
Israel Weighs Response to Iranian Missile Barrage
Plus: Saudi Arabia’s oil minister warns of falling oil prices if OPEC+ members don’t stick to production limits. And, the White House pushes for striking dockworkers and business owners to get back to the negotiating table. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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10/2/2024 • 3 minutes, 23 seconds
U.S. Stock Markets Fall After Iranian Attack on Israel
Plus: Apple shares decline after a Barclays analyst raises concerns about iPhone 16 demand. Super Micro Computer shares finish lower after the company’s 10-for-1 stock split takes effect. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/1/2024 • 2 minutes, 22 seconds
White House: Iran Preparing to Launch Missile Attack on Israel
Plus: Auto-industry forecasters expect third-quarter U.S. vehicle sales to come in roughly flat compared with a year earlier. Charles Schwab president Rick Wurster has been named new CEO, replacing current chief executive Walt Bettigner on Jan. 1. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/1/2024 • 2 minutes, 47 seconds
Dockworkers From Maine to Texas Go on Strike
Plus: Israel sends troops into Lebanon, escalating its fight with Hezbollah. And Stellantis recalls more than 150,000 hybrid Jeeps over fire risk. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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10/1/2024 • 3 minutes, 9 seconds
U.S. Stocks Finish Out a Strong September
Plus: GM and Ford shares fall after rival Stellantis lowers its earnings forecast. GE Healthcare shares finish higher after U.S. regulators OK an injection from the company for detecting coronary artery disease. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/30/2024 • 2 minutes, 15 seconds
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Asks Judge to Throw Out Bribery Charge
Plus: Stellantis is the latest automaker to warn of challenges in the U.S. car market. Verizon strikes a $3.3 billion deal to sell thousands of wireless communication towers to Vertical Bridge. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/30/2024 • 2 minutes, 24 seconds
Israeli Special Forces Conduct Raids Into Lebanon
Plus, California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes a controversial artificial-intelligence safety bill. And, Chinese stocks extend their rally after fresh measures to help the economy are introduced. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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9/30/2024 • 3 minutes
Dow Hits New Record on Key Inflation Measure
Plus: Costco shares fall after the retailer’s revenue misses Wall Street estimates. Bristol Myers-Squibb shares rise after the FDA approves its new treatment for schizophrenia patients. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/27/2024 • 2 minutes, 33 seconds
Fidelity Limits Some Deposits in Response to Fraud Scheme
Plus: Amazon will stockpile opioid overdose medication across its warehouse network. Maggie Smith, best known for her role in “Downton Abbey,” has died at 89. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/27/2024 • 2 minutes, 38 seconds
DirecTV and Dish Are Nearing a Deal
Plus, U.S. safety officials flag a potential hazard in around 350 of Boeing’s 737 planes. And, Chinese stocks have their best week in years as Beijing signals it will do more to prop up the economy. Luke Vargas hosts.
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9/27/2024 • 3 minutes, 13 seconds
Strong Economic Data Pushes U.S. Stocks Higher
Plus: Super Micro Computer shares fall as the server maker is being investigated by the Justice Department. Average mortgage rates decline to their lowest level in two years. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/26/2024 • 2 minutes, 25 seconds
New York City Mayor Eric Adams Charged With Bribery, Fraud
Plus: The Justice Department is investigating Super Micro Computer accusing the AI server maker of accounting violations. Southwest Airlines says it will start selling tickets for assigned seats and seats with extra legroom next year. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/26/2024 • 2 minutes, 42 seconds
OpenAI Plans to Become For-Profit Company
Plus, China’s top leaders convene in a surprise meeting to discuss stimulus measures. And, spirit maker Diageo warns of continued challenges as consumers remain cautious. Luke Vargas hosts.
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9/26/2024 • 2 minutes, 57 seconds
Micron Reports Strong Quarterly Earnings Due to AI Demand
Plus: Amgen shares decline following disappointing results from a late-stage study of a drug that would treat a type of eczema. Berkshire Hathaway sold $863 million of Bank of America shares from Friday through Tuesday. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/25/2024 • 2 minutes, 23 seconds
China-Linked Hackers Breach U.S. Internet Providers
Plus: Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is expected to outline her proposed economic policy today. Google said it has filed a formal complaint against Microsoft with the European Union’s top antitrust regulator over its cloud-computing business. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/25/2024 • 2 minutes, 49 seconds
Israel Intercepts Hezbollah Missile Fired at Tel Aviv
Plus, a Senate report looking into the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in July details widespread security failings in the Secret Service. And, China’s central bank makes another rate cut, adding to a slew of monetary easing measures. Luke Vargas hosts.
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9/25/2024 • 3 minutes
U.S. Stocks Rise on Chinese Stimulus Plan
Plus: Visa shares fall after the Justice Department sued the company for antitrust violations. Deere shares rise after Donald Trump threatened, if elected, to slap 200% tariffs on the farm-equipment maker if it sold products made in Mexico. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/24/2024 • 2 minutes, 24 seconds
Trump Plans to Recruit Foreign Manufacturers to Move to U.S.
Plus: The SEC fines 12 companies for failing to maintain proper recordkeeping. Beijing says it is investigating the owner of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, for alleged discrimination against products from the Xinjiang region. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/24/2024 • 2 minutes, 41 seconds
China’s Stimulus Measures Lift Global Stocks
Plus, Donald Trump issues fresh tariff threats, targeting Deere. And, Hawaiian Electric Industries shares slump on plans for a stock sale. Luke Vargas hosts.
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9/24/2024 • 3 minutes, 2 seconds
Dow, S&P 500 Climb to New Records
Plus: Boeing shares increase after the jet maker offered a 30% raise over four years to its striking machinists union. Intel shares move higher on a report that private-equity firm Apollo offered to make a multi-billion investment in the company. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/23/2024 • 2 minutes, 16 seconds
Alleged Trump Gunman Left Note About Assassination Attempt
Plus: California’s Attorney General sues Exxon for misleading the public over the recyclability of plastics. Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah killed more than 270 people and wounded 1,000 across Lebanon. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/23/2024 • 2 minutes, 45 seconds
TSMC, Samsung Discuss Megafactories in U.A.E.
Plus, Australia’s REA Group increases its bid for U.K. real-estate listing platform Rightmove. And China’s central bank trims one of its short-term policy rates to boost the economy. Azhar Sukri hosts.
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9/23/2024 • 2 minutes, 42 seconds
Qualcomm Approached Intel About a Takeover Offer in Recent Days
Plus: Nike shares climb after the sneaker company said chief executive John Donahoe would retire and former executive Elliot Hill would return as CEO. FedEx shares drop after the company posted lower quarterly profit and revenue, and cut its outlook for the full fiscal year. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/20/2024 • 2 minutes, 27 seconds
New Israeli Strikes in Beirut Target Senior Hezbollah Commander
Plus: Nokia says a German court has ruled that Amazon is using its patented multimedia technology without a license. Constellation Energy will restart Pennsylvania’s Three Mile Island nuclear plant to help power Microsoft’s AI centers.
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9/20/2024 • 2 minutes, 28 seconds
Nike CEO to Step Down After Rocky Tenure
Plus: Brazil’s Supreme Court orders Elon Musk’s X to pay a fine of almost $1 million a day until he stops users in the country from accessing the platform. And, Disney plans to stop using Slack following a major data leak. Azhar Sukri hosts.
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9/20/2024 • 3 minutes, 17 seconds
Dow, S&P Reach New Records
Plus: Nvidia and Tesla are among the day’s tech winners. Bitcoin rallies above $63,000. Olive Garden owner Darden Restaurants leads the S&P 500 higher after striking a delivery deal with Uber. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/19/2024 • 2 minutes, 25 seconds
How Borrowers Will Benefit From the Fed’s Interest-Rate Cut
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a percentage point yesterday, the first reduction since 2020. Wall Street Journal economics reporter Justin Lahart joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how it’s likely to affect credit-card account holders and prospective home buyers.
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9/19/2024 • 6 minutes, 30 seconds
U.S. Home Sales Fell in August for Fifth Time in Six Months
Plus: U.S. stocks rally a day after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates. Israel launched a wave of airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, as the militant group’s leader said the attacks on its members amounted to a declaration of war. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/19/2024 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
Pentagon Worries Israel Is Close to Launching Ground War in Lebanon
Plus: Boeing plans to furlough white-collar workers to cut costs for the duration of a strike by its largest union. And, Meta says EU regulations could limit the benefits the bloc sees from the artificial-intelligence boom. Azhar Sukri hosts.
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9/19/2024 • 3 minutes, 3 seconds
U.S. Stocks Fall After Federal Reserve Cuts Rates by .50%
Plus: Boeing shares fall after the company said it is furloughing tens of thousands of white-collar employees in an effort to cut costs amid a strike. GM shares rise after the automaker said it will offer U.S. customers access to Tesla superchargers through an adapter. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/18/2024 • 2 minutes, 28 seconds
Hezbollah Hit by Second Wave of Exploding Devices
Plus: Lions Gate Entertainment plans to start using generative AI in creating new movies and TV shows. The United Auto Workers threatens to strike against Stellantis over cutting jobs and delays in reopening idled plants. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/18/2024 • 3 minutes, 2 seconds
Google Wins Fight to Scrap $1.7 Billion EU Antitrust Fine
Plus: BlackRock and Microsoft partner on a new artificial-intelligence infrastructure fund. And, Tupperware files for bankruptcy after years of weak sales. Luke Vargas hosts.
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9/18/2024 • 2 minutes, 50 seconds
U.S. Stocks Finish Mixed Ahead of Fed Decision on Rates
Plus: JPMorgan shares rise following a WSJ report that it is talking to Apple about taking over its credit-card program from Goldman Sachs. lntel shares climb a day after the chip maker announced cost-cutting measures. Regulators approve Alaska Air-Hawaiian Airlines merger, with strings. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/17/2024 • 2 minutes, 24 seconds
Hundreds of Hezbollah Members Injured by Exploding Pagers
Plus: Instagram will begin automatically making youth accounts private, with the most restrictive settings. Federal prosecutors charge Sean “Diddy” Combs with several counts of sex trafficking and racketeering. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/17/2024 • 2 minutes, 29 seconds
Intel CEO Outlines More Cost-Cutting
Plus: Amazon wants its employees back in the office five days a week. And, Microsoft ups its dividend and announces a $60 billion buyback. Luke Vargas hosts.
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9/17/2024 • 2 minutes, 35 seconds
Dow Gains More Than 200 Points as Traders Await Rate Cut
Plus: Apple shares fall after iPhone 16 preorders come in roughly 13% less than last year’s equivalent figures. Tesla shares fall as expansion of its supercharger network has slowed in recent months. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Boeing said it would freeze hiring and delay pay increases for salaried workers to handle the financial fallout from a strike by its largest union. Icahn Enterprises says a judge dismissed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the company and some of its directors. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/16/2024 • 2 minutes, 24 seconds
Trump Safe After Second Apparent Assassination Attempt
Plus: TikTok’s future in the U.S. hangs in the balance in court. And, the Energy Department backs a low-carbon ammonia project in Indiana. Luke Vargas hosts.
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9/16/2024 • 2 minutes, 55 seconds
U.S. Stocks End Week Higher Ahead of Federal Reserve Rate-Cut Meeting
Plus: Boeing shares drop after strike halts jet production. Furniture retailer RH gains. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/13/2024 • 2 minutes, 34 seconds
Putin Warns U.S., Allies About Ukraine’s Use of Long-Range Missiles
Plus: The Biden administration eyes Chinese e-commerce companies with a proposed trade crackdown. Eurozone factories failed to produce more goods for a fourth straight month. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/13/2024 • 2 minutes, 54 seconds
Boeing Workers Go on Strike, Halting 737 Production
Plus: Allies of Donald Trump work on plans to privatize mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. And, Mastercard buys cybersecurity company Recorded Future to bolster fraud prevention. Luke Vargas hosts.
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9/13/2024 • 3 minutes, 6 seconds
U.S. Stocks Rise on August Inflation Data
Plus: Moderna shares fall after the biotech company cut research and development spending to save cash. General Motors shares rise after the automaker said it was exploring a partnership with Hyundai. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/12/2024 • 2 minutes, 23 seconds
NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban to Resign
Plus: Warner Brothers discovery and Charter Communications renew their distribution deal. The European Central Bank lowers interest rates by a quarter-percentage point. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/12/2024 • 2 minutes, 52 seconds
JPMorgan, Bank of America Curb Young Bankers’ Hours After Overwork Outcry
Plus: Top Jeep and Ram dealers slam CEO Carlos Tavares for his “disastrous choices” as car sales sag. And, Norfolk Southern ousts CEO Alan Shaw, citing a consensual relationship with the company’s chief legal officer. Luke Vargas hosts.
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9/12/2024 • 2 minutes, 46 seconds
U.S. Stocks Recover From Inflation-Fueled Losses
Plus: Humana, UnitedHealth Group among big insurers whose shares fall as a result of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’s strong debate performance. Dave & Buster’s shares rise after earnings beat expectations. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/11/2024 • 2 minutes, 19 seconds
U.S. Inflation Eased to 2.5% in August
Plus: Donald Trump said he is “less inclined” to debate Kamala Harris again. Fewer students who identified as Black enrolled in Harvard University’s Class of 2028, following the Supreme Court’s ruling on considering race in the admission process. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/11/2024 • 2 minutes, 29 seconds
Mexico Judicial Overhaul Passes Amid Concerns Over Trade and Investment With U.S.
Plus: Canada considers slapping more tariffs on Chinese goods. And, U.K. property-listings company Rightmove rejects a $7.3 billion takeover offer from NewsCorp’s REA. Luke Vargas hosts.
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9/11/2024 • 2 minutes, 55 seconds
JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs Shares Finish Lower
Plus: Starbucks shares rise after new CEO Brian Niccol outlines priorities to employees. U.S. crude future prices fall to their lowest level since December 2021. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/10/2024 • 2 minutes, 40 seconds
U.S. Incomes Rose Last Year for First Time Since Covid-19 Onset
Plus: The Federal Reserve dials back the required amount of capital big banks need to have in reserve. Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly plans to step down next year as part of a broader board shake-up. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/10/2024 • 2 minutes, 38 seconds
Apple Loses Court Battle Over $14 Billion Irish Tax Bill
Plus: The EU’s top court also upholds a nearly $2.7 billion fine imposed on Google over allegations it abused its dominance as a search engine. And, the House passes the Biosecure Act aimed at barring federal contracts with some Chinese biotech companies. Luke Vargas hosts.
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9/10/2024 • 2 minutes, 42 seconds
Dow Gains More Than 400 Points as Investors Eye Rate Cuts
Plus: Apple unveils new iPhone with AI tools. After hours, Oracle reports earnings and sales that exceed expectations. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/9/2024 • 2 minutes, 24 seconds
World Trade Organization Warns of Tariffs Impact on Poor Countries
Plus: Squarespace and Permira say they have reached an agreement to take the website-development company private. Swedish battery company Northvolt plans to cut jobs as the EV market cools. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/9/2024 • 2 minutes, 37 seconds
Chinese Inflation Data Point to Continued Weakness
Plus: Elon Musk’s xAI startup has discussed a deal to license some of its technology to Tesla in return for a share of its revenue. And, Apple is set to unveil its iPhone 16 lineup, which will include new AI features. Luke Vargas hosts.
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9/9/2024 • 2 minutes, 53 seconds
U.S. Stocks Sell Off After Mixed Jobs Report
Plus: Nvidia, Broadcom among tech stocks whose shares fall sharply. Big banks join tech stocks in broad declines. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/6/2024 • 3 minutes, 15 seconds
U.S. Employers Added 142,000 Jobs in August, Short of Expectations
Plus: Morgan Stanley agrees to pay $2 million to settle an investigation into trades by First Republic’s then-executive chairman before his bank collapsed. The Eurozone economy grew less rapidly in the second quarter than previously estimated. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/6/2024 • 2 minutes, 37 seconds
Harris Has Huge Cash Edge Over Trump
Plus: 7-Eleven’s parent company Seven & i rejects a $39 billion takeover bid, saying it’s too low. And, how today’s jobs report could sway the Federal Reserve’s decision on the size of its expected rate cut. Luke Vargas hosts.
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9/6/2024 • 3 minutes, 3 seconds
Dow, S&P Fall on Weak Private-Sector Jobs Figures
Plus: JetBlue shares rise after the airline increased capacity and revenue guidance. After the bell, Broadcom fell after the chipmaker’s overall quarterly revenue fell short. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/5/2024 • 2 minutes, 33 seconds
Trump Spotlights Government Efficiency as Part of Economic Plan
Plus: Verizon Communications buys Frontier Communications for $9.6 billion and agrees to buy back some of the fiber-optic lines it sold off nearly a decade ago. British prosecutors drop indecent-assault charges against Harvey Weinstein. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/5/2024 • 2 minutes, 36 seconds
Georgia School Shooting Suspect Was Previously Interviewed by Police
Plus: OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever’s new firm raises $1 billion as it aims to build ‘’safe’’ AI models. And, Stellantis presses pause on production for two of its top-selling U.S. models. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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9/5/2024 • 2 minutes, 51 seconds
U.S. Stock Markets Finish Mixed on Job-Opening Data
Plus: Dollar Tree shares plunge after the retailer reported worse-than-expected earnings. Shares of Donald Trump’s social-media startup fall to their lowest level since the company’s March public listing. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/4/2024 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
U.S. Job Openings Decreased in July
Plus: OPEC+ nations are considering delaying an oil production increase that was supposed to begin next month. Volvo abandons its target to sell only electric vehicles by the end of the decade. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/4/2024 • 2 minutes, 51 seconds
U.S. Steel Warns of Plant Closures if Nippon Steel Deal Collapses
Plus: Vice President Kamala Harris pledges to expand tax breaks for new small businesses. And, Ukraine’s foreign minister resigns ahead of an expected cabinet reshuffle. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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9/4/2024 • 2 minutes, 46 seconds
Dow Drops More Than 600 Points on Economic Concerns
Plus: Nvidia and other chip stocks suffer sharp declines. Boeing shares fall after Wells Fargo downgrades the company. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/3/2024 • 2 minutes, 19 seconds
Economic-Slowdown Fears Trigger U.S. Stocks Selloff
Plus: Two Russian ballistic missiles hit a military institute and a hospital in central Ukraine. The European Court of Justice said the EU’s competition authority lacked jurisdiction when it reviewed U.S. gene-sequencing company Illumina’s takeover of cancer-test maker Grail. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/3/2024 • 2 minutes, 38 seconds
Israel Protests to Continue as Hostage Killings Deepen Divides
Plus: Brazil’s president defends a decision by the country’s Supreme Court to ban social-media platform X. And, Cathay Pacific cancels flights after discovering engine issues in some of its Airbus planes. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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9/3/2024 • 3 minutes, 23 seconds
U.S. Stock Markets Post Gains for August
Plus: Goldman Sachs shares rise after the bank said it plans to cut 1,300 jobs from its global workforce. Shares of Dell Technologies rise after the computer maker reported higher revenue and profit thanks to strong demand for AI-oriented servers. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/30/2024 • 2 minutes, 20 seconds
U.S. July Inflation Figures Raise Prospects for Interest-Rate Cut
Plus: A new report says Jewish students at Columbia University were threatened, attacked, shunned and harassed on campus last school year, and many faculty refused to believe their complaints. Eurozone inflation fell to its lowest level since mid-2021. J.R. Whalen report.
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8/30/2024 • 2 minutes, 27 seconds
Amazon Loses Bid to Overturn Unionization Vote
Plus: Elon Musk’s Starlink says Brazil is preventing it from conducting financial transactions in the country. And Donald Trump sends mixed signals on a Florida ballot measure to roll back a six-week abortion ban. Luke Vargas hosts.
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8/30/2024 • 2 minutes, 41 seconds
Nvidia Shares Extend Losses After Gross-Margin Warning
Plus: Apple shares rise after a WSJ report that it plans to invest in OpenAI. Mortgage rates fall to their lowest level in 15 months. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/29/2024 • 2 minutes, 19 seconds
U.S.-Made F-16 Jet Fighter Crashes in Ukraine
Plus: Several U.S. publishers sue Florida over a book-banning law they claim violates the First Amendment. Inflation in Germany fell more than expected this month, raising the prospect that the European Central Bank will lower interest rates in September. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/29/2024 • 2 minutes, 43 seconds
Brazil Supreme Court Threatens to Ban X
Plus: Yelp sues Google, accusing it of abusing its dominant position to stifle competition in local markets. And, shares in CrowdStrike slip premarket after the cybersecurity company cuts its outlook. Luke Vargas hosts.
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8/29/2024 • 2 minutes, 41 seconds
Two Sigma Hedge Fund Co-CEOs to Step Down
Plus: The Treasury Department completes regulations to address gaps in U.S. anti-money-laundering rules. The Israeli military launches a major ground-and-air operation across a large area of the West Bank to prevent terrorist attacks. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/28/2024 • 2 minutes, 42 seconds
Ukraine Uses F-16s Against Russian Barrage as Zelensky Calls for More Firepower
Plus: General Motors pushes back the start of production at a planned EV battery plant. And, the market awaits Nvidia’s latest earnings figures. Luke Vargas hosts.
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8/28/2024 • 2 minutes, 59 seconds
Eli Lilly to Offer Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound in Reduced-Cost Vials
Plus: Super Micro shares decline after Hindenburg Research said it is shorting the stock. Paramount Global shares fall a day after Edgar Bronfman Jr. dropped his bid for the media giant. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/27/2024 • 2 minutes, 2 seconds
Israel Says It Rescued a Hostage From a Gaza Tunnel
Plus: Eli Lilly plans to offer its Zepbound weight-loss drug in vials in addition to injection-pen devices. U.S. home prices continued to rise in June, but the pace of growth has slowed. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/27/2024 • 2 minutes, 23 seconds
Mark Zuckerberg Says White House Was ‘Wrong’ to Pressure Facebook on Covid-19
Plus: Special Counsel Jack Smith pushes to revive his prosecution of Donald Trump over his handling of classified documents. And, Canada slaps 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs, matching an earlier move by Washington. Luke Vargas hosts.
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8/27/2024 • 3 minutes, 1 second
Dow Closes at a New Record
Plus: Nvidia and Micron among chip stocks that finish lower. Oil prices jump on escalating Middle East tensions. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/26/2024 • 2 minutes, 15 seconds
Ukraine’s Zelensky Asks Allies to Lift Restrictions on Missiles
Plus: A recent CEO of the P.F. Chang’s restaurant chain has been tapped to be chief executive of financially strapped Red Lobster. Activist investor Elliott Management has laid out plans to fix Southwest Airlines. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/26/2024 • 2 minutes, 33 seconds
France Detains Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, Fueling New Tensions With Moscow
Plus: NASA taps SpaceX to bring back two astronauts from the International Space Station, in another setback for Boeing’s Starliner. And, IBM shifts jobs out of China in the latest retreat by big U.S. tech firms. Luke Vargas hosts.
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8/26/2024 • 2 minutes, 57 seconds
Stocks Rally as a Rate Cut Draws Closer
Plus: Warner Bros. Discovery shares rise after the media giant said it plans to beef up original programming for its TNT network. Ross Stores shares climb after the retailer reported better-than-expected sales figures. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/23/2024 • 2 minutes, 32 seconds
Fed’s Jerome Powell Signals Rate Cuts Are Coming Soon
Plus: The Justice Department and eight states accuse real-estate software company RealPage of illegally coordinating rent prices. Delta COO Mike Spanos plans to leave the airline at the end of the month. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/23/2024 • 2 minutes, 38 seconds
Skydance Demands Paramount Stop Negotiating With Bronfman
Plus: Canada’s government intervenes to resolve a rail stoppage disrupting cross-border trade. And, Tesla’s head of finance operations steps down, adding to an exodus of longtime leaders. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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8/23/2024 • 2 minutes, 42 seconds
Peloton Shares Climb 35% After Results Surprise Markets
Plus: Snowflake shares drop after reporting disappointing sales projections. Shares of Mediterranean-style restaurant chain Cava rise after issuing better-than-expected sales and profit figures. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/22/2024 • 2 minutes, 9 seconds
U.S. Home Sales Rose 1.3% in July
Plus: Wages in the Eurozone rose at a slower rate in the second quarter but are still outpacing consumer prices. British tech tycoon Mike Lynch was confirmed dead by Italian investigators today after his superyacht sank off Sicily on Monday. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/22/2024 • 2 minutes, 38 seconds
Labor Showdown at Canadian Railroads Threatens Cross-Border Trade
Plus: Edgar Bronfman Jr. sweetens his offer for National Amusements and a minority stake in Paramount Global. And, Walmart offers discounted Burger King to members of its subscription program as it looks to rival Amazon Prime. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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8/22/2024 • 2 minutes, 58 seconds
U.S. Stocks Rise as Fed Officials Show Support for September Rate Cut
Plus: Ford shares rise after the automaker said it is canceling plans for a large electric SUV. Target shares jump after the retailer reported higher sales due to price cuts. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/21/2024 • 2 minutes, 31 seconds
Ford Cancels Production of Electric Three-Row SUV
Plus: A Labor Department report suggests the U.S. job market from early 2023 through early this year wasn’t as strong as first thought. Rescue teams have recovered four bodies from a sunken yacht off the coast of Sicily. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/21/2024 • 2 minutes, 39 seconds
Federal Judge Strikes Down FTC Ban on Noncompetes
Plus: JD.com shares slump after Walmart unloads its stake in the Chinese e-commerce giant. And, Arizona and Montana will let voters decide on whether to enshrine abortion rights in state constitutions. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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8/21/2024 • 2 minutes, 54 seconds
Paramount Global Receives New $4.3 Billion Offer
Plus: Boeing shares decline after the planemaker discovered cracks in its 777X jetliner in initial test flights. Bank of America stock drops after Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway sold $550 million of the bank’s shares. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/20/2024 • 2 minutes, 41 seconds
Food Companies Hit Back at Harris’s ‘Price Gouging’ Claim
Plus: Tesla will pay lower tariffs on electric vehicles exported from China to the European Union. The Italian Coast Guard said six people unaccounted for after a yacht sank off Sicily yesterday are presumed dead. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/20/2024 • 2 minutes, 51 seconds
Edgar Bronfman Jr. Launches Rival Bid for Paramount’s Parent
Plus: Israel’s military says it has recovered the bodies of six hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. And Boeing finds cracks in its 777X jetliner in test flights. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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8/20/2024 • 2 minutes, 56 seconds
Nasdaq Rallies, Exiting Correction Territory
Plus: AMD shares finish higher after the chip maker agreed to pay nearly $5 billion to buy data-center equipment maker ZT Systems. General Motors shares rise after a person familiar with the matter said the automaker will cut more than 1,000 jobs. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/19/2024 • 2 minutes, 3 seconds
British Tech Entrepreneur Missing After Superyacht Sinks in Italy
Plus: General Motors plans to cut more than a thousand employees in its software and services division, according to people familiar with the matter. Longtime Estée Lauder CEO Fabrizio Freda will step aside next year after about 15 years in the top post. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/19/2024 • 2 minutes, 42 seconds
Nvidia Rival AMD Buys AI Equipment Maker for Close to $5 Billion
Plus: Streaming platform Fubo stock jumps after a judge blocks Warner Brothers Discovery, Fox Corp. and Disney from launching a rival service. And, Shares in 7-Eleven’s parent soar in Tokyo after a takeover bid from Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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8/19/2024 • 2 minutes, 42 seconds
U.S. Stocks Just Notched Their Best Week of 2024
Plus: H&R Block shares rise after the tax-preparation company reported strong quarterly earnings and raised its outlook. And Meta Platforms slides after federal lawmakers asked about ads for illicit drugs on its social-media apps. Danny Lewis hosts.
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8/16/2024 • 2 minutes, 15 seconds
Warner Bros. Discovery Hands Cable-TV Business to Top Studio Executive
Plus: Former president Donald Trump taps his elder sons and business leaders to run his transition team. And Thailand’s Parliament names the daughter of a billionaire former leader as the new prime minister. Danny Lewis hosts.
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8/16/2024 • 2 minutes, 10 seconds
Harris to Unveil Housing Initiatives as Part of Economic Plans
Plus: The share of million-dollar homes in the U.S. hits an all-time high. And, with the fall semester coming up, college heads work to preempt another term of explosive demonstrations over the war in Gaza. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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8/16/2024 • 3 minutes, 17 seconds
Indexes Rally After Strong Retail Data Calm Economic-Slowdown Fears
Plus: Walmart shares soar after posting strong quarterly earnings. Ulta Beauty gets a stock boost from Berkshire Hathaway’s stake disclosure. And Paramount shares rise after a WSJ exclusive report that a media executive is preparing a new bid for the company. Danny Lewis hosts.
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8/15/2024 • 2 minutes, 21 seconds
U.S. Retail Sales Jumped in July Thanks to Car Purchases
Plus: Walmart posts strong sales in its latest quarterly results. And New Jersey’s governor is set to tap a former aide to replace disgraced senator Bob Mendendez. Danny Lewis hosts.
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8/15/2024 • 2 minutes, 16 seconds
China’s Economy Stuck in Doldrums, Fresh Data Shows
Plus: Columbia University President Minouche Shafik resigns. And, startup Natron Energy plans to invest $1.4 billion to build a sodium-ion battery plant in North Carolina. Luke Vargas hosts.
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8/15/2024 • 2 minutes, 50 seconds
Fresh Inflation Data Gives Investors More Confidence in Rate Cuts
Major U.S. indexes rise after new consumer-price data. Plus: Kellanova shares jump after Mars announces acquisition plans. And Alphabet falls after news reports that U.S. Justice Department officials may ask for the Google parent company to be broken up. Danny Lewis hosts.
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8/14/2024 • 2 minutes, 13 seconds
Cooling U.S. July Inflation Sets Stage for Interest Rate Cuts
Plus: U.S. crude oil stockpiles rise for the first time in seven weeks. Mars confirms $30 billion deal to buy Kellenova. And Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is facing legal objections and political pushback for scuttling Sept. 11 plea bargain. Danny Lewis hosts.
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8/14/2024 • 2 minutes, 41 seconds
Japanese Leader Fumio Kishida to Step Down
Plus: Activist Elliott Investment Management plans to start a proxy fight at Southwest Airlines. And, candy company Mars is expected to announce a nearly $30 billion deal for snack maker Kellenova today. Luke Vargas hosts.
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8/14/2024 • 2 minutes, 35 seconds
Stocks Rally After Inflation Data Boosts Hopes for Rate Cuts
Plus: Shares in Starbucks rise after Chipotle boss named new CEO. Trump Media & Technology Group falls after X interview. And Home Depot shares rise after quarterly results. Danny Lewis hosts.
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8/13/2024 • 2 minutes, 39 seconds
Starbucks Ousts CEO For Chipotle Boss
Plus: U.S. July producer-price index showed that factory-gate inflation slowed slightly from June. Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics announce new rocket motor deal. And the U.S. lifts ban on bomb sales to Saudi Arabia. Danny Lewis hosts.
Correction: Starbucks has named Brian Niccol as its new CEO. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly said his name was Brian Nichols. (Corrected on Aug. 13)
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8/13/2024 • 2 minutes, 47 seconds
FBI Investigates Suspected Iranian Hack Attempts Against Trump and Biden Campaigns
Plus: Donald Trump marked his return to X with a two hour conversation with Elon Musk. And, the continued slowdown of Chinese consumption weighs on global oil-demand growth. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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8/13/2024 • 3 minutes, 13 seconds
Major U.S. Indexes Post Mixed Results Ahead of Fresh Economic Data
Investors take a breather after last week’s roller coaster while awaiting data on inflation and retail sales. Plus: JetBlue Airways shares fall after a downgrade from the Big Three credit ratings firms. Danny Lewis hosts.
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8/12/2024 • 2 minutes, 25 seconds
U.S. Sends Missile Submarine and Second Carrier to Middle East
Plus, Universal Music signs a licensing agreement with Meta Platforms allowing its artists’ music to appear on WhatsApp. JetBlue gets a downgrade from the “Big Three” ratings agencies.
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8/12/2024 • 2 minutes, 57 seconds
Washington Gauges Russian Response to Ukraine’s Incursion
Plus: Kamala Harris leans on elite Silicon Valley donors to pull in more than $13 million at a fundraiser in San Francisco. And, Disney unveils plans for billions of dollars in theme-park expansions. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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8/12/2024 • 3 minutes, 10 seconds
Intel Shares Fall After Credit-Rating Decline
Plus: Sweetgreen shares jump after the salad restaurant chain posted strong earnings. Activist investor Starboard Value has taken a stake in Starbucks. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/9/2024 • 2 minutes, 23 seconds
U.S. Says Iran Is Better Positioned to Launch Nuclear-Weapons Program
Plus: President Biden and leaders from Egypt and Qatar propose negotiations on Aug. 15 toward reaching an Israeli-Hamas cease-fire. Samsung recalls more than a million slide-in electric ranges because of fires that have injured people and killed pets. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/9/2024 • 2 minutes, 47 seconds
Trump Calls for More Influence Over the Fed
Plus: Semiconductor stocks are boosted by TSMC and SMIC’s earnings. And, Paramount Global writes down the value of its cable TV business and makes job cuts. Luke Vargas hosts.
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8/9/2024 • 2 minutes, 45 seconds
Dow Jumps Nearly 700 Points on Jobs-Market Optimism
Plus: Eli Lilly shares rise after the drugmaker reports strong sales for diabetes drug Mounjaro and weight-loss treatment Zepbound. Average 30-year mortgage rates fall to their lowest level in more than a year. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/8/2024 • 2 minutes, 45 seconds
U.S. Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Point in More Than a Year
Plus: U.K. antitrust regulators probe Amazon’s $4 billion investment in AI startup Anthropic. And Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist Muhammad Yunus returns to Bangladesh to take charge of its interim government. Danny Lewis hosts.
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8/8/2024 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
NASA Confirms It’s Considering Using SpaceX to Bring Starliner Astronauts Home
Plus: Three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna are canceled after an alleged terrorist plot. And, Warner Bros. Discovery shares tumble in off-hours trading after the company writes down the value of its cable networks and posts a loss. Luke Vargas hosts.
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8/8/2024 • 2 minutes, 39 seconds
U.S. Stock Markets Finish Lower After Giving Up Gains
Plus: Super Micro Computer shares fall sharply after the server maker reported record-low gross margins. Rivian Automotive shares decline after the electric truck and SUV maker said its loss widened last quarter. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/7/2024 • 2 minutes, 12 seconds
Disney Posts Profit in Its Streaming Division
Plus: U.S. regulators are investigating several big banks over how they respond when customers dispute transactions on the payment platform Zelle. Novo Nordisk said quarterly sales of its weight-loss drug Wegovy missed expectations. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/7/2024 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
Bank of Japan Walks Back Talk of Rate Increases
Plus: Incumbent progressive Rep. Cori Bush loses her Democratic primary in Missouri to Wesley Bell. And, SoftBank plans a $3.5 billion share buyback despite posting a surprise quarterly loss. Luke Vargas hosts.
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8/7/2024 • 2 minutes, 24 seconds
U.S. Stocks Rebound as Dow Rises Nearly 300 Points
Plus: Disney shares rise after the entertainment giant said it would raise prices for nearly all of its streaming plans. Warner Brothers Discovery shares fall after a WSJ report that there were provisions in the NBA’s deal with Amazon that Warner’s TNT couldn’t match. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/6/2024 • 2 minutes, 43 seconds
Harris Names Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as VP Running Mate
Plus: Uber returns to profitability, projects sales growth. Eurozone retail sales unexpectedly fell in June. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/6/2024 • 2 minutes, 13 seconds
OpenAI Co-Founder Leaves for Amazon-Backed Rival Anthropic
Plus: Saudi Aramco plans to return $31 billion to shareholders. And, Bangladeshis consider their next leader after weekslong protests force out longtime Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Luke Vargas hosts.
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8/6/2024 • 2 minutes, 37 seconds
Dow Tumbles More Than 1,000 Points on U.S. Economic Concerns
Plus: Nvidia shares fall after a report indicates the company’s Blackwell next-generation AI chip family could be delayed. Bitcoin falls to roughly $53,000. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/5/2024 • 2 minutes, 53 seconds
U.S. Stock Markets Trade Sharply Lower Over Economic Concerns
Plus: Elon Musk revives his lawsuit against OpenAI. Iran warns pilots and aviation authorities to avoid its airspace amid ongoing threats by officials there to attack Israel. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/5/2024 • 3 minutes
Stock Futures Fall as Global Selloff Intensifies
Plus: Vice President Kamala Harris moves closer to naming her running mate. And, candy giant Mars is in talks to buy Pringles and Pop-Tarts maker Kellanova. Luke Vargas hosts.
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8/5/2024 • 2 minutes, 50 seconds
Dow Drops More Than 600 Points on Job-Market Worries
Plus: Amazon shares fall sharply a day after the company issues weaker-than-expected revenue projections. Shares of Rocket rise amid prospects for lower mortgage rates, as the 10-year Treasury yield falls for a seventh straight day. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/2/2024 • 2 minutes, 52 seconds
U.S. Unemployment Rate Rose to 4.3% in July
Plus: Chevron says it is relocating its corporate headquarters to Texas from California. Former President Donald Trump said the prisoner swap that included WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich was a win for Russia’s President Valdimir Putin. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/2/2024 • 2 minutes, 57 seconds
WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich Arrives Back in the U.S.
Plus: the U.S. increases pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to step down, saying his opponent won the presidential election. And, weak economic data causes market jitters amid questions about the health of the U.S. economy. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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8/2/2024 • 3 minutes, 29 seconds
Intel to Lay Off 15,000 Workers
Plus: Dow drops nearly 500 points on weaker-than-expected manufacturing data. Apple says iPhone sales fell for a second straight quarter but overall revenue increased. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/1/2024 • 2 minutes, 32 seconds
Russia Frees Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich
Plus: Israeli military officials determine the Israeli army killed Hamas leader Mohammed Deif last month. The Bank of England cuts its key interest rate for the first time in over four years. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/1/2024 • 2 minutes, 35 seconds
U.S. Senate Set to Kill Bipartisan Tax Bill
Plus: The Defense Department approves a plea bargain with three Guantanamo detainees accused of orchestrating the 9/11 attacks. And, the Bank of England is set to unveil its latest interest-rate decision. Luke Vargas hosts.
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8/1/2024 • 2 minutes, 42 seconds
Fed Hints at September Rate Cut
Plus: Nvidia shares rise sharply after a report that some U.S. allies could be exempted from restrictions on selling semiconductor equipment to China. After the bell, Facebook parent Meta Platforms said quarterly digital advertising grew rapidly. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/31/2024 • 2 minutes, 43 seconds
Delta CEO Says CrowdStrike Outage Cost It $500 Million
Plus: Boeing hires aerospace veteran Robert “Kelly” Ortberg as its new CEO. Inflation in the Eurozone unexpectedly ticked up to 2.6% in July. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/31/2024 • 2 minutes, 44 seconds
Hamas Political Leader Ismail Haniyeh Killed in Iran
Plus: U.S. train travel is enjoying a renaissance. And, the Bank of Japan raises interest rates, while investors watch for clues on future cuts from the Federal Reserve. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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7/31/2024 • 3 minutes, 31 seconds
Starbucks Reports Weaker Sales
Plus: Corning shares decline after the glass maker reports lower quarterly profit. Microsoft says revenue rose last quarter, but growth at its Azure cloud-computing division was below estimates. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/30/2024 • 2 minutes, 43 seconds
Tesla Recalls More Than 1.8 Million Vehicles Over Faulty Software
Plus: The Eurozone economy grew in the second quarter but at a slower pace than the previous three months. Meta Platforms reaches a settlement with Texas over the Facebook parent’s use of facial-recognition technology. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/30/2024 • 2 minutes, 54 seconds
Venezuelans Protest Maduro’s Claim of Election Victory
Plus: U.S. spy agencies say Iran is working to undercut Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. And, BHP Group and Lundin Mining agree to jointly acquire Canadian exploration company Filo. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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7/30/2024 • 3 minutes, 17 seconds
U.S. Stocks Finish Mixed Ahead of Big Tech Earnings Reports
Plus: McDonald’s shares rise despite the company reporting lower quarterly sales. Shares of Abbott Laboratories decline after a jury finds the company failed to warn that its Similac formula for premature infants caused a bowel disease. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/29/2024 • 2 minutes, 14 seconds
McDonald’s Reports Sales Declined as More Diners Eat at Home
Plus: U.S. manufacturers are rethinking their plans for this year in anticipation of weaker demand. President Biden is expected to unveil proposals to overhaul the Supreme Court. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/29/2024 • 2 minutes, 57 seconds
Venezuela’s Maduro Claims Victory in Disputed Election
Plus: Israel’s government approves a retaliatory strike on Hezbollah after a rocket attack kills 12 young people. And, Disney’s “Deadpool & Wolverine” achieves the best opening weekend ever for an R-rated movie. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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7/29/2024 • 3 minutes, 22 seconds
Dow Gains More Than 650 Points on Rate-Cut Prospects
Plus: 3M shares finish with their biggest percentage gain ever after the manufacturing giant reported better-than-expected sales and earnings. Coinbase shares rise as bitcoin climbs above $67,000. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/26/2024 • 2 minutes, 38 seconds
June U.S. Inflation Reading Keeps Rate-Cut Prospects Alive
Plus: French authorities have opened an investigation into the attacks on several high-speed rail lines, hours before the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. Famed short-seller Andrew Left has been indicted on charges of fraud. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/26/2024 • 2 minutes, 50 seconds
Sabotage Hits French Rail Lines Hours Before Olympics Opening Ceremony
Plus: Former President Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris’s bid for the White House. And, U.S. agents arrest a kingpin of the Mexican Sinaloa drug cartel. Luke Vargas hosts.
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7/26/2024 • 2 minutes, 58 seconds
Nvidia, Other Chip Stocks Extend Recent Declines
Plus: Southwest shares rise after the airline said it will soon assign seats on flights. Warner Brothers Discovery shares drop after the NBA rejects a bid to keep basketball games on TNT network. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/25/2024 • 2 minutes, 22 seconds
Real U.S. Economic Growth Doubled in Q2
Plus: Southwest Airlines said it will soon assign seats on flights and sell some with extra legroom. U.S. and Canadian fighters intercepted Russian and Chinese warplanes off the coast of Alaska yesterday. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/25/2024 • 2 minutes, 35 seconds
Biden Says It’s Time for ‘Younger Voices’ in Oval Office Address
Plus: The NBA inks $77 Billion TV and streaming deals with NBC, ESPN and Amazon. And Rupert Murdoch’s plan to hand control of his empire to his eldest son sparks a legal fight within the family. Luke Vargas hosts.
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7/25/2024 • 3 minutes, 10 seconds
U.S. Stocks Fall Sharply Amid Tech-Stock Selloff
Shares of chipmakers Nvidia, AMD decline and Tesla shares slide. After hours, IBM reports quarterly earnings that beat expectations. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/24/2024 • 2 minutes, 41 seconds
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu to Address Joint Sessions of U.S. Congress
Plus: CrowdStrike says it has identified the bug that caused last week’s global tech outage. Salt Lake City has been selected to host the 2034 Winter Olympics. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/24/2024 • 2 minutes, 32 seconds
Delta Air Lines Investigated Over Ongoing Flight Disruptions
Plus: Air-safety regulators audit Southwest Airlines after a series of near accidents. And the Trump campaign files a challenge to block Vice President Kamala Harris from using an election war chest handed over by President Biden. Luke Vargas hosts.
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7/24/2024 • 2 minutes, 56 seconds
Tesla Net Profit Falls for Second Straight Quarter
Plus: General Motors shares fall after the automaker delays plans for a Buick EV and pushes back the opening of an EV truck factory. After the bell, Google parent Alphabet reports quarterly ad sales grew at a slower pace than the previous quarter. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/23/2024 • 2 minutes, 29 seconds
U.S. Secret Service Director Resigns Over Trump Shooting
Plus: The Department of Transportation is investigating Delta Air Lines over thousands of flight delays caused by last week’s tech outage. U.S. home prices hit a record in June for the second straight month. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/23/2024 • 2 minutes, 19 seconds
Kamala Harris Moves Closer to Democratic Presidential Nomination
Plus: Google’s talks to buy cybersecurity startup Wiz fall apart. And UPS agrees to buy Mexican delivery company Estafeta as the trend of nearshoring manufacturing drives more cross-border trade. Luke Vargas hosts.
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7/23/2024 • 2 minutes, 49 seconds
Nvidia, Tesla Shares Push Nasdaq Higher
Plus: CrowdStrike shares have lost nearly one-fourth of their value since Friday’s global tech outage. Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway trims its stake in Bank of America. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/22/2024 • 2 minutes, 44 seconds
Secret Service Director Says She Won’t Resign After Trump Shooting
Plus: CrowdStrike’s CEO says hackers have sent around a file falsely claiming to be a “quick fix” for last week’s tech outage. Verizon reports higher quarterly revenue from wireless and broadband services, but overall earnings were mostly unchanged from a year ago. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/22/2024 • 2 minutes, 32 seconds
Harris Racks Up Endorsements for Presidential Bid After Biden Exits Race
Plus: Air-travel disruptions continue in the wake of Friday’s computer meltdown. And China’s central bank unexpectedly cuts a key policy rate in a bid to boost the country’s flagging economy. Luke Vargas hosts.
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7/22/2024 • 2 minutes, 44 seconds
U.S. Stocks Drop Amid Global Tech Outage
Plus: Shares of CrowdStrike slide after the software company’s snafu caused the widespread tech outage. Starbucks shares rise following a Wall Street Journal report that activist Elliott Investment Management has built a sizable stake in the company. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/19/2024 • 2 minutes, 16 seconds
Evan Gershkovich Sentenced to 16 Years in Russian Prison
Gershkovich was wrongfully convicted in a hurried, secret trial that the U.S. government has condemned as a sham. Plus: The head of President Biden’s re-election campaign said he remains committed to his bid for a second term. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/19/2024 • 2 minutes, 46 seconds
Tech Outage Hits Businesses Around the World, Grounds Flights
Plus: Donald Trump accepts the Republican presidential nomination, while top Democrats prep for a campaign without President Biden. And, Houthi militants in Yemen claim responsibility for an overnight blast in Tel Aviv. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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7/19/2024 • 3 minutes, 21 seconds
Dow Falls More Than 500 Points
Plus: Shares of Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk decline as competition in the anti-obesity drug market ramps up. After the bell, Netflix reported stronger revenue, but said subscriber growth in the current quarter will be weaker than a year ago. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Plus: Meta Platforms is in talks to acquire eyewear maker EssilorLuxottica. The European Central Bank holds interest rates steady. Ursula von der Leyen wins a second term as president of the European Commission. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/18/2024 • 2 minutes, 46 seconds
Trump Gunman Was Identified as Suspicious Well Before Shooting
Plus: Goldman Sachs opens up an investment strategy once reserved for the wealthy. And, Bud Light continues to lose market share more than a year after a boycott turned the U.S. beer industry upside down. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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7/18/2024 • 3 minutes, 7 seconds
Nasdaq Drops More Than 500 Points
Plus: Chipmakers Nvidia, Qualcomm and AMD are among tech stocks that pushed the Nasdaq lower. Johnson & Johnson shares rise after the company reported strong global cancer-drug sales. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/17/2024 • 2 minutes, 14 seconds
Fed Official Suggests Interest-Rate Cut Could Come in Coming Months
Plus: Steady 2% inflation in the U.K. leaves the door open for a rate cut there next month. HSBC names current CFO Georges Elhedery as new CEO. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/17/2024 • 2 minutes, 22 seconds
Former Trump Rivals Take the Stage at Republican National Convention
Plus: President Biden plans to throw his support behind sweeping changes to the Supreme Court. And, Elon Musk says he is moving the headquarters of X and SpaceX to Texas from California. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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7/17/2024 • 3 minutes, 1 second
Dow Gains More Than 700 Points
Plus: United Health shares move higher after the company reported stronger-than-expected earnings. The S&P Small Cap 600 index rises for the fifth straight trading session. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/16/2024 • 2 minutes, 14 seconds
U.S. Retail Sales Were Unchanged in June
Plus: Bank of America said its second-quarter profit fell due to higher interest rates. Proceedings in the secret trial of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich in Russia have been brought forward. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/16/2024 • 2 minutes, 12 seconds
Internal Disney Data Leaked After Hack
Plus: Elon Musk has said he plans to commit around $45 million a month to a new super PAC backing former President Donald Trump’s presidential run. And, activist hedge fund Starboard builds a big stake in Tinder parent Match. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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7/16/2024 • 3 minutes, 2 seconds
Dow Reaches a New Record
Plus: Goldman Sachs shares rise after the bank reported strong quarterly profits. Firearms-related stocks climb following Saturday’s assassination attempt on Donald Trump. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/15/2024 • 2 minutes, 5 seconds
Judge Dismisses Trump Classified-Documents Case
Plus: Goldman Sachs reports double-digit gains in investment-banking revenue. Macy’s ends talks with two investors that had offered to buy the company. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/15/2024 • 2 minutes, 23 seconds
U.S. Leaders Call for Unity in Wake of Trump Assassination Attempt
Plus: Google parent Alphabet is in advanced talks to buy cybersecurity startup Wiz. And, China’s economy slows sharply. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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7/15/2024 • 3 minutes, 18 seconds
Dow Rallies Back Above 40000
Plus: Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup shares decline after reporting quarterly earnings.Tesla shares rebound a day after dropping sharply. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/12/2024 • 2 minutes, 11 seconds
Big U.S. Banks Feel Pressure From Higher Rates
Plus: AT&T said a hacker downloaded call data from nearly all of its wireless customers. U.S. and German officials say the two countries foiled a Russian plot to kill the CEO of a German defense manufacturer. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/12/2024 • 2 minutes, 27 seconds
President Biden Aims to Quell Democratic Dissent
Plus: NATO vows to give Ukraine full membership to the alliance. And, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and Wells Fargo are set to kick off bank earnings with investors on the lookout for more signs of weakness. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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7/12/2024 • 3 minutes
Tesla Shares Fall, Snapping 11-Day Winning Streak
Plus: Costco shares fall after the retailer says it will raise its membership fees in September. Pfizer shares rise as the drugmaker says it would schedule additional human testing for an experimental once-daily weight-loss pill. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/11/2024 • 2 minutes, 25 seconds
U.S. Inflation Eased to 3% in June
Plus: China warns the U.S. and its allies not to “provoke confrontation” after NATO said Beijing is a threat to its interests. Apple and the European Union have settled their long-running mobile-payments dispute. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/11/2024 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
First Democratic Senator Calls For Biden to Quit
Plus: Costco is raising the cost of membership for the first time in seven years. And, the consumer price index for June is set to be published this morning fuelling market speculation over interest rate cuts. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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7/11/2024 • 2 minutes, 54 seconds
Nvidia Shares Gain 2.7% as Nasdaq Reaches New Record
Plus: Tesla shares rise for the 11th straight trading day. Honeywell International shares climb after WSJ reported the company will buy a unit of Air Products, maker of equipment for processing liquefied natural gas. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/10/2024 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
Pelosi Says Biden Should Re-Examine Staying in Race for President
Plus: Dozens of American-made F-16 jet fighters are on their way to Ukraine. BMW is recalling more than 394,000 vehicles made between 2006 and 2012 to replace malfunctioning air bags. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/10/2024 • 2 minutes, 50 seconds
Microsoft Steps Back From OpenAI Board Position
Plus: Senior intelligence officials say Russia has put a ‘whole of government’ effort into influencing the U.S. presidential election. And, investors watch Jerome Powell’s Congressional testimony for more hints on rate cuts. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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7/10/2024 • 3 minutes, 31 seconds
Powell Indicates Fed Is Moving Toward Rate Cuts
Plus: S&P 500, Nasdaq finish at record levels. Goldman Sachs shares hit new high. Corning shares add to yesterday’s gains. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/9/2024 • 2 minutes, 17 seconds
Democratic Lawmakers Hold Conference Meetings Over Biden
Plus: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said he is keeping his options open regarding a timeline for interest-rate cuts. Lucid and Fisker issue recalls for thousands of recently manufactured electric vehicles. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/9/2024 • 2 minutes, 54 seconds
NATO Summit Starts Amid Concerns Over Biden’s Fitness
Plus: a new European rocket is set to launch into space today in a bid to reduce the bloc’s reliance on Elon Musk and SpaceX. And, Johns Hopkins University offers free tuition to medical students. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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7/9/2024 • 3 minutes, 21 seconds
S&P, Nasdaq Move Further Into Record Territory
Plus: Corning shares rise after the company raised its financial outlook. Nike shares continue to fall following last month’s disappointing earnings report. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/8/2024 • 2 minutes, 3 seconds
Biden Tells Lawmakers He’s ‘Running This Race to the End’
Plus: Hurricane Beryl has knocked out power to more than one million people in the Houston area. A Russian missile attack on a children’s hospital in Ukraine killed at least 30 people. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/8/2024 • 2 minutes, 16 seconds
French Election Shock as Leftist Coalition Prevails Over Far Right
Plus: Several prominent House Democrats join calls for President Biden to exit the 2024 race. And, Boeing agrees to plead guilty in the 737 MAX criminal case. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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7/8/2024 • 3 minutes, 34 seconds
S&P, Nasdaq Extend Record Runs
Plus: Amazon shares rise following a WSJ report that it will have a minority stake in a new Saks-Neiman Marcus luxury retail company. Bitcoin dips below $54,000 after bankrupt crypto exchange Mt. Gox says it has begun repaying creditors. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/5/2024 • 2 minutes, 16 seconds
U.S. Employers Added 206,000 Jobs in June
Plus: Chase Bank warns that new government regulations could result in customers being charged for checking accounts and wealth-management tools. Cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas are suddenly expected to resume today in Qatar. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/5/2024 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
Britain’s Labour Party Hands Conservatives Historic Election Defeat
Plus: President Biden’s campaign plans an advertising blitz to try to turn back a tide of doubts about his candidacy. And, Saks Fifth Avenue’s parent company scoops up rival Neiman Marcus. Luke Vargas hosts.
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7/5/2024 • 2 minutes, 48 seconds
Tesla Shares Rise for Seventh Straight Day
Plus: Paramount Global shares climb after Skydance Media reaches a preliminary agreement to merge with National Amusements. Constellation Brands shares fall after the alcohol maker reports lower-than-expected revenue. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/3/2024 • 2 minutes, 29 seconds
Biden to Meet With Democratic Governors to Build Support
Plus: Opponents of Marine Le Pen withdraw third-place candidates from some races to prevent her far-right party from controlling the French parliament. Southwest Airlines adopts a poison pill plan to fend off activist investor Elliott Investment Management. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/3/2024 • 2 minutes, 49 seconds
Skydance Media’s Messy Bid to Buy Paramount Back On
Plus: Top Democrats go public with concerns about President Biden’s ability to beat Donald Trump after his poor debate performance. And, U.S. markets will close early ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. Luke Vargas hosts.
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7/3/2024 • 3 minutes, 3 seconds
Tesla Helps Push S&P, Nasdaq to Fresh Records
Plus: The FDA approves Eli Lilly’s new Alzheimer’s treatment. But shares fall as President Biden calls for lower drug prices. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/2/2024 • 1 minute, 52 seconds
Tesla Vehicle Deliveries Declined 4.8% in Q2
Plus: Former President Donald Trump asks a Manhattan judge to throw out his conviction in his hush-money case. Militia fighters in Sudan open a new front in the 14-month-old war as aid groups warn of impending famine. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/2/2024 • 2 minutes, 54 seconds
Satellite Images Show Expansion of Suspected Chinese Spy Bases in Cuba
Plus: NATO moves to shore-up long-term support for Ukraine. And, Tesla reports second quarter deliveries. Luke Vargas hosts.
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7/2/2024 • 2 minutes, 52 seconds
Tesla Shares Rise 6% as Nasdaq Reaches New Record
Plus: Boeing shares climb 2.6% after announcing it will acquire Spirit AeroSystems. Chewy shares decline after investor “Roaring Kitty” disclosed a 6.6% stake in the company. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/1/2024 • 2 minutes, 16 seconds
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Trump Retains Significant Immunity
Plus: The stock trader known as “Roaring Kitty” discloses a 6.6% stake in Chewy. The European Union charges Meta Platforms with breaching its new digital-competition law. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/1/2024 • 2 minutes, 57 seconds
Boeing to Buy Troubled 737 Supplier Spirit AeroSystems
Plus: Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally party scores major victory in French parliamentary elections. And, tech companies look to buy electricity directly from nuclear plants to power AI data centers. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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7/1/2024 • 3 minutes, 10 seconds
U.S. Stock Markets Post Strong Gains for First Half of 2024
Plus: Nike shares fall sharply a day after reporting disappointing sales. Shares of several clean-energy stocks decline following Thursday’s presidential debate. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/28/2024 • 2 minutes, 10 seconds
Supreme Court Narrows Law Used Against Some Jan. 6 Rioters
Plus: High court expands the power of federal judges to second-guess federal agency decisions. A key inflation measure keeps hopes alive for sooner interest-rate cuts. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/28/2024 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
Biden Crashes Against Trump in Presidential Debate
Plus: The NFL is told to pay $4.7 billion in damages to customers of its “Sunday Ticket” package. And, Iranians vote in an election that will help shape succession plans for the country’s next supreme leader. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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6/28/2024 • 3 minutes, 29 seconds
Micron Leads Several Chip Stocks Lower
Plus: Amazon shares rise on reports that the company plans to sell discount merchandise from China to compete with Temu and Shein. Nike shares fall after hours in response to lower revenue. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/27/2024 • 2 minutes, 33 seconds
Supreme Court Rejects Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Plan
Plus: The high court allows emergency abortions in Idaho. Walgreens shares plummet after the pharmacy chain issues disappointing earnings and says it plans to close a substantial number of stores in the U.S. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/27/2024 • 2 minutes, 24 seconds
Bolivian Soldiers Storm Presidential Palace in Failed Coup Attempt
Plus: Amazon recruits artificial intelligence to help manage its finances. And, chip maker Micron Technology’s earnings disappoint investors. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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6/27/2024 • 2 minutes, 56 seconds
Amazon’s Market Value Tops $2 Trillion for the First Time
Plus: FedEx shares jump after the company reported higher revenue after six straight quarters of declines. Micron shares drop after hours following the company issuing current-quarter projections that were in line with expectations. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Plus: Southwest Airlines cuts its quarterly revenue forecast due to changes in passenger booking patterns. The IRS’s watchdog says the agency’s customer-service phone system is inefficient. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/26/2024 • 2 minutes, 32 seconds
Falsely Accused WSJ Reporter in Court for Start of Secret Russian Trial
Plus: President Biden moves to pardon LGBTQ military service members who were discharged or prosecuted because of their sexual orientation. And, the number of pedestrians killed by drivers remains high. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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6/26/2024 • 3 minutes, 1 second
Nvidia Bounces Back, Bringing the Nasdaq With It
Plus: Carnival shares rise after posting an unexpected quarterly profit. And Rivian shares soar in after-hours trading after news of a $1 billion investment by Volkswagen. Danny Lewis hosts.
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6/25/2024 • 2 minutes, 24 seconds
Tech Investor Sean Parker Leads Investor Group to Save AI Startup
Plus: U.S. Surgeon General warns that gun-violence is a public-health crisis. And Israel’s high court strikes down military draft exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Jewish students. Danny Lewis hosts.
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6/25/2024 • 2 minutes, 29 seconds
Julian Assange Cuts Deal to Plead Guilty in U.S. Espionage Case and Walk Free
Plus: In a last-minute twist, Boeing offers to fund its acquisition of partsmaker Spirit AeroSystems stock rather than cash. And, Airbus shares sink as the plane maker struggles to hit its targets. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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6/25/2024 • 3 minutes, 10 seconds
Nvidia’s Slump Continues Amid an Otherwise Decent Day for Stocks
The AI chipmaker’s fall from the top drags down the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Plus: Apple and Meta Platforms shares rise after The Journal reported that the Facebook parent company held talks with the iPhone maker about integrating its generative AI model into Apple Intelligence. Danny Lewis hosts.
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6/24/2024 • 2 minutes, 23 seconds
Supreme Court Will Weigh Bans on Transgender Medical Care
Plus: European Union hits Russia with new sanctions on gas exports. And U.S. car dealerships are still struggling in the wake of a cyberattack. Danny Lewis hosts.
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6/24/2024 • 2 minutes, 12 seconds
Apple Hit With Charges New EU Competition Rules
Plus: Apple discusses an artificial-intelligence partnership with Meta. Terrorist attacks in Russia’s Dagestan kill more than 15 police officers and several civilians. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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6/24/2024 • 3 minutes, 6 seconds
S&P 500 Ebbs But Holds On to Third Week Of Gains
Plus: Shares in several major banks fall after federal regulators raise concerns about their wind-down plans. Shares in Sarepta Therapeutics jump after its new muscular dystrophy gene therapy receives approval. And Nikola’s stock rises after the embattled EV maker’s board approves a reverse stock split. Danny Lewis hosts.
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6/21/2024 • 2 minutes, 59 seconds
Supreme Court Says Domestic Abusers Can Be Denied Guns
Plus: U.S. home prices hit record highs in May. And cyberattacks on a software vendor are forcing thousands of car dealerships to use pen and paper to make sales. Danny Lewis hosts.
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6/21/2024 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
Trump, Biden Take in Huge Donations From Billionaires
Plus: the IRS plans to deny billions of dollars of what it says are improper claims for a popular Covid-era tax credit. And, the Biden administration bans sales of software built by Russia’s Kaspersky Lab in the U.S. Luke Vargas hosts.
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6/21/2024 • 3 minutes, 13 seconds
Nasdaq, S&P Pull Back From Record Highs
Nvidia shares tumble just days after becoming the most valuable U.S. company. Gilead Sciences rises after reporting successful results from an HIV prevention drug study. And Kroger falls after reporting its latest quarterly results. Danny Lewis hosts.
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6/20/2024 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Income Tax on Overseas Investments
Plus: BP says it will take full control of its Brazilian biofuel joint venture. And the Bank of England held its key interest rate steady despite easing inflation. Danny Lewis hosts.
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6/20/2024 • 2 minutes, 20 seconds
Louisiana Requires Ten Commandments to Be Displayed in Public Schools
Plus: Issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft delay the return of astronauts back to Earth. And, Honeywell strikes a $2 billion deal to buy a defense business. Luke Vargas hosts.
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6/20/2024 • 2 minutes, 36 seconds
Nvidia Becomes America’s Most Valuable Company
The chipmaker blew past Microsoft and Apple on an otherwise subdued trading day, bringing major U.S. indexes higher along with it. Danny Lewis hosts.
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6/18/2024 • 2 minutes, 28 seconds
Congressional Leaders Unblock Major Arms Sale to Israel
Plus: Chinese authorities deny speculation of a tax evasion crackdown on businesses. And Boeing’s CEO testifies before Congress as new whistleblower allegations surface over quality control. Danny Lewis hosts.
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6/18/2024 • 2 minutes, 44 seconds
EV Startup Fisker Files for Bankruptcy
Plus: Several high-profile candidates turn down the chance to be Boeing’s next CEO. And, Apple scraps its buy now, pay later service just over a year after launching it. Luke Vargas hosts.
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6/18/2024 • 2 minutes, 50 seconds
Tech Stocks Lift S&P and Nasdaq to New Records
Plus: we exclusively report the FDIC is preparing to give Citigroup a failing grade on its living- will plan. And GameStop shares fall after its delayed shareholder meeting. Danny Lewis hosts.
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6/17/2024 • 2 minutes, 37 seconds
U.S. Surgeon General Calls for Social-Media Warning Labels
Plus: Adidas investigates corruption allegations against its executives in China. And the owners of bottled water brands Fiji and Poland Spring announced a merger. Danny Lewis hosts.
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6/17/2024 • 2 minutes, 21 seconds
Chinese Stocks Fall After Latest Data Shows Little Progress in Property Sector
Plus: Activist Starboard Value has a stake in Autodesk and is pushing for changes. And, Russia sets a hearing date for falsely accused WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich. Luke Vargas hosts.
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6/17/2024 • 3 minutes, 2 seconds
Dow, S&P Drop on Consumer Confidence Worries
Plus: Adobe shares rise 14.5%, their largest increase since 2020, after the company issued a strong earnings report. Shares of several cruise operators fall due to concerns of lower pricing in June. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/14/2024 • 2 minutes, 20 seconds
Supreme Court Throws Out Ban on Bump Stocks
Plus: Tesla shares trade lower as the future of Elon Musk’s multi-billion dollar pay package approved by shareholders faces legal challenges. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/14/2024 • 2 minutes, 5 seconds
Trump Floats ‘All-Tariff’ Federal Revenue System
Plus: Russian attacks are crippling Ukraine’s electricity production. And, the Bank of Japan holds interest rates steady, but signals it is moving toward monetary tightening. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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6/14/2024 • 2 minutes, 39 seconds
Apple Tops Microsoft as Most Valuable Company by Market Cap
Plus: Tesla shares rise 2.9% ahead of the company’s annual shareholder meeting. Broadcom shares climb 12% a day after the chip maker announced a 10-for-1 stock split. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/13/2024 • 2 minutes, 10 seconds
Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Abortion Pill
Also: Russian prosecutors approved an indictment of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who has been falsely accused of espionage and held in prison in Russia for over a year on allegations he, the Journal and the U.S. government vehemently deny. And Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis end their long-running fight. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/13/2024 • 2 minutes, 27 seconds
Argentina’s Leader Cinches Political Win While Protests Rage
Plus: Donald Trump is returning to Capitol Hill for the first time since the Jan. 6 riot to rally Republicans and drum up support from business leaders. And, many lawmakers working in Washington are turning to a new housing subsidy that can add thousands of dollars to their pay. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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6/13/2024 • 3 minutes, 3 seconds
Fed Officials Project One Rate Hike in 2024
Plus: Apple shares rise 2.9% to lead the S&P 500. Broadcom announces a 10-for-1 stock split effective July 15. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/12/2024 • 1 minute, 56 seconds
U.S. Inflation Dipped to 3.3% in May
Plus: The International Energy Agency predicts a global oil glut this decade. FedEx plans to lay off up to 2,000 workers in Europe. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/12/2024 • 2 minutes
Biden Heads to Italy for G-7 Summit, With Ukraine in Focus
Plus: Amazon plans to invest on building data centers in Taiwan. And, violent crime rates fall sharply after a pandemic surge. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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6/12/2024 • 3 minutes, 4 seconds
Apple Shares Climb 7.3% to New Record
Plus: Shari Redstone’s National Amusements ends merger talks with Skydance Media. Boeing shares fall after reporting disappointing orders figures for May. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/11/2024 • 2 minutes, 24 seconds
Hunter Biden Convicted on Gun Charges
Plus: Shares of Apple climb a day after the company introduced AI features for devices. Shares of shipping and logistics companies fall amid the prospect for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/11/2024 • 2 minutes, 15 seconds
White House Close to Naming New FDIC Chair
Plus, The U.N. Security Council approves its first resolution endorsing a cease-fire plan aimed at ending the war between Israel and Hamas. And, access to the Port of Baltimore has been restored, reopening one of America’s busiest waterways. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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6/11/2024 • 2 minutes, 55 seconds
Apple Unveils ‘Apple Intelligence’ at WWDC
Plus: Nvidia shares edge higher following Friday’s 10-for-1 stock split. Krispy Kreme shares climb 6.5% on an analyst’s upgrade related to the company’s partnership with McDonald’s. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/10/2024 • 2 minutes, 24 seconds
Apple Expected to Announce Several New AI Features
Plus: Volvo recalls all of its EX30 fully electric SUVs due to a software glitch. Former media executive Edgar Bonfman. Jr. has expressed interest in purchasing National Amusements, the company that owns Paramount Global. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/10/2024 • 2 minutes, 38 seconds
Rise of Right in Europe Prompts Macron to Call Snap Vote
Plus, Elliott Investment Management builds a large stake in Southwest Airlines. And, companies push back pledges to minimize plastic waste. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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6/10/2024 • 3 minutes, 14 seconds
GameStop Shares Plummet Nearly 40%
Plus: The three big stock indexes fall as May’s employment report jolts interest-rate expectations. Nvidia stock is splitting after big gains this year. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/7/2024 • 2 minutes, 43 seconds
Employers Added 272,000 Jobs to U.S. Economy in May
Plus: GameStop reports sales fell 40% last quarter but that it narrowed losses. The Israeli military said it repelled an attack by militants from Gaza. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/7/2024 • 2 minutes, 33 seconds
Biden to Put Democracy at Center of Re-Election Pitch
Plus, Chinese exports top forecasts in May despite looming U.S. tariffs. And Saudi Arabia is set to raise more than $11.2 billion from Aramco’s fresh stock offering. Luke Vargas hosts.
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6/7/2024 • 2 minutes, 53 seconds
S&P 500, Nasdaq Decline Ahead of Friday’s Jobs Report
Plus: Nvidia shares fall as many big tech stocks pull back. Lululemon shares rise after the company reports up beat performance in China. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/6/2024 • 2 minutes, 12 seconds
European Central Bank Lowers Rates for First Time Since 2019
Plus: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration rescinds its ban on Juul Labs’s e-cigarettes. SpaceX successfully guides its Starship rocket through re-entry and controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/6/2024 • 2 minutes, 42 seconds
FTC Launches Antitrust Probe of Microsoft AI Deal
Plus, Palestinian officials say dozens of people were killed after the Israeli military struck a United Nations school in Gaza. And GOP lawmakers scrutinize Chinese EV-battery makers’ supply chains. Luke Vargas hosts.
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6/6/2024 • 3 minutes, 20 seconds
Nvidia Tops $3 Trillion Valuation for First Time
Plus: The yield on the 10-year Treasury note falls for the fifth straight day. Dollar Tree shares drop as it explores a possible sale of its Family Dollar business. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/5/2024 • 2 minutes
NBA Nearing New TV Deal Worth $76 Billion
Plus: A European Union court rules McDonald’s no longer has the exclusive right to call chicken sandwiches sold in the bloc a “Big Mac.” Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft blasts off and is set to dock with the International Space Station tomorrow. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/5/2024 • 2 minutes, 28 seconds
Black Rock and Citadel Plan New Texas Stock Exchange
Plus, Chinese carmakers BYD and NIO clear a regulatory hurdle for their automated driving technology. And, Dollar Tree looks to spin off or revive its struggling Family Dollar business. Luke Vargas hosts.
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6/5/2024 • 2 minutes, 55 seconds
U.S. Stocks Rise Despite Concerns Over Consumer Spending
Plus: Shares of several big cruise operators finish higher after strong earnings results. Exxon Mobil and Marathon Oil shares move lower as oil future prices continue their recent decline. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/4/2024 • 2 minutes, 28 seconds
Lawmakers Grill Merrick Garland Over Audio of Biden Meeting
Plus: Cannabis producer Green Thumb Industries has expressed interest in merging with Boston Beer. Germany’s unemployment rate held steady in May for the sixth-straight month. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/4/2024 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
Private Equity Puts Brakes on Healthcare Roll-Up Deals
Plus, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi struggles to hold on to his majority, early election results show. And, New York is set to restrict social-media algorithms for teenagers. Luke Vargas hosts.
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6/4/2024 • 3 minutes, 6 seconds
Paramount Global Shares Rise 7.5% as Skydance Revises Offer
Plus: Spotify shares climb on price-hike plan. U.S. oil futures fall to their lowest level since February. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/3/2024 • 2 minutes, 31 seconds
Biden to Issue Executive Order on Southern Border
Plus: Jury selection begins in Hunter Biden’s criminal trial. Medical technology company Becton Dickinson agreed to acquire a unit of Edwards Lifesciences for $4.2 billion. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/3/2024 • 2 minutes, 36 seconds
Skydance Offer Gives Paramount Shareholders Option to Cash Out
Plus, OPEC+ agrees to extend production cuts in a bid to boost oil prices. And, Nvidia accelerates its AI chip roadmap. Peter Granitz hosts.
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6/3/2024 • 2 minutes, 53 seconds
Dow Gains Nearly 600 Points to Close Out the Month
Plus: Caesars Entertainment shares rise on reports that Carl Icahn has built a large stake in the casino operator. Shares of Gap climb after the clothing retailer posts strong results at each of its brands. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/31/2024 • 2 minutes, 35 seconds
Trump Calls Trial ‘Unfair’, Presses Ahead With Campaign
Plus: The Fed's preferred inflation gauge held steady in the U.S. in April. But inflation picked up in the Eurozone in May. And a Chinese regulator has fined a unit of Evergrande for alleged financial misconduct. Alex Ossola hosts.
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5/31/2024 • 2 minutes, 37 seconds
Trump Verdict Rocks 2024 Presidential Campaign
Plus, hedge fund manager Bill Ackman plans to take Pershing Square public. And, Chinese manufacturing unexpectedly slows down, prompting concern over Beijing’s economic strategy. Peter Granitz hosts.
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5/31/2024 • 2 minutes, 51 seconds
Trump Found Guilty on All Counts in New York Hush-Money Case
A New York jury found Donald Trump guilty on all 34 counts for falsifying business records to cover up hush-money payments to a porn star during the 2016 election. He’s the first U.S. president ever convicted of a crime. In markets, business-software and services take a backseat as companies continue investing in AI. But retailers like Best Buy and Costco saw gains after beating earnings expectations. And Paramount Global stock rises after WSJ reports that a potential buyer sweetened its offer. Danny Lewis hosts.
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5/30/2024 • 2 minutes, 59 seconds
Tesla Blasts Proxy Adviser’s Criticism of Elon Musk’s Pay Package
Plus: China will impose export controls on aviation equipment and technology. Early vote count in South Africa suggests historic rebuke for Nelson Mandela’s political party. And a bankruptcy court gives WeWork’s reorganization plan the go-ahead. Danny Lewis hosts.
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5/30/2024 • 2 minutes, 47 seconds
Biden Administration Weighs Letting Ukraine Use U.S. Weapons to Strike Inside Russia
Biden Administration Weighs Letting Ukraine Use U.S. Weapons to Strike Inside Russia
DEK: Plus: FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg may be resigning under a cloud, but he might remain in charge for several months. And, Hong Kong convicts 14 pro-democracy activists as Beijing cements its control over the city. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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5/30/2024 • 3 minutes, 10 seconds
Rising Bond Yields Weigh on Stocks
Investors are recalibrating their interest rate expectations. Plus: Marathon Oil shares rise after $17 billion takeover by ConocoPhillips. Chewy shares jump after posting better-than-expected results. And American Airlines stock falls after cutting its quarterly outlook. Danny Lewis hosts.
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5/29/2024 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
Jury Begins Deliberations in Trump Hush-Money Trial
Plus: ConocoPhillips agrees to purchase Marathon Oil. And BHP Group drops bid to buy Anglo American. Danny Lewis hosts.
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5/29/2024 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
Democrats Plan $100 Million Push on Abortion Rights to Win Back House
Plus: The IMF lifts its growth forecast for China on the back of stronger data. And, drugmaker Merck closes in on a $1.3 billion deal to buy Eyebiotech. Peter Granitz hosts.
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5/29/2024 • 2 minutes, 49 seconds
Nvidia Shares Help Lift Nasdaq
Plus: U.S. Treasury yields weigh on stocks elsewhere. GameStop surges after stock sales. And Hess and Chevron inch up after shareholders approve a $53 billion merger. Danny Lewis hosts.
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5/28/2024 • 2 minutes, 28 seconds
Saudi Arabia to Raise up to $20 Billion in Fresh Aramco Stock Sale
Plus: T-Mobile agrees to buy most of U.S. Cellular in a $4.4 billion deal. And officials say that the European Central Bank will lower its key interest rate this year, but timing will depend on wages and prices data. Danny Lewis hosts.
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5/28/2024 • 2 minutes, 9 seconds
Trump Hush-Money Verdict Set to Shape Summer of Presidential Politics
Plus: Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu calls a deadly strike on southern Gaza that killed dozens of people a “tragic mistake” and promises an investigation as condemnation mounts. And, Elon Musk’s xAI becomes the second most valuable AI startup after OpenAI. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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5/28/2024 • 3 minutes, 4 seconds
Stock Markets Rise to End the Week
Plus: Another record trading day for chipmaker Nvidia. Intuit shares fall after executives said the number of people using its TurboTax product for free declined. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/24/2024 • 2 minutes, 14 seconds
UN Court Orders Israel to Halt Some Military Operations in Rafah
Plus: The U.S. and its allies are crafting a plan to fund Ukraine with interest payments from frozen Russian assets. Eli Lilly says it will spend more than $5 billion to boost production of weight-loss drug Zepbound and diabetes treatment Mounjaro. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/24/2024 • 2 minutes, 44 seconds
SEC Approves Ether ETF
Plus: The NCAA agrees to allow schools to pay student athletes directly. And, the Louisiana legislature passes a bill that classifies abortion bills as controlled substances. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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5/24/2024 • 3 minutes, 19 seconds
Dow Drops 600 Points
Plus: Boeing shares slide 7.6% after its finance chief warned of significant cash-flow problems. Average mortgage rates fall below 7% for the first time in more than a month. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/23/2024 • 2 minutes, 29 seconds
DOJ Sues Live Nation-Ticketmaster, Alleging Ticketing Monopoly
Plus: South Korea unveils a $19 billion package to boost its semiconductor industry. Trump says his relationship with Putin will help free jailed WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/23/2024 • 2 minutes, 17 seconds
Nvidia Sales Triple as AI Boom Continues
Plus: The Justice Department plans to sue Live Nation alleging the company illegally suppressed competition. And, China has launched large-scale military drills encircling Taiwan. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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5/23/2024 • 2 minutes, 56 seconds
Nvidia Shares Pop After Sales Tripled in Latest Quarter
Plus: The big U.S. indexes fall after Federal Reserve minutes indicate interest rates could remain higher for longer. Solar stocks climb on optimism that new tariffs on Chinese solar panels could boost the sector. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/22/2024 • 2 minutes, 20 seconds
Three European Nations Move to Recognize a Palestinian State
Plus: U.S. home prices unexpectedly declined in April. Target said sales fell 3.7% over the past three months. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/22/2024 • 2 minutes, 23 seconds
Yellen Seeks European Push Back Against Chinese Exports
Plus: Donald Trump decides against testifying in his hush-money trial in New York. And, shares of chipmaker Nvidia hit another record ahead of today’s earnings report. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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5/22/2024 • 3 minutes, 1 second
Nvidia Shares Rise Ahead of Earnings Release
Plus: The S&P 500 and Nasdaq close at record levels. Macy’s shares rise 5.1% after the department-store chain raised its outlook. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/21/2024 • 2 minutes, 15 seconds
One Dead After Singapore Airlines Jet Encounters Severe Turbulence
Plus: The defense rests in Donald Trump’s hush-money trial without the former president testifying. Samsung Electronics replaces the head of its semiconductor business after the company fell behind rivals in the recent artificial-intelligence boom. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Plus: The Chairman of the FDIC, Martin Gruenberg, has said he will resign from his post. And, the Environmental Protection Agency is warning that American drinking-water systems are vulnerable to cybersecurity threats. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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5/21/2024 • 3 minutes, 8 seconds
Chip-Company Shares Lead Nasdaq to New Record
Plus: JPMorgan shares fall 4.5% after CEO Jamie Dimon said he’ll likely leave his post within five years. Netflix shares climb 3.2% to their highest level since late 2021. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/20/2024 • 2 minutes, 17 seconds
ICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrant for Israel’s Netanyahu, Hamas Leader
Plus: Starwood Capital Group’s $10 billion real-estate fund is scrambling to avoid a cash crunch. Sen. Sharrod Brown, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, has called for the ouster of FDIC chairman Martin Gruenberg after allegations of widespread harassment and discrimination at the agency. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/20/2024 • 2 minutes, 31 seconds
Iran’s President Dies in a Helicopter Crash
Plus: China announces sanctions against Boeing and other U.S. defense contractors. And, Red Lobster files for chapter 11 bankruptcy in Florida. Luke Vargas hosts.
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5/20/2024 • 3 minutes
Dow Closes Above 40000 for First Time
Plus: Take-Two Interactive shares rise despite the company delaying Grand Theft Auto release. Reddit shares climb 10% after it signs a deal with OpenAI. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/17/2024 • 2 minutes, 32 seconds
Microsoft to Release Latest ‘Call of Duty’ to Its Subscription Service
Plus: Voting results are expected today at a Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama regarding UAW representation. At least four people were killed after surprise, hurricane-strength winds battered Houston. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/17/2024 • 2 minutes, 31 seconds
IMF Criticizes Biden’s New China Tariffs
Plus: Allies of former president Donald Trump draw up plans for an unprecedented immigration crackdown. And, Spirit AeroSystems plans to lay off between 400 to 450 workers. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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5/17/2024 • 3 minutes, 20 seconds
Walmart Shares Rise 7% on Strong Sales Report
Plus: the Dow touches 40000 before closing lower. Chubb shares climb 4.7% after Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway announces a $6.7 billion stake in the insurer. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/16/2024 • 2 minutes, 11 seconds
The Dow Crosses the 40000 Milestone for the First Time
Plus: The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a constitutional challenge that could have dismantled the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. President Biden asserts executive privilege over audio of his two-day special counsel interview regarding the handling of classified documents. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/16/2024 • 2 minutes, 31 seconds
Microsoft Asks China-Based Staff to Consider Relocation
Plus: Alarm in Washington as Russia tests a weapon with the potential to destroy hundreds of satellites. And, Warren Buffet’s latest big investment is Chubb. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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5/16/2024 • 3 minutes, 15 seconds
Dow, S&P, Nasdaq Each Hit New Records
Stocks rallied in response to April’s inflation rate falling to 3.4%. Plus: McDonald’s shares rise 1.2% as the fast-food giant plans a $5 meal bundle this summer. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/15/2024 • 2 minutes, 17 seconds
U.S. Inflation Eased to 3.4% in April
Plus: President Biden and former President Donald Trump agree to two debates in June and September. Slovakia’s prime minister is in critical condition after being shot multiple times. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/15/2024 • 2 minutes, 35 seconds
Biden Moves Forward on $1 Billion Israel Arms Deal
Plus: The Justice Department says Boeing violated a criminal settlement reached over two 737 MAX crashes. And, OpenAI’s chief scientist Ilya Sutskever is set to leave the company. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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5/15/2024 • 3 minutes, 15 seconds
Stock Markets Rally Ahead of Wednesday’s Inflation Report
Plus: Alphabet shares rise 0.6% as Google plans to show AI-powered search results to people by year’s end. GameStop shares climb another 60% following Monday’s surge. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/14/2024 • 2 minutes, 13 seconds
Michael Cohen Says He Discussed Hush-Money Repayment With Trump
Plus: The producer price index that reflects what suppliers charge businesses rose more than expected in April. Walmart plans to cut hundreds of corporate jobs and ask most remote workers to return to offices. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/14/2024 • 2 minutes, 38 seconds
The Meme Stock Rally Returns as AMC, Gamestop Soar
Plus: Mining giant Anglo American plans to split up its assets after rejecting a $43 billion takeover offer from rival BHP. And, the White House announces a swathe of new tariffs on China. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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5/14/2024 • 3 minutes, 26 seconds
GameStop Shares Jump 74% After Meme-Stock Guru Tweets
Plus: Intel shares finish 2.2% higher following a WSJ report that it is close to securing $11 billion to build a chip plant in Ireland. Kraft Heinz shares rise 0.7% after we reported it is exploring a sale of Oscar Mayer. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/13/2024 • 2 minutes, 29 seconds
Michael Cohen Takes the Stand in Trump’s Hush-Money Trial
Plus: Mining company Anglo American rejects a sweetened $43 billion takeover bid from rival BHP. China will begin selling ultralong bonds to support its economy. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/13/2024 • 2 minutes, 41 seconds
Security Shake-Up in Russia, Putin Replaces Defence Minister
Plus: Former lawyer Michael Cohen is set to testify in Donald Trump’s hush money trial. And, workers at a Mercedes plant in Alabama vote on whether to join the UAW. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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5/13/2024 • 3 minutes, 17 seconds
U.S. Stocks Finish Mixed Amid Weaker Consumer Sentiment
Plus: Chip stocks rise after TSMC posts strong April revenue figures. Novavax shares nearly double after the drugmaker strikes a licensing deal with French healthcare company Sanofi. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/10/2024 • 2 minutes, 34 seconds
Biden Administration Set to Quadruple Tariffs on Chinese EVs
Plus: Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the company plans to spend more than $500 million to expand its electric-vehicle charging network this year. Police cleared pro-Palestinian encampments at the University of Pennsylvania and MIT. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/10/2024 • 2 minutes, 27 seconds
U.S. Says Floating Pier to Deliver Gaza Aid Days Away From Operation
Plus: Honda and Nissan are forecasting a drop in annual net profits. And Apple apologizes for a new iPad ad seen by many as distasteful to creatives. Luke Vargas hosts.
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5/10/2024 • 3 minutes, 4 seconds
U.S. Stocks Market Rise as Rate-Cut Hopes Build
Plus: T-Mobile shares advance 1.1% and Verizon shares climb 0.8% on a WSJ report that the companies are in talks to carve up U.S. Cellular. The average 30-year mortgage rate fell to its lowest level since mid-April. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/9/2024 • 2 minutes, 14 seconds
Stormy Daniels Faces Off With Trump’s Attorney
Plus: Norfolk Southern shareholders vote against ousting CEO Alan Shaw. The Bank of England holds interest rates steady at a 16-year high. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/9/2024 • 2 minutes, 25 seconds
U.S. Threatens to Withhold More Weapons to Israel
Plus: Intel lowers its sales outlook after the Commerce Department revokes some exports licenses to Huawei. And Uber delivers a surprise loss despite rising revenue. Luke Vargas hosts.
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5/9/2024 • 2 minutes, 57 seconds
Intel Shares Drop 2.2% Amid Trade Restrictions
Plus: Shopify shares fall 19% after the company forecast slower sales. Reddit shares rise 4.1% on strong user growth. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/8/2024 • 2 minutes, 12 seconds
Israeli Forces, Hamas Fighters Clash in Rafah
Plus: Microsoft says it is investing billions of dollars on AI in Wisconsin. The estate of bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX says most creditors will receive their money back in cash and interest. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/8/2024 • 2 minutes, 37 seconds
White House Hits Pause on Weapons Shipments to Israel
Plus: Toyota tops analyst expectations on the back of a weaker Yen. And AB InBev continues to feel the impact of declining Bud Light sales in the U.S. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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5/8/2024 • 2 minutes, 52 seconds
Palantir Shares Fall 15% Over Revenue Growth Concerns
Plus: Tesla shares decline 3.8% as a federal regulator wants more information on the autopilot system tied to a December recall. Lyft shares rise 2% on an upbeat earnings report. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/7/2024 • 2 minutes, 25 seconds
Ukraine Says It Foiled a Plot to Kill President Volodymyr Zelensky
Plus: Porn star Stormy Daniels testifies in Donald Trump’s hush-money trial. Disney says it is getting close to profitability in its streaming unit. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/7/2024 • 2 minutes, 22 seconds
Apple to Develop Own AI Data Center Chips
Plus: Israel seizes a key Gaza border crossing ahead of a planned assault on Rafah. And BP and Saudi AraMco report drops in profit amid weak demand and lower crude prices. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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5/7/2024 • 3 minutes, 22 seconds
Nvidia Shares Up 3.8% as Chip Stocks Rally
Plus: Boeing shares decline 0.8% as the FAA launches an investigation into whether employees skipped some inspections on 787 Dreamliners. Tyson Foods shares fall 5.7% after the company said improving chicken profitability helped offset losses in its beef business. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/6/2024 • 2 minutes, 25 seconds
Columbia University Cancels Main Commencement Ceremony
Plus: The judge in Donald Trump’s hush-money trial finds him in contempt of court for a 10th time. ABC News president Kim Godwin steps down after a corporate restructuring. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/6/2024 • 2 minutes, 29 seconds
Xi Jinping Begins Europe Tour in Test of Continent’s Allegiances
Plus: Israel begins warning Gazans to evacuate ahead of an anticipated offensive on the city of Rafah. And Berkshire Hathaway trims its stake in Apple and closes its position in Paramount Global. Luke Vargas hosts.
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5/6/2024 • 3 minutes, 5 seconds
Dow Gains 450 Points as Jobs Report Signals Possible Rate Cut
Plus: Apple shares rise 6% after the iPhone maker predicted a rise in sales this quarter. Shares of travel booking site Expedia fell 15% after reporting disappointing results. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/3/2024 • 2 minutes, 18 seconds
U.S. Hiring, Wage Growth Slowed in April
Plus: The Eurozone’s unemployment rate held steady at a record low in March. Israel has given Hamas one week to accept a cease-fire deal. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/3/2024 • 2 minutes, 8 seconds
U.S. Shuffles Military Assets in Middle East After U.A.E. Pushback
Plus: TikTok tells advertising clients that it will fight the looming U.S. ban of its app in court. And, journalists face growing threats around the world. Luke Vargas hosts.
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5/3/2024 • 2 minutes, 54 seconds
Apple Reports Lower iPhone Sales, Projects Revenue Growth
Plus: Paramount Global shares jump after Sony Pictures and Apollo Global Management make a $26 billion offer. Cigna shares fall after the healthcare company reports a quarterly loss. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/2/2024 • 2 minutes, 33 seconds
Police Detain Pro-Palestinian Protesters at UCLA
Plus: Peloton says CEO Barry McCarthy is stepping down and it reduces its global workforce by 15%. Exxon Mobil agrees not to add Pioneer Natural Resources CEO Scott Sheffield to its board as part of a deal to acquire the company. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/2/2024 • 2 minutes, 31 seconds
Insurer to Make $350 Million Payout in Baltimore Bridge Collapse
Plus: Exxon Mobil reaches an agreement to close its $60 billion merger with Pioneer. And, TikTok strikes a licensing deal to return Universal Music artists to the platform. Luke Vargas hosts.
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Plus: Amazon shares rise 2.2% a day after the tech giant reported better-than-expected earnings. DoorDash reports record-high revenue, but its per-share loss was more than Wall Street expected. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/1/2024 • 2 minutes, 17 seconds
Hundreds Arrested at Protests on U.S. College Campuses
Plus: GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she will call for a vote next week to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson. CVS Health reports lower Q1 earnings due to its Medicare business being hit with higher costs. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/1/2024 • 2 minutes, 29 seconds
Police Intervene at Columbia, UCLA Protests
Plus: Brazilian planemaker Embraer is exploring the creation of a new passenger aircraft that would compete head-on with offerings from Boeing and Airbus. And, Starbucks vows to win back customers after earnings disappoint. Luke Vargas hosts.
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5/1/2024 • 3 minutes, 4 seconds
Amazon Reports Record Q1 Sales Due to AI Boom
Plus: Stock markets decline as wage growth points to an ongoing war on inflation. Starbucks shares fall more than 9% after hours following the coffee retailer saying net income fell 15% last quarter. J.R. Whalen reports.
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4/30/2024 • 2 minutes, 26 seconds
Trump Fined $9,000 for Violating Gag Order in Hush-Money Trial
Plus: HSBC CEO Noel Quinn unexpectedly announces he will retire. The European Commission is investigating whether Meta-owned Facebook and Instagram violated rules governing disinformation and misleading advertising ahead of EU elections. J.R. Whalen reports.
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4/30/2024 • 2 minutes, 52 seconds
Slowing Inflation Boosts Growth in Europe
Plus: Microsoft will invest $1.7 billion in AI infrastructure in Indonesia over the next four years. And, Samsung says its Q1 net profit more than quadrupled while a number of leading car makers report a decline in sales. Luke Vargas hosts.
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4/30/2024 • 3 minutes, 17 seconds
U.S. Stock Market Extends Rally
Plus: Tesla shares rise 15% after good news from China. Apple shares finish 2.5% higher after a Bernstein analyst upgraded the stock. J.R. Whalen reports.
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4/29/2024 • 1 minute, 53 seconds
U.S. Diplomacy Push for Cease-Fire in the Gaza Strip
Plus: U.S. auto-safety regulators are investigating Ford’s hands-free driving system after several fatal crashes. Japan intervenes to prop up the Yen after it hit a multi-decade low against the U.S. dollar today. J.R. Whalen reports.
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4/29/2024 • 2 minutes, 39 seconds
Musk Secures Beijing’s Blessing of Tesla Driver-Assistance Service
Plus: Paramount Global prepares for a possible CEO shakeup. And, Royal Philips shares jump on news of a settlement related to its Respironics ventilators. Luke Vargas hosts.
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4/29/2024 • 2 minutes, 59 seconds
Magnificent Seven Tech Stocks Rebound
Gains in major tech companies led all three major U.S. indexes to log a week of gains. But Intel shares drop on a disappointing outlook. Danny Lewis hosts.
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4/26/2024 • 2 minutes, 32 seconds
Fresh Inflation Data Shows Prices Remain Stubbornly High
Plus: Federal regulators open new investigation into Tesla's December Autopilot recall. And Warren Buffett’s real-estate firm settles antitrust matter for $250 million. Danny Lewis hosts.
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4/26/2024 • 2 minutes, 37 seconds
Trump Allies Draft Plans to Blunt Fed’s Independence
Plus: China’s ByteDance said it won’t sell its U.S. TikTok business. And, mining giant Anglo American has rejected a $39 billion takeover proposal from BHP. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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4/26/2024 • 2 minutes, 56 seconds
Stocks and Bonds Tumble on Worries of Slower Growth and Firm Inflation
Slowing growth in the U.S. economy and stubborn inflation drove down markets. The price tag on Meta’s planned AI investments drags down tech stocks. Alphabet to issue its first dividend. Microsoft earnings beat expectations. Danny Lewis hosts.
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4/25/2024 • 2 minutes, 42 seconds
U.S. First Quarter Growth Slowed as Inflation Remains Stubborn
Plus: New York’s highest court orders a new trial for Harvey Weinstein. And Haiti’s prime minister formally resigns. Danny Lewis hosts.
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4/25/2024 • 2 minutes, 31 seconds
BHP Seeks Rival Anglo American in Mining Mega Deal
Plus: The Biden Administration issues sweeping new rules to crack down on coal emissions. And, a state grand jury in Arizona has indicted 18 of former President Donald Trump’s allies. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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4/25/2024 • 3 minutes, 13 seconds
Tesla Rally Helps Push Nasdaq to Third Day of Gains
Plus: Meta Platforms stock sinks in after-hours trading following earnings report. And Boeing shares fall after $4 billion first-quarter spend following Alaska Airl ines midair accident. Danny Lewis hosts.
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4/24/2024 • 2 minutes, 27 seconds
Business Groups Sue FTC Over Noncompete Agreements Ban
Plus: Boeing burned through nearly $4 billion in the first quarter of the year amid fallout from the Alaska Airlines midair accident. And President Biden signs foreign aid bill clearing the way for military gear for Ukraine. Pierre Bienaimé reports.
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4/24/2024 • 2 minutes, 34 seconds
U.S. Senate Passes Long-Delayed Aid Bill
Plus: Shares of Tesla rally as Elon Musk announces the launch of new models, at more affordable prices. And, Google is delaying its cookie phase-out following regulatory pushback. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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4/24/2024 • 3 minutes, 18 seconds
Tech Earnings Lead U.S. Markets Rebound Amid Major Earnings
As fears of a broader conflict between Israel and Iran fade, investors are seeing encouraging news in first-quarter earnings reports. Danny Lewis hosts.
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4/23/2024 • 2 minutes, 40 seconds
Columbia University Moves to Hybrid Classes Amid Pro-Palestinian Protests
Plus: A Moscow court rejects an appeal by Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich against his detention. And General Motors lifts its profit outlook for the year. Pierre Bienaimé reports.
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4/23/2024 • 2 minutes, 37 seconds
FTC Blocks $8.5 Billion Handbag Merger
Plus: The U.S. takes aim at Chinese banks aiding Russia’s war effort. And, U.K. stocks set a new high. Luke Vargas hosts.
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4/23/2024 • 3 minutes, 1 second
Stocks Rebound After Brutal Week
But more tests are coming with first-quarter earnings on the way. Danny Lewis hosts.
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4/22/2024 • 2 minutes, 26 seconds
Kroger and Albertsons Agree to Sell More Stores for Merger Bid
Plus: Columbia University holds classes virtually as protests over the Israel-Hamas war continue. And Israel’s military spy chief resigns over intelligence failures that enabled Hamas’s deadly attack on Israel last year. Pierre Bienaimé reports.
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4/22/2024 • 2 minutes, 48 seconds
House Approved Foreign Aid Package Heads to Senate
Plus: Tesla cuts prices for a number of its models in China. And, talks between Salesforce and Informatica have fizzled after the companies couldn’t agree on terms. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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4/22/2024 • 2 minutes, 58 seconds
U.S. Stocks End Turbulent Week Mostly Lower
Nasdaq posts worst weekly performance since 2022. Israel’s retaliatory strike on Iran spooks oil investors. And tech stocks fall amid stronger-than-expected economic data and stubborn inflation. Danny Lewis hosts.
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4/19/2024 • 2 minutes, 36 seconds
Iran Lifts Airspace Restrictions Following Israeli Strikes
Plus: Tesla recalls thousands of Cybertrucks for accelerator pedal problem. And the U.S. House of Representatives moved forward on an aid package for Israel and Ukraine. Danny Lewis hosts.
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4/19/2024 • 2 minutes, 43 seconds
Israel Retaliates Against Iran With Overnight Strikes
Plus: China orders Apple to remove popular messaging apps from its app store in the country. And, a U.K. regulator finds Google’s proposed replacements for online cookies are falling short. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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4/19/2024 • 3 minutes, 9 seconds
Netflix Added 9.3 Million Subscribers in Latest Quarter
Plus: Chip stocks drag the Nasdaq down. Alaska Airlines shares rise 4% after reporting a smaller-than-expected earnings loss. J.R. Whalen reports.
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4/18/2024 • 2 minutes, 28 seconds
Home Sales Fall By Fastest Rate in 16 Months
Plus: Mortgage rates top 7%. Google fires employees who protested against the company’s cloud-computing contract with the Israeli government. Germany detains two German-Russian nationals on suspicion of spying for Moscow. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Plus: House Republicans revise their bid to ban or force the sale of TikTok in the U.S. And, the artificial intelligence boom boosts TSMC’s bottom line. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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4/18/2024 • 2 minutes, 42 seconds
Nvidia Shares Drop 3.8% as Markets Decline
Plus: Travelers shares fall 7.4% after the property and casualty insurer issued a disappointing quarterly earnings report. United Airlines shares rise 17% after the carrier reported a jump in Q1 revenue. J.R. Whalen reports.
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4/17/2024 • 2 minutes, 19 seconds
Plan to Advance Funding for Ukraine and Israel Nears Collapse
Plus: Columbia University President Nemat “Minouche” Shafik tells Congress the school is doing everything it can to confront antisemitism on campus. Tesla’s board asks shareholders to again approve CEO Elon Musk’s multi-billion dollar pay package. J.R. Whalen reports.
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4/17/2024 • 2 minutes, 46 seconds
Biden Calls for Steep Tariff Hike on Chinese Steel
Plus: The jury for Donald Trump’s hush-money case finally begins to take shape. And, Volkswagen workers in Tennessee get ready to vote on whether to unionize. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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4/17/2024 • 2 minutes, 58 seconds
Dow Gains; S&P 500 and Nasdaq Fall
Plus: United Health shares rise 5.2% after the company reports str onger-than-expected earnings. Bitcoin falls for a fifth straight session, trading below $63,000. J.R. Whalen reports.
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4/16/2024 • 2 minutes, 10 seconds
IMF Warns of Weaker, Long-Term World Economic Growth
Plus: Plus: Bank of America reports profit fell 18% in the most recent quarter. Rep. Thomas Massie (R., Ky.) says he will join Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R., Ga.) in efforts to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson. J.R. Whalen reports.
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4/16/2024 • 2 minutes, 21 seconds
House Speaker Plans Separate Ukraine, Israel Aid Votes
Plus: China’s economy gets a boost from Beijing’s push to turbocharge manufacturing. And, the Justice Department prepares to file an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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4/16/2024 • 3 minutes, 3 seconds
U.S. Stock Market Falls as Treasury Yields Rise
Plus: Goldman Sachs shares rise 2.9% after the bank reported strong quarterly earnings. Trump Media & Technology Group stock falls 18% after shareholders were permitted to exercise warrants. J.R. Whalen reports.
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4/15/2024 • 2 minutes, 20 seconds
Tesla to Cut 10% of Global Workforce
Plus: Goldman Sachs reports profit rose 28% last quarter from a year ago. U.S. retail rose 0.7% in March compared to February. J.R. Whlen reports.
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4/15/2024 • 2 minutes, 22 seconds
Israel Repels First Direct Iranian Attack, Amid Fears of Regional War
Plus: Donald Trump will become the first former president to sit for a criminal trial, as he appears in a New York court today. And, Samsung has overtaken Apple as the world’s top smartphone provider. Luke Vargas hosts.
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4/15/2024 • 3 minutes
U.S. Stocks Fall Sharply on Bank Earnings
Plus: U.S. Steel shareholders approve the sale of the company to Japan’s Nippon Steel. Globe Life shares rebound 20% after the insurer’s stock lost half its value yesterday. J.R. Whalen reports.
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4/12/2024 • 2 minutes, 46 seconds
JPMorgan Chase Reports Earnings Rose 6%
Plus: The U.S. promises Israel it will defend its ally if Iran were to strike on its soil. The European Union’s drug regulator finds no link between weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy and suicidal thoughts in patients. J.R. Whalen reports.
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4/12/2024 • 2 minutes, 32 seconds
Israel Readies for Direct Attack From Iran
Plus: China tells its telecom giants to ditch American chips, in a possible blow to Intel and AMD. And, if you book a flight to San Francisco, check the ticket, you may end up in Oakland. Luke Vargas hosts.
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4/12/2024 • 3 minutes, 7 seconds
Nasdaq Closes at a New Record High
Plus: Amazon shares rise 1.7% to a new record. Morgan Stanley shares drop 5.25% after a WSJ report that federal regulators are investigating the bank over how it vets clients who are at risk of laundering money through the bank’s wealth-management division. J.R. Whalen reports.
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4/11/2024 • 2 minutes, 29 seconds
O.J. Simpson Dies at Age 76
Plus: An internal Boeing review, prompted by a WSJ investigation, found that company executives took personal trips worth more than $500,000 on the company’s private jets that were improperly recorded as business travel. The European Central Bank holds interest rates steady, but signals it could lower rates as soon as June. J.R. Whalen reports.
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4/11/2024 • 2 minutes, 28 seconds
U.S. and Japanese Leaders Rethink Military Cooperation
Plus: U.S. intelligence reports show an attack on Israeli assets by Iran or its proxies could be imminent. And new data sparks fresh deflation fears for China. Luke Vargas hosts.
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4/11/2024 • 3 minutes, 1 second
Dow Drops More Than 400 Points on Strong March Inflation Report
Plus: The S&P’s real-estate sector falls 4.5%. The yield on the 2-, 10- and 30-year Treasury notes rise to their highest levels of the year. J.R. Whalen reports.
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4/10/2024 • 2 minutes, 37 seconds
Inflation Rose to 3.5% in March; U.S. Stocks Decline
Plus: Hamas rejects a U.S. plan for a six-week cease-fire in the war in Gaza. A Russian billionaire wins a legal challenge over the European Union’s sanctions against him. J.R. Whalen reports.
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4/10/2024 • 2 minutes, 31 seconds
Fitch Downgrades China’s Outlook
Plus: A Boeing engineer tells federal safety officials the aerospace giant took shortcuts in the production of its troubled 787 Dreamliner jets. And shares of XPeng rally after the electric vehicle maker says it will soon sell in Hong Kong. Luke Vargas hosts.
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4/10/2024 • 2 minutes, 48 seconds
Boeing Shares Fall Amid 787 Dreamliner Safety Allegations
Plus: Tesla shares rise 2.3% after the EV maker settled with the family of a driver who died in a 2018 crash involving the company’s driver-assistance technology autopilot. Gold miner stocks rise as the precious metal reaches another record. J.R. Whalen reports.
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4/9/2024 • 2 minutes, 14 seconds
Russia, China Strengthen Ties in Opposition to U.S.
Plus: Mediators warn that Gaza and Israel remain far from an agreement over a U.S.-proposed cease-fire. Norfolk Southern agrees to pay $600 million to settle lawsuits tied to a 2023 train derailment in Ohio. J.R. Whalen reports.
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4/9/2024 • 2 minutes, 13 seconds
Tesla to Settle Suit on Autopilot Fatal Crash
Plus: The U.S. makes a fresh proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza. And, Utah tops WSJ’s ranking of the hottest job markets in America. Luke Vargas hosts.
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4/9/2024 • 2 minutes, 57 seconds
Tesla Shares Rise 4.9% on Robotaxi Announcement
Plus: Spirit Airlines finish 6.6% higher as the carrier delays delivery of Airbus aircraft until 2030. Gold prices reach a new record. J.R. Whalen reports.
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4/8/2024 • 2 minutes, 19 seconds
JPMorgan’s Dimon Warns U.S. Interest Rates Could Reach 8%
Plus: The FAA is investigating why an engine cover fell off of a Southwest Airlines-flown Boeing 737-800 jet on Sunday. Presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump said abortion should be left to the states. J.R. Whalen reports.
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4/8/2024 • 2 minutes, 44 seconds
Israel Pulls Troops From Southern Gazan City of Khan Younis
Plus: Elon Musk says he will defy an order from Brazil’s Supreme Court to ban some X accounts amid a crackdown on misinformation and hate speech. And the U.S. government gives TSMC a $6.6B windfall to open a chip plant in Arizona. Luke Vargas hosts.
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4/8/2024 • 3 minutes, 4 seconds
Strong U.S. Jobs Report Sparks Stock Market Rally
Plus: Energy companies were some of the week’s biggest winners. Tesla stock sags. And a jury found the disgraced crypt ocurrency tycoon behind TerraUSD and Luna liable for securities fraud. Danny Lewis hosts.
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4/5/2024 • 2 minutes, 46 seconds
U.S. Economy Adds 303,000 Jobs in March, Defying Estimates
Plus: Israel says the troops behind the drone strike that killed seven aid workers in Gaza lacked the evidence to order the attack. A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck the Northeast U.S., rattling people in an area unaccustomed to earthquakes. Pierre Bienaimé reports.
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4/5/2024 • 2 minutes, 21 seconds
Prices at the Pump Rise After Oil Hits Highest Price in Months
Plus: The Biden Administration says it will attempt a do-over on canceling student debt. And Korean tech giant Samsung forecasts a 10-fold increase in its first-quarter operating profit. Luke Vargas hosts.
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4/5/2024 • 3 minutes, 14 seconds
U.S. Stocks Fall as Interest-Rate Path Looks Unclear
Plus: Ford shares drop 3.2% after the automaker said it would delay production of a three-row EV until 2027. Gold has outperformed the S&P 500 in 2024. J.R. Whalen reports.
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4/4/2024 • 2 minutes, 19 seconds
Biden, Netanyahu to Discuss Gaza Aid-Worker Killings Today
Plus: Alaska Air has received a payment of $160 million from Boeing to make up for lost profits due to the midair blowout of a door plug on a flight in January. Activity in the Eurozone’s private sector returned to growth last month. J.R. Whalen reports.
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4/4/2024 • 2 minutes, 37 seconds
Judge Rules Trump Hush Money Trial to Go Ahead Later This Month
Plus: French supermarket Carrefour and PepsiCo end their food fight. And, the selloff in Treasuries continues as investors reassess how many rate cuts the Fed will make this year. Luke Vargas hosts.
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4/4/2024 • 3 minutes, 17 seconds
S&P 500, Nasdaq Rise as Powell Reaffirms Interest-Rate Plan
Plus: Disney shares fall 3.1% after CEO Bob Iger defeated activist investor Nelson Peltz in a boardroom battle. Intel shares decline 8.2% after saying its chip-manufacturing arm lost $7 billion dollars last year. J.R. Whalen reports.
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4/3/2024 • 2 minutes, 14 seconds
Ford Reports Q1 Surge in EV Sales
Plus: The Eurozone’s annual inflation rate fell in March, fueling expectations for an interest-rate cut in June. Ukraine lowers its military conscription age to 25. J.R. Whalen reports.
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4/3/2024 • 2 minutes, 18 seconds
Taiwan Hit By Strongest Earthquake in 25 Years
Plus: The Israeli military says an airstrike that killed seven aid workers in Gaza was the result of a mistake identifying a target. And, a Journal poll finds Donald Trump leading President Biden in six of seven swing states. Luke Vargas hosts.
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4/3/2024 • 3 minutes, 6 seconds
U.S. Stocks Decline as Oil Prices Rise
Plus: Humana shares fall 13% in response to federal payment rates to Medicare insurers are expected to be lower than anticipated next year. Tesla shares decline 5% after the EV maker reported disappointing deliveries figures. J.R. Whalen reports.
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4/2/2024 • 2 minutes, 35 seconds
Netanyahu Calls Strike that Killed Aid Workers in Gaza 'Unintentional'
Plus: President Biden planned to raise concerns over Beijing’s substantial support for Russia’s defense industry on a call with Xi Jingping. Tesla shares fall after the EV maker reported its first year-over-year deliveries decline since 2020. J.R. Whalen reports.
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4/2/2024 • 3 minutes, 1 second
7 Aid Workers Killed in Gaza Strike
Plus: Disney takes the lead over activist investor Nelson Peltz in a closely-watched proxy vote. And, Donald Trump posts bond in his civil fraud case. Luke Vargas hosts.
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4/2/2024 • 3 minutes
S&P 500 Falls on Strong Manufacturing Data
Plus: AT&T shares fall 0.6% following last week’s data breach affecting millions of customers. Trump Media stock declines 21% after the company published full-year earnings results showing a $60 million operating loss. J.R. Whalen reports.
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4/1/2024 • 2 minutes, 16 seconds
Google to Destroy Users’ Web-Browsing Histories
Plus: The U.S. Postal Service selects United Parcel Service as its primary partner for air cargo delivery. Chinese electric-vehicle maker BYD’s sales jumped 46% in March. J.R. Whalen reports.
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4/1/2024 • 2 minutes, 50 seconds
U.S.-Israel Intel Sharing Questioned Over Scale of Civilian Deaths in Gaza
Plus: AT&T says details of millions of customers were leaked in a data breach. And, engineers begin the cleanup of collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge. Luke Vargas hosts.
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4/1/2024 • 3 minutes, 6 seconds
Nvidia Was Q1’s Best-Performing Stock in the S&P 500
U.S. stock and bond markets were closed for Good Friday. Tesla was the quarter’s worst performer, down 29%. J.R. Whalen reports.
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3/29/2024 • 2 minutes, 34 seconds
U.S. Prices Remained Stubbornly High in February
Plus: Swiss agricultural giant Syngenta cancels IPO plans in Shanghai. Syria says Israeli airstrikes near Aleppo killed and wounded dozens of people. J.R. Whalen reports.
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3/29/2024 • 3 minutes, 7 seconds
Russia Boost Imports of Key Explosives Ingredient—With Western Help
Plus: Smartphone maker Xiaomi joins the EV race with a competitively priced offering. And, prices at the pump climb faster than normal, fueling inflation. Luke Vargas hosts.
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3/29/2024 • 3 minutes, 49 seconds
S&P 500 Notches Its Best Start to the Year Since 2019
Plus: Walgreens shares rise 3.2% after the pharmacy chain posted higher quarterly sales. Shares of RH finish 17% higher after the furniture retailer said customer demand would return as interest rates ease. J.R. Whalen reports.
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3/28/2024 • 2 minutes, 6 seconds
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison
Plus: Home Depot is acquiring roofing company SRS Distribution for $18.25 billion. The Biden Administration is overhauling how the federal government asks about race and ethnicity on future census surveys. J.R. Whalen reports.
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3/28/2024 • 2 minutes, 47 seconds
Officials Rush to Reopen Baltimore Shipping Lane
Plus: Sam Bankman-Fried is set to be sentenced today for crimes connected to the collapse of FTX. And, Home Depot buys roofing distributor SRS Distribution in a deal valued at $18 billion including debt. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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3/28/2024 • 3 minutes, 27 seconds
S&P 500 Closes at a Record High
Plus: Carnival says the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse could affect its bottom line because two of its ships sail out of the Port of Baltimore. GameStop shares fall 15% after the videogame retailer reported a sharp quarterly-sales drop. J.R. Whalen reports.
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3/27/2024 • 2 minutes, 23 seconds
Six Baltimore Bridge Workers Presumed Dead
Plus: An appeals-court panel has ruled a new Texas law that gives the state power to arrest and deport migrants will remain on hold. Confidence in the Eurozone economy ticked higher last month, according to a survey of consumers and managers. J.R. Whalen reports.
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3/27/2024 • 2 minutes, 23 seconds
Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Investigators to Probe Whether Dirty Fuel Played Role
Plus: NBC News cuts ties with former Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel. And, Merck’s $11.5 billion bet on a new drug is a step closer to paying off after receiving FDA approval. Luke Vargas hosts.
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3/27/2024 • 3 minutes, 12 seconds
U.S. Stocks Continue to Fall From Recent All-Time Highs
Plus: Krispy Kreme shares rise nearly 40% after the company said it will sell its doughnuts at U.S. McDonald’s locations. Bitcoin prices fall, snapping a 3-day winning streak. J.R. Whalen reports.
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3/26/2024 • 2 minutes, 1 second
Six Missing After Baltimore Bridge Collapse
Plus: Visa and MasterCard have settled with some of the nation’s largest banks over fees they charge merchants. Shares of Donald Trump's Truth Social surged 40% on their first day of trading. J.R. Whalen reports. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. https://on.wsj.com/48YljZs
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3/26/2024 • 2 minutes, 31 seconds
Supreme Court Hears Arguments Over Access to Abortion Pill
Plus: A Baltimore bridge collapses after a large containership crashes into it, sending people and cars into the water. And, Adam Neumann has made a bid of more than $500 million to regain control of WeWork. Luke Vargas hosts.
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3/26/2024 • 3 minutes, 12 seconds
U.S. Stocks Fall as Interest-Rate Excitement Fades
Plus: Boeing shares rise after the carrier says CEO Dave Calhoun will step down at year’s end. Micron Technology shares hit a new record as AI server demand grows. J.R. Whalen reports.
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3/25/2024 • 2 minutes, 38 seconds
Boeing CEO to Step Down at End of Year
Plus: The European Union launches investigations into Apple, Meta and Alphabet over its digital-competition law. Donald Trump will only have to initially pay $175 million of his $454 million civil-fraud judgment, according to a New York state appellate court. J.R. Whalen reports.
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3/25/2024 • 2 minutes, 46 seconds
Trump’s Assets Under Threat as $454 Million Judgment Comes Due
Plus: Russia reckons with one of its deadliest terrorist attacks in decades. And, NBC faces backlash over its hiring of former Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel. Luke Vargas hosts.
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3/25/2024 • 3 minutes, 29 seconds
Shaky Retailer Results Press Pause on Record-Breaking Rally
Plus: Digital World Acquisition Corp. shares fall after investors vote to merge with Donald Trump’s social-media firm. Lululemon drops after warning about consumer demand. And FedEx stock jumps after surprisingly strong quarterly results. Danny Lewis hosts.
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3/22/2024 • 2 minutes, 31 seconds
Donald Trump’s Social-Media Company Goes Public
Plus: Congress narrowly avoids government shutdown. We exclusively report Apple is in talks with Baidu over AI in China. And Compass agrees to $57.5 million antitrust settlement. Danny Lewis hosts.
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3/22/2024 • 2 minutes, 40 seconds
U.S. Calls for a U.N. Vote on Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution
Plus: House lawmakers prepare to pass a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills to avoid a government shutdown. And, why mortgage rates won’t come back down to pre-pandemic lows. Luke Vargas hosts.
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3/22/2024 • 3 minutes, 1 second
U.S. Stocks Hit Highs as Investors Eye End of Rising Interest Rates
Plus: Nike and FedEx reported earnings after the markets closed. Reddit shares soar on the first day of trading. And Apple shares fall amid landmark antitrust lawsuit. Danny Lewis hosts.
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3/21/2024 • 2 minutes, 53 seconds
Apple Hit With U.S. Antitrust Lawsuit
Plus: U.S. home sales jumped 9.5% in February. And the Bank of England held interest rates, while the Swiss national bank cut them. Danny Lewis hosts.
Correction: Fifteen states and the District of Columbia joined the Justice Department’s suit against Apple. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly said 17 states were involved. (Corrected on March 21)
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3/21/2024 • 2 minutes, 41 seconds
Apple Faces Fresh Legal Challenges Over its App Store
Plus: Speaker of the House Mike Johnson will rely on Democrats to pass a government funding bill and avoid a shutdown. And, Donald Trump’s social platform could go public next week, setting up a financial windfall for the former president. Peter Granitz hosts.
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3/21/2024 • 2 minutes, 45 seconds
Fed Holds Rates Steady; U.S. Stock Markets Reach New Records
Plus: Paramount Global shares rise nearly 12% following a WSJ report that Apollo Global Management has made an $11 billion offer to buy its film and TV studio. Chipotle shares rise 3.5% after the restaurant chain says it plans a 50-for-1 stock split. J.R. Whalen reports.
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3/20/2024 • 2 minutes, 17 seconds
Wall Street Eyes Fed’s Economic Outlook, Rate-Cut Timeline
Plus: Google is hit with a $271 million fine by French competition authorities. A physicist who claimed to discover a room-temperature superconductor is accused of research misconduct. J.R. Whalen reports.
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3/20/2024 • 2 minutes, 34 seconds
Courts Allow, Then Block, Texas Immigration Law
Plus: Bernie Moreno, a Donald Trump acolyte, wins the Ohio Senate GOP primary. And, Intel gets the biggest U.S. chipmaking grant to date. Peter Granitz hosts.
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3/20/2024 • 2 minutes, 40 seconds
U.S. Stock Markets Rise Ahead of Tomorrow’s Interest-Rate Decision
Plus: Super Micro shares decline 9% after a stock sale falls short. Bitcoin prices slip below $63,000. J.R. Whalen reports.
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3/19/2024 • 2 minutes, 24 seconds
Lawmakers Pass Border-Funding Bill Ahead of Shutdown Deadline
Plus: Hong Kong passes a bill that includes heavy punishments for treason and espionage. Unilever plans to separate its ice cream business into a separate unit. J.R. Whlen reports.
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3/19/2024 • 2 minutes, 20 seconds
Nvidia Reveals New Chips at ‘AI Woodstock’
Plus, the Bank of Japan marks the end of an era as it raises rates for the first time in 17 years. And, Israel agrees to send a delegation to Washington as the two allies’ disagreement deepens over plans for a push into Rafah. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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3/19/2024 • 2 minutes, 55 seconds
Tesla Shares Rise 6.3% to Lead Nasdaq, S&P 500
Plus: Alphabet shares rise 4.4% on a report that Google’s Gemini AI engine could be used in Apple iPhones. Fisker shares fall 15% as the EV maker pauses production for six weeks. J.R. Whalen reports.
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3/18/2024 • 2 minutes, 10 seconds
FedEx, Amazon Explored Package-Return Partnership
Plus: Goldman Sachs executive Stephanie Cohen joins a list of senior women leaving the bank. Israel and Hamas start last-chance negotiations on cease-fire. J.R. Whalen reports.
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3/18/2024 • 2 minutes, 48 seconds
Russia Election: Putin Victorious as Opposition Sidelined
Plus: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hits back at Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer after the U.S. lawmaker called for new elections in Israel. And, Nissan and Honda shares rise following plans to team up on electric vehicles. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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3/18/2024 • 3 minutes, 13 seconds
Inflation Weighs on U.S. Stocks
Plus: McDonald’s shares fall roughly 1% after a technology glitch prevented some stores from opening or accepting credit-card payments. Adobe shares finish down about 14% on weaker-than-expected financial projections. J.R. Whalen reports.
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3/15/2024 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
Fani Willis Can Remain on Trump Case if Deputy Steps Aside
Plus: The National Association of Realtors reaches a settlement over conspiracy to inflate agent commissions. Boeing is advising pilots to check cockpit seats on 787 Dreamliner Jets after a sudden plunge on a New Zealand-bound flight. J.R. Whalen reports.
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3/15/2024 • 2 minutes, 38 seconds
Judge Rejects Trump’s Efforts to Dismiss Classified Documents Case
Plus: China signals it won’t allow a forced sale of TikTok. And, a Latam flight’s nosedive earlier this week, may have been down to a cockpit mishap. Luke Vargas hosts.
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3/15/2024 • 2 minutes, 57 seconds
U.S. Stock Markets Decline on Lower Retail Sales
Plus: Homebuilding stocks slide in response to rising yield on the 10-year Treasury note. Microsoft shares climb 2%, notching their 15th record close of the year. J.R. Whalen reports.
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3/14/2024 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
Steven Mnuchin Interested in Buying TikTok
Plus: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calls for new Israeli elections to choose a new government. U.S. retail sales rose 0.6% in February. J.R. Whalen reports.
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3/14/2024 • 2 minutes, 38 seconds
EV Startup Fisker Prepares for Possible Bankruptcy Filing
Plus: Hyundai Motor and Kia recall 170,000 EVs in South Korea. And, the U.S. probes Hamas’s use of crypto before Oct. 7. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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3/14/2024 • 3 minutes, 1 second
Chip-Maker Stocks Lead S&P 500 Lower
Plus: Tesla shares fall another 4.5%. Fisker shares tumble after hours following a WSJ report that the EV startup was exploring a possible bankruptcy filing. J.R. Whalen reports.
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3/13/2024 • 2 minutes, 23 seconds
U.S. House Approves Bill to Ban TikTok
Plus: The judge in the Georgia election-interference indictment against former President Trump tosses 6 of 41 charges. Dollar Tree will close 1,000 Family Dollar stores. J.R. Whalen reports.
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3/13/2024 • 2 minutes, 43 seconds
Rematch Set as Biden and Trump Clinch Party Nominations
Plus: House Democrats are trying to force a vote on aid for Ukraine and Israel, in a bid to bypass Speaker Mike Johnson. And, a critical day for TikTok with the U.S. House of Representatives voting on legislation that could ban the app. Luke Vargas hosts.
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3/13/2024 • 2 minutes, 53 seconds
U.S. Stocks Climb Despite Higher Inflation
Plus: Oracle shares rise on strong cloud-service demand and growing interest in generative AI. Southwest Airlines shares fall after the carrier said it would cut flight capacity due to declines in deliveries of Boeing jets. J.R. Whalen reports.
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3/12/2024 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
U.S. Inflation Rose to 3.2% in February
Plus: President Biden and former President Trump could win enough delegates in today’s primaries to become their parties’ presumptive nominees. Archer Daniels Midland says it is facing a Justice Department investigation for its accounting practices. J.R. Whalen reports.
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3/12/2024 • 2 minutes, 32 seconds
Haiti’s Prime Minister Agrees to Resign as Violence Continues
Plus: We’re exclusively reporting that Europe is facing a new terror threat linked to Iran and the Gaza war. And, Chinese phone maker Xiaomi will launch its first electric vehicle. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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3/12/2024 • 2 minutes, 56 seconds
Boeing Shares Fall After Passengers Are Injured Aboard 787 Dreamliner
U.S. stock markets finish mixed ahead of tomorrow's inflation report. Plus, bitcoin touches a new record above $72,000. J.R. Whalen reports.
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3/11/2024 • 2 minutes, 22 seconds
Biden Budget Seeks to Tax Corporations, Provide Aid for Families
Plus: Reddit aims to raise up to $748 million for its IPO. About 50 people were treated for injuries after a Boeing 787 Dreamliner suffered a “technical event” during a flight from Sydney to Auckland. J.R. Whalen reports.
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3/11/2024 • 2 minutes, 34 seconds
Biden, Netanyahu Clash as Gaza Ceasefire Falters
Plus: the Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into the Alaska Airlines midair blowout. And, several news agencies pull a new photo of the Princess of Wales. Luke Vargas hosts.
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3/11/2024 • 3 minutes, 42 seconds
U.S. Stocks Decline on Mixed Jobs Report
Plus: Nvidia shares fall 5.6% after a see-saw day, snapping a 6-day winning streak. Bitcoin briefly touches $70,000. J.R. Whalen reports.
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3/8/2024 • 2 minutes, 35 seconds
U.S. Employers Added 275,000 New Jobs in February
Plus: Donald Trump secures a nearly $92 million bond to guarantee a defamation judgment he owes E. Jean Carroll. Prada said profit rose 44% last year. J.R. Whalen reports.
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3/8/2024 • 2 minutes, 33 seconds
State of the Union: Biden Challenges Republicans on Immigration and Abortion
Plus: A House panel approves plans to force TikTok’s owner to sell the app or face an outright ban across the U.S. And, Boeing looks to overhaul employee bonuses to emphasize quality and safety over meeting financial targets. Luke Vargas hosts.
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3/8/2024 • 2 minutes, 49 seconds
Nvidia Shares Rise 4% to a New Record
Plus: Shares of electric-vehicle startup Rivian rise 14% after unveiling two lower-priced EVs. Bitcoin reaches a new record high. J.R. Whalen reports.
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3/7/2024 • 2 minutes, 19 seconds
Communications Device Found on Chinese Cranes at U.S. Ports
Plus: The European Central Bank holds interest steady at record highs. Novo Nordisk reveals early data showing a new obesity drug could be more effective than its Wegovy treatment. J.R. Whalen reports.
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3/7/2024 • 2 minutes, 47 seconds
Big Tech Grapples with Europe’s New Regulations
Plus: China kicks off 2024 with a surge in exports. And, the Prime Minister of Haiti is facing mounting international pressure to step down. Luke Vargas hosts.
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3/7/2024 • 3 minutes, 7 seconds
U.S. Stocks Rise as Fed Says Rate Cuts Are on Track
Plus, New York Community Bancorp shares rise 7.5% after the regional lender said it is raising more than $1 billion. Foot Locker shares fall nearly 30% after the company issued disappointing earnings projections. J.R. Whalen reports.
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3/6/2024 • 2 minutes, 25 seconds
Powell: Rate Cuts Still on Track
Plus, the SEC is expected to approve new requirements that public companies disclose their greenhouse-gas emissions. Nikki Haley declines to endorse Donald Trump as she exits the GOP presidential race. J.R. Whalen reports.
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3/6/2024 • 2 minutes, 24 seconds
Nikki Haley to Drop Out of the Republican Primary Race
Plus: Donad Trump wins 14 out of 15 GOP races up for grabs on Super Tuesday. And, Australia could be heading toward recession. Luke Vargas hosts.
Correction: Nikki Haley is expected to drop out of the Republican presidential primary race. An earlier version of this episode’s headline incorrectly said that she had dropped out. (Corrected March 6)
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3/6/2024 • 2 minutes, 58 seconds
Tech Shares Draw U.S. Stock Markets Lower
Apple shares fall 2.8% as smartphone sales decline 24% in China. Plus, shares of several dialysis companies rise after a study shows Ozempic did not cut the risk of kidney disease-related events in diabetic patients by as much as investors expected. J.R. Whalen reports.
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3/5/2024 • 2 minutes, 45 seconds
Bitcoin Briefly Topped $69,000
Target Revenue Declines for First Time Since 2016. Plus, roughly a third of the U.S. participates in Super Tuesday. J.R. Whalen reports.
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3/5/2024 • 2 minutes, 43 seconds
China Sets Ambitious 5% Growth Target
Plus: Jeff Bezos replaces Elon Musk as the world’s richest person. And, regulators find Boeing failed to comply with quality-control requirements in manufacturing. Luke Vargas hosts.
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3/5/2024 • 3 minutes, 2 seconds
U.S. Stocks Pull Back as Rally Pauses
Plus, Nvidia shares rise 3.6% after its market cap topped $2 trillion on Friday. Bitcoin trades above $67,000 and closes in on an all-time high. J.R. Whalen reports.
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3/4/2024 • 2 minutes, 47 seconds
Supreme Court Rules Trump Can Remain on Colorado Ballot
Plus: JetBlue and Spirit Airlines terminate their $3.8 billion merger agreement. The European Union fines Apple nearly $2 billion for setting unfair rules for developers of music-streaming apps. J.R. Whalen reports.
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3/4/2024 • 2 minutes, 42 seconds
Japan’s Nikkei Smashes Yet Another Record
Plus: The investor group looking to buy Macy’s has increased its offer by nearly $1 billion. And, Nikki Haley wins her first GOP primary in the District of Columbia. Luke Vargas hosts.
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3/4/2024 • 3 minutes, 8 seconds
Nvidia Helps Lead Nasdaq to New Record
Nvidia’s market cap tops $2 trillion at the close for the first time. Plus, Dell shares rise 32% a day after the PC maker reported strong AI-related demand. J.R. Whalen reports.
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3/1/2024 • 2 minutes, 33 seconds
Boeing in Talks to Acquire Spirit AeroSystems
Plus, Elon Musk sues ChatGPT CEO Sam Altman for giving priority to the company’s profit over the benefits to humanity. The Eurozone’s annual inflation rate dipped to 2.6% in February compared to a year ago. J.R. Whalen reports.
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3/1/2024 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
Coal Use Sends Global Emissions From Energy to New Record
Plus, shares of New York Community Bancorp sink after the regional lender finds problems with internal controls. And, Walt Disney’s heirs speak out on Disney’s ongoing proxy fight. Luke Vargas hosts.
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3/1/2024 • 2 minutes, 55 seconds
Nasdaq Closes at a Record High
Plus, Xcel Energy shares fall 8.6% after lawyers for property insurers said it may be liable for damages in the largest wildfires raging in Texas. AMD shares rise 9.1% and its market cap crosses $300 billion for the first time. J.R. Whalen reports.
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2/29/2024 • 2 minutes, 22 seconds
Biden Says Chinese Automakers Pose U.S. National-Security Threat
Plus, Russian President Vladimir Putin raises the possibility of a nuclear conflict if Ukraine’s allies step further into the war. A U.S. federal court ruled a Texas law that would allow the state to deport migrants is unconstitutional. J.R. Whalen reports.
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2/29/2024 • 2 minutes, 14 seconds
SEC Investigates OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
Plus, the FAA gives Boeing 90 days to come up with a plan to address quality control issues in its production. And, Donald Trump is disqualified from the Illinois primary ballot. Luke Vargas hosts.
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2/29/2024 • 3 minutes, 7 seconds
U.S. Stocks Fall Ahead of Inflation Report
Plus, Nvidia (down 1.3%) was among tech-sector decliners. Wendy’s shares rise 1.9% after the fast-food chain backtracks on plans to institute surge pricing. J.R. Whalen reports.
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2/28/2024 • 2 minutes, 29 seconds
Mitch McConnell to Step Down as Senate GOP Leader in November
Plus, forest fires have burned more than 570,000 acres in northern Texas. Fintech giant Stripe will allow employees to cash out stock as it delays its IPO likely until 2025. J.R. Whalen reports.
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2/28/2024 • 2 minutes, 33 seconds
Michigan Wins Carry Warning Signs for Biden and Trump
Plus, the ongoing feud between Universal Music and TikTok steps up a notch. And, Apple pulls the plug on its efforts to build an electric vehicle. Luke Vargas hosts.
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2/28/2024 • 3 minutes, 1 second
Bitcoin Hovers Near $57,000 on Ether ETF Buzz
Plus, UnitedHeath Group shares fall 2.3% after the Justice Department launches an antitrust investigation against the company. Norwegian Cruise Line shares rise nearly 20% after reporting strong warnings. J.R. Whalen reports.
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2/27/2024 • 2 minutes, 41 seconds
Biden: Israel Will Halt War During Ramadan if Hamas Releases Hostages
Plus, Macy’s plans to close 150 underperforming stores. Sony said it is laying off 900 workers in its PlayStation division. J.R. Whalen reports.
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2/27/2024 • 2 minutes, 29 seconds
President Biden Seeks to Break Spending Logjam in Congress
Plus, Bitcoin rallies as Wall Street firms apply for approval for funds that will trade the second biggest crypto, ether. And, Japan’s consumer prices rose at the slowest pace in nearly two years in January. Luke Vargas hosts.
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2/27/2024 • 2 minutes, 54 seconds
FTC Sues to Block $25 Billion Kroger-Albertsons Deal
The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq finished lower. Plus: Domino’s Pizza shares rise 5.8% after the company reported strong financial results. J.R. Whalen reports.
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2/26/2024 • 1 minute, 59 seconds
Navalny’s Foundation Links His Death to Prisoner-Swap Proposal
Plus: The Palestinian Authority’s government resigns as a step toward taking control of post-war Gaza. China’s BYD debuts a $233,000 electric vehicle. J.R. Whalen reports.
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2/26/2024 • 2 minutes, 45 seconds
Netanyahu Presses Ahead With Plans to Invade Rafah
Plus: Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway reveals its sitting on a massive cash pile. And another deal in the red-hot mining sector. Luke Vargas hosts.
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2/26/2024 • 3 minutes, 2 seconds
Another Winning Day for Nvidia
Plus: The Dow and S&P 500 notch their latest record closes. Warner Brothers Discovery shares fall roughly 10% after reporting lower revenue. J.R. Whalen reports.
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2/23/2024 • 2 minutes, 23 seconds
Nvidia Market Value Tops $2 Trillion
Plus: The U.S. is pushing Canada to impose visa restrictions on Mexican visitors. Israeli Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu proposes a plan for postwar Gaza that appears to be at odds with both U.S. plans and those of Arab governments in the region. J.R. Whalen reports.
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2/23/2024 • 2 minutes, 28 seconds
U.S. Company Makes Historic Moon Landing
Plus: a cyberattack hits one of America’s biggest prescription processors. And China’s real-estate downturn is getting worse. Luke Vargas hosts.
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2/23/2024 • 2 minutes, 53 seconds
Dow Closes Above 39000 For the First Time
Plus: Nvidia shares rise 16% a day after reporting quarterly sales tripled. Rivian shares sink 25% to an all-time low. J.R. Whalen reports.
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2/22/2024 • 2 minutes, 36 seconds
AT&T Cell Outage Knocks Out Service to Thousands
How to Call and Text While AT&T Service Is Down. Plus: Nvidia shares surge a day after the chip maker reports strong earnings. Sales of previously owned homes rose 3.1% in January compared to a month earlier. J.R. Whalen reports.
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2/22/2024 • 2 minutes, 21 seconds
Nvidia Shares Surge on Blockbuster AI Demand
Plus: Japanese stocks eclipse a 1989 record. And consumer giants Nestle and Danone see earnings slip as consumer spending and food prices fall. Luke Vargas hosts.
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2/22/2024 • 2 minutes, 56 seconds
Nvidia Reports $12.3 Billion Profit
Plus: Federal Reserve officials signaled concern with cutting interest rates too soon at their last meeting. Rivian shares fall more than 15% after hours on flat vehicle output projections and plans to lay off workers. J.R. Whalen reports.
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2/21/2024 • 2 minutes, 34 seconds
Nokia, Nvidia to Develop A.I. Technology for Mobile Networks
Plus: Reddit will place a large block of IPO shares in the hands of its users. Harvard’s interim president condemns an antisemitic cartoon that was circulated by several on-campus groups. J.R. Whalen reports.
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2/21/2024 • 2 minutes, 40 seconds
The U.S. Prepares Major Sanctions on Russia
Plus: The Biden administration plans to replace China-built cranes amid national security concerns. And defense company BAE Systems reports growing sales as conflicts around the world pump up demand. Luke Vargas hosts.
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2/21/2024 • 2 minutes, 59 seconds
Nvidia Shares Fall More Than 4% Ahead of Earnings Report
Plus: Shares of Discover Financial Services rise 12.6% a day after WSJ reported Capital One is buying the company for $35 billion. Walmart shares rise 3.2% to a new record. J.R. Whalen reports.
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2/20/2024 • 2 minutes, 19 seconds
American Airlines Raises Checked-Bag Fee to $40
Plus: Walmart reaches a deal to buy TV maker Vizio for $2.3 billion. A Russian court upheld the detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. J.R. Whalen reports.
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2/20/2024 • 2 minutes, 36 seconds
China Slashes Key Lending Rate as Economy Falters
Plus: Capital One is buying Discover Financial in a $35 billion deal combining two of the largest U.S. credit-card companies. And SpaceX deepens its ties with U.S. intelligence and military agencies. Luke Vargas hosts.
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2/20/2024 • 3 minutes, 2 seconds
U.S. Stocks Fall on Higher-Than-Expected Inflation Report
Plus: Paramount shares fall 4.7% after a WSJ report that it has held recent talks with Comcast about a streaming partnership. ARK Investment Management’s Cathie Wood says the firm has sold more than $4.5 million of Nvidia shares this year. J.R. Whalen reports.
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2/16/2024 • 2 minutes, 51 seconds
Anticorruption Campaigner Alexei Navalny Dies in a Russian Prison
Plus: Ukraine shores up long-term military-aid commitments from France and Germany. A House committee has escalated its battle with Harvard University, accusing the school of obstructing an investigation into how it has responded to antisemitism. J.R. Whalen reports.
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2/16/2024 • 2 minutes, 21 seconds
OpenAI’s Latest Tool Creates Realistic AI Videos
Plus: Chinese EV-giant BYD sets its sights on Mexico and the U.S. market. And, Russia is reportedly using thousands of Musk’s Starlink Systems in the Ukraine war. Luke Vargas hosts.
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2/16/2024 • 3 minutes, 19 seconds
Dow Gains Nearly 350 Points on Economic Optimism
Plus: Wells Fargo shares rise 7.2% after the bank resolved the complaint at the heart of the 2016 fake-account scandal. Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway reduces its holdings in Apple and Paramount Global. J.R. Whalen reports.
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2/15/2024 • 2 minutes, 43 seconds
U.S. Retail Sales Fell 0.8% in January
Plus: Donald Trump’s hush-money trial will begin on March 25. Rod Stewart sells his music catalog for about $100 million. J.R. Whalen reports.
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2/15/2024 • 2 minutes, 29 seconds
Lawmaker Warns of Serious National-Security Threat
Plus: Japan and the UK fall into recession, making Germany the world’s third-largest economy. And, Airbus is flying high following a surge in plane orders. Luke Vargas hosts.
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2/15/2024 • 2 minutes, 59 seconds
Nvidia Climbs to 3rd Largest U.S. Company by Market Cap
U.S. stocks rise after yesterday’s selloff. Also: Lyft shares finish 35% higher and reach a 52-week high. After the bell, Cisco Systems lowers its financial outlook for the second straight quarter. J.R. Whalen reports.
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2/14/2024 • 2 minutes, 29 seconds
FTC Investigating Drug Shortages in Hospitals
Plus: The State Department is investigating whether Israel misused U.S.-supplied weapons to kill civilians. Eurozone manufacturing jumped unexpectedly in December. J.R. Whalen reports.
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2/14/2024 • 2 minutes, 43 seconds
Mayorkas Impeached Over Border Record
Plus: Illegal border crossings from Mexico to the U.S. plunge by 50% as Mexico steps up enforcement. And, a typo in its earnings report sends Lyft shares surging. Luke Vargas hosts.
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2/14/2024 • 3 minutes, 2 seconds
Dow Drops 525 Points on January Inflation Report
Plus: Vizio shares rise 25% on WSJ report that Walmart is in talks to buy the smart-TV manufacturer. Nvidia’s market cap surpasses Amazon’s for the first time since 2002. J.R. Whalen reports.
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2/13/2024 • 2 minutes, 55 seconds
U.S. Inflation Fell to 3.1% in January
The Labor Department says some prices remain stubbornly high. Plus: Ukrainian officials say Russian forces have been purchasing satellite internet terminals made by Elon Musk’s SpaceX and using them at the front line. J.R. Whalen reports.
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2/13/2024 • 2 minutes, 24 seconds
Ukraine, Israel Aid Bill Passes in Senate, Heads to House
Plus: Activist investor Carl Icahn discloses a sizeable stake in JetBlue and says he might push for board representation. And, the Super Bowl sets a new viewership record. Luke Vargas hosts.
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2/13/2024 • 3 minutes, 10 seconds
Bitcoin Crosses the $50,000 Mark
Also: Airbnb shares rise 4.2% ahead of the release of tomorrow’s earnings report. Diamondback Energy shares finish 9.4% higher on news that it is merging with Endeavor Energy to create a $50 billion oil-and-gas giant. J.R. Whalen reports.
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2/12/2024 • 1 minute, 52 seconds
Biden Re-Election Campaign Joins TikTok
Plus: The American Cancer Society says uterine cancer survival rates continue to fall. CymaBay Therapeutics agrees to be acquired by Gilead Sciences for $4.3 billion. J.R. Whalen reports.
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2/12/2024 • 2 minutes, 58 seconds
Israel Rescues Two Hostages in Raid in Southern Gaza
Plus: President Biden and NATO leaders denounce Donald Trump’s suggestion that he would encourage Russia to invade U.S. allies that don’t contribute sufficiently to military defense. And, two Permian Basin rivals strike a deal to create a $50 billion oil-and-gas giant. Luke Vargas hosts.
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2/12/2024 • 2 minutes, 55 seconds
S&P 500 Closes Above 5000 for First Time
Plus: Microsoft’s market cap rises to $3.125 trillion, a new record among U.S. companies. Bitcoin trades above $47,500, building on January rebound. J.R. Whalen reports.
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2/9/2024 • 2 minutes, 32 seconds
Biden’s Age, Leadership Ability Questioned After Report
Plus: Venezuela moves tanks, missiles to its border with Guyana to access newly discovered oil. PepsiCo reports lower revenue due to Americans’ reduced snacking habits. J.R. Whalen reports.
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2/9/2024 • 2 minutes, 39 seconds
Biden Pushes Back on ‘Faulty Memory’ Claim
Plus: Russian President Vladimir Putin said he would be open to a prisoner exchange that could lead to the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. And Open AI CEO Sam Altman attempts to raise trillions of dollars in the hopes of boosting the world’s chip-building capacity. Luke Vargas hosts.
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2/9/2024 • 2 minutes, 51 seconds
S&P 500 Profits Grew 2.8% in Q4, According to Estimate
Disney shares rise 11.5% after CEO Bob Iger outlines a new set of company initiatives. 23AndMe shares fall 13% to 63 cents a share. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Plus: Senate Democrats hold a procedural vote on aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. The Earth’s temperature was more than 1.5ºC warmer than the preindustrial era in the 12 months ending in January, according to European Union climate researchers. J.R. Whalen reports.
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2/8/2024 • 2 minutes, 39 seconds
Elon Musk Ratchets Up His Fight Against Disney
Plus: Shares of shipping giant Maersk slip after it suspends its share buyback program. And SoftBank reports its first profit in more than a year following the recent tech rally. Luke Vargas hosts.
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2/8/2024 • 2 minutes, 57 seconds
S&P Closes Just Shy of the 5000 Level
Plus: Uber posts its first full-year profit. After the bell, Disney reports strong streaming performance and narrower direct-to-consumer losses. J.R. Whalen reports.
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2/7/2024 • 2 minutes, 11 seconds
Senators Trying to Salvage Aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
Plus: Hamas has called for Israel to release more than 1,000 prisoners in return for the release of some Israeli hostages. CVS Health downgrades its 2024 financial projections over higher Medicare costs. J.R. Whalen results.
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2/7/2024 • 2 minutes, 48 seconds
Biden Easily Wins Nevada Primary as Haley Suffers Symbolic Loss
Plus: Merger talks that would have created a $57 billion natural gas giant fall apart. And ESPN, Fox and Warner strike a deal that will reshape sports streaming. Luke Vargas hosts.
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2/7/2024 • 2 minutes, 56 seconds
Palantir Shares Jump 31% on Strong Profit
Plus: Occidental Petroleum shares rise 1% after Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway buys 4.3 million shares of the oil-and-gas producer. Ford shares rise 6% after hours following an upbeat earnings report. J.R. Whalen reports.
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2/6/2024 • 2 minutes, 17 seconds
Trump’s Immunity Claim Rejected by Appeals Court
Plus: Toyota forecasts record quarterly profit due to higher hybrid-vehicle sales. WeWork founder Adam Neumann is aiming to buy back the company. J.R. Whalen reports.
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2/6/2024 • 2 minutes, 25 seconds
Nikki Haley Asks for Secret Service Protection
Plus: A senate border deal looks doomed amid intense opposition from Republicans. And Spotify narrows its losses thanks to a price bump, a growing ad business and pared-down costs. Luke Vargas hosts.
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2/6/2024 • 2 minutes, 59 seconds
U.S. Stocks Fall on Interest-Rate Concerns
Plus: Caterpillar shares rise 2% to a new record high. New York Community Bancorp shares fall more than 10% after the stock was downgraded. J.R. Whalen reports.
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2/5/2024 • 2 minutes, 5 seconds
McDonald’s Sales Hurt by Middle East Conflict
Plus: China issues a suspended death sentence to an Australian citizen convicted of espionage. Snap plans to lay off 10% of its workforce to cut costs. J.R. Whalen reports.
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2/5/2024 • 2 minutes, 25 seconds
Boeing Finds New Problem With 737 MAX
Plus: A senate border deal to cut illegal immigration quickly runs into trouble. And California braces for flash floods and hurricane-strength winds. Luke Vargas hosts.
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2/5/2024 • 3 minutes, 14 seconds
Meta Gains a Record $204.5 Billion in Market Cap in One Day
The Facebook parent also announced its first dividend. Plus: Charter Communications shares fall 17% after reporting a drop in quarterly earnings and internet customers. J.R. Whalen reports.
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2/2/2024 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
U.S. Hiring Remained Strong in January
Employers added 353,000 jobs to the economy. Plus: Tesla issues a recall covering more than 2 million vehicles over a problem with warning lights. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Plus: An activist investor takes aim at Mattel, calling for a shakeup of the toy-maker. And the U.S. Senate is set to present a deal on border security and aid for Ukraine. Luke Vargas hosts.
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2/2/2024 • 2 minutes, 59 seconds
Amazon Reports Q4 Revenue Rose 14%
Plus, Apple says its iPhone business grew 6% in the holiday quarter. Peloton shares fall 24% after the company cut its earnings outlook for the year. J.R. Whalen reports.
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2/1/2024 • 2 minutes, 58 seconds
Amazon Could Be Responsible for Third-Party Goods
Plus, the Bank of England keeps its key interest rate unchanged. U.S. forces strike more targets belonging to Iran-backed Houthi rebels. J.R. Whalen reports.
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2/1/2024 • 2 minutes, 46 seconds
Fears Re-Emerge Around Regional Banks’ Health
Plus: Elon Musk calls for a shareholder vote on moving Tesla’s incorporation to Texas after a Delaware judge nixes his pay package. And EU leaders approve billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine just weeks before Kyiv runs out of funding. Luke Vargas hosts.
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2/1/2024 • 2 minutes, 55 seconds
U.S. Stocks Fall as Fed Says Rate Cut Isn’t Imminent
Plus, Paramount Global shares rise 6.7% after media entrepreneur Byron Allen makes a $14.3 billion bid. Ozempic and Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk’s market cap tops $500 billion for the first time. J.R. Whalen reports.
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1/31/2024 • 3 minutes
Israel, Hamas Weigh a Six-Week Cease-Fire
Plus, media entrepreneur Byron Allen makes a $14.3 billion bid for Paramount Global. Boeing says it can’t issue earnings projections because of ongoing issues with its 737 MAX. J.R. Whalen reports.
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1/31/2024 • 2 minutes, 33 seconds
Wegovy Maker Increases Supply of Blockbuster Drug
Plus: Tesla shares drop after a judge nixes CEO Elon Musk’s compensation plan. And an Iran-backed militia suspends attacks on U.S. forces as the Biden administration weighs a military response to a deadly drone strike. Luke Vargas hosts.
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1/31/2024 • 3 minutes, 5 seconds
U.S. Markets Mixed as Investors Await Big Tech Earnings
General Motors shares jump after earnings report and plug-in hybrid plans. Plus: Alphabet, Microsoft, AMD, and Starbucks report earnings after-hours. Danny Lewis hosts.
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1/30/2024 • 2 minutes, 58 seconds
Fewer U.S. Workers are Quitting Their Jobs
Plus: UPS plans to cut 12,000 jobs amid delivery business slowdown. And the European economy stagnated at the end of 2023. Danny Lewis hosts.
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1/30/2024 • 2 minutes, 26 seconds
Boeing Abandons Speedy Approval of New MAX 7 Jet
Plus: Elon Musk says his company Neuralink has implanted the first human with one of its brain chips. And shares of Chinese carmaker BYD slip on forecasts of a prolonged EV-price war. Luke Vargas hosts.
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1/30/2024 • 3 minutes, 9 seconds
S&P 500 Starts Week With Fresh Record
Investors are bracing for a week packed with major tech earnings, a Fed meeting, and the latest jobs report. Plus: consumer-discretionary sector leads the S&P. SoFi Technologies stock jumps after posting better-than-expected results. And iRobot shares fall after Amazon terminates its acquisition deal. Danny Lewis hosts.
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Plus: Amazon and the robot vacuum maker iRobot scrap acquisition deal. Top Goldman Sachs executive, Jim Esposito, plans to leave the bank.
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1/29/2024 • 2 minutes, 33 seconds
Evergrande, Once China’s Top Property Developer, Is Ordered to Liquidate
Plus: Three U.S. service members were killed in a strike in Jordan that the U.S. said was conducted by Iran-backed militia, escalating tensions in the region. And bolts needed to secure part of an Alaska Airlines jet that blew off in midair appear to have been missing when the plane left Boeing’s factory. Luke Vargas hosts.
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1/29/2024 • 2 minutes, 47 seconds
S&P 500 Breaks Winning Streak as Chip Market Sags
Intel’s disappointing sales forecast drags down other chip makers. American Express shares rise after its forecasts beat expectation s. And Spirit Airlines shares drop as JetBlue threatens to call off its merger. Danny Lewis hosts.
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1/26/2024 • 2 minutes, 13 seconds
U.S. Inflation Data Point to a Soft Landing
Plus: JetBlue warns it might scrap its attempted takeover of Spirit Airlines. The Hague orders Israel to ensure its military not violate the Genocide Convention in Gaza, but declined to order a Gaza cease-fire.
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1/26/2024 • 2 minutes, 37 seconds
Biden Pauses Approvals for LNG Exports
Plus: New data shows that fully remote employees are more likely to be let go than their peers. And WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich has his detention in Russia extended. Luke Vargas hosts.
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1/26/2024 • 2 minutes, 57 seconds
Microsoft’s Market Cap Tops $3 Trillion for the First Time
Plus: Tesla shares fall 12% a day after the company warned of slower growth in 2024. Boeing shares down 5.7% after regulators put limits on its production of 737 MAX jets. J.R. Whalen reports.
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1/25/2024 • 2 minutes, 50 seconds
U.S. Economy Grew 3.1% Last Year
Plus: Apple’s smartphone shipments to China fell in the fourth quarter of 2023. The European Central Bank holds interest rates at record high in the eurozone. J.R. Whalen reports.
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1/25/2024 • 2 minutes, 15 seconds
The FAA Restricts Boeing’s Production of MAX Jets
Plus: Red Sea attacks push BHP to divert shipping. And Israel risks a new rift with the U.S. as it builds a buffer zone along the Gaza border. Luke Vargas hosts.
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1/25/2024 • 3 minutes, 4 seconds
Tesla Warns of Slower Growth in 2024
Plus: Netflix shares gain almost 11% a day after reporting strong subscriber growth. IBM shares rise more than 5% after hours after saying strong demand for A.I. pushed revenue higher. J.R. Whalen reports.
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1/24/2024 • 2 minutes, 17 seconds
Apple Adding Fees to Some App Downloads
Plus: China’s central bank moves to boost lending to businesses and households to spur economic growth. A Russian military transport plane crashes near the Ukraine border, killing all 74 aboard. J.R. Whalen reports.
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1/24/2024 • 2 minutes, 23 seconds
Trump Prevails in New Hampshire
Plus: Tech firms SAP and eBay announce major job cuts. And large banks in the United States report that delinquency rates are rising on credit cards. Peter Granitz hosts.
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1/24/2024 • 2 minutes, 36 seconds
S&P 500 Reaches New High on Mixed Day for U.S. Stocks
Plus: Netflix adds 13.1 subscribers, wins WWE wrestling rights. 3M shares fall after its CEO warns earnings could be hurt due to exits from some consumer businesses. J.R. Whalen reports.
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1/23/2024 • 2 minutes, 29 seconds
New Hampshire GOP Primary to Test Haley’s Momentum vs Trump
Plus: Johnson & Johnson tentatively agrees to pay about $700 million to settle an investigation into its talcum-based baby powder. “Oppenheimer” leads all films with 13 Academy Awards nominations. J.R. Whalen reports.
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1/23/2024 • 2 minutes, 37 seconds
U.S., U.K. Launch Major Strike on Houthis
Plus: an investigation at the Federal Reserve has cleared two former senior officials of violating trading policies. And bitcoin ETF pioneer Grayscale is losing billions. Peter Granitz hosts.
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1/23/2024 • 2 minutes, 47 seconds
Dow Closes Above 38000 for First Time
Plus: Apple’s market cap rises back above $3 trillion, MarketWatch reports. Shares of Archer Daniels Midland fall 24% as the company investigates its accounting practices. J.R. Whalen reports.
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1/22/2024 • 2 minutes, 22 seconds
FAA Asks for Door Plug Checks on Second Boeing Jet Model
Plus: An Arab plan that would chart a path to the end of the Israel-Hamas war takes shape. Investor that made a $5.8 billion offer for Macy’s threatens to take the proposal directly to shareholders. J.R. Whalen reports.
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1/22/2024 • 2 minutes, 53 seconds
DeSantis Bows Out
Plus: Ukraine expects to run out of money in the coming months as foreign aid stalls. And Exxon Mobil sues investors that want to limit the company’s emissions. Peter Granitz hosts.
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1/22/2024 • 2 minutes, 33 seconds
The S&P 500 Hits Record Close
A rally in the semiconductor industry drove the index to its highest gains in more than two years. Plus: Travelers, Spirit Airlines, and Wayfair make gains, while Macy’s stumbles. Danny Lewis hosts.
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1/19/2024 • 2 minutes, 29 seconds
Americans Are Feeling Better About the Economy
Plus: Home sales were the lowest in almost 30 years in 2023, as home-buying affordability worsened and the supply of homes for sale remained low. Ford will slash production of its electric pickup. Pierre Bienaimé reports.
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1/19/2024 • 2 minutes, 22 seconds
Congress Averts Shutdown
Plus: The United States accelerates its attacks on Houthi targets in Yemen. And regulators in Europe are said to block Amazon’s purchase of iRobot. Peter Granitz hosts.
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1/19/2024 • 2 minutes, 53 seconds
Tech Stocks Power Markets Higher
Upbeat earnings projection from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. lifted shares of other tech stocks. Plus: Macy’s shares rise 0.4% after the retail chain said it plans to lay off 13% of its staff. J.R. Whalen reports.
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1/18/2024 • 2 minutes, 35 seconds
U.S. Carries Out 4th Strike on Houthi Weaponry
Plus: A Justice Department report on the 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, Texas criticizes law-enforcement response and the lack of recognition that it was an active-shooter incident. Companies are purchasing new clean-energy tax credits faster than expected. J.R. Whalen reports.
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1/18/2024 • 2 minutes, 31 seconds
Pakistan Conducts Strikes in Iran, Retaliating for Hit by Tehran
Plus: Negotiators inch closer to a deal on U.S. border security and Ukraine aid. And, Apple loses an attempt to delay a U.S. ban on its smartwatches. Luke Vargas hosts.
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1/18/2024 • 2 minutes, 57 seconds
U.S. Stocks Fall on Lower Rate Cut Expectations
Plus: Tesla (down 2%) was among several big tech stocks that finished lower. Spirit Airlines declines another 23% a day after a judge blocked a proposed acquisition by JetBlue. J.R. Whalen reports.
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1/17/2024 • 2 minutes, 8 seconds
U.S. Retail Sales Rose 0.6% in December
Plus: Verizon will take a $5.8 billion charge on its commercial landline and internet connection business. New research indicates that Americans are living longer but are spending more years of their lives sick. J.R. Whalen reports.
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1/17/2024 • 2 minutes, 43 seconds
China Posts Sluggish Growth Rate
Plus: U.K. inflation jumps unexpectedly, complicating the Bank of England’s rate-cut plans. And, proposed U.S. legislation would make it a federal crime to share digitally-altered nude images. Luke Vargas hosts.
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1/17/2024 • 2 minutes, 53 seconds
Dow Falls 232 Points on Interest Rate Concerns
Plus: Boeing declines 7.9% on WSJ report that the delivery of 737 Max jets to China is facing fresh delays. Shares of Spirit Airlines fall 47% after a judge blocked JetBlue from acquiring the carrier. J.R. Whalen reports.
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1/16/2024 • 2 minutes, 19 seconds
Goldman Sachs Reports Sharply Higher Q4 Profits
Plus: Morgan Stanley reported lower profits due to regulatory and criminal charges. Shell suspends all oil shipments through the Red Sea, according to people familiar with the decision. J.R. Whalen reports.
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1/16/2024 • 2 minutes, 31 seconds
Trump’s Decisive Victory in Iowa Caucuses
Plus: OpenAI bans the use of its tools for campaigning and voter suppression ahead of the 2024 elections. And, Tesla’s stock drops after CEO Elon Musk said he wants voting control at the company. Luke Vargas hosts.
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Plus: Citigroup shares rise 1% after the bank announces plans to eliminate 20,000 jobs by 2026. Tesla shares fall 3.7% after the EV maker says it will halt some production in Europe because of the conflict in the Red Sea. J.R. Whalen reports.
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1/12/2024 • 3 minutes
JPMorgan Posts Record Annual Profit
Citigroup plans 20,000 layoffs. Plus: Tesla says it will halt production at its biggest European factory for two weeks due to the conflict in the Red Sea. BlackRock to buy Global Infrastructure Partners for about $12.5 billion in cash and stock. J.R. Whalen reports.
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1/12/2024 • 2 minutes, 38 seconds
U.S. Leads Strikes Against Houthi Rebel Targets in Yemen
Plus: Japan’s Nikkei stock index hits a fresh 34-year high, and shares of Boeing have dropped after the Federal Aviation Administration announces a new safety probe. Luke Vargas hosts.
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1/12/2024 • 2 minutes, 47 seconds
U.S. Stocks Finish Nearly Flat After Inflation Report
Plus: Citigroup shares fall 1.8% after the bank reports charges and expenses that exceeded forecasts. Blackrock’s bitcoin ETF finished down 4.7% on its first day of trading.
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1/11/2024 • 2 minutes, 36 seconds
U.S. Inflation Rose to 3.4% in December
Plus: Chesapeake Energy and Southwestern Energy agree to merge, creating the nation’s largest natural-gas producer. Hertz is selling about a third of its fleet of Tesla-made electric-vehicle rentals due to a lack of demand. J.R. Whalen reports.
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1/11/2024 • 2 minutes, 27 seconds
GOP Candidates Clash in Race to Beat Trump in GOP Nomination
Plus: Americans could soon catch a break as ‘rentflation’ cools, and Google lays off hundreds of workers as it marshalls resources toward its AI business. Luke Vargas hosts.
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1/11/2024 • 2 minutes, 39 seconds
Bitcoin ETFs Approved by the SEC
The ruling will allow individual investors to buy bitcoin as they would stocks. Plus: Amazon shares rise 1.6% after the company announced hundreds of layoffs across its film and TV studio. J.R. Whalen reports.
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1/10/2024 • 2 minutes, 28 seconds
Amazon Is Eliminating Hundreds of Jobs
Plus: Hunter Biden faces a potential third criminal prosecution. Armed gang members break into an Ecuadorian public television station during a live broadcast. J.R. Whalen reports.
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1/10/2024 • 2 minutes, 35 seconds
Investors Brace for SEC Ruling on Bitcoin ETFs
Plus: Misinformation is the biggest risk of 2024, according to a new survey. And Hewlett Packard Enterprise buys Juniper Networks. Luke Vargas hosts.
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1/10/2024 • 2 minutes, 51 seconds
Tech Stocks Push Nasdaq Higher
Plus: Boeing shares fall another 1.4%. Natural gas prices rise 7% in advance of an expected cold blast. The SEC’s decision on bitcoin ETFs is expected tomorrow. J.R. Whalen reports.
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1/9/2024 • 2 minutes, 46 seconds
Microsoft-OpenAI Partnership Faces European Regulatory Scrutiny
Plus: The World Bank says global growth is expected to decelerate in 2024 for the third consecutive year. An Israeli delegation arrives in Cairo to restart hostage-release talks. J.R. Whalen reports.
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1/9/2024 • 2 minutes, 34 seconds
China Passes Japan as World’s Largest Auto Exporter
Plus: United Airlines and Alaska Airlines discover additional loose parts on their Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets. And activist investor Elliott Management plans to push for changes at Tinder owner Match. Luke Vargas hosts.
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1/9/2024 • 2 minutes, 58 seconds
Nvidia Shares Climb to New Record High
Plus: Boeing shares fall 8%. Bitcoin rises above $47,000 for the first time since April. J.R. Whalen reports.
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1/8/2024 • 2 minutes, 23 seconds
Boeing Shares Fall Sharply After Midair Blowout
Shares of several companies connected with Friday’s accident also fell. Plus: China said it has taken an alleged British spy into custody. An Israeli airstrike kills a Hezbollah senior commander in Lebanon. J.R. Whalen reports.
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1/8/2024 • 2 minutes, 31 seconds
Investigators Try to Piece Together the Alaska Airlines Blowout
Plus: Congressional leaders strike a deal on government spending that would avert a shutdown. And Shell’s shares come under pressure after the oil giant flags a hit to its earnings. Luke Vargas hosts.
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1/8/2024 • 2 minutes, 40 seconds
U.S. Stocks Post Small Gains Despite Strong Jobs Report
Plus: Southwest Energy shares rise 7.3% and Chesapeake Energy rises 2.9% on a WSJ report that the natural-gas producers are close to a $17 billion merger. Constellation Brands shares rise 2% after reporting higher quarterly profit. J.R. Whalen reports.
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1/5/2024 • 2 minutes, 26 seconds
U.S. Employers Added 216,000 Jobs in December
Unemployment rate held steady at 3.7%. Plus: The FDA will allow Florida to import prescription drugs from Canada to rein in costs. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits the Middle East today as part of diplomatic efforts to avert wider fighting. J.R. Whalen reports.
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1/5/2024 • 2 minutes, 33 seconds
PepsiCo Faces European Supermarket Boycott
Plus: Voters in Illinois petition to remove Donald Trump from its Republican primary ballot. And inflation rises in Europe once again, albeit less than expected. Luke Vargas hosts.
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1/5/2024 • 3 minutes, 2 seconds
Apple, Tesla, Nvidia Shares Continue to Decline
Plus: Shares of Conagra fall 1.9% after the food company cuts sales and earnings projections. Walgreens shares fall 5.1% after the pharmacy giant cuts its dividend by 48%. J.R. Whalen reports.
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1/4/2024 • 2 minutes, 28 seconds
Trump’s Businesses Were Paid by Foreign Governments While He Was President
Plus: The Biden administration sues Texas over a new state law allowing it to arrest and deport migrants who cross into the state illegally. An American airstrike in Baghdad kills an Iran-backed militia leader. J.R. Whalen reports.
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1/4/2024 • 2 minutes, 45 seconds
Google to Kill Cookies in Digital-Ad Industry Shakeup
Plus: Donald Trump asks the Supreme Court to overturn his removal from Colorado’s primary ballot. And the U.S. and BAE Systems bring back the popular Howitzer after its success in Ukraine. Luke Vargas hosts.
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1/4/2024 • 2 minutes, 52 seconds
U.S. Stocks Fall Amid Interest-Rate Uncertainty
Plus: Tesla shares fall 4% a day after quarterly delivery numbers fell behind China’s BYD. Charles Schwab shares fall 3% after Goldman Sachs analysts downgrade the stock. J.R. Whalen reports.
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1/3/2024 • 2 minutes, 21 seconds
Job Openings Declined in November
Plus: Disney strikes deal with key investor ValueAct that could insulate it from activist investor Nelson Peltz. More than 100 people in Iran were killed in explosions near a public ceremony commemorating the 2020 death of Major Gen. Qassem Soleimani. J.R. Whalen reports.
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1/3/2024 • 2 minutes, 12 seconds
Job Listings Drop As U.S. Labor Market Comes Off Highs
Plus: What an Apple downgrade from Barclays says about the stock’s outlook. And Maersk pulls out of the Red Sea as U.S. naval efforts fail to avert Houthi attacks on commercial ships. Luke Vargas hosts.
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1/3/2024 • 2 minutes, 56 seconds
Apple Shares Fall As Tech Stocks Decline
U.S. stocks finish mixed. Plus: Moderna shares rise 13.1% after an Oppenheimer analyst upgrades the stock. Bitcoin rises above $45,000 for the first time in more than a year . J.R. Whalen reports.
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1/2/2024 • 2 minutes, 27 seconds
Tesla Falls Behind China’s BYD as World’s Largest EV Seller
Plus: Russia launches another drone-and-missile attack against Ukraine. Shipping giant Maersk says it will reroute its vessels away from the Red Sea following a missile attack on one of its ships. J.R. Whalen reports.
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1/2/2024 • 2 minutes, 11 seconds
Oil Rises Following Red Sea Tensions
Plus: Two planes collide at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, engulfing a passenger jet in flames. And the Netherlands blocks some of chip-equipment manufacturer ASML’s exports to China. Luke Vargas hosts.
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1/2/2024 • 2 minutes, 53 seconds
U.S. Stocks Level Off After Inflation-Related Boost
Plus: Nike shares fall 11.8% a day after projecting lower revenue next year. Karuna Therapeutics shares rise 47.7% after Bristol Myers-Squibb agrees to buy the company for $14 billion. J.R. Whalen reports.
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12/22/2023 • 2 minutes, 27 seconds
Prices Fall for the First Time Since 2020
Plus: The proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel will likely face a review process that analyzes certain transactions involving foreign investment in the U.S. Japan will supply the U.S. with Patriot missiles as Ukraine fends off a new wave of Russian aggression. J.R. Whalen reports.
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12/22/2023 • 2 minutes, 48 seconds
Nike Warns of Slowing Consumer Spending
Plus: Top U.S. officials are being sent to Mexico for talks about curbing a surge in illegal migration. And global gaming stocks sink after China proposes rules that could limit users’ in-game spending. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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12/22/2023 • 3 minutes, 9 seconds
U.S. Stocks Return to Rally Mode
Investors cheer more signs of an economic “soft landing.” Plus: Shares of several cruise operators rise after Carnival posts positive earnings. J.R. Whalen reports.
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12/21/2023 • 2 minutes, 53 seconds
U.S., China Resume Military Talks After 16-Month Break
Plus: Blue Origin and Cerberus are vying to bid for spaceX competitor United Launch Alliance. The European Union's highest court ruled FIFA and UEFA unlawfully tried to block the creation of breakaway European Super League. J.R. Whalen reports.
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12/21/2023 • 2 minutes, 34 seconds
FTC Proposes Curbing Targeted Ads to Children
Plus: The Biden administration considers raising tariffs on Chinese EVs. And Venezuela and the U.S. complete a prisoner exchange. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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12/21/2023 • 3 minutes, 5 seconds
U.S. Stocks Fall Sharply on Interest-Rate Concerns
Plus: Fedex shares fall 12% after reporting disappointing earnings due to softening demand. Alphabet shares rise 1.2% on a report that it plans to reorganize its ad-sales team. J.R. Whalen reports.
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12/20/2023 • 2 minutes, 47 seconds
Israel Offers Hamas One-Week Cease-Fire in Exchange for Hostages
The proposal comes as Israeli troops hunt for Hamas leaders in southern Gaza. Plus: U.S. home sales ticked higher in November after five consecutive months of declines. Japan will allow Uber to enter the country’s taxi market. J.R. Whalen reports.
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12/20/2023 • 2 minutes, 22 seconds
Trump Disqualified From Colorado’s 2024 Primary Ballot
Plus: A surge in migration leads the U.S. to shut border crossings as border talks drag out. And Europe approves tough new asylum laws in a landmark deal. Luke Vargas hosts.
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12/20/2023 • 3 minutes, 11 seconds
Dow Closes at 5th Straight Record High
Plus: Facebook parent Meta’s market cap rises back above the $900 billion mark. Caterpillar shares rise 2.5% to an all-time high. J.R. Whalen reports.
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12/19/2023 • 2 minutes, 3 seconds
U.S. Officials Pressure Israel to Limit Civilian Casualties
Plus: A federal judge rejects hundreds of lawsuits brought against the makers of Tylenol and generic acetaminophen, claiming that use during pregnancy raises a child’s risks of autism or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Census Bureau estimates the U.S. population grew by 1.6 million people this year. J.R. Whalen reports.
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12/19/2023 • 2 minutes, 44 seconds
Alphabet Agrees $700 Million Payment in Antitrust Challenge
Plus: More than 100 people have been killed following an earthquake in China. And the U.S. rallies foreign navies to protect Suez Canal trade. Luke Vargas hosts.
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12/19/2023 • 2 minutes, 52 seconds
U.S. Stocks Rally on Interest-Rate Optimism
Plus: U.S. Steel shares rise 26.1% after it agreed to be acquired by Nippon Steel. Apple shares fall nearly 1% after the company said it plans to halt sales of some of its smartwatches this month. J.R. Whalen reports.
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12/18/2023 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
Apple to Halt Watch Sales Over Patent Issues
Decision is in response to a federal trade ruling over blood-oxygen sensors on some Apple Watch models. Plus: U.S. Steel agrees to be acquired by Nippon Steel for $14.1 billion. Adobe calls off its $20 billion planned acquisition of Figma due to opposition from U.K. regulators. J.R. Whalen reports.
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12/18/2023 • 2 minutes, 41 seconds
Senate Fails to Reach Deal on Border Framework
Plus: The U.S. begins a full court press to persuade Israel to move to the next phase in their campaign against Hamas. And Southwest Airlines gets a multi-million dollar fine for last year’s holiday chaos. Luke Vargas hosts.
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12/18/2023 • 3 minutes, 7 seconds
Dow Notches Another Record Close
Plus: Costco shares climb after higher-than-expected quarterly earnings. DocuSign surges after WSJ reports it is exploring a sale. Boeing closes up in a bullish market. And Coinbase Global falls after SEC declines to draft bespoke crypto rules. Danny Lewis hosts.
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12/15/2023 • 2 minutes, 27 seconds
December Economic Activity Expands in U.S., Contracts in Eurozone
PMIs show U.S. business activity expanded at the fastest pace in five months while Eurozone economic activity weakened for the seventh straight month. Plus: A British court awards Prince Harry almost $180,000 in damages for phone hacking by U.K. tabloids. Pierre Bienaimé reports.
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12/15/2023 • 2 minutes, 7 seconds
Deflation Deepens in China, Amid Real Estate Crisis
Plus: The U.S. is pressing Israel to shift from a reliance on airstrikes and ground assaults in Gaza toward targeting military operations. And, the European Union has agreed to begin membership talks with Ukraine. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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12/15/2023 • 2 minutes, 56 seconds
U.S. Stocks Continue Post-Fed Rally
Plus: 10-year Treasury yields fall to lowest level since July. Carvana shares jump amid meme-stock buys. And Moderna stock rises after positive mRNA cancer drug trial results. Danny Lewis hosts.
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12/14/2023 • 2 minutes, 10 seconds
U.S. Retail Sales Up in November, in Surprise to Economists
Plus: The European Central Bank and the Bank of England hold their rates steady signaling victory over inflation is in sight. And activist investor Nelson Peltz plans to nominate himself and former Disney Chief Financial Officer Jay Rasulo to Disney’s board. Pierre Bienaimé reports.
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12/14/2023 • 2 minutes, 17 seconds
Fed-Fueled Rally Continues, Asia and European Markets React
Plus: The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly agrees to formalize its impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. And, a Russian court has upheld the detention of American journalist Evan Gershkovich. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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12/14/2023 • 2 minutes, 52 seconds
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Hints at Rate Cuts in 2024
Dow rises more than 500 points to a new record high. Plus: Apple shares climb 1.7% to their highest level ever. Vertex Pharmaceuticals shares finish 13.2% higher after it reported promising study results for one of its experimental pain medicines. J.R. Whalen reports.
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12/13/2023 • 2 minutes, 33 seconds
Supreme Court to Decide Challenge to Mifepristone Abortion Pill
The Court will hear arguments next year. And Tesla says it will recall more than two million vehicles over concerns its Autopilot system can be misused by drivers. Plus, Pfizer warns that revenue could fall next year amid declining demand for its Covid-19 products. J.R. Whalen reports.
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12/13/2023 • 2 minutes, 39 seconds
Climate Deal Calls for Transition Away from Fossil Fuels
Plus: Argentina’s new president devalues the country’s currency by 50% as part of radical steps to revive the economy. And, Israel has begun flooding Hama’s vast Gaza tunnel network with seawater. Luke Vargas hosts.
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12/13/2023 • 2 minutes, 34 seconds
Dow Closes at Fresh 2023 High
Plus: Oracle shares fall 12.4% after reporting lower-than-expected revenue. Choice Hotels launches a hostile takeover offer for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts after friendly offers were rejected several times. J.R. Whalen reports.
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12/12/2023 • 2 minutes, 38 seconds
U.S. Inflation Cooled in November But Underlying Pressures Remain High
Lower gas prices partially offset higher housing, transportation costs in November. And Ernst & Young is laying off dozens of partners across all U.S. businesses. Plus: Harvard University says school president Claudine Gay will remain in her job. J.R. Whlen reports.
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12/12/2023 • 2 minutes, 42 seconds
Ukraine Aid Finds Tough Audience in Washington
Plus: Google loses an antitrust case over the market power of its app store. And toy maker Hasbro is cutting nearly 20% of its staff. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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12/12/2023 • 3 minutes, 10 seconds
U.S. Stocks Rise to Open the Week
Plus: Cigna shares rise 16.7% after calling off its planned merger with Humana. Natural-gas prices have declined more than 13% this month. J.R. Whalen reports.
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12/11/2023 • 2 minutes, 6 seconds
Hate Crimes in U.S. Cities Increase
Plus: A Washington, D.C. jury will decide whether Rudy Giuliani will have to pay millions of dollars in damages to two Georgia election workers. “Barbie” and “Succession” top the Golden Globes nominations with nine apiece. J.R. Whalen reports.
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12/11/2023 • 2 minutes, 38 seconds
Macy’s Shares Jump as Investors Launch $5.8 billion Buyout Bid
Plus: President Biden’s approval rating falls to a record low in a new Journal poll. And oil producers push back against a fossil-fuel phase out at COP28. Luke Vargas hosts.
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12/11/2023 • 2 minutes, 43 seconds
U.S. Stocks Close the Week Up After Latest Jobs Report
Plus: Paramount Global shares soar after reports that several investors are eyeing a takeover. Lululemon stocks rose after stronger-than-expected sales. And cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global hits its highest level since April 2022. Danny Lewis hosts.
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12/8/2023 • 1 minute, 49 seconds
Apple To Make a Quarter of iPhones in India
Plus: The UN Security Council debates the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. And a Texas judge grants a woman’s request for an abortion. Peter Granitz hosts.
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12/8/2023 • 2 minutes, 21 seconds
U.S. Added 199,000 Jobs in November
Plus: The FDA approves the world’s first medication using the gene-editing tool Crispr. And UK antitrust regulators are examining the partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI. Danny Lewis reports.
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12/8/2023 • 2 minutes, 31 seconds
Tech Stocks Lead U.S. Markets Higher
Advanced Micro Devices shares rise 9.9% on positive news about its chips. PlusMortgage rates fall for the sixth straight week. J.R. Whalen reports.
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12/7/2023 • 2 minutes, 29 seconds
U.S. Lawmakers Clear Path for $900 Billion Defense Bill
Plus: Canada plans to impose greenhouse gas emission limits on its oil-and-gas industry. Golfer Jon Rahm plans to join Saudi-backed LIV Golf, according to people familiar with the matter. J.R. Whalen reports.
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12/7/2023 • 2 minutes, 22 seconds
Senate Blocks Ukraine Aid
Plus: Meta starts full encryption on its messaging platforms. And McKinsey slashes its new partner class. Luke Vargas hosts.
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12/7/2023 • 2 minutes, 36 seconds
U.S. Stocks Finish Lower
Plus: Robinhood shares rise 7% on strong crypto trading volumes. Brown-Forman shares fall more than 10% on low whiskey sales. J.R. Whalen reports.
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12/6/2023 • 2 minutes, 54 seconds
U.S. Charges Four Russians With War Crimes in Ukraine
Plus: Google announces a new AI system it says is more powerful than ChatGPT. Health officials warn of elevated levels of the Covid-19 virus in wastewater. J.R. Whalen reports.
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12/6/2023 • 2 minutes, 22 seconds
Putin Visits Mideast Allies
Plus: Elon Musk’s xAI plans to raise $1 billion. And Hollywood actors ratify a new contract. Peter Granitz hosts.
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12/6/2023 • 2 minutes, 16 seconds
Apple Market Cap Rises Back Above $3 Trillion
Plus: Procter & Gamble shares fall 3.5% after the company says it plans to book a $1.3 billion accounting charge on its Gillette business. The price of bitcoin rises above $43,000 for the first time since 2022. J.R. Whalen reports.
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12/5/2023 • 2 minutes, 21 seconds
College Presidents Face Congress Over Antisemitism
Plus: Venezuela ramps up claims to an area of neighboring Guyana. The FTC is investigating Exxon Mobil’s proposed takeover of Pioneer Natural Resources over anti-competition concerns. J.R. Whalen reports.
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12/5/2023 • 2 minutes, 29 seconds
Moody’s Lowers Outlook for China
Plus: Israel expands its ground offensive in southern Gaza. And Meta joins IBM to promote open source AI. Peter Granitz hosts.
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12/5/2023 • 2 minutes, 17 seconds
Tech Stocks Drag U.S. Markets Lower
Dow snaps a 4-day winning steak. Plus: Spotify shares rise 7.5% after announcing plans to shed 17% of its workforce. Bitcoin rises 4.1% to $40,600. J.R. Whalen reports.
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12/4/2023 • 2 minutes, 6 seconds
White House Warns Ukraine Aid May Run Out by Year-End
Plus: Israeli troops and Hamas fighters engage in some of their fiercest battles since the war began in October. The fuselage of a missing U.S. Osprey aircraft as well as five missing U.S. crew members have been found off Japan. J.R. Whalen reports.
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12/4/2023 • 2 minutes, 36 seconds
U.S. Destroyer, Commercial Vessels Attacked in Red Sea
Plus: Spotify announces its third round of layoffs this year. And Alaska Air buys rival Hawaiian Airlines. Peter Granitz hosts.
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12/4/2023 • 2 minutes, 22 seconds
Dow Marks Fifth Weekly Gain
Optimism over lower interest rates and reduced chances of recession fuel investment in stocks. Plus: Amazon shares rise 0.6% after it hires Elon Musk’s SpaceX to conduct rocket launches for its planned satellite-internet division. J.R. Whalen reports.
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12/1/2023 • 2 minutes, 31 seconds
George Santos Expelled From Congress
Plus: Neiman Marcus rejected a takeover offer from rival Saks Fifth Avenue. And Sandra Day O’Connor, the first female justice appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, died at 93. Alex Ossola reports.
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12/1/2023 • 2 minutes, 24 seconds
TikTok Wins Reprieve From Montana Ban
Plus: Israel resumes combat operations in Gaza after a week-long truce ends. And oil futures extend declines despite planned production cuts by OPEC+ members. Luke Vargas hosts.
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12/1/2023 • 1 minute, 44 seconds
Dow Closes at Its Highest Level of 2023
Salesforce shares drive Dow, S&P higher. Plus: Activist investor Nelson Peltz announces a new proxy fight against Disney after the company rejected his request to be added to the board. Mortgage rates fall to their lowest level in more than two months. J.R. Whalen reports.
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11/30/2023 • 2 minutes, 19 seconds
U.S. Consumer Spending Slowed in October
Plus: Inflation in the eurozone fell more than expected. COP28 Summit reaches agreement on the details for a U.N. fund to pay for climate damage in poor countries. And OPEC+ agreed to a significant oil-production cut. Alex Ossola reports.
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11/30/2023 • 2 minutes, 37 seconds
Controversial Statesman Henry Kissinger Dies at 100
Plus: Israel and Hamas extend their temporary truce by one day. And, Elon Musk hurls the “F” word at advertisers. Luke Vargas hosts.
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11/30/2023 • 2 minutes, 55 seconds
U.S. Stocks Waver, Halting November Gains
Plus: Rover’s shares rise 29% after news that it will be acquired by private equity firm BlackStone. And Cigna and Humana’s shares fall following a WSJ report that the two health-insurance giants are in talks for a blockbuster merger. Alex Ossola reports.
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11/29/2023 • 2 minutes, 51 seconds
General Motors Plans $10 Billion Stock Buyback
Plus: Pressure mounts on the FDIC over allegations of a toxic work environment. And U.S. prosecutors charged an Indian man with trying to assassinate a Sikh activist on American soil. Alex Ossola reports.
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11/29/2023 • 2 minutes, 48 seconds
Negotiators Push for Longer Ceasefire in Gaza
Plus: U.S. suicides reach a record high. And, Apple exits its credit-card partnership with Goldman Sachs. Luke Vargas hosts.
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11/29/2023 • 2 minutes, 34 seconds
U.S. Stocks Close Higher After Wobbly Trading Day
Plus: Ten-year Treasury yields decline. Affirm sees a second day of share jumps after Black Friday weekend. And Berkshire Hathaway vice chairman Charlie Munger has died at 99. Danny Lewis reports.
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11/28/2023 • 2 minutes, 44 seconds
U.S. September Home Prices Hit A New Record
Plus: U.K. Competition and Markets Authority provisionally found Adobe’s acquisition of Figma would likely harm innovation. And 11 workers were killed in a South African platinum mine in one of the worst accidents in years. Alex Ossola reports.
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11/28/2023 • 2 minutes, 26 seconds
Online Retailer Shein Files to Go Public
Plus: China’s economy is on track to reach its 5% growth target. And, a Russian Court extends the detention of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich. Luke Vargas hosts.
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11/28/2023 • 2 minutes, 56 seconds
U.S. Stocks Open Lower After Black Friday Booms
All three major indexes are on track for their best monthly performances in over a year as early signs point to a strong Black Friday shopping period for retailers. Plus: Amazon stock closes at its highest level since April 2022. Danny Lewis hosts.
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11/27/2023 • 2 minutes, 38 seconds
Wall Street Gears Up for Fed Rate Cuts
Plus: Elon Musk visits Israel amid controversy around antisemitic posts on X. And Mexico registered a $252.5 million trade deficit in October. Alex Ossola reports.
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11/27/2023 • 2 minutes, 24 seconds
Negotiators Push to Extend Israel-Hamas Truce
Plus: Black Friday spending is stronger this year. And, newly unredacted documents show that Meta designed products to capitalize on teen vulnerabilities. Luke Vargas hosts.
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11/27/2023 • 3 minutes
U.S. Stocks March Higher Ahead of Thanksgiving
Plus: Nvidia’s shares tumble despite record sales report. U.S. air-safety regulators clear Boeing 737 MAX 10 jet tests. Deere forecasts lower profit and sales. Major U.S. stock and bond markets will be closed Thursday for Thanksgiving. Ariana Aspuru reports.
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11/22/2023 • 2 minutes, 20 seconds
Senators Call for Investigation of Health Insurers’ Role in High Drug Costs
Plus: United Airlines may use passenger data to sell ads. Microsoft is investing $500 million for digital infrastructure in Quebec. Ariana Aspuru reports.
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11/22/2023 • 2 minutes, 28 seconds
OpenAI Announces Sam Altman’s Return
Plus: Israel and Hamas finally reach a deal to release 50 hostages. And, a price-drop of battery-grade lithium looks set to impact electric vehicle production. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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11/22/2023 • 3 minutes, 30 seconds
Nvidia Says Sales Tripled
Plus: U.S. stocks finish lower on signs the Federal Reserve wants to see lower inflation before it cuts interest rates. Ford shares fall after the automaker streamlines its plan for a Michigan battery plant. J.R. Whalen reports.
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11/21/2023 • 2 minutes, 51 seconds
Binance CEO to Step Down, Plead Guilty to Anti-Money Laundering Charge
Plus: U.S. October home sales hit 13-year low. Ford downsizes plan for Michigan battery factory, citing slow EV demand. Ariana Aspuru reports.
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11/21/2023 • 2 minutes, 17 seconds
GM’s Self-Driving Cars Veer Off Course
Plus: Chinese property stocks rose sharply today after Beijing signaled renewed support for the sector. And, a court ruling says individual voters alleging discrimination in election rules do not have a right to sue. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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11/21/2023 • 3 minutes, 33 seconds
U.S. Markets Boosted by AI Stocks
Microsoft rises to all-time high after naming former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman as head of its new advanced AI research team. Plus: Shares of Bayer drop about 18% after a clinical trial failure, and a loss in its Roundup case. J.R. Whalen reports.
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11/20/2023 • 2 minutes, 25 seconds
OpenAI Employees Threaten to Leave and Ask Board to Quit
Plus: U.S. regulators order Toyota Motor’s auto-lending arm to pay millions for allegedly violating federal law. And GOP lawmakers request FDIC records over misconduct complaints. Ariana Aspuru hosts.
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11/20/2023 • 2 minutes, 38 seconds
Sam Altman to Join Microsoft, After OpenAI Ousting
Plus: Wall Street pulls more than $14 billion from ESG funds this year. And, Javier Milei has secured an overwhelming victory in Argentina’s presidential election. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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11/20/2023 • 3 minutes, 17 seconds
Sam Altman Is Out at Open AI as CEO
Plus: U.S. stocks close the week on a high note. Shares of Gap jump over 30%. Charlotte Gartenberg reports.
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11/17/2023 • 2 minutes, 57 seconds
Israel to Allow Limited Delivery of Fuel Into Gaza
Plus: Chrysler-Stellantis union employees overwhelmingly approved a new labor contract. And, famed litigator David Boies will step down as chair of the law firm he founded 26 years ago. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.
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11/17/2023 • 2 minutes, 41 seconds
Alibaba Shares Dip as Cloud Spinoff Axed
Plus: The U.N’s World Food Programme has warned that Gaza is facing widespread hunger. And, oil prices are on track for their fourth straight week of losses. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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11/17/2023 • 2 minutes, 58 seconds
Dow Falls, November Rally Sputters
Plus: Shares of Cisco end the day down 9.8% after the networking giant cut sales forecasts. And shares of chipmaker Intel rise 6.8%. Charlotte Gartenberg reports.
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11/16/2023 • 2 minutes, 51 seconds
Chinese Leader Draws Standing Ovation From U.S. Corporate Chiefs, But Some Doubts Remain
Plus: The U.S. House Ethics Committee finds that New York Representative George Santos “blatantly stole” from own campaign. And, Alibaba says it is scrapping its cloud unit spinoff plan, citing Washinton’s chip curbs. Charlotte Gartenberg reports.
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11/16/2023 • 2 minutes, 33 seconds
Biden, Xi Meeting: Will Modest Progress Last?
Plus: U.S. Senate approves a short-term spending bill, averting a looming government shutdown. And, President Biden is expected to face harsh criticism from a probe looking into his handling of classified documents. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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11/16/2023 • 3 minutes, 7 seconds
Stocks Extend Rally as Investors Bank on a Soft Landing
Plus: Target shares rise 18% after third q uarter results beat analyst expectations. And Disney shares are up 3.1% on the news that activist investor ValueAct Capital has taken a stake in the company. Alex Ossola reports.
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11/15/2023 • 2 minutes, 42 seconds
Biden and Xi Meet In San Francisco Summit
Plus: U.S. retail sales fall ahead of the holiday season. Target beats expectations on third-quarter earnings. And U.K. inflation fell sharply, signaling a likely end to rate hikes. Danny Lewis reports.
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11/15/2023 • 2 minutes, 29 seconds
Israel Launches Military Operation Inside Gaza Hospital
Plus: Texas lawmakers approve a bill allowing the state to arrest, jail, and deport migrants illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. And, markets become increasingly confident that leading central banks are finished raising interest rates. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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11/15/2023 • 3 minutes, 23 seconds
Dow Jumps 490 Points After Inflation Data
Plus: Home Depot shares rise 5.4% after quarterly earnings report. And Nvidia clinches a 10-session winning streak. Danny Lewis reports.
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11/14/2023 • 2 minutes, 41 seconds
Cooling Inflation Could Mean an End to Rate Hikes
Also, Home Depot earnings fall in third-quarter sales but beat analyst estimates. And, Midwestern towns are struggling with droughts. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.
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11/14/2023 • 2 minutes, 31 seconds
Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Test in Averting Government Shutdown
Plus: A drop in oil prices has likely kept the rate of inflation in check, taking pressure off the Fed. And, climate change is costing the U.S economy almost $150 billion each year. Luke Vargas hosts.
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11/14/2023 • 2 minutes, 59 seconds
Boeing Shares Lift Dow Industrials
Plus: Nvidia shares rise for the ninth consecutive session. Shares of Tyson Foods fall 2.8% after the company reported a quarterly loss. Alex Ossola reports.
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11/13/2023 • 2 minutes, 46 seconds
Exxon Makes Long-Term Bet on EV Demand Mining Lithium in Arkansas
Holiday hiring demand drops off in what could be a warning for the job market. And, US and Israeli officials warn of the possibility of wider war in the Middle East.. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.
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11/13/2023 • 2 minutes, 29 seconds
Tim Scott Drops Out of GOP Presidential Race
Plus: Conditions grow desperate inside Gaza’s Al-Shifa Hospital while Israeli forces fight Hamas in the area. And, Disney’s latest ‘Marvel’ film disappoints at the box office on its opening weekend. Luke Vargas hosts.
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11/13/2023 • 3 minutes, 15 seconds
Nasdaq Climbs 2%; Broadcom Stock Reaches Record High
Investors shrug off higher inflation expectations. Honda shares rise after a WSJ report that the automaker plans to give many U.S. workers an 11% pay bump. Hawaiian Electric shares tumble 17% after the utility suspends its financial outlook for the year due to the Maui wildfire. J.R. Whalen reports.
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11/10/2023 • 2 minutes, 58 seconds
Biden and Xi Will Meet In San Francisco Next Week
The summit is the first time the two leaders will have met in a year. Plus, we exclusively report Disney is considering selling some TV networks. And a tentative labor deal for Las Vegas Strip workers averts a strike. Danny Lewis reports.
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11/10/2023 • 2 minutes, 26 seconds
Meta Plots Return to China in VR Headset Deal
Plus: NovoNordisk rushes to boost production of its popular obesity treatments. And a hack targeting one of the world’s largest banks disrupts the market for U.S. Treasurys. Luke Vargas hosts.
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11/10/2023 • 2 minutes, 3 seconds
U.S. Stocks Fall Amid Interest-Rate Concerns
Plus: Morgan Stanley shares fall 2.3% after a WSJ report that Fed is investigating its international wealth-management business. Bitcoin rises to roughly $36,500 as U.S. regulators move closer to approving a bitcoin ETF. J.R. Whalen reports.
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11/9/2023 • 2 minutes, 41 seconds
Israeli Troops Advance in Gaza City
SoftBank posts $6.2 billion loss after WeWork bankruptcy. And the U.S. population is projected to shrink by 2100. Ariana Aspuru hosts.
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11/9/2023 • 2 minutes, 19 seconds
Hollywood Actors Reach Deal to End Strike
Plus: The Fed is probing Morgan Stanley’s wealth-management practices. And, Republicans debate over who is the best alternative to former President Trump. Luke Vargas hosts.
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11/9/2023 • 2 minutes, 14 seconds
Disney Adds 6.9 Million Core Streaming Subscribers in Latest Quarter
Plus: Eli Lilly shares rise 3.2% after U.S. health regulators approve the expanded use of its Mounjaro diabetes drug for obesity. Roblox shares rise 11.8% after t he company said it narrowed its losses. J.R. Whalen reports.
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11/8/2023 • 2 minutes, 9 seconds
Amazon to Offer Low-Cost Primary Care to Prime Customers
Plus: A delay in the new Acela fleet is costing Amtrak $140 million and counting. And, a former NYSE President joins two other suitors for rhe bankrupt crypto exchange FTX Exchange. Charlotte Gartenberg reports.
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11/8/2023 • 2 minutes, 28 seconds
Abortion Rights Supporters Rack Up U.S. Election Victories
Plus: Meta will soon require political campaigns to disclose AI-altered ads. And, the U.S. pushes back on Israel’s plan to reoccupy Gaza indefinitely once the war with Hamas is over. Luke Vargas hosts.
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11/8/2023 • 2 minutes, 56 seconds
Microsoft Shares Hit New Record High
Plus: Uber shares rise 3.7% after the company reports a $221 million quarterly profit. Planet Fitness shares rise more than 13%. J.R. Whalen reports.
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11/7/2023 • 2 minutes, 33 seconds
Netayahu: Israel Will Control Security in Gaza Indefinitely
Plus: UBS Group reports first net losses in years due to Credit Suisse takeover. And China’s exports fell for the sixth straight month. Danny Lewis reports.
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11/7/2023 • 2 minutes, 19 seconds
WeWork Files for Bankruptcy
Plus: Intel emerges as a potential winner in securing billions in U.S. government semiconductor funding. And, the Supreme Court considers an appeals argument over a law prohibiting gun ownership by those under domestic-violence orders. Luke Vargas hosts.
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11/7/2023 • 3 minutes, 21 seconds
U.S. Stocks Rise; Bond Yields Inch Closer to 5%
Plus: Tesla shares fall on reports the company plans to build a 25,000-euro car in Germany. Crude prices rise after Saudi Arabia and Russia said they would extend production and export cuts into December. J.R. Whalen reports.
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11/6/2023 • 2 minutes, 14 seconds
Epic Games Argues Case Against Google Over In-App Purchases
Plus: Bumble’s Whitney Wolfe Herd is stepping down as chief executive. Walt Disney names Hugh Johnston chief financial officer. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.
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11/6/2023 • 2 minutes, 10 seconds
Tesla Boosts German Factory Wages Amid Global Union Push
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wraps up a weekend tour of the Middle East after failing to secure an Israel-Hamas ceasefire. And migrant arrests at America’s Southern border surpass two million for the second consecutive year. Luke Vargas hosts.
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11/6/2023 • 2 minutes, 37 seconds
Dow Rises More Than 200 Points Following Jobs Report
Plus: Paramount Global shares rise 15% after the company says its streaming business lost less money in the third quarter. Coinbase Global reports a seventh straight quarterly loss, but shares rise 1.4% as revenue came in higher than expected. J.R. Whalen reports.
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11/3/2023 • 2 minutes, 21 seconds
U.S. Hiring Slows Sharply, Adding 150,000 Jobs in October
Plus: Shipping and logistics giant Maersk to cut 10,000 jobs as cargo boom ends. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is moving back to Miami, Florida. Pierre Bienaimé reports.
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11/3/2023 • 2 minutes, 19 seconds
Sam Bankman-Fried Convicted of Fraud in FTX Collapse
Plus: The U.S. House passes Republicans’ Israel aid bill, setting up a fight with Senate Democrats. And Google and Australian developer Lendlease scrap a $15 billion Silicon Valley real-estate project. Keith Collins hosts.
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11/3/2023 • 2 minutes, 46 seconds
Apple Says iPhone Business Grew 2.8% Last Quarter
The Dow gains more than 500 points. Plus: Starbucks shares rise 9.5% after the company reports better-than-expected earnings. Moderna shares fall 6.5% after the drugmaker reports soft demand for its Covid-19 vaccine. J.R. Whalen reports.
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11/2/2023 • 2 minutes, 48 seconds
Toyota Recalls Almost 2 Million Cars Over Battery Fire Risk
Plus: Six Flags and Cedar Fair will merge into a theme park giant. The Bank of England leaves a key interest rate unchanged. And jurors in the Sam Bankman-Fried trial are expected to begin deliberations today. Danny Lewis reports.
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11/2/2023 • 2 minutes, 33 seconds
Biden Reiterates Calls for Humanitarian Pause in Israel-Hamas War
Plus: Disney plans to pay Comcast at least $8.6 billion for its stake in Hulu. And the Justice Department is investigating concert promoter Live Nation’s agreements with artists and venues. Keith Collins hosts.
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11/2/2023 • 2 minutes, 37 seconds
Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged at 22-Year High
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell says the central bank could raise rates in the near future to contain inflation. Plus: Shares of Six Flags rise 5.5% on WSJ report it is nearing a deal to merge with Cedar Fair Entertainment. J.R. Whalen reports.
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11/1/2023 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
Fed Officials Likely to Hold Rates Steady, but Open to Possible Future Hike
Plus: Sam Bankman-Fried prosecutors and defense make closing arguments to jury about his role in the collapse of his FTX exchange. And the Panama Canal will halve daily sailings this winter because of drought. Charlotte Gartenberg reports.
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11/1/2023 • 2 minutes, 39 seconds
Gaza Internet and Communication Services Cut Off Again
Plus: WeWork plans to file for bankruptcy as early as next week. And healthcare-payments company Waystar delays one of the year’s last big IPOs. Keith Collins hosts.
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11/1/2023 • 2 minutes, 44 seconds
U.S. Stocks Rise; Nvidia Shares Fall Nearly 1%
Plus: Tesla shares rise 1.8% after a jury finds there wasn’t a manufacturing defect in the company’s autopilot system in a fatal crash. After the bell, AMD shares fall after the chipmaker issues a downbeat revenue forecast. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/31/2023 • 2 minutes, 51 seconds
Israel Hits Hamas Tunnels in Gaza as Ground Operations Intensify
Plus: Eurozone inflation drops more than expected amid economic contraction. And Stellantis says it lost $3 billion of revenue due to the UAW strike. Charlotte Gartenberg reports.
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10/31/2023 • 3 minutes, 7 seconds
Nvidia’s $5 Billion of China Orders in Limbo After U.S. Curbs
Plus: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defends an expanding ground operation in Gaza. And the Bank of Japan backs away from a cap on government bond yields. Keith Collins hosts.
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10/31/2023 • 2 minutes, 47 seconds
Dow Gains More Than 500 Points as Tech Shares Rise
Big three U.S. indexes each gain more than 1%. Plus: GM shares rise 0.5% after the automaker reaches a tentative deal with the UAW. Gold prices reach their highest level since late July. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/30/2023 • 2 minutes, 43 seconds
General Motors and United Auto Workers Reach Tentative Labor Deal
Plus: Former Marvel executive Isaac Perlmutter has entrusted his Disney stake to Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management ahead of board seats push. Meta will stop showing ads to European minors to comply with regulations. Pierre Bienaimé reports.
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10/30/2023 • 2 minutes, 27 seconds
Israeli Ground Operation Pushes Deeper Into Gaza
Plus: A federal judge reinstates a gag order on Donald Trump. And the United Auto Workers union expands its strike on General Motors. Keith Collins hosts.
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10/30/2023 • 2 minutes, 38 seconds
S&P Enters a Correction as Investors Pull Back
Plus: JP Morgan stocks fall 3.6% after CEO Jamie Dimon announces plans to sell one million shares. And Chevron shares lose 6.7% after posting weaker-than-expected quarterly results. Danny Lewis reports.
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10/27/2023 • 2 minutes, 43 seconds
Jamie Dimon Plans to Sell JPMorgan Shares
Plus: Abercrombie & Fitch is sued over former CEO’s alleged abuse of male models. Sanofi plans to spin off its consumer-healthcare business. And underlying inflation rose in September, but not enough for the Fed to raise interest rates next week. Alex Ossola reports.
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10/27/2023 • 2 minutes, 52 seconds
U.S. Launches Strikes on Suspected Iran-Supported Bases in Syria
Plus: China’s former No. 2 leader Li Keqiang dies at age 68. And Apple faces a potential U.S. import ban on certain smartwatches. Keith Collins hosts.
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10/27/2023 • 2 minutes, 15 seconds
Amazon Profits Triple to Nearly $10 Billion
Plus: Ford shares fall 1.6% after the automaker reaches a deal with the UAW. After the bell, Intel said weaker personal-computer sales impacted sales of its chips. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/26/2023 • 2 minutes, 39 seconds
U.S. Economy Grew 4.9% This Summer
Plus: The European Central Bank ends a record run of rate hikes. Law enforcement is hunting for a suspect in the deadly mass shootings in Maine. And Mexico begins rescue work after Hurricane Otis strikes Acapulco. Danny Lewis reports.
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10/26/2023 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
Maine Shooter Kills at Least 22 People, Law-Enforcement Official Says
Plus: Some Republican senators propose splitting off Israel aid from funding for Ukraine. And Ford reaches a tentative labor deal with the United Auto Workers union six weeks into its strike. Keith Collins hosts.
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10/26/2023 • 2 minutes, 37 seconds
Nasdaq Enters Correction Territory
U.S. stocks decline overall. Plus: Shares of Google parent Alphabet fall 9.6% after reporting a mixed earnings picture. Facebook parent Meta reports its largest quarterly revenue in two years. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/25/2023 • 2 minutes, 46 seconds
Israel Agrees to Delay Gaza Invasion So U.S. Can Get Defenses to Region
Plus: House Republicans will vote whether to install Louisiana Representative Mike Johnson as Speaker this afternoon. And, Twitter, now X, is still burning through bank balance sheets a year after it was bought by Elon Musk. Charlotte Gartenberg reports.
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10/25/2023 • 3 minutes, 4 seconds
GOP Picks Mike Johnson as Next Speaker Nominee
Plus: Aid efforts in Gaza near collapse as tensions escalate during U.N. Security Council meeting. And Microsoft and Google kick off earnings season for big tech. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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10/25/2023 • 3 minutes, 19 seconds
Microsoft, Google Report Quarterly Earnings
U.S. stocks finish higher. Plus: GM shares close down 2.25% after it abandons a target to produce 400,000 EVs by mid-2024. Spotify shares rise 10.4% after the streamer adds six million new paying customers. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/24/2023 • 3 minutes, 8 seconds
Meta Platforms Sued by Dozens of Attorneys General Over Young Users’ Mental Health
Plus: House Republicans once again try to find a consensus nominee for Speaker. And United Auto Workers strike at a General Motors’ Texas plant as it releases results and cuts electric vehicle production targets. Danny Lewis reports.
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10/24/2023 • 2 minutes, 31 seconds
Israeli Foreign Minister to Address U.N. Security Council
Plus: House Republicans again restart efforts to resolve their leadership crisis. And LeBron James, Peyton Manning and the Obamas are looking to team up on a new basketball series for Netflix. Keith Collins hosts.
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10/24/2023 • 3 minutes
Bitcoin Price Rallies Above $31,000
U.S. stocks finish mixed. Plus: Chevron shares fall 3.7% after the company said it is buying Hess in an all-stock deal worth $53 billion. Morgan Stanley shares fall to their lowest level since February 2021. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/23/2023 • 2 minutes, 32 seconds
10-Year U.S. Treasury Yield Breaks 5% For 16-Year High
Plus: Price of bitcoin rallies above $30,000. And Russia court formally arrests a second U.S. journalist this year. Pierre Bienaimé reports.
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10/23/2023 • 2 minutes, 12 seconds
Israel Intensifies Bombing on Several Fronts
Plus: A number of Republican hopefuls pile into the House speaker race. And Chevron agrees to buy rival oil-and-gas company Hess for $53 billion. Keith Collins hosts.
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10/23/2023 • 2 minutes, 36 seconds
Dow Falls Nearly 300 Points
Plus: Apple shares decline for the sixth straight day. Gold trades above $2,000 for the first time since July as the war between Hamas and Israel sends investors to haven assets. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/20/2023 • 2 minutes, 38 seconds
Israel Orders Evacuation of a City on the Lebanese Border
Plus: Dozens of Canadian diplomats have left India. Jim Jordan again fails to become House Speaker. And CVS voluntarily removes decongestants containing an ineffective ingredient. Alex Ossola reports.
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10/20/2023 • 2 minutes, 36 seconds
Biden Links Israel, Ukraine Wars as He Pushes for More Aid
Plus: The SEC drops its lawsuit against executives at crypto company Ripple Labs over sales of digital coin XRP. And Apple CEO Tim Cook pays a visit to China. Keith Collins hosts.
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10/20/2023 • 2 minutes, 3 seconds
Mortgage Rates Reach 7.63% as Bond Yields Rise
U.S. stocks fall after Fed Chair Jerome Powell said interest rates aren’t currently too high. Plus: Tesla shares fall 9.3% after Elon Musk warns of “enormous challenges” scaling up production of its cybertruck. Shares of Netflix shares rise 16% a day after the company reported higher-than-expected profit. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/19/2023 • 2 minutes, 40 seconds
Nokia Will Lay Off 14,000 Workers As Telecoms Cut Spending
Plus: The IRS will let companies withdraw applications for employee-retention tax credits. September home sales fell to a 13-year low. And a former Trump legal advisor takes a plea deal in Georgia election interference case. Danny Lewis reports.
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10/19/2023 • 2 minutes, 32 seconds
Biden Secures Deal With Egypt to Deliver Aid to Gaza
Plus: The U.S. lifts broad sanctions against Venezuela for six months. And Chinese-owned American pork giant Smithfield prepares to go public again in the U.S. Keith Collins hosts.
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10/19/2023 • 2 minutes, 18 seconds
Netflix to Raise Basic, Premium Monthly Plan Prices
U.S. stocks fall as bond yields rise. Plus: Morgan Stanley shares drop 6.8% after saying profit fell 9%. Tesla says quarterly profit fell 44% but cybertruck deliveries are expected to begin next month. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/18/2023 • 2 minutes, 58 seconds
U.S. Intelligence Shows Gaza Militants Responsible for Hospital Explosion
Plus: Morgan Stanley’s third-quarter profit falls on lower investment-banking revenue. And price cuts are expected to weigh on Tesla’s third-quarter earnings. Charlotte Gartenberg reports.
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10/18/2023 • 2 minutes, 31 seconds
President Biden Lands in Israel Amid Hamas War
Plus: China’s release of third-quarter GDP figures paints a mixed picture. And, Amazon plans new logistics improvements set to further reduce delivery times. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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10/18/2023 • 3 minutes, 35 seconds
Nvidia Shares Tumble on Tougher U.S. Chip Export Rules
Plus: Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin says there's a "plausible story" that inflation is moving toward the Federal Reserve's target. Goldman Sachs says its quarterly profit fell by a third. Wyndham Hotels rejects $7.8 billion takeover offer by Choice Hotels. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/17/2023 • 2 minutes, 25 seconds
Americans Kept Spending in September
Plus: Goldman Sachs reported 33% lower profits in the third quarter. Ukraine uses U.S.-provided long-range ATACMS guided missiles for the first time. And India’s supreme court rules against legalizing same-sex marriage. Alex Ossola reports.
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10/17/2023 • 2 minutes, 29 seconds
Biden to Visit Israel and Jordan; Talks to Open Gaza Border Stall
Plus: Republican House opposition to speaker nominee Jim Jordan starts to crumble. And China tech giant Baidu introduces the latest version of its generative-AI rival to ChatGPT. Keith Collins hosts.
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10/17/2023 • 2 minutes, 9 seconds
Dow Rises 300 Points on Interest-Rate Optimism
Plus: Pfizer shares rise 3.6% after the drugmaker reeled in sales projections but announced cost cuts. Lululemon shares rise 10.3% ahead of the stock joining the S&P 500 on Wednesday. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/16/2023 • 2 minutes, 48 seconds
U.S. Picks Troops for Potential Deployment to Middle East
Plus: Gun maker Remington signed a 2009 deal to feature a rifle in Call of Duty videogame franchise. Mexican Sinaloa cartel is prohibiting production and trafficking of fentanyl in its territory. Pierre Bienaimé reports.
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10/16/2023 • 2 minutes, 27 seconds
Israel Prepares to Invade Gaza as Clashes Intensify in Other Areas
Plus: Republicans weigh the odds that House speaker nominee Jim Jordan can overcome opposition and end the leadership crisis. Drugstore chain Rite Aid files for bankruptcy. Keith Collins hosts.
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10/16/2023 • 1 minute, 56 seconds
Inflation Concerns Hold U.S. Stocks in Check
Plus: GM, Ford and Stellantis shares finish lower. Wells Fargo shares climb after the bank said earnings rose 61%. Dollar General stock jumps after retailer taps former CEO. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/13/2023 • 2 minutes, 18 seconds
U.S. Ready to Deploy 'Additional Assets' to Israel
Plus: Microsoft closes its $75 billion deal for videogame company Activision Blizzard. Kaiser Permanente and labor unions reach tentative agreement. And United Auto Workers spares General Motors and Stellantis from a strike escalation. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.
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10/13/2023 • 2 minutes, 24 seconds
Israel Tells 1.1 Million Civilians to Evacuate Northern Gaza
Plus: Republican Steve Scalise drops out of the race for House speaker. And Microsoft wins U.K. regulatory approval for its deal to buy Activision. Keith Collins hosts.
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10/13/2023 • 2 minutes, 8 seconds
U.S. Stocks Fall Over September Inflation Report
September prices rose 3.7% compared to a year ago, higher than expected. Plus: Netflix and Warner Brothers Discovery shares fall after negotiations between studios and striking actors collapse. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/12/2023 • 2 minutes, 24 seconds
U.S. Secretary of State Urges Israel to Avoid Civilian Casualties
Plus: TikTok sues Montana to block statewide ban. The European Union’s antitrust watchdog orders Illumina to unwind $7.1 billion cancer-test company acquisition. And new Labor Department data shows inflation held steady in September. Danny Lewis reports.
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10/12/2023 • 2 minutes, 21 seconds
Israel Prepares for Expected Ground Invasion of Gaza Strip
Plus: The United Auto Workers union expands their strike to Ford’s largest factory. And Hollywood studios suspend talks with striking actors. Keith Collins hosts.
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10/12/2023 • 2 minutes, 18 seconds
U.S. Stocks Rise for Fourth Straight Day
Plus: Goldman Sachs shares fall 0.6% after agreeing to sell GreenSky to a group of investors. Birkenstock shares fall 13% in their trading debut. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/11/2023 • 2 minutes, 14 seconds
Israel Strikes Gaza Strip as Blinken Heads to the Region
Plus: Exxon Mobil has struck a nearly $60 billion agreement to buy Pioneer Natural Resources. And the U.S. is considering dropping sanctions against Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler in a push for EV metals. Charlotte Gartenberg reports.
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10/11/2023 • 2 minutes, 39 seconds
Death Toll Rises in Israel’s War on Hamas
Plus: House Republicans choose between Scalise and Jordan for Speaker nominee. And Birkenstock prices its IPO at $46 a share. Mohsin Ali hosts.
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10/11/2023 • 1 minute, 48 seconds
U.S. Stocks Rise as Interest-Rate Concerns Ease
Plus: Oil prices edge lower and travel-related stocks rise. PepsiCo shares climb after the company raises full-year earnings projections. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/10/2023 • 2 minutes, 18 seconds
Israeli Airstrikes Disrupt Flow of Aid to Gaza
Plus: Russian court upholds WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich’s detention. And the IRS says EV buyers will soon get tax credits right at the dealership. Danny Lewis reports.
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10/10/2023 • 2 minutes, 24 seconds
Israel Intensifies Airstrikes on Gaza
Plus: Canadian auto workers launch a strike against General Motors after contract talks fail to reach a temporary deal. And Chinese property giant Country Garden succumbs to a debt crisis. Keith Collins hosts.
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10/10/2023 • 2 minutes, 56 seconds
Israel-Hamas War Pushes Defense Stocks, Oil Prices Higher
U.S. and global crude prices rise 4%. Plus: Disney shares rise 2.1% on WSJ report that activist investor Nelson Peltz plans to seek several seats on the company’s board. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/9/2023 • 2 minutes, 36 seconds
Israel Launches Attacks on Gaza
Plus: Justice Department probe is homing in on a prominent oil trader. And Evergrande’s investors predict the company’s “uncontrollable collapse.” Alex Ossola reports.
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10/9/2023 • 2 minutes, 28 seconds
Israel-Hamas War Rages On; Iran Said to Have Helped Plot Militants’ Attack
Plus: Global oil markets and safe-haven assets surge on fears about the conflict and its wider implications. Activist investor Nelson Peltz again pushes for seats on Disney’s board. And Bristol Myers Squibb agrees to buy oncology developer Mirati Therapeutics. Keith Collins hosts.
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10/9/2023 • 3 minutes, 2 seconds
U.S. Stocks Rally on Slower Pace of September Wage Growth
Plus: Shares of the big three Detroit automakers rise after the UAW said they would be spared additional walkouts due to progress in labor negotiations. Tesla shares rise after the carmaker cut prices of Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in the U.S. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/6/2023 • 2 minutes, 31 seconds
U.S. Added 336,000 Jobs in September
Plus: U.S. fighter jet shot down a Turkish drone in Syria. And Russia indicates it will step back from a treaty limiting nuclear tests. Alex Ossola reports.
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10/6/2023 • 2 minutes, 20 seconds
Exxon Closes In on Blockbuster Deal for Shale Driller Pioneer
Plus: Casino operator MGM didn’t pay a ransom to hackers after the cyberattack that crippled its business earlier this year. And the SEC sues Elon Musk to make him comply with its probe into his takeover of Twitter. Keith Collins hosts.
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10/6/2023 • 2 minutes, 56 seconds
U.S. Stocks Stage Turnaround on ‘Diminished’ Need for Rate Hike
San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly says rates could still rise if the economy re-accelerates. Plus: GM shares fall 2.4% over recall concerns. Mortgage rates reach 7.49%. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/5/2023 • 2 minutes, 57 seconds
FTX Employees Found Backdoor Months Before Crypto Exchange Collapsed
Plus: Biden administration resumes construction on Mexico border wall. And Donald Trump’s lawyers request Mar-a-Lago documents trial be postponed until after the presidential election. Danny Lewis reports.
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10/5/2023 • 2 minutes, 18 seconds
Amazon, Microsoft Cloud Services Face U.K. Regulatory Scrutiny
Plus: House lawmakers jump into the race to succeed ousted Speaker Kevin McCarthy. And Clorox warns of a quarterly loss following a cyberattack earlier this year. Keith Collins hosts.
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10/5/2023 • 2 minutes, 35 seconds
U.S. Stocks Rise as Bond Yields Decline
Plus: Ford reports a 7.7% increase in quarterly sales. Gold prices fall to their lowest level since March. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/4/2023 • 2 minutes, 43 seconds
Major U.S. Healthcare Walkout as Kaiser Permanente Union Strikes
Plus: FEMA to test its nationwide emergency alert system at 2 p.m. Eastern time. Russian court sentences protesting journalist in absentia. And quantum dot researchers win Nobel in chemistry. Charlotte Gartenberg reports.
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10/4/2023 • 2 minutes, 42 seconds
House of Representatives Paralyzed after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is Ousted
Plus: A New York judge has imposed a gag order on former President Donald Trump and his legal team. And, Airlines are left scrambling to find dodgy spare parts that made their way into jet engines. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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10/4/2023 • 3 minutes, 18 seconds
Dow Falls More Than 400 Points as Bond Yields Rise
More than 10% of stocks in the S&P 500 hit new 52-week lows. Plus: Netflix plans to raise the price of its ad-free service after the ongoing actor strike ends. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/3/2023 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
Netflix Plans Price Hikes After Actors Strike
Plus: Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to felony gun charges in federal court. And a lawsuit before the Supreme Court could upend rules for mortgages, credit cards and other loans. Danny Lewis reports.
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10/3/2023 • 2 minutes, 3 seconds
Matt Gaetz Launches Bid to Oust Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker
Plus: Meta plans fees for Facebook and Instagram users in Europe. And office owners continue to struggle with near record-high vacancy rates. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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10/3/2023 • 3 minutes, 11 seconds
Energy Stocks Fall as Manufacturing Contraction Continues
Plus: Tesla shares edge higher despite a decline in global sales. Discover stock rises after company says it will address FDIC compliance order. Kellanova, WK Kellogg stocks finish their first trading day lower. J.R. Whalen reports.
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10/2/2023 • 2 minutes, 7 seconds
Tesla Sales Slow Ahead of Cybertruck Launch
Plus: Nobel committee awards two researchers for pioneering mRNA technology that led to effective Covid-19 vaccines. Struggling aerospace supplier Spirit AeroSystems says CEO has left the company. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.
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10/2/2023 • 2 minutes, 20 seconds
GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz Plans to Oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy
Plus: California’s governor appoints Laphonza Butler to the Senate seat formerly held by the late Dianne Feinstein. And new data from China offers some glimmers of economic hope despite persistent challenges to growth. Keith Collins hosts.
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10/2/2023 • 2 minutes, 24 seconds
Dow, S&P, Nasdaq Post Sharp Losses for September
Plus: GM and Ford shares fall as the UAW expands its strike against the automakers. Tesla shares rose 1.6% ahead of deliveries numbers due out on Monday. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/29/2023 • 2 minutes, 22 seconds
Longtime U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein Dies
Plus: The SEC charges Newell Brands and its former CEO Michael Polk. And the United Auto Workers union expanded its strike. Alex Ossola reports.
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9/29/2023 • 2 minutes, 33 seconds
House Votes Offer Mixed Picture Ahead of Potential Shutdown
Plus: Senators call on Russia to immediately release Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. And Tesla is accused in a lawsuit of racial harassment at a California plant. Keith Collins hosts.
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9/29/2023 • 2 minutes, 57 seconds
U.S. Stocks Rise as Bond Yields Take a Breather
Plus: Peloton shares rise 4.4% a day after announcing a co-branding deal with Lululemon. The average 30-year mortgage rate hits a 23-year high. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/28/2023 • 2 minutes, 34 seconds
U.S.-China Talks Pave Way for Biden-Xi Summit
Plus: Kari Lake plans to enter race for Kyrsten Sinema’s Senate seat. And Chinese property giant Evergrande says its chairman is suspected of unnamed crimes. Danny Lewis reports.
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9/28/2023 • 2 minutes, 31 seconds
GOP Presidential Hopefuls Debate as Trump Again Skips Event
Plus: Trading of Chinese property giant Evergrande’s shares was suspended after reports that the company’s chairman was under police surveillance. And U.S. hiring trends are pointing to a more subdued holiday season. Keith Collins hosts.
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9/28/2023 • 2 minutes, 34 seconds
Oil Prices Reach Their Highest Level of the Year
Plus: Exxon Mobil shares climb to a record high. Micron shares fall 4% after the bell after the company posted a wider-than-expected loss. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/27/2023 • 2 minutes, 20 seconds
American Soldier Travis King Released From North Korea
Plus: Las Vegas Strip workers vote to authorize possible strike. And NASA astronaut Frank Rubio returns after longest space flight by an American. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.
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9/27/2023 • 2 minutes, 18 seconds
Senators Unveil Bipartisan Funding Deal to Avert Government Shutdown
Plus: A New York Judge rules that Donald Trump committed fraud in valuing assets. And, we’re exclusively reporting that Open AI is exploring a share sale that could value the company at up to $90 billion. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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9/27/2023 • 3 minutes, 36 seconds
Target Closing Stores in Several States Due to Theft
Plus: U.S. stocks fall sharply on bond-yield concerns. Amazon shares fall 4% after the FTC sues the retailer, alleging it is an illegal online-marketplace monopoly. Amazon calls suit “wrong on the facts and the law.” J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/26/2023 • 2 minutes, 24 seconds
Amazon Accused of Online-Retail Monopoly in Federal Antitrust Lawsuit
Plus: J.P. Morgan Chase paying $75 million to settle lawsuit over Epstein ties. Hunter Biden sues Rudy Giuliani over release of laptop data. And U.S. home prices continue to rise as sales stay low. Danny Lewis reports.
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9/26/2023 • 2 minutes, 37 seconds
President Biden Plans to Walk UAW Picket Line in Michigan
Plus: Ford halts construction of a U.S. electric-vehicle battery plant that has drawn criticism over work with a Chinese company. And Jeff Bezos’ space company Blue Origin taps a longtime Amazon executive to be its next CEO. Keith Collins hosts.
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9/26/2023 • 2 minutes, 38 seconds
U.S. Stocks Snap Four-Session Losing Streak
Plus: Amazon shares rise on news the company will invest up to $4 billion in AI company Anthropic. The yield on the 10-year Treasury bond settles at its highest point since 2007. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/25/2023 • 2 minutes, 11 seconds
Amazon to Invest Up to $4 Billion in AI Company Anthropic
Plus: Biden administration announces 70 picks for rail bridges and tracks to receive $1.4 billion in federal grants. And Lego is scrapping plans to make its toy bricks from recycled plastic bottles. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.
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9/25/2023 • 2 minutes, 18 seconds
Hollywood Writers, Studios Reach Tentative Deal to End Strike
Plus: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy intends to mount a last-ditch effort to avoid a government shutdown. And Facebook owner Meta plans to roll out personality AI chatbots aimed at attracting younger users. Keith Collins hosts.
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9/25/2023 • 2 minutes, 39 seconds
S&P 500 Posts Worst Weekly Performance Since March
Plus: Ford shares rise 1.9% after it is spared today’s UAW walkout. Shares of biotech company Seagen rise 3.5% after posting positive results from a phase 3 study of a cancer-drug combination. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/22/2023 • 2 minutes, 33 seconds
United Auto Workers Expand Strike But Spare Ford
Plus: U.S. Senator Bob Menendez is indicted on bribery charges. And Amazon Prime will start running ads. Alex Ossola reports.
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9/22/2023 • 2 minutes, 27 seconds
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Sends Republicans Home After Losing Vote
Plus: Microsoft’s Activision deal clears a major hurdle as U.K. antitrust authorities accept changes to the transaction. And Japan’s central bank holds off on raising interest rates as inflation remains higher than its target. Keith Collins hosts.
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9/22/2023 • 2 minutes, 26 seconds
U.S. Stocks Decline as Bond Yields Rise
Plus: News Corp and Fox shares rise after chair Rupert Murdoch announces he is stepping down. Homebuilder stocks decline. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/21/2023 • 2 minutes, 35 seconds
U.S. Home Sales at Slowest Pace Since January
Plus: Cisco Systems strikes a multi-billion dollar deal to buy analytics and security-software company Splunk. And Fox and News Corp. chair Rupert Murdoch is stepping down. Charlotte Gartenberg reports.
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9/21/2023 • 2 minutes, 28 seconds
Israel Considers Accepting Saudi Uranium Enrichment
A group of GOP lawmakers vows to oppose another aid package for Ukraine. And Japan’s Toshiba completes a deal to go private. Keith Collins hosts.
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9/21/2023 • 2 minutes, 24 seconds
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Hints at Rate Hike Before January
The three big U.S. stock indexes lost ground. Also, shares of marketing-automation platform Klaviyo rose 9.2% in their trading debut. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/20/2023 • 2 minutes, 17 seconds
Ukrainian Commercial Vessels Resume Using Black Sea Port
Plus: Ford avoids a second potential strike as it reaches a tentative agreement with Canadian union Unifor. And Budweiser’s parent will no longer cut the tails off their Clydesdale horses. Charlotte Gartenberg reports.
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9/20/2023 • 2 minutes, 21 seconds
Tobacco Giant Philip Morris Rethinks $2 Billion Healthcare Push
Plus: Goldman Sachs in talks to sell Greensky in major consumer retreat, and UK inflation falls unexpectedly in August. Mohsin Ali hosts.
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9/20/2023 • 2 minutes, 39 seconds
Amazon to Hire 250,000 Workers This Fall
Also: Instacart shares rise 12.3% on their first day of trading. Copper shares are down 1.8% this month. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/19/2023 • 2 minutes, 12 seconds
Disney to Invest $60 Billion in Parks and Cruises
Plus: Congressional panels ask for details of Chinese nationals at sensitive U.S. facilities. FTX sues founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents for alleged misappropriated funds. And Russian court declines to consider WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich’s detention appeal. Ariana Aspuru reports.
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9/19/2023 • 2 minutes, 41 seconds
Instacart IPO Pricing Values Company at Nearly $10 Billion
The Marines locate the wreckage of a F-35 jet fighter that went missing near Charleston, S.C. And U.S. business confidence in China slumps to its lowest level in decades. Keith Collins hosts.
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9/19/2023 • 2 minutes, 28 seconds
Moderna, Pfizer Shares Fall on Projected Weaker Covid-19 Shot Demand
Plus: Shares of the big three U.S. automakers decline as the UAW limited strike continues. U.S. crude rises to more than $91 a barrel. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/18/2023 • 2 minutes, 2 seconds
Former U.S. Prisoners Released by Iran
Plus: Saudi Arabia in talks with Tesla about setting up a manufacturing facility there. Clorox operating at a reduced rate after cyberattack. Hunter Biden sues IRS for alleged breach of privacy. Pierre Bienaimé reports.
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9/18/2023 • 2 minutes, 46 seconds
Republican Groups Draft Short-Term Proposal to Keep Government Open
The Marines Corps says a jet fighter has gone missing after a “mishap” near Charleston, S.C. And shares of defaulted Chinese developer Evergrande dipped sharply after Shenzhen police said they took action against several employees of its wealth-management unit. Keith Collins hosts.
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9/18/2023 • 2 minutes, 49 seconds
U.S. Stocks Decline, Led by Tech Stocks
Adobe shares fall 4.2%, while shares of Arm Holdings fall 4.5% in their second day of trading. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/15/2023 • 2 minutes, 3 seconds
Russia Raises Interest Rates to Curb Inflation
Plus: Irish authorities fine TikTok $367.2 million over misuse of children’s data. India scales up efforts to contain deadly Nipah virus. And Hurricane Lee is expected to make landfall in Canada. Alex Ossola reports.
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9/15/2023 • 2 minutes, 46 seconds
UAW Launches Historic Strike at Ford, GM and Stellantis
China’s economy shows modest signs of a fragile recovery. And grocery-delivery company Instacart is preparing to raise its IPO target price following Arm’s successful trading debut. Keith Collins hosts.
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9/15/2023 • 2 minutes, 43 seconds
Dow Rises More Than 300 Points
Plus, Arm Holdings shares rise 25% in their first day of trading. Cruise companies are among the day’s winners. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/14/2023 • 2 minutes, 22 seconds
U.S. Plans New Sanctions on Tech Sales to Russia
Plus: European Central Bank raises key interest rate to record high. And OPEC production cuts push crude oil prices to 10-month highs. Danny Lewis reports.
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9/14/2023 • 2 minutes, 8 seconds
Chip Designer Arm to Begin Trading After Pricing IPO at $51 a Share
Plus: The head of the UAW says the union and Detroit automakers remain far apart in contract talks as the deadline looms. Elon Musk, Bill Gates and other tech heavyweights debate the potential benefits and problems of AI in a closed-door meeting with senators. Keith Collins hosts.
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9/14/2023 • 3 minutes, 2 seconds
Arm Expected to Price IPO at $52 a Share
Plus, airline stocks decline after American and Spirit slashed their profit projections. Caesars Entertainment paid roughly $15 million dollars in ransom to hackers in a cyberattack late this summer, according to people familiar with the matter. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/13/2023 • 2 minutes, 28 seconds
U.S. Inflation Up in August as Gas Prices Rise
Plus: Citigroup’s CEO shakes up the bank’s upper management levels as she seeks to simplify the company. American Airlines slashes its quarterly profit outlook, citing new union contract and gas prices. And EY announces $1.4 billion investment in AI. Charlotte Gartenberg reports.
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9/13/2023 • 2 minutes, 33 seconds
TSMC Plans a Big Investment in Arm’s IPO
Plus: United Auto Workers threaten strikes at certain auto plants if parties don’t reach an agreement before Thursday’s deadline. And Vladimir Putin meets with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. And Kate Bullivant hosts.
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9/13/2023 • 3 minutes, 1 second
Oracle Pulls S&P 500 Lower After Weak Sales Projections
Plus: Apple shares fall 1.7% after the company unveils its iPhone 15 lineup. Global oil prices are expected to remain high through the fourth quarter. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/12/2023 • 2 minutes, 31 seconds
Thousands Feared Dead After Storm in Libya
Plus: Google’s antitrust lawsuit begins in Washington. Decongestant in popular cold medicines found ineffective. WSJ publisher requests help from U.N. group for release of reporter Evan Gershkovich. Ariana Aspuru reports.
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9/12/2023 • 2 minutes, 44 seconds
Apple to Reveal New iPhone at ‘Wonderlust’ Company Event
The United Auto Workers union bends on wage demands in contract talks. And Israel’s Supreme Court hears a case related to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul. And Keith Collins hosts.
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9/12/2023 • 2 minutes, 41 seconds
Tesla Shares Gain 10%, Boost U.S. Stocks
Morgan Stanley boosted its Tesla share-price target by 60% to $400. Plus, Eli Lilly shares reach a new record high. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/11/2023 • 2 minutes, 18 seconds
Disney and Charter Reach Agreement, Ending Cable Blackout
Plus: J.M. Smucker is buying Hostess Brands for around $4.6 billion. Apple reaches a three-year deal for Qualcomm to supply 5G communications chips. Morocco’s government faces criticism for being slow to accept international help after Friday’s deadly earthquake. Pierre Bienaimé reports.
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9/11/2023 • 2 minutes, 27 seconds
Meta Plans a New AI System With ChatGPT in Its Sights
Plus the U.S. and Vietnam embark on a new strategic partnership. And Instacart is targeting a much-diminished valuation for its long-anticipated IPO. Keith Collins hosts.
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9/11/2023 • 2 minutes, 24 seconds
Investors Questioning AI-Fueled Tech Rally
S&P 500’s tech sector falls 2.3% for the week. Plus: Smith & Wesson shares rise 10.9% after the gun maker reported strong earnings. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/8/2023 • 2 minutes, 51 seconds
Kroger Swings to Loss After Opioid Settlement
Plus: IRS readies audits of large hedge funds and real-estate firms with help of AI. Turkish founder of cryptocurrency exchange Thodex sentenced to more than 11,000 years in prison. And Hurricane Lee intensifies. Charlotte Gartenberg reports.
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9/8/2023 • 2 minutes, 37 seconds
President Biden Travels to India for G-20 Leaders Summit
Plus: Chevron workers launch strike actions at two Australian natural-gas facilities. And Hong Kong is paralyzed by flooding generated by record rainfall. Keith Collins hosts.
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9/8/2023 • 2 minutes, 44 seconds
Apple Shares Down More Than 6% This Week
Also: Walmart shares rise 1.25% after the retailer said it will cut starting pay for some new hires. AMC Entertainment falls 5.8% after yesterday’s 37% decline. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/7/2023 • 2 minutes, 5 seconds
Walmart Cuts Starting Pay for Some New Hires
Plus: Health insurance costs are expected to jump next year. New proposed federal rules could require railroads to share tracks with competitors. And Hurricane Lee is expected to become a major hurricane. Danny Lewis reports.
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9/7/2023 • 2 minutes, 45 seconds
China Exports Drop for Fourth Straight Month
Apple’s iPhone faces competition in China from local rival Huawei’s latest smartphone. And the Biden administration moves to block oil drilling on millions of acres of Alaskan wilderness. Keith Collins hosts.
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9/7/2023 • 2 minutes, 51 seconds
U.S. Stocks Fall as Economy Remains Hot
Nvidia and Apple shares each fall more than 3%. AMC Entertainment falls to an all-time low a fter announcing plans to sell 40 million common shares. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/6/2023 • 2 minutes, 19 seconds
Antony Blinken Pledges Long-Term Support for Ukraine
Plus: Several executives exit crypto exchange Binance. And Roku cuts 10% of its workforce to reduce spending. Alex Ossola reports.
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9/6/2023 • 2 minutes, 20 seconds
FTC Sets Stage for Antitrust Suit Against Amazon
Plus: Pentagon plans for a vast AI-powered drone fleet to counter threats from China and others. And, former Proud Boys chairman Enrique Tarrio receives a 22-year prison sentence linked to the January 6th assault on the Capitol. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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9/6/2023 • 2 minutes, 54 seconds
U.S. Stocks Fall on Negative Chinese Economic Data
Also: United Airlines shares fall 2.5% after the carrier briefly grounded its nationwide fleet of planes today. Tesla shares rise 4.7% on data showing production at its Shanghai plant rebounded in August. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/5/2023 • 2 minutes, 8 seconds
Warner Bros. Cuts Profit Outlook Amid Hollywood Strikes
Plus: Hong Kong court orders the recognition of same-sex partnerships. Spanish soccer coach fired weeks after Women’s World Cup win. Ariana Aspuru reports.
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9/5/2023 • 2 minutes, 17 seconds
Country Garden Narrowly Avoids Default
Plus: Investors flock to battery recyclers in hunt for climate law winners. And North Korean leader Kim Jong Un plans to visit Russia. Mohsin Ali hosts.
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9/5/2023 • 2 minutes, 41 seconds
Disney-Spectrum Cable Dispute Pulls Several Media Stocks Lower
Plus: Tesla shares fall 5% over investor concern about the price of the updated Model 3 in China. Dell shares rise more than 20% a day after the company released a better-than-expected earnings report. J.R. Whalen reports.
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9/1/2023 • 2 minutes, 48 seconds
U.S. Job Gains Slowed in Summer, Unemployment Increased in August
Plus: Walgreens’ CEO is stepping down. Saudi Arabia considers selling $50 billion in shares of Aramco. And Hong Kong braces for supertyphoon Saola. Alex Ossola reports.
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9/1/2023 • 2 minutes, 37 seconds
China Rolls Out Measures Aimed at Supporting the Property Market
Plus: Tesla unveils its revamped longer-range Model 3 vehicle in China. And the United Auto Workers union accuses GM and Jeep maker Stellantis of unfair labor practices. Keith Collins hosts.
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9/1/2023 • 2 minutes, 26 seconds
UBS Shares Rise After Bank Books $29 Billion Profit
Also: Apple shares notch fifth straight gain , but decline 4% for August. Mortgage rates edge down to 7.18%. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/31/2023 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
Trump Pleads Not Guilty in Georgia Racketeering Case
Plus: Ukrainian counteroffensive pierces Russian defensive lines. UBS posts $29 billion profit on Credit Suisse purchase. And consumer spending increased significantly in July. Danny Lewis reports.
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8/31/2023 • 2 minutes, 41 seconds
China’s Economy Shows Further Signs of Weakness
Plus: Chinese tech giant Baidu publicly rolls out its answer to ChatGPT. And Microsoft plans to change the way it sells its Teams videoconferencing software in Europe. Keith Collins hosts.
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8/31/2023 • 2 minutes, 45 seconds
U.S. Stocks Post Fourth Straight Gain
Also: Warner Bros. Discovery shares rise more than 1% after CNN names former New York Times executive Mark Thompson as its new CEO. Salesforce shares rise nearly 6% after hours after the company reported strong quarterly profits. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/30/2023 • 2 minutes, 10 seconds
Rudy Giuliani Found Liable for Defamation of Georgia Poll Workers
Plus: Visa and Mastercard prepare to increase merchant fees. A new rule proposed by the Biden administration could make millions more Americans eligible for overtime pay. And updates after Hurricane Idalia’s Florida landfall. Charlotte Gartenberg reports.
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8/30/2023 • 2 minutes, 29 seconds
Hurricane Idalia Barrels Toward Florida as Powerful Category 4 Storm
Plus: Ukraine launches its largest drone attack on Russian military targets since the war began. And baby-formula makers face a U.S. congressional push to disclose contamination earlier. Keith Collins hosts.
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8/30/2023 • 2 minutes, 51 seconds
Nvidia Shares Rise in Strong Day for Tech Stocks
Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all finish higher. Plus: Best Buy shares rise 3.9% after earnings came in above Wall Street’s estimates. Consumer confidence plummets in August as job openings decline. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/29/2023 • 2 minutes, 17 seconds
U.S. Targets 10 Drugs for Medicare Price Negotiations
Plus: Crypto asset manager Grayscale wins lawsuit against SEC. Home prices stayed steady in June, while job openings dipped in July. Hurricane Idalia is set to hit Florida on Wednesday. Ariana Aspuru reports.
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8/29/2023 • 2 minutes, 50 seconds
U.S. and European Allies Seek to Cement Long-Term Aid for Ukraine
Plus: 3M’s board approves a $6 billion settlement related to veterans’ claims about the company’s earplugs. And Chevron workers at two Australian natural-gas operations plan work stoppages next month. Keith Collins hosts.
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8/29/2023 • 2 minutes, 39 seconds
Dow Rises 200 Points to Open the Week
Plus: Hawaiian Electric shares rise 45% after the utility pushes back against claims its power lines caused Maui’s deadly wildfires. 3M shares climb 5.2% following WSJ report that it is nearing a settlement over its sale of military earplugs that didn’t protect users from hearing loss. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/28/2023 • 2 minutes, 16 seconds
Trump Election-Interference Trial Set for March 2024
Plus: Tropical Storm Idalia is set to intensify into a hurricane as it heads for Florida. Hundreds of flights to and from the U.K. delayed due to computer glitch. Top official says the European Union should be ready to take in Ukraine and other nations by 2030. Pierre Bienaimé reports.
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8/28/2023 • 2 minutes, 20 seconds
China’s Stocks Rally After Beijing Moves to Help Boost Market
Plus: U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is in China on a visit aimed at protecting America’s economic interests. And 3M nears a roughly $5.5 billion settlement related to its earplugs. Keith Collins hosts.
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8/28/2023 • 2 minutes, 34 seconds
U.S. Stocks Rise as Powell Signals Caution on Rate Hikes
Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq finish up at least 0.6%. Hawaiian Electric falls 19% after Maui County sues following wildfires. Rite Aid shares plunge 51% after the Wall Street Journal reported the drugstore chain is preparing to file for bankruptcy. Alex Ossola reports.
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8/25/2023 • 2 minutes, 37 seconds
Blackstone Sells Stake in Las Vegas’ Bellagio
Plus: Jerome Powell says the Fed will proceed carefully on any further interest increases. And the United Auto Workers vote overwhelmingly in favor of a potential strike. Charlotte Gartenberg reports.
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8/25/2023 • 2 minutes, 32 seconds
Donald Trump Surrenders in Georgia Case; Mug Shot Released
Saudi Arabia weighs a Chinese bid to build a nuclear-power plant in the kingdom. Maui County files a lawsuit alleging that Hawaiian Electric’s power lines caused the island’s recent wildfires. Keith Collins hosts.
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8/25/2023 • 3 minutes, 1 second
U.S. Stocks Slide As Investors Await Powell Speech
Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq close down 1% or more. Dollar Tree falls 13% as it becomes latest retailer to report results raising concerns over consumer spending. AMC completes one-for-10 reverse stock split. Ariana Aspuru reports.
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8/24/2023 • 2 minutes, 47 seconds
Wagner Leader Prigozhin Was Assassinated, Early U.S. Intelligence Says
Plus: A Russian judge extends WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich’s detention. And T-Mobile plans to lay off 5,000 employees. Alex Ossola reports.
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8/24/2023 • 2 minutes, 15 seconds
GOP Debate Candidates Attack Each Other, Spare Trump
China suspends imports of seafood from Japan after the release of radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant. Australia’s Woodside Energy moves to head off a labor dispute that has been roiling natural-gas markets. Keith Collins hosts.
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8/24/2023 • 3 minutes, 1 second
Nvidia Surges After Reporting Record Sales
S&P 500, Nasdaq end day up more than 1%. Mixed quarterly earnings from retailers, including Foot Locker, Abercrombie & Fitch and Peloton, paint a complicated picture of the U.S. consumer sector. Charlotte Gartenberg reports.
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8/23/2023 • 3 minutes, 5 seconds
India Lands on the Moon’s South Pole
Plus: Peloton shares tumble as fitness company warns of continued losses. And the SEC will vote on new rules for private funds. Alex Ossola reports.
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8/23/2023 • 2 minutes, 23 seconds
Hollywood Presents New Offer to Striking Writers
PMI data for the Eurozone and U.K. reveal a sharp downturn in business activity. And, bankrupt trucker company Yellow is unleashing a bidding war in the tight supply chain market. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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8/23/2023 • 2 minutes, 58 seconds
Stocks Edge Lower After Retailers Report Disappointing Earnings
Shares in Dick’s Sporting Goods and Macy’s fall after weaker quarterly earnings and tepid profit forecasts. Plus: EV-maker VinFast surges, Charles Schwab shares fall after announcing plans to trim staff and office space. Danny Lewis reports
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Plus: IBM is selling the Weather Channel and other assets. Existing U.S. home sales fell in July. And Thailand picks a new prime minister. Ariana Aspuru reports.
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8/22/2023 • 2 minutes, 34 seconds
Japan to Release Water From Fukushima Nuclear Plant Into Pacific This Week
Donald Trump says he will surrender on Thursday in the criminal election-interference case in Georgia. Microsoft submits a revised proposal for its Activision deal to the U.K.’s antitrust watchdog. Keith Collins hosts.
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8/22/2023 • 2 minutes, 41 seconds
Tech Stocks Boost Markets Despite Pressure From Long-Term Treasury Yields
Plus: Nvidia shares rally in anticipation of the chipmaker’s earnings report. And, AMC Entertainment stocks tumble ahead of planned conversion of preferred equity units. Danny Lewis reports.
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8/21/2023 • 2 minutes, 24 seconds
Subway Sandwich Chain Nears Sale to Private-Equity Firm
Plus: YouTube partners with Universal Music Group over the future of AI in music. And former President Donald Trump holds 23-point lead in Iowa, per closely watched poll. Pierre Bienaimé reports.
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8/21/2023 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
China’s Banks Roll Out Another Rate Cut in Bid to Bolster Economy
Tropical Storm Hilary lashes Southern California, triggering floods and power outages. Facebook owner Meta plans to roll out a web version of microblogging app Threads early this week. Keith Collins hosts.
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8/21/2023 • 2 minutes, 45 seconds
U.S. Stocks Finish Mixed Over More Bond-Yield Concerns
Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq finish lower for the week. Plus: Ross Stores rose 5% after the discount chain reported stronger-than-expected earnings. Bitcoin fell 4.9% to about $26,200. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/18/2023 • 2 minutes, 10 seconds
SoftBank Buys Back Stake in Chip Designer Arm
Plus: Outback Steakhouse’s owner attracts an activist investor. Cosmetics maker Estée Lauder takes a hit on its quarterly earnings. Charlotte Gartenberg reports.
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8/18/2023 • 2 minutes, 32 seconds
Chinese Developer Evergrande Files for Bankruptcy in U.S.
Plus: Donald Trump’s legal team seeks an April 2026 trial date in the federal Jan. 6 election case. Maui’s emergency-management chief resigns following the island’s deadly wildfires. Keith Collins hosts.
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8/18/2023 • 2 minutes, 37 seconds
Bond Blow-Out Sends U.S. Stocks Lower Again
Plus: Walmart shares drop as lower sales of apparel and sporting goods sales eat into profits. Hawaiian Electric shares tumble another 15% as the utility meets with restructuring firms to address its legal and financial troubles. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/17/2023 • 2 minutes, 19 seconds
Blue Shield to Drop CVS Caremark
Plus: The Biden administration plans new tariffs on food-can metals. And Walmart raises its outlook after grocery-driven profit and sales growth. Danny Lewis reports.
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8/17/2023 • 2 minutes, 21 seconds
U.S., South Korea, Japan to Unite at Camp David Summit
Hawaiian Electric is exploring options to address financial and legal challenges linked to the Maui wildfires. Paramount Global drops plans to sell a stake in a majority stake in BET Media Group. Keith Collins hosts.
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8/17/2023 • 2 minutes, 40 seconds
Inflation, Bond-Yield Concerns Push U.S. Stocks Lower
Also: Target shares rose 3% after earnings came in better than Wall Street expected. U.S. Steel shares closed up 1.4% after ArcelorMittal made an offer for the company. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/16/2023 • 2 minutes, 47 seconds
Target Sales Hit by Pride Month Backlash
Plus: President Biden will head to Hawaii to survey wildfire damage. And North Korea makes its first public comments about detained U.S. soldier Travis King. Alex Ossola reports.
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8/16/2023 • 2 minutes, 21 seconds
Intel Scraps Tower Acquisition After China Fails to Approve Deal
In Hawaii’s Maui, many fear that the wildfire death toll will include a significant number of children. U.K. inflation slowed last month, though core consumer prices held steady. Keith Collins hosts.
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8/16/2023 • 2 minutes, 33 seconds
Investors Spooked by Wild Swing in Bond Yields
Plus: Shares of Hawaiian Electric Utilities are down about 50% over fears it could be held liable for the wildfires in Maui. Investments by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway drive homebuilders’ shares higher. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/15/2023 • 2 minutes, 15 seconds
Russia Raises Interest Rates in Response to Economic Turmoil
Plus: U.S. retail spending increased in July. Crypto custodian Prime Trust files for bankruptcy protection. Ariana Aspuru reports.
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8/15/2023 • 2 minutes, 26 seconds
Donald Trump Indicted in Georgia Over Effort to Undo Election
China stops releasing youth unemployment data as its central bank slashes rates in a bid to bolster the economy. Japan posts another quarter of strong growth, beating the U.S. and China. Keith Collins hosts.
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8/15/2023 • 2 minutes, 46 seconds
Nvidia Shares Climb 7%
The Nasdaq’s tech sector was boosted in part by lower Treasury bond yields. Tesla shares fell 1.2% after the company lowered prices for some of its vehicles in China. PayPal names Intuit executive Alex Chriss as next CEO. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/14/2023 • 2 minutes
U.S. Homelessness Up 11% This Year, a Record Increase
Plus: Russia’s currency hits its weakest level since the early days of the Kremlin’s war on Ukraine. Kim Jong Un calls for increase in weapons production ahead of military drills by the U.S. and South Korea. Pierre Bienaimé reports.
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8/14/2023 • 2 minutes, 6 seconds
Hawaii Wildfire Death Toll Rises to 96 as Questions Hang Over Response
Hunter Biden’s legal team claims that prosecutors reneged on a plea deal. A far-right outsider scores a surprise win in Argentina’s presidential primary. Keith Collins hosts.
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8/14/2023 • 2 minutes, 32 seconds
FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Sent to Jail After Judge Revokes Bail
Plus: Inflation concerns lead to mixed day for U.S. stocks. UBS shares climb after the Swiss bank said it doesn’t need billions of dollars in relief for its takeover of Credit Suisse. Nvidia shares suffer fourth straight daily decline. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/11/2023 • 2 minutes, 39 seconds
Chinese Property Developer Expects Worst Loss in 16 Years
Country Garden Holdings, China’s largest surviving property developer, is trying to avoid the same fate as defaulted rivals such as China Evergrande. Supreme Court blocks Purdue Pharma’s $6 billion settlement of opioid lawsuits against its Sackler family owners. And Amazon looks to go box-free on its deliveries. Charlotte Gartenberg reports.
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8/11/2023 • 2 minutes, 7 seconds
Hawaii’s Maui Wildfire Death Toll Rises to at Least 55
Swiss bank UBS says it no longer needs government assistance related to its rescue of rival Credit Suisse. Self-driving car companies Cruise and Waymo get approval to expand in San Francisco. Keith Collins hosts.
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8/11/2023 • 2 minutes, 27 seconds
U.S. Stocks Give Up Rally Over Interest-Rate Concerns
Plus: Walt Disney shares jump on planned price increases for Disney+. Versace owner Capri surges on Tapestry takeover. Mortgage rates hover near 7%. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/10/2023 • 2 minutes, 20 seconds
Inflation Ticked Back Up in July
Plus: Amazon phases out dozens of house brands. And Ecuador declares a state of emergency following yesterday’s killing of a presidential candidate. Alex Ossola reports.
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8/10/2023 • 2 minutes, 18 seconds
Hawaii Wildfires Leave at Least 36 Dead
Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio has been assassinated. Coach owner Tapestry is in talks to buy Capri, home to the Versace and Michael Kors brands. Keith Collins hosts.
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8/10/2023 • 2 minutes, 45 seconds
Disney Says Revenue Rose 3.8%
Also: Tesla shares fell 3%, its fourth consecutive decline. WeWork shares fell 39% after the company expressed doubt about its ability to survive. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/9/2023 • 2 minutes, 19 seconds
U.S., Saudi Arabia Agree on Path to Normalize Israel Ties
New York state will debut its first cybersecurity strategy. Plus, India’s Parliament passes a new data-protection bill. Alex Ossola reports.
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8/9/2023 • 2 minutes, 27 seconds
U.S. to Ban Critical Tech Investments in China
Chinese consumer price data fell for the first time in two years as the country slips into deflation. And, WeWork is raising doubts about its ability to keep the lights on. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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8/9/2023 • 3 minutes, 3 seconds
Dow Falls Roughly 400 Points Before Recovering
Also: Eli Lilly shares rose to a new record high after the drugmaker said sales for its Mounjaro diabetes drug rose sharply. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/8/2023 • 2 minutes, 50 seconds
Dow Falls After Regional Banks Downgrades
Plus: Weight-loss drug Wegovy is shown to have heart-health benefits according to a new study. Ohio votes on Issue 1, an abortion-rights proxy. Ariana Aspuru hosts.
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8/8/2023 • 2 minutes, 46 seconds
Chinese Exports Fall at Steepest Pace Since February 2020
Japanese investment giant SoftBank reports another quarterly net loss even as its Vision Fund returns to profitability. Credit rater Moody’s sounds a note of caution on the U.S. banking industry, downgrading some regional lenders. Keith Collins hosts.
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8/8/2023 • 2 minutes, 37 seconds
Berkshire Hathaway Shares Hit All-Time High
Also: Apple shares fell for the fifth straight day. Tyson Foods shares fell 3.8% after the company announced more meat-processing plant closures. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/7/2023 • 2 minutes, 11 seconds
Tesla CFO, Once Discussed As Possible CEO, Steps Down
Saudi Aramco reports 38% profit slide. Campbell Soup to acquire Rao's parent Sovos Brands. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.
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8/7/2023 • 2 minutes, 22 seconds
Trucking Giant Yellow Files for Bankruptcy
Russia and China sent a large naval patrol near Alaska. “Barbie” tops $1 billion at the global box office. Keith Collins hosts.
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8/7/2023 • 2 minutes, 40 seconds
Amazon Shares Add 8.3% After Strong Earnings Report
Also: Shares of Apple fell 4.8% a day after reporting a third-straight quarter of declining revenue. Cybersecurity company Fortinet shares fell 25% after executives said some customers have delayed orders over economic uncertainty. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/4/2023 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
U.S. Added 187,000 Jobs in July, Employers Slowed Pace of Hiring
Also, Icahn Enterprises slashes its dividend in half after activist pressure. And Ukrainian naval drones strike one of Russia’s largest ports, disrupting grain export in Black Sea. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.
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8/4/2023 • 2 minutes, 39 seconds
Appeals Court Allows Biden Asylum Policy to Stay in Place for Now
Two U.S. Navy sailors are accused of spying for China. The United Auto Workers union demands a 40% pay hike in labor talks with automakers. Keith Collins hosts.
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8/4/2023 • 2 minutes, 55 seconds
Apple Reports Third Straight Quarterly Revenue Decline
U.S. stocks declined largely due to rises in Treasury yields. Also: Amazon posted its strongest quarterly profit in more than a year. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/3/2023 • 3 minutes, 7 seconds
The Bank of England Raises Key Interest Rate
But the central bank is also signaling it may be in the final stages of its fight against inflation. Less than 10% of Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses purchased are used monthly. And the scorching heat and Wall Street are driving up gas prices. Danny Lewis hosts.
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8/3/2023 • 2 minutes, 46 seconds
U.S. State Department Orders Partial Evacuation of Employees in Niger
Former President Donald Trump is expected to appear in a Washington federal courthouse to be arraigned in a case involving his efforts to overturn the 2020 election result. The maker of Bud Light says U.S. sales and profit plunged after consumers abandoned the beer brand following a marketing collaboration with a transgender influencer. Keith Collins hosts.
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8/3/2023 • 2 minutes, 36 seconds
U.S. Stocks Fall Sharply After Credit Downgrade
Also: CVS shares rose 3.3% after the healthcare company reported higher sales. Advanced Micro Devices shares fell 7%, Nvidia shares were down 4.8%. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/2/2023 • 2 minutes, 22 seconds
PG&E Scraps Multibillion-Dollar Fire Prevention Program
The California utility will rely on power line settings instead of trimming trees. Also: a delay on new crypto regulations puts billions of dollars in tax revenue at risk. And CVS’s earnings rose more than 10 percent last quarter. Danny Lewis hosts.
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8/2/2023 • 2 minutes, 40 seconds
Stock Markets Lower as Fitch Downgrades U.S. Credit Rating
Latest Donald Trump indictment charges him with four crimes in connection to his efforts to reverse the outcome of the 2020 election. And Binance remains active in China despite the country banning cryptocurrencies in 2021. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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8/2/2023 • 3 minutes, 18 seconds
Starbucks Reports Q2 Revenue Rose 12.5%
U.S. stocks finish mixed. Also: Caterpillar shares rose 9% after reporting sharply higher revenue. Tupperware shares rose 26% despite the company having said it could miss interest payments. J.R. Whalen reports.
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8/1/2023 • 2 minutes, 50 seconds
Uber Posts First-Ever Operating Profit
U.S. jobs market shows signs of cooling. Foreign purchases of U.S. homes slump to all-time low. Elon Musk’s X Corp. sues a nonprofit research group. Ariana Aspuru reports.
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8/1/2023 • 2 minutes, 45 seconds
BlackRock, MSCI Face Congressional Probes for Facilitating China Investments
Super PACs backing presidential hopefuls Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis top the field of those groups reporting fundraising data to the federal government. CVS Health is cutting 5,000 jobs in an effort to reduce costs. Keith Collins hosts.
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8/1/2023 • 3 minutes, 1 second
Dow, Regional Banks End July Higher
The KBW Nasdaq Regional Banking Index rose 18% in July. Shares of ON Semiconductor rose 2.5% after reporting strong financial results. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/31/2023 • 2 minutes, 31 seconds
Trump’s Effort to Halt Election Interference Investigation Rejected
Also: White House panel says the FBI’s access to a controversial intelligence database should be curtailed. California regulators plan to examine the volume of data collected by smart vehicles. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/31/2023 • 2 minutes, 25 seconds
China’s Economy Shows Further Signs of Slowing Growth
Donald Trump’s political committee has spent more than $40 million on legal fees this year. U.S. trucking giant Yellow shuts down operations. Keith Collins hosts.
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7/31/2023 • 2 minutes, 43 seconds
U.S. Stocks Rise on Positive Earnings Reports
FactSet says 80% of companies that have reported earnings this quarter have beaten expectations. Procter & Gamble shares rose 2.8% after the company said consumers continue to pay higher prices for household staples. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/28/2023 • 2 minutes, 45 seconds
Wage Growth and Inflation Ease as Fed Mulls Next Steps
U.S. Labor Department report shows signs of cooling inflation from the second quarter. The Bank of England taps former Fed chair Ben Bernanke to review its inflation estimates. Internal Meta emails say the company bowed to pressure from Washington to remove posts claiming COVID-19 was man-made. And Biogen agrees to buy Reata Pharmaceuticals for $7.3 billion. Danny Lewis reports.
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7/28/2023 • 2 minutes, 43 seconds
Trump Indicted on More Charges in Mar-a-Lago Documents Probe
Europe avoids China’s Belt and Road Forum, keeping a distance from Xi and Putin. And the Bank of Japan hints it will accept higher rates, lifting bond yields. Keith Collins hosts.
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7/28/2023 • 2 minutes, 59 seconds
Dow Falls More Than 200 Points, Snapping 13-Day Winning Streak
Netflix and Microsoft shares each fell more than 2%. Ford shares rose 2% after hours on strong quarterly earnings. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/27/2023 • 2 minutes, 21 seconds
The U.S. Economy Strengthened Despite Interest Rate Hikes
GDP grew 2.4 percent last quarter. Europe raises interest rates again, but signals it may pause future hikes. U.S. regulators may make big banks bolster their finances. And Bud Light’s brewers lay off hundreds of office workers. Danny Lewis reports.
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7/27/2023 • 2 minutes, 23 seconds
Mitch McConnell Says He Is OK After Appearing Unwell at News Conference
Netflix is reworking its advertising partnership with Microsoft and lowering ad prices. Volkswagen cuts its delivery targets for the year. Keith Collins hosts.
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7/27/2023 • 2 minutes, 28 seconds
Fed Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level in 22 Years
Also: Boeing shares rose 8.7% after the company reported rising jetliner orders and deliveries. After the bell, shares of Facebook parent Meta rose about 4% after earnings and revenue came in better-than-expected. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/26/2023 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
Israel’s Supreme Court Will Hear Challenge to Judicial Overhaul
Major automakers plan a joint investment to build thousands of EV chargers in the U.S. Plus, Rudy Giuliani won’t contest defamation claims in Georgia elections case. Alex Ossola reports.
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7/26/2023 • 2 minutes, 27 seconds
Pratt & Whitney Engines on Hundreds of Airbus Jets Recalled for Inspection
Elon Musk’s ‘X’ is cutting ad prices in an effort to woo brands back to the platform. And, Meta’s Threads is not labeling propaganda accounts from Russia and China state media. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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7/26/2023 • 3 minutes, 9 seconds
Alphabet Says Revenue Rose 7% Over Last Year
Also: GE shares rose 6% after the company reported strong demand for its jet engines. WSJ reports Banc of California is in advanced talks to buy PacWest. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/25/2023 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
U.S. Drone Damaged by Russian Jet Fighter
TikTok is launching an e-commerce business in the U.S. early next month. U.S. home prices fell in May for the second straight month. Ariana Aspuru reports.
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7/25/2023 • 2 minutes, 34 seconds
Chinese Developers Jump After Beijing Signals Support for Property Sector
A Senate panel probes private-equity billionaire Leon Black’s’ financial ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The FDIC scolds banks over manipulation of uninsured-deposit numbers. Keith Collins hosts.
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7/25/2023 • 3 minutes, 10 seconds
Gas Prices Could Rise 5 to 10 Cents a Gallon This Week
Dow notched its 11th straight gain. Plus: Bank stocks continued last week’s rally. Mattel shares rose 1.8% following the box-office success of “Barbie.” J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/24/2023 • 2 minutes, 6 seconds
Russia, Ukraine Airstrikes Escalate
Plus, the Biden administration is taking steps to secure Beijing’s cooperation in fighting the fentanyl crisis. U.N. officials have begun talking to North Korea about a U.S. soldier who voluntarily crossed into the country last week. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/24/2023 • 2 minutes, 18 seconds
Israel’s Netanyahu Proceeds With Judicial-Overhaul Vote as Protests Intensify
Twitter owner Elon Musk teases a new ‘X’ logo for the social-media platform. The debut of ‘Barbenheimer’ helps to deliver a blowout weekend for the U.S. box office. Keith Collins hosts.
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7/24/2023 • 2 minutes, 55 seconds
Spotify Plans $1 Price Increase for U.S. Ad-Free Subscriptions
Shares of Spotify fell 0.4%. Dow posts tenth straight daily gain. Also: Tesla shares fell 1.1%. U.S. oil prices have risen about 11% over the past four weeks. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/21/2023 • 2 minutes, 32 seconds
Judge Sets Trump’s Documents Trial for May 2024
Also, the FTC says it’s pausing its effort to block the Microsoft-Activision deal. New Jersey sues the federal government over New York’s congestion pricing. And singer Tony Bennet dies at 96. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.
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7/21/2023 • 2 minutes, 31 seconds
White House Says Google, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft Agree to AI Safeguards
Ukraine is expected to seize a Russian-controlled bank in an effort to curb Moscow’s influence. And the U.S. Justice Department revamps its cryptocurrency enforcement team. Keith Collins hosts.
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7/21/2023 • 2 minutes, 46 seconds
Tesla, Netflix Pull Nasdaq 2% Lower
Dow notched its ninth consecutive daily gain. Also: Johnson & Johnson shares were up 6% after posting strong quarterly earnings. Fifth Third and Keycorp shares rose after the regional banks reported higher deposits. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/20/2023 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
Home Sales Fall as Mortgage Rates Stay High
Plus: The House approves FAA bill to target an airline labor crunch. Iraq expels the Swedish ambassador amid protests. Ariana Aspuru reports.
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7/20/2023 • 2 minutes, 48 seconds
Foreign Firms Are the Biggest Winners From America’s Climate Law
Auto theft in U.S. cities soared during the first half of the year. Activist investor Elliott takes a big stake in drugmaker Catalent. Keith Collins hosts.
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7/20/2023 • 2 minutes, 40 seconds
Tesla Reports Profit Jumped 20%
U.S. stocks rise. Also: Netflix added nearly 6 million new subscribers in the latest quarter. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/19/2023 • 2 minutes, 36 seconds
Goldman Sachs Profit Drops 58%
Russian President Vladimir Putin won’t attend a summit in South Africa. Plus, Netflix has stopped offering its cheapest ad-free plan to new customers. Alex Ossola reports.
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7/19/2023 • 2 minutes, 18 seconds
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard Work Towards Merger Despite Setbacks
U.S. antitrust authorities issue new guidelines spelling out how the U.S. will police proposed mergers. And, more than 8,000 authors have asked leading tech companies to not use their work to train AI systems without permission or compensation. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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7/19/2023 • 3 minutes, 32 seconds
Dow Hits New 52-Week High
U.S. stocks rose in part due to upbeat bank earnings. Also: Microsoft shares rose 4%. The company will release a new version of Meta Platforms’ artificial-intelligence language model, making the software available to companies for the first time. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/18/2023 • 2 minutes, 20 seconds
Trump Says He Is Target of Criminal Probe in Jan. 6 Case
The former president says federal prosecutors informed his legal team that he is a target of their investigation. Plus: WSJ exclusively reports that 800,000 barrels of seized Iranian oil are sitting in limbo off the Texas coast. And Morgan Stanley profits fall, while Bank of America profits grow in quarterly earnings. Danny Lewis hosts.
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7/18/2023 • 2 minutes, 41 seconds
Ukraine Adopts Slow Approach to Counteroffensive After Equipment Losses
Georgia Supreme Court denies Donald Trump's motion to block election-interference investigation. And Tesla outlines plans for the largest auto factory in Germany. Keith Collins hosts.
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7/18/2023 • 2 minutes, 53 seconds
Ford Shares Slide After F-150 Lightning Price Cut
U.S. stocks finished the day higher. Also: Tesla shares rose 3.2% following the rollout of its first cybertruck. AT&T shares closed at the lowest level since March of 1993. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/17/2023 • 2 minutes, 11 seconds
Record Heat in China as U.S. Climate Envoy Arrives to Restart Talks
Russia seizes Western assets of two consumer-goods giants. Ford cuts prices of its electric F-150 Lightning pickup, in sign that demand for the technology is easing. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.
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7/17/2023 • 2 minutes, 32 seconds
Chinese Economy Loses Momentum
U.S. pay raises are finally beating inflation after two years of falling behind. And a bridge between Russia and Crimea was damaged in an overnight strike. Mohsin Ali hosts.
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7/17/2023 • 3 minutes, 2 seconds
Bank Earnings Highlight Mixed Day for U.S. Stocks
Also: UnitedHealth Group shares rose 7.2% after raising earnings projections. AT&T shares fell more than 4% to the stock’s lowest level in nearly 30 years. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/14/2023 • 2 minutes, 23 seconds
JPMorgan Chase Profit Jumps 67%
Plus: The House passes a defense-policy bill with abortion and transgender provisions. And former Fox News host Tucker Carlson is starting a new media company. Alex Ossola reports.
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7/14/2023 • 2 minutes, 31 seconds
Ripple Ruling Deals a Blow to SEC’s Effort to Regulate Crypto
The Republican-controlled House threatens to derail an annual defense-policy bill over transgender and abortion rights. And the Pentagon’s top general, Mark Milley, calls for faster weapons sales to Taiwan. Mohsin Ali hosts.
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7/14/2023 • 2 minutes, 59 seconds
U.S. Stocks Climb as Inflation Concerns Ease
Alphabet shares rose 4.4% after saying it will add more languages to its Bard AI chatbot. Shares of Progressive fell 13% after the insurer reported earnings below Wall Street expectations. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/13/2023 • 2 minutes, 14 seconds
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Under Investigation by FTC
Plus: The first over-the-counter birth-control pill is approved by the FDA. Crypto lender Celsius Network CEO Alex Mashinsky is arrested. Ariana Aspuru reports.
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7/13/2023 • 2 minutes, 47 seconds
Hollywood Actors Set to Join Writers on Strike
Elon Musk wades into artificial intelligence with the launch of xAI to rival ChatGPT and Google’s Bard. And, the FTC appeals a ruling allowing Microsoft to close its $75 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Luke Vargas hosts.
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7/13/2023 • 3 minutes, 1 second
U.S. Stocks Rise on Inflation Decline
Also, Domino’s Pizza shares rose 11% after the company said it will list its menu on Uber’s Eats and Postmates apps in 28 markets. Recursion Pharmaceuticals shares rose 78% after the company said Nvidia is investing $50 million in its drug-discovery companies. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/12/2023 • 2 minutes, 6 seconds
Inflation Eased to 3% in June, Fed Still Likely to Raise Rates
U.S. inflation eased to its slowest pace in more than two years. Plus, Iowa lawmakers passed a ban on most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. And, Domino’s Pizza will soon come to Uber Apps for the first time. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.
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7/12/2023 • 2 minutes, 33 seconds
U.S. Government Emails Hacked in Suspected Chinese Espionage Campaign
North Korea test-launches a suspected long-range missile. U.S. lawmakers demand telecom companies act on toxic lead cables after a WSJ investigation. Keith Collins hosts.
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7/12/2023 • 3 minutes, 2 seconds
U.S. Stocks Rise Ahead of Inflation Report
Activision Blizzard shares rose 10% after a federal judge approved Microsoft’s $75 billion purchase of the company. Salesforce shares rose 3.9% after the company said it would raise its prices. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/11/2023 • 2 minutes, 7 seconds
Federal Judge OKs Microsoft’s $75 Billion Buy of Activision Blizzard
The ruling is a blow to the Biden administration’s efforts to rein in big mergers. Plus, Bank of America is ordered to pay $250 million over wrongful fees and fake accounts. And a Sam Altman-backed nuclear power startup is going public through his SPAC. Danny Lewis hosts.
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7/11/2023 • 2 minutes, 27 seconds
Donald Trump Asks Court to Delay Trial in Classified-Documents Case
The fast rise of Mark Zuckerberg’s Threads appears to be hurting Elon Musk’s Twitter. Amazon’s annual Prime Day sales event this week is expected to offer a gauge of consumer demand. Keith Collins hosts.
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7/11/2023 • 3 minutes
Threads Sign-ups Push Meta Shares Higher
Also: Rivian Automotive shares rose 3.3%. Bitcoin rose to around $30,800 and is up about 20% since mid-June. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/10/2023 • 2 minutes, 26 seconds
EU Approves Data-Transfer Deal With U.S. in Win for Thousands of Companies
Plus: Wagner leader met with Vladimir Putin days after rebellion. Fed regulatory chief says bigger banks will need more financial cushion. Pierre Bienaimé reports.
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7/10/2023 • 2 minutes, 31 seconds
China’s Rebound Loses More Steam, Stoking Deflation Worries
President Biden kicks off a European trip with planned meetings with U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and King Charles III. Activist investor Carl Icahn gets some breathing room from lenders following a short-seller attack. Keith Collins hosts.
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7/10/2023 • 2 minutes, 40 seconds
U.S. Stocks Decline on Jobs, Wages Data
Also, global oil prices rose to their highest level since May. Rivian added another 14% after the electric vehicle maker reported strong quarterly deliveries figures. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/7/2023 • 2 minutes, 19 seconds
Jobs Report Shows June Hiring Cooled Slightly and Wages Rose
Also, lawyers representing Dow Jones, the publisher of The Wall Street Journal, ask a United Nations human-rights official to press Russia for Evan Gershkovich’s release. And Chinese fin-tech company Ant Group slapped with a nearly $1 billion fine. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.
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7/7/2023 • 2 minutes, 40 seconds
Janet Yellen Says the U.S. Doesn’t Seek ‘Winner Take All’ Fight With China
The launch of Instagram parent Meta’s Threads microblogging app draws accusations from Elon Musk’s Twitter over possible use of its trade secrets. Chip giant Samsung projects a sharp drop in quarterly operating profit as an AI-driven bump in memory-chip growth hasn’t overcome a broad tech slump. Keith Collins hosts.
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7/7/2023 • 2 minutes, 59 seconds
U.S. Stocks Fall, Bond Yields Rise on Jobs Numbers
Bank stocks fell as bond yields rose. Mortgage rates rose to an average 6.81%. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/6/2023 • 2 minutes, 36 seconds
Ukraine Nears Nuclear Deal With Bulgaria
An agreement to sell nuclear reactors to Ukraine would be a blow to Russia. Plus: Lazard fires top banker accused of harassment. And several delivery apps sue New York City over new minimum wage law. Danny Lewis hosts.
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7/6/2023 • 2 minutes, 40 seconds
Wagner Group’s Prigozhin Is Back in Russia, Belarus Leader Says
Global temperatures this year rose to their hottest June on record. Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta is taking on Elon Musk’s Twitter. Keith Collins hosts.
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7/6/2023 • 3 minutes, 11 seconds
U.S. Stocks Decline on China, Federal Reserve News
Also: UPS shares fell 2% after it and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters said labor contract negotiations have stalled. Rivian Automotive shares rose more than 4% after Amazon took delivery of its first Rivian electric-vehicle vans in Europe. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/5/2023 • 2 minutes, 21 seconds
Nikola’s Electric-Truck Deliveries Rise as Production Falls
Plus: New York City’s new law regulates AI used in hiring tools. And El Paso Walmart gunman is set to be sentenced. Alex Ossola reports.
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7/5/2023 • 2 minutes, 20 seconds
Judge Orders Biden Officials to Limit Contact With Social-Media Companies
The Biden administration is preparing to restrict Chinese companies from accessing U.S. cloud-computing services. Israeli troops have withdrawn from the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. Kate Bullivant reports.
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7/5/2023 • 3 minutes, 21 seconds
U.S. Stocks Open the Week Higher
Also: Tesla shares rose 6.9% after the electric carmaker reported better-than-expected quarterly deliveries. Coinbase shares rose 11.7% after Cboe Global Markets refiled applications for spot bitcoin ETFs. J.R. Whalen reports.
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7/3/2023 • 2 minutes, 19 seconds
Israel Launches Biggest Attack on West Bank in Decades
Plus: American consumers expect inflation to fall in the years ahead. U.S. ambassador to Russia granted access to jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich for second time. Pierre Bienaimé reports.
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7/3/2023 • 2 minutes, 37 seconds
United Airlines Moves to Avoid More Holiday Travel Disruptions
Plus: Tesla reports a surge in global deliveries, helped by price cuts and discounts. And Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is heading to China amid tensions between Washington and Beijing. Kate Bullivant reports.
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7/3/2023 • 2 minutes, 41 seconds
Apple Reaches $3 Trillion in Valuation
All 11 S&P 500 sectors notched monthly gains for the month since November of 2022. Nvidia shares rose 3.6%. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/30/2023 • 2 minutes, 2 seconds
Supreme Court Ends Biden Student-Loan Forgiveness Plan
Plus: Supreme Court also rules web designer can refuse work on same-sex wedding announcements. And in France, riots escalate as President Emmanuel Macron struggles to respond. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.
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6/30/2023 • 2 minutes, 3 seconds
China Delivers More Disappointing Economic Data
U.S. officials say a revised law in China raises risks for American companies doing business there. Silicon Valley Bank’s Cayman Islands customers win a court ruling after having their deposits wiped out when the lender collapsed. Keith Collins hosts.
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6/30/2023 • 3 minutes
Bank Stocks Rally After Fed’s Positive Comments
Wells Fargo rose 4.3% and Goldman Sachs was up 3%. Overstock.com shares rose about 20% after acquiring some intellectual-property assets of Bed Bath & Beyond. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/29/2023 • 2 minutes, 5 seconds
Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action at Colleges
Plus: Justices also expand religious accommodations in the workplace. And investigators look into Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s property-buying spree. Ariana Aspuru reports.
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6/29/2023 • 2 minutes, 49 seconds
Downed Chinese Balloon Used U.S.-Made Gear to Collect Information
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revives his judicial-overhaul plan without its most contentious element. Women interviewing for Bill Gates’s private office were asked sexually explicit questions. Keith Collins hosts.
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6/29/2023 • 3 minutes, 19 seconds
Tesla Leads Nasdaq Higher
Investors are awaiting Tesla’s second-quarter deliveries figures due this weekend. Apple shares closed at a new record high as the company approached $3 trillion in market cap. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/28/2023 • 2 minutes, 2 seconds
Wagner Chief Intended to Capture Russian Military Leaders in Mutiny
Plus: Daniel Penny pleads not guilty to charges of second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. And riots erupt in Paris after police kill a teenager during a traffic stop. Alex Ossola reports.
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6/28/2023 • 2 minutes, 26 seconds
Biden Administration Considers New AI Chip Restrictions
Natural gas is starting the summer at less than half the price it was a year ago. And, failed crypto company FTX is moving ahead with efforts to revive its international cryptocurrency exchange. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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6/28/2023 • 3 minutes, 18 seconds
U.S. Stocks Post Strong Gains on Upbeat Economic Data
Plus: Delta shares jump after the airline projects higher profit margins. Walgreens shares fall after the drugstore chain lowers its financial outlook. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/27/2023 • 2 minutes, 22 seconds
Ford Plans to Cut 1,000 Jobs in Latest Round of Layoffs
Plus: the Supreme Court rules that legislatures must abide by state constitutions when drawing districts for federal elections. And a Justice Department watchdog finds chronic problems in the federal prison system contributed to Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide. Danny Lewis reports.
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6/27/2023 • 2 minutes, 28 seconds
Russia Says Wagner Preparing to Hand Over Heavy Weapons
Airlines canceled or delayed thousands of U.S. flights as storms snarled travel along the East Coast. Electric-truck maker Lordstown Motors files for bankruptcy and sues investment partner Foxconn. Keith Collins hosts.
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6/27/2023 • 2 minutes, 54 seconds
Big Tech Losses Lead Nasdaq Lower
Also: Tesla shares fell 6% after Goldman Sachs downgraded the stock. Carnival shares fell 7.6% after reporting lower quarterly earnings. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/26/2023 • 2 minutes, 16 seconds
Ukraine Makes Gains as Russia Grapples With Wagner’s Aborted Mutiny
Plus: The Supreme Court denies Apple and Broadcom’s appeal in billion-dollar patent case. Healthcare-services provider Amedisys agrees to a nearly $3.29 billion takeover by a UnitedHealth Group subsidiary. Shooter at LGBT nightclub pleads guilty. Pierre Bienaimé reports.
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6/26/2023 • 2 minutes, 28 seconds
After Wagner’s Aborted Mutiny in Russia, Questions Remain
China is trying to size up the U.S.’s interest in the next Taiwanese presidential election. Stock traders are betting that the current rally is just getting started. Keith Collins hosts.
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6/26/2023 • 2 minutes, 52 seconds
U.S. Stocks Fall Amid Concerns of Global Recession
Rising interest rates overseas ended weeks-long winning streaks for all three major indexes. CarMax shares rose after the used-car retailer reported higher-than-expected earnings. And 3M stocks rose slightly after settling a $12.5 billion lawsuit over contaminated drinking water. Danny Lewis reports.
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6/23/2023 • 2 minutes, 35 seconds
Biden Immigration Deportation Policy Upheld by Supreme Court
The ruling affirms the White House’s ability to set law-enforcement priorities. Plus: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says 5G upgrades could lead to flight delays during the summer travel season. And Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is expecting more bank mergers this year. Danny Lewis reports.
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6/23/2023 • 2 minutes, 15 seconds
Titanic-Bound Submersible’s Implosion Draws International Probe
The U.S. Navy, thanks to a top secret acoustic detection system, heard what it suspected was the implosion days ago. A European Union regulator says Twitter is showing a willingness to comply with the the bloc’s new digital-content law. Ford is preparing for another round of layoffs in the coming weeks. Keith Collins hosts.
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6/23/2023 • 2 minutes, 46 seconds
Big Tech Stocks Drive Nasdaq Higher
Microsoft and Apple each up more than 1.5%. Overstock.com rose 17% after successfully bidding for Bed Bath & Beyond’s assets. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/22/2023 • 2 minutes, 13 seconds
Ford EV Battery Venture Gets Record Federal Loan
Plus: U.S. home prices post biggest decline in 11 years. Former Texas congressman Will Hurd joins the 2024 Republican presidential nomination race. Ariana Aspuru reports.
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6/22/2023 • 2 minutes, 4 seconds
Ukraine Strikes Bridge Critical to Supplying Russia’s Troops
The U.S. Navy sends a salvage system to join the search for a missing submersible in the North Atlantic. A judge is set to hear arguments in the Federal Trade Commission’s lawsuit aimed at blocking Microsoft from buying Activision Blizzard. Keith Collins hosts.
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6/22/2023 • 2 minutes, 47 seconds
Big Tech Shares Lead U.S. Stocks Lower
Microsoft shares fell 1.3% and Tesla shares finished down more than 5%. FedEx shares fell 2.5% a day after posting its third straight quarterly revenue decline. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/21/2023 • 2 minutes, 8 seconds
Powell Signals More Interest-Rate Hikes Are On the Way
Plus: China lashes out at U.S. after President Biden calls China a dictatorship. FTC accuses Amazon of duping customers into subscribing to its Prime subscription service. Alex Ossola reports.
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The U.S. tracked Huawei and ZTE workers at suspected Chinese eavesdropping facilities in Cuba. Google Cloud bets on the power of artificial intelligence with a new anti-money-laundering tool. Keith Collins hosts.
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6/21/2023 • 2 minutes, 53 seconds
U.S. Stocks Close Lower Over China Concerns
Also: Several homebuilder stocks rose after data showed unexpectedly strong housing starts in May. Bitcoin touched $28,000 for the first time since last month. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/20/2023 • 2 minutes, 8 seconds
Hunter Biden to Plead Guilty to Federal Tax Charges
Plus: Ozempic manufacturer Novo Nordisk sues spas and clinics for selling custom versions of its drugs. And French authorities raid the headquarters of the Paris 2024 Olympics organizing committee. Danny Lewis reports.
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6/20/2023 • 2 minutes, 28 seconds
China Plans Joint Military Training Facility in Cuba
The European Union is set to release a new strategy for curbing risks in its trade relationship with China. Alibaba says its top executive will step down later this year. Rescuers search for a missing submersible that was on a visit to the wreckage of the Titanic. Keith Collins hosts.
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6/20/2023 • 3 minutes, 14 seconds
U.S. Stocks Finish Lower Following Thursday’s 2023 Highs
Also: Virgin Galactic shares rose more than 16% after the company said it was days away from sending its first commercial flight into space. iRobot shares rose 21% after Amazon’s $1.7 billion takeover proposal was approved by the U.K.’s competition regulator. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/16/2023 • 2 minutes, 2 seconds
DOJ Probe Finds Minneapolis Police Routinely Use Excessive Force
Plus: Gas prices ease as Americans head into summer driving season. And Intel plans a factory in Poland, giving a boost to chip production in Europe. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.
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6/16/2023 • 2 minutes, 24 seconds
Chip Maker Micron Plans China Expansion Despite Beijing Blacklisting
Jack Teixeira, the Air National Guardsman accused of leaking classified documents, has been indicted. Disney Chief Financial Officer Christine McCarthy is stepping down. Keith Collins hosts.
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6/16/2023 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
U.S. Stocks Soar on Strong Consumer Data
Also: The Fed and the SEC are investigating Goldman Sachs’s role in buying Silicon Valley Bank’s securities portfolio while it worked on the bank’s efforts to raise capital, according to people familiar with the matter. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/15/2023 • 2 minutes, 20 seconds
Justice Department Will Investigate PGA Tour-LIV Golf Deal
Plus: Retail spending rose in May despite high interest rates and rising prices. And, the Supreme Court upholds the preference for tribal families in Native American adoptions. Ariana Aspuru reports.
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6/15/2023 • 2 minutes, 29 seconds
Japan in Talks With U.S. to Provide Artillery Shells for Ukraine
China takes another step to bolster its fragile economic recovery. Ticketmaster and SeatGeek commit to make pricing more transparent for concertgoers. Keith Collins hosts.
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6/15/2023 • 2 minutes, 39 seconds
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Expects Rate Increase in July
Also: Shares of medical-device makers rose after UnitedHealth executives said demand for elective surgeries like knee and hip replacements are rebounding. Bud Light loses its title as the top-selling beer in the U.S. to Modelo Especial. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/14/2023 • 2 minutes, 35 seconds
U.S. Quietly Restarts Diplomatic Talks With Iran
A migrant ship capsizes off the coast of Greece, killing at least 78 people. And Europe’s antitrust regulator sets its sights on Google’s ad-tech business. Alex Ossola reports.
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6/14/2023 • 2 minutes, 25 seconds
Today’s Fed Meeting: Will Powell Hold Rates Steady?
Poland opposes the nomination of Denmark’s Prime Minister to be the next head of NATO. And, Toyota Motor shares surge as longtime leader Akio Toyoda is re-elected. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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6/14/2023 • 2 minutes, 46 seconds
Nvidia Market Cap Crosses $1 Trillion for First Time Ever
Also: Tesla shares rose 3.6% for the stock’s record 13th-straight daily gain. Toyota shares climbed 5.7% after engineers developed an EV that mimics a stick-shift vehicle. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/13/2023 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
Inflation Fell to Half Its Peak in May
New consumer-price data suggests the Fed’s efforts to cool the economy are working. Plus: An $8.2 billion agribusiness merger could draw antitrust scrutiny, analysts say. And a federal investigation into a deadly accident at a BP oil refinery found supervisors’ decisions contributed to the deaths of two workers. Danny Lewis reports.
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6/13/2023 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
Donald Trump to Make Initial Court Appearance in Miami
Breakup of Google's ad-tech business now on the table in Europe too. China’s central bank moves to shore up the economy. Mohsin Ali hosts.
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6/13/2023 • 2 minutes, 39 seconds
FTC Seeks to Block Microsoft, Activision Blizzard Deal
U.S. stocks opened the week higher. Also: Cruise line shares rose af ter analysts issued positive outlooks for the industry. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/12/2023 • 2 minutes, 12 seconds
JPMorgan Will Pay $290 Million to Settle Lawsuit by Jeffrey Epstein Accusers
Plus: The U.S. will allow South Korean and Taiwanese chip makers to keep their operations in China without reprisal. Iran’s drones, supplied to Russia, contain Chinese parts. Pierre Bienaimé reports.
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6/12/2023 • 2 minutes, 17 seconds
Ukraine’s Long Awaited Counteroffensive has Begun
UBS has finalized its takeover of Credit Suisse. And, a landmark climate trial is set to kick off today in the state of Montana. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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6/12/2023 • 2 minutes, 51 seconds
Tesla Shares Rise for 11th Straight Day
Electric carmaker struck a deal with GM to allow drivers to use its charging stations next year. Netflix rose 2.6% after data shows the crackdown on password sharing in the U.S. resulted in new subscribers. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/9/2023 • 1 minute, 55 seconds
Democrats Plan to Introduce a Debt-Ceiling Overhaul Bill
Plus: The White House releases intelligence showing that Iran is shipping drones to Russia for use on the Ukraine front. And, Netflix’s password-sharing crackdown produces a windfall of new sign-ups for the streaming giant. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.
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6/9/2023 • 2 minutes, 20 seconds
Donald Trump Indicted by Federal Grand Jury
Plus: China is facing a possible deflation problem as local producer prices drop by the most in seven years. And Meta plans to launch a stand-alone app to compete with Twitter. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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6/9/2023 • 2 minutes, 27 seconds
S&P 500 Re-Enters Bull-Market Territory
Also: Carvana shares rose 56% after the company predicted improved quarterly profits. GameStop shares fell 18% after the videogame retailer fired its CEO late yesterday. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/8/2023 • 1 minute, 55 seconds
Cuba to Host Secret Chinese Spy Base Monitoring U.S.
Plus: Supreme Court blocks GOP-drawn Alabama voting map. Homicides are falling in some of America’s largest cities. Ariana Aspuru reports.
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6/8/2023 • 2 minutes, 42 seconds
House Votes Canceled Over GOP Insurgents’ Protest
The White House is preparing for a possible Supreme Court decision striking down a student-loan forgiveness program. GameStop shares fell sharply after the videogame retailer terminated its CEO. Keith Collins hosts.
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6/8/2023 • 2 minutes, 40 seconds
U.S. Stocks Finish Mixed
Also: Amazon shares fell 4.25% after WSJ report that it plans an ad-supported tier of its Prime video streaming service. Coinbase shares rose 3.2% a day after being sued by the SEC. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/7/2023 • 2 minutes, 14 seconds
U.S. Trade Gap Widened in April
Plus: Former Vice President Mike Pence joins the presidential race. Millions of Americans are under air quality warnings. Chris Licht has stepped down as CEO of CNN. Alex Ossola reports.
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6/7/2023 • 2 minutes, 47 seconds
Ukrainian Towns Inundated as Dam Floodwaters Rise
Boeing delays Dreamliner deliveries after new defect found. U.S. nears a deal to produce jet-fighter engines in India. Keith Collins hosts.
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6/7/2023 • 2 minutes, 32 seconds
Coinbase Shares Fall 12% After SEC Files Suit
U.S. stocks finished higher. Also: the announced merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf boosted shares of golf equipment manufacturers. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/6/2023 • 2 minutes, 20 seconds
Sequoia Capital Will Separate Its China Business as Political Tensions Rise
The venture-capital firm will separate into three independent partnerships. Plus: Pro golf’s dueling organizations are merging. And the SEC sues another major crypto exchange. Danny Lewis reports.
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6/6/2023 • 2 minutes, 31 seconds
Major Dam Destroyed in Russian-Occupied Ukraine
A former ByteDance executive claims the Chinese Communist Party accessed TikTok’s Hong Kong user data. Hollywood actors authorize their union to call a strike if contract talks with studios break down. Keith Collins hosts.
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6/6/2023 • 2 minutes, 37 seconds
Apple Reveals VR Headset, Its First Major New Product in a Decade
Plus: U.S. stocks begin the week lower. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies fall after SEC accuses Binance of operating an illegal trading platform. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/5/2023 • 2 minutes, 28 seconds
Russia Says Ukraine Has Begun Attacks on Front Lines
Plus: Twitter failed to stop known images of child sexual abuse from being shared online in recent months. Spotify says it plans to cut about 200 jobs. Trains resumed service at the site of India’s deadly June 2 crash. Pierre Bienaimé reports.
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6/5/2023 • 2 minutes, 35 seconds
Large Banks Could Face 20% Increase in Capital Requirements
Oil prices rally after Saudi Arabia announces a voluntary production cut following a contentious meeting between OPEC and its allies. Settlement talks between 3M and Stuart, Fla., prompt both sides to ask for a delay in their landmark “forever chemicals” trial. Keith Collins hosts.
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6/5/2023 • 2 minutes, 28 seconds
Dow Soars 700 Points on Strong Jobs Report
Plus: Amazon shares rise on Bloomberg report the company might offer low-cost mobile service to Prime subscribers. Lululemon shares snap losing streak after the company raises its sales-growth forecast in China. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/2/2023 • 2 minutes, 41 seconds
Strong May Hiring Numbers Point to Labor Market Resilience
Plus: Three companies with ties to former chemical maker Dupont have agreed to pay $1.185 billion in a landmark environmental fight. And Twitter’s top content moderation and safety executive resigns. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.
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6/2/2023 • 2 minutes, 17 seconds
Senate Passes Debt-Ceiling Bill, Averting a Default
The U.S. is ready to begin talks with Russia on steps to limit nuclear arms after a treaty expires in 2026. A government audit found the top U.S. auto-safety regulator failed to complete defect probes in a timely manner. Keith Collins hosts.
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6/2/2023 • 2 minutes, 35 seconds
U.S. Stocks Rise After House OKs Debt-Ceiling Bill
Plus: Dollar General warns of lower sales and profits. Record futures prices for live cattle could mean higher beef prices at the supermarket. J.R. Whalen reports.
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6/1/2023 • 2 minutes, 18 seconds
NATO Faces Pressure to Clear Membership for Ukraine
Plus: Macy’s cuts full-year forecast as retail spending slows. More than 40% of Spirit Airlines were delayed today after the airline experienced a technical issue. Ariana Aspuru reports.
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6/1/2023 • 2 minutes, 32 seconds
U.S. House Approves Debt-Ceiling Deal, Which Now Heads to Senate
Exxon and Chevron shareholders strike down proposed climate measures. Two Federal Reserve officials highlight their preference to skip an interest-rate hike at the June policy meeting. Keith Collins hosts.
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6/1/2023 • 2 minutes, 49 seconds
Weak China Economic Data Push U.S. Stocks Lower
Plus: Nvidia shares fall after several days of strong gains. The U.S. sold a record amount of crude and refined products per day to foreign buyers in March. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/31/2023 • 2 minutes, 14 seconds
Former JPMorgan Exec Says Jamie Dimon Discussed Epstein’s Accounts
Plus: U.S. job openings rose in April, reversing three months of decline. India’s GDP grows 6.1% amid strong domestic demand. Alex Ossola reports.
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5/31/2023 • 2 minutes, 31 seconds
Debt-Ceiling Bill Moves Toward a Final U.S. House Vote
China’s economic recovery shows further signs of slowing. A U.S. judge rules that relatives of people who died in a Boeing 737 MAX crash can seek compensation for victims’ pain and suffering. Keith Collins hosts.
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5/31/2023 • 2 minutes, 33 seconds
U.S. Stocks Mixed as Investors Await Debt-Ceiling Bill Passage
Also: Nvidia shares closed up roughly 3%. Goldman Sachs fell roughly 0.4% following a WSJ report that the bank is planning more layoffs due to reduced deal-making activity. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/30/2023 • 2 minutes, 43 seconds
Hundreds of Tech Executives Say AI Is as Dangerous as Nuclear War
The U.S. Navy steps up patrols in the Persian Gulf. Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is expected to report to prison. And home prices rose for the second month in a row. Danny Lewis reports.
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5/30/2023 • 2 minutes, 18 seconds
Biden, McCarthy’s Debt-Ceiling Deal Heads to the House
Drones hit residential areas in Moscow for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine began. China dismisses a U.S. request for a meeting of the two countries’ defense chiefs. Keith Collins hosts.
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5/30/2023 • 2 minutes, 42 seconds
U.S. Stocks Finish Higher as Debt-Ceiling Deal Draws Closer
Nasdaq notches fifth straight week of gains. Nvidia shares extend Thursday’s rally. Ford shares rise on news of electric-vehicle charging partnership with Tesla. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/26/2023 • 2 minutes, 43 seconds
U.S. Consumer Spending Jumped, Inflation Increased in April
The Commerce Department releases fresh data on April’s consumer spending and inflation numbers. Plus: Sweden’s NATO membership hinges on extraditing unknown people. And a prisoner swap between Belgium and Iran grants the release of an Iranian diplomat convicted of terrorism. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.
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5/26/2023 • 2 minutes, 43 seconds
White House, Republicans Draw Closer to Debt-Ceiling Deal
Businesses seek looser limits on federal cash for the chip industry, warning that the regulations would undermine America’s effort to revive the sector. The SEC’s largest-ever whistleblower award went to a tipster on Ericsson. Keith Collins hosts.
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5/26/2023 • 2 minutes, 54 seconds
Nvidia Up 24% As U.S. Stocks Finish Mixed
Chip maker Nvidia’s market cap approached $1 trillion as the company forecast sales well ahead of expectations. Mortgage rates hit their highest level since mid-March. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/25/2023 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
Dish Network in Talks to Sell Wireless Plans Through Amazon
Plus: Supreme Court limits EPA's authority over wetlands. TikTok is testing its own AI chatbot called Tako. Ariana Aspuru hosts.
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5/25/2023 • 2 minutes, 34 seconds
Fitch Considers U.S. Credit-Rating Downgrade as Debt Talks Drag On
Elon Musk ’s Twitter event with Ron DeSantis was hit by technical glitches. The founder of the right-wing militia Oath Keepers is scheduled to be sentenced for seditious conspiracy in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Keith Collins hosts.
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5/25/2023 • 2 minutes, 33 seconds
Stocks Fall Again Amid Fears of U.S. Debt Default
The Federal Reserve’s May meeting minutes show officials were divided over the path of interest rates. Kohl’s shares jump on better-than-expected profit. Nvidia projects higher sales as AI demand kicks in. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/24/2023 • 2 minutes, 24 seconds
Citigroup Ends Sale Talks for Banamex, Will Pursue IPO
Plus: Target will stop selling some Pride Month apparel. Florida governor Ron DeSantis files paperwork to run for president. Alex Ossola hosts
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5/24/2023 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
South Carolina Senate Passes 6-week Abortion Ban
PacWest is selling its real-estate lending arm, Civic Financial Services. And, baby formula makers face fresh scrutiny by the Federal Trade Commission. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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5/24/2023 • 2 minutes, 48 seconds
U.S. Stocks Fall as Investors Await Debt-Ceiling Resolution
Also: Choice Hotels shares fell 4% on a WSJ report that it’s interested in buying Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. Wyndham shares rose 5.1%. Yelp shares rose 5.7% after an activist investor called on the company to explore options including a sale. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/23/2023 • 2 minutes, 27 seconds
Apple Strikes Multiyear, Multibillion-Dollar Deal With Broadcom
Plus: A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers propose sweeping immigration reforms. And Panera Brands announces a new CEO as it prepares to go public. Danny Lewis reports.
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5/23/2023 • 2 minutes, 25 seconds
Biden, McCarthy Fail to Reach Debt-Ceiling Deal After ‘Productive’ Meeting
Russian forces respond to a cross-border incursion by Ukrainian-backed fighters. JPMorgan makes a large bet on carbon removal. Keith Collins hosts.
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5/23/2023 • 2 minutes, 33 seconds
U.S. Stocks End Mixed As Debt-Ceiling Talks Resume
Plus: Micron Technology shares fell 2.9% after China said its products post a national-security risk. PacWest shares rose about 21% after saying it plans to sell a $2.6 billion property-loan portfolio. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/22/2023 • 2 minutes, 50 seconds
Tim Scott Bets Personal Story Will Boost Long-Shot 2024 White House Bid
Plus: Chevron doubles down on shale with $6.3 billion deal to acquire PDC Energy, which holds stakes in Texas and Colorado. Facebook parent Meta says it will appeal the record $1.3 billion fine imposed by the European Union over data transfers to the U.S. Pierre Bienaimé reports.
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5/22/2023 • 2 minutes, 4 seconds
Facebook Owner Meta Fined $1.3 Billion Over Data Transfers to U.S.
President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy plan to meet today to discuss the debt ceiling. Micron shares fall after China bans the U.S. chip maker from supplying major Chinese companies. Keith Collins hosts.
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5/22/2023 • 2 minutes, 27 seconds
U.S. Stocks Decline As Debt-Ceiling Talks Stall
Also: JPMorgan Chase shares fell 0.2% after CEO James Gorman announced he’s leaving the top post. Foot Locker shares fell more than 27% after reporting lower-than-expected earnings and recent slowing sales. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/19/2023 • 2 minutes, 7 seconds
Dozens of Car Models Tied to Potentially Explosive Air-Bag Part, WSJ Finds
G-7 leaders plan to counter China’s economic clout. And, Morgan Stanley’s CEO announces he is stepping down in the next 12 months. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.
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5/19/2023 • 2 minutes, 24 seconds
Ukraine’s Zelensky Expected to Travel to Japan for G-7 Summit
Apple, wary of leaks, is restricting employee use of ChatGPT and other external AI tools. TikTok creators sue Montana over the state’s ban of the social-media app. Keith Collins hosts.
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5/19/2023 • 2 minutes, 37 seconds
U.S. Stocks Rise; Debt-Ceiling Vote Could Happen Next Week
Also: Walmart shares rose more than 1.25% after reporting higher quarterly sales. Palantir Technologies shares rose 14.5% after Cathie Wood’s ARKK fund disclosed a roughly $9 million purchase of the company. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/18/2023 • 2 minutes, 20 seconds
Antiabortion Group Used Phone Data to Target Ads to Planned Parenthood Visitors
ESPN plans to sell its channel as a subscription-streaming service. And April home prices posted the largest annual drop in more than 11 years. Ariana Aspuru reports.
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5/18/2023 • 2 minutes, 31 seconds
Eight-Year-Old Girl Dies in U.S. Border Patrol Custody
Deutsche Bank agrees to pay $75 million to settle a lawsuit from accusers of Jeffrey Epstein. Montana’s governor signs the nation’s first statewide TikTok ban into law. Keith Collins hosts.
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5/18/2023 • 2 minutes, 45 seconds
U.S. Stocks Climb on Debt-Ceiling Talks Optimism
Also: Tesla shares rose 4.4-percent. Earnings exceeded Wall Street estimates, but Target said quarterly sales suffered. Western Alliance rose 10.2% after saying deposits have grown by more than $2 billion so far this quarter. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/17/2023 • 2 minutes, 11 seconds
Death Rates Rise Among Young Americans
Plus: Ecuador’s president dissolves the national legislature. And the ex-CEO of First Republic Bank testifies before Congress. Alex Ossola reports.
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5/17/2023 • 2 minutes, 25 seconds
Democrats Plan Discharge Petition, Aiming to Force Debt-Ceiling Vote
Lawmakers in North Carolina ban most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy. And, Elon Musk teases two new Tesla models while forecasting near-term economic challenges. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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5/17/2023 • 3 minutes, 4 seconds
U.S. Stocks Fall; Amgen Shares Fall 2.4%
Also: Shares of Google parent Alphabet rose 2.6% after the company revealed billionaire Bill Ackman’s hedge fund built a $1 billion stake. Home Depot shares fell 2.2% after the company warned annual sales will decline for the first time since 2009. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/16/2023 • 2 minutes, 11 seconds
Former SVB and Signature Bank Executives Appear Before Senate Committee
The executives speak publicly for the first time since the two banks failed. Plus: The FTC moves to block a major pharmaceutical company merger. And U.S. retail sales were up in April. Danny Lewis reports.
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5/16/2023 • 2 minutes, 25 seconds
China’s Youth Unemployment Tops 20% Amid Signs of Stalling Recovery
President Biden and top lawmakers are expected to meet to discuss the debt ceiling Tuesday. Wells Fargo agrees to pay shareholders $1 billion to settle a class-action lawsuit. Keith Collins hosts.
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5/16/2023 • 2 minutes, 43 seconds
U.S. Stocks Post Small Gains as Debt-Ceiling Talks Continue
Also: The European Union’s Antitrust Commission has approved Microsoft’s $75 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Pipeline operator Oneok said it has agreed to buy rival Magellan Midstream Partners for $14 billion. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/15/2023 • 2 minutes, 11 seconds
EU Approves Microsoft’s $75 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal
Plus: Exxon Mobil reaches settlement with Indonesian villagers over alleged human-rights abuses. Ukrainian president meets with Britain’s prime minister. Turkish election moves to a runoff later this month. Pierre Bienaimé reports.
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5/15/2023 • 2 minutes, 28 seconds
China Sentences a U.S. Citizen to Life in Prison for Espionage
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his main opponent appear headed for a runoff election later this month. Vice Media files for bankruptcy and says a creditor group has agreed to buy the company. Keith Collins hosts.
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5/15/2023 • 2 minutes, 32 seconds
Consumer Sentiment Sours, Sending U.S. Stocks Lower
Major stock indexes log weekly losses. Tesla to fix brake software in more than 1.1 million cars in China. Regional bank PacWest gives up early gains to close lower. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/12/2023 • 2 minutes, 19 seconds
Elon Musk Says NBCUniversal’s Linda Yaccarino Is Twitter’s New CEO
Plus: Netflix plans to cut $300 million in spending. The Congressional Budget Office warns that the U.S. could breach the debt ceiling in the first two weeks of June unless Congress overcomes a stalemate to increase it. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.
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5/12/2023 • 2 minutes, 28 seconds
NBCUniversal’s Linda Yaccarino Is in Talks to Become Twitter CEO
A meeting between President Biden and congressional leaders about the debt ceiling is postponed to next week. Federal Reserve governor Michelle Bowman signals support for further interest-rate increases. Keith Collins hosts.
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5/12/2023 • 2 minutes, 27 seconds
Dow Falls More Than 200 Points; Disney Shares Down 8.7%
Also: PacWest shares fell more than 22% after reporting it lost 9.5% of total deposits last week. Peloton shares fell nearly 9% as the company announces it’s recalling 2.2 million exercise bikes. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/11/2023 • 2 minutes, 22 seconds
Treasury Secretary Doubts White House Can Dodge Default Without Congress
The Treasury Secretary says legislation is the best path forward. Plus, the clearinghouse that processes U.S. trades is accused of leaking sensitive information. And Japanese tech investor SoftBank reports a $7.2 billion net loss as it turns to AI investments. Danny Lewis reports.
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5/11/2023 • 2 minutes, 44 seconds
China’s Consumer Inflation Slows to Lowest Level in Two Years
The Biden administration is targeting power-plant emissions in a new climate initiative. A U.S. survey finds workers are happier than they have been in decades. Keith Collins hosts.
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5/11/2023 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
U.S. Stocks Finish Mixed; Disney Reports Lower Streaming Losses
Plus: Toyota shares rose nearly 2% after saying it plans to invest more than $7 billion in EVs by 2030. Airbnb shares fell nearly 11% as customers reserved fewer-than-expected stays. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/10/2023 • 2 minutes, 43 seconds
Inflation Cooled Slightly in April
Plus: Representative Geroge Santos is placed in federal custody, and Ukraine regains ground in Bakhmut. Alex Ossola reports.
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5/10/2023 • 2 minutes, 21 seconds
Trump’s Loss in Sexual-Abuse Case Casts New Cloud Over 2024 Bid
George Santos charged in Justice Department probe. And markets brace for key inflation data as the Fed weighs its rate-rise pause. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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5/10/2023 • 3 minutes, 8 seconds
U.S. Stocks Finish Lower Ahead of April Inflation Report
Also: Boeing shares rose 2.3% after Ryannair ordered up to 300 of the company’s 737 MAX aircraft. PacWest rose 2.4% in another volatile day for regional banks. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/9/2023 • 2 minutes, 12 seconds
Home Prices Fall in Third of the U.S.
Plus: Former Pakistani Leader Imran Khan is arrested. Israeli airstrikes hit militants and civilians in Gaza. Ariana Aspuru reports.
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5/9/2023 • 2 minutes, 38 seconds
China Expels Canadian Diplomat in Retaliatory Move
A New York judge restricts former President Donald Trump’s use of evidence in his hush-money case. A Federal Reserve survey finds that banking stress is a top risk to the U.S. economy. Keith Collins hosts.
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5/9/2023 • 2 minutes, 36 seconds
U.S. Stocks Open the Week Mixed
Also: PacWest shares rose 3.7% after trading much higher following the bank’s dividend cut. Occidental Petroleum shares fell 2.9% after Warren Buffett squashed rumors that Be rkshire Hathaway was looking to buy the energy company. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/8/2023 • 1 minute, 58 seconds
Ukraine Shoots Down Dozens of Drones Over Kyiv
Plus: Meat giant Tyson Foods posts first quarterly loss since 2009. Princeton Review and Tutor.com are now owned by a Chinese company. Chile elects a right-wing council to draft a new constitution. Pierre Bienaimé reports.
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5/8/2023 • 2 minutes, 33 seconds
Eight People Fatally Struck by Vehicle Outside Texas Homeless Shelter
China’s foreign minister scolds the U.S. ambassador over Taiwan at a meeting in Beijing. The Biden administration intends to propose a rule for airlines to compensate passengers for delays and cancellations. Keith Collins hosts.
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5/8/2023 • 2 minutes, 48 seconds
U.S. Stocks Jump on Strong April Jobs Report
Plus: Apple shares rose 4.7% a day after reporting lower revenue, but strong iPhone sales in emerging markets. Coinbase shares rose 18% after the cryptocurrency exchange posted a smaller-than-expected loss. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/5/2023 • 2 minutes, 18 seconds
WHO Declares End to Covid-19 Pandemic Emergency
Plus: April jobs report shows hiring is strong — and unemployment historically low. Russian paramilitary group leader threatens to withdraw troops from front line in Ukraine. Pierre Bienaimé reports.
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5/5/2023 • 2 minutes, 25 seconds
Biden to Tap Air Force General as Next Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff
Chinese fintech giant Ant Group’s overhaul into a financial-holding company is in limbo because of Beijing’s regulatory-system revamp. TurboTax is sending settlement payments to people who were charged for tax preparation that should have been free. Keith Collins hosts.
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5/5/2023 • 2 minutes, 36 seconds
U.S. Stocks Fall; Apple Reports Lower Quarterly Sales
Also: Several regional-bank stocks fall sharply as uncertainty in the sector grows. DoorDash reports higher quarterly sales. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/4/2023 • 2 minutes, 42 seconds
Four Proud Boys Members Guilty of Seditious Conspiracy
Plus: Toronto-Dominion Bank and First Horizon call off $13.4 billion merger, and the European Central Bank slows the pace of interest-rate increases. Ariana Aspuru reports.
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5/4/2023 • 2 minutes, 56 seconds
White House Weighs Alternative Strategies for Raising Debt Limit
PacWest shares are down sharply after the regional bank said it is talking to potential partners and investors. Private-equity firm Apollo Global Management is nearing a deal to buy industrial-parts maker Arconic. Keith Collins hosts.
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5/4/2023 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
Fed Raises Interest Rates by a Quarter-Point, Reaches 16-Year High
Plus: Eli Lilly shares rose 6.7% after its experimental drug slowed cognitive and functional declines in early-stage Alzheimer’s patients. Yum Brands shares fell 3.9% after reporting worse-than-expected quarterly earnings. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/3/2023 • 2 minutes, 27 seconds
Russia Says Kremlin Hit by Ukraine Drones
Plus: Iran seizes second oil tanker in a week. CVS posts higher revenue, lowers projections as it closes acquisitions. Mohsin Ali reports.
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5/3/2023 • 1 minute, 33 seconds
Texas Shooting Suspect Arrested After Manhunt
Eli Lilly says its experimental drug slowed Alzheimer’s in a large study. And late-night shows go dark amid a labor dispute with writers. Luke Vargas hosts.
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5/3/2023 • 3 minutes, 7 seconds
U.S. Stocks Fall Sharply Ahead of Fed Meeting
Also: Regional bank stocks close at their lowest level since 2020 a day after the collapse of First Republic Bank. Uber shares rose more than 11% after reporting strong quarterly revenue. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/2/2023 • 2 minutes, 37 seconds
U.S. Job Openings Drop to Lowest Level in Two Years
Job openings in the country drop while layoffs rise sharply. Ugandan lawmakers amend a sweeping anti-LGBT bill that would’ve criminalized those identifying as LGBT. Plus, Australia effectively bans recreational vaping. Julie Chang hosts.
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5/2/2023 • 2 minutes, 5 seconds
Hollywood Writers to Strike After Talks Break Down
Australia’s central bank surprises markets with an interest-rate hike after a pause. Vice Media prepares to file for bankruptcy. Keith Collins hosts.
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5/2/2023 • 2 minutes, 36 seconds
U.S. Stocks Finish Lower
Also: JPMorgan Chase rose 2.1% after purchasing deposits and most assets of First Republic Bank. Norwegian Cruise Line shares jumped about 9% after reporting a narrower-than-expected loss in the first quarter. J.R. Whalen reports.
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5/1/2023 • 2 minutes, 17 seconds
Islamic State’s Top Leader Killed in Intelligence Operation, Turkey Says
Plus: Canada reaches wage-boosting agreement with big public sector union. Ernst & Young’s effort to split auditing and consulting operations is dead for now. Pierre Bienaimé reports.
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5/1/2023 • 2 minutes, 42 seconds
First Republic Bank Is Seized by Regulators, Sold to JPMorgan Chase
China is reducing overseas access to information about the world’s second-largest economy. Shares of Japan’s SoftBank rise after Arm, its U.K. chip maker, confidentially files for a U.S. initial public offering. Keith Collins hosts.
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5/1/2023 • 2 minutes, 42 seconds
Markets End the Month With Gains as Volatility Calms
Strong corporate earnings helpWall Street close out the month with gains. Investors take a wait and see approach ahead of the Federal Reserve’s meeting next week.
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4/28/2023 • 2 minutes, 47 seconds
Tech Companies Collude to Cheat H1-B Visa Lottery, U.S. Says
Plus: Wage growth and inflation remained high in Q1. The Federal Reserve’s top regulator takes the central bank to task over Silicon Valley Bank failure. Exxon and Chevron post robust profits. Pierre Bienaimé reports.
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4/28/2023 • 2 minutes, 43 seconds
China Cracks Down on Foreign Companies
The Eurozone narrowly avoids a recession. And, warring parties in Sudan have agreed to extend a fragile ceasefire. Luke Vargas hosts.
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4/28/2023 • 3 minutes, 1 second
Strong Earnings Help Markets Shake Off Mixed Economic Data
New data about U.S. economic growth painted a mixed picture for investors. But better than expected first quarter corporate earnings helped rally markets.
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4/27/2023 • 2 minutes, 38 seconds
U.S. Economic Growth Slows in First Quarter
Russia rejects U.S. request to visit jailed WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich. And Congress introduces legislation to tackle treatments of drug-resistant infections. Ariana Aspuru reports.
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4/27/2023 • 2 minutes, 43 seconds
Deutsche Bank Reports Higher Profit in Tumultuous Quarter
Samsung feels the brunt of a chip slowdown, as profits slide 86 percent. And, prosecutors look to extend Jack Teixeira’s detention. Luke Vargas hosts.
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4/27/2023 • 3 minutes, 10 seconds
Regional Banks Struggle as Tech Offers Investors a Bright Spot
Concerns about interest rates weigh on markets, despite strong first quarter earnings from m any companies. Tech stocks are a rare spot of resilience with investors.
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4/26/2023 • 2 minutes, 56 seconds
Disney Sues DeSantis After Oversight Board Voids Theme-Park Agreements
Plus: China’s Xi and Ukraine’s Zelensky speak in first call since Russian invasion, and Microsoft’s $75 billion deal for Activision Blizzard rejected by U.K. antitrust watchdog. Mohsin Ali reports.
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4/26/2023 • 3 minutes, 4 seconds
First Republic Bank Shares Sink After Earnings Report
United States and South Korea reach a deal on nuclear weapons. And, Senators are set to introduce bipartisan legislation forcing the U.S. Supreme Court to create a code of ethics. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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4/26/2023 • 3 minutes
U.S. Stocks Fall Following Disappointing Earnings Reports
Markets’ relative calm has come to end with indexes falling across the board amid lackluster earnings reports from First Republic and UPS. Tech stocks like Alphabet and Microsoft take a hit while investors await earnings reports. McDonald’s, PepsiCo earnings suggest resilient consumer spending. Julie Chang hosts.
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4/25/2023 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
New EU Rules Take Aim at Regulating Major Digital Companies
Plus: Gap lays off hundreds of workers worldwide. GM raises 2023 outlook, but kills off the Chevy Bolt. And renowned musician Harry Belafonte dies at 96. Danny Lewis reports.
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4/25/2023 • 2 minutes, 17 seconds
President Biden Launches Re-Election Campaign
UBS opens its books a month after its announced takeover of Credit Suisse. And a 72-hour ceasefire begins in Sudan. Luke Vargas hosts.
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4/25/2023 • 2 minutes, 58 seconds
U.S. Stocks Close Mixed on Another Quiet Session
U.S. stocks wobble between small gains and losses. Shares of Coca-Cola, Fox and Bed Bath and Beyond take a hit. Meanwhile, Disney shares tick up on another round of layoffs, and Credit Suisse posts biggest-ever quarterly banking profits after bailout. Julie Chang hosts.
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4/24/2023 • 2 minutes, 29 seconds
Global Military Spending Hits a Record High
Plus: Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley received stock option windfall. Federal hate-crime trial begins over 2018 shooting at Pittsburgh synagogue. Pierre Bienaimé reports.
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4/24/2023 • 2 minutes, 28 seconds
Bed Bath & Beyond Files for Bankruptcy
NBCUniversal’s CEO is leaving his job immediately after an investigation into a complaint of inappropriate conduct. And, the U.S. and other governments are evacuating embassy staff and other foreign nationals from Sudan. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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4/24/2023 • 3 minutes, 3 seconds
U.S. Stocks Finish the Week Higher
Plus: Procter & Gamble shares rose 3.5% as the company raised prices 10% last quarter. Lyft plans to cut roughly 1,200 jobs, according to people familiar with its plans. Shares rose 6%. J.R. Whalen reports.
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4/21/2023 • 2 minutes, 31 seconds
Supreme Court Expected to Rule on Abortion Pill Today
Plus: Moscow says one of its jet fighters accidentally dropped a weapon on the Russian city of Belgorod last night. More than a dozen U.S. attorneys general are calling for the recall of millions of Hyundai and Kia vehicles. J.R. Whalen reports.
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4/21/2023 • 2 minutes, 27 seconds
Fed Rethinks Loophole That Masked Losses on SVB’s Securities
Mark Zuckerberg says that Meta will slow hiring and that he won’t rule out future layoffs. Credit Suisse investors challenge Switzerland’s $17 billion bond write-down. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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4/21/2023 • 2 minutes, 40 seconds
U.S. Stocks Fall as Recession Concerns Rise
Plus: AT&T shares drop on concerns that the return of employees to offices is cutting into demand for wireless plans. Tesla shares decline after the electric-vehicle maker reports a sharp drop in profit. J.R. Whalen reports.
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4/20/2023 • 2 minutes, 16 seconds
SpaceX’s Starship Explodes During First Test Flight
Plus: House of Representatives approves transgender sports ban. And U.S. home sales fell in March as mortgage rates weighed on the market. Ariana Aspuru reports.
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4/20/2023 • 2 minutes, 34 seconds
EY Confronts Slowing Growth After Breakup Deal Fails
Janet Yellen is expected to say today that security comes before the economy in the U.S.-China relationship. And House Republicans unveil a bill to raise the debt ceiling and cut spending. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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4/20/2023 • 3 minutes, 32 seconds
Tesla Reports 24% Decline in First-Quarter Profit
U.S. stocks finish mixed. IBM shares rise 3% after hours after beating earnings estimates. J.R. Whalen reports.
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4/19/2023 • 2 minutes, 16 seconds
India’s Population Set to Surpass China’s
Plus: detention hearing for Airman First Class Jack Teixeira postponed. Morgan Stanley's Q1 profits fall 19%. Pierre Bienaimé reports.
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4/19/2023 • 2 minutes, 15 seconds
TSMC Seeks Up to $15 Billion in U.S Subsidies but Objects to Conditions
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue an order determining the availability of the abortion pill Mifepristone. And House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says that the text of the bill raising the U.S. debt ceiling will be ready soon. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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4/19/2023 • 2 minutes, 50 seconds
Netflix to Expand Password-Sharing Limitations in U.S.
U.S. stocks finish mixed as more earnings reports come in. Goldman Sachs shares fall on lower quarterly profit. Southwest Airlines resumes flights after ground stop. Fox to pay $787 million to settle Dominion’s defamation lawsuit. J.R. Whalen reports.
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4/18/2023 • 2 minutes, 34 seconds
Southwest Airlines Hit With Delays After Nationwide Departure Pause
Moscow court upholds the detention of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich. The FDA approves single-shot COVID-19 vaccines for first doses. And Johnson & Johnson’s first-quarter earnings were wiped out by $6.9 billion litigation charge. Danny Lewis reports.
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4/18/2023 • 2 minutes, 22 seconds
WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich Appears in Russian Court for Detention Appeal Hearing
Russian president Vladimir Putin makes a rare trip to Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine. And China’s economy rebounds after Covid isolation. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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4/18/2023 • 3 minutes
U.S. Stocks Kick Off New Week With Gains
Charles Schwab shares rise on higher net income. Apple to offer high-yield savings account that pays 4.15% interest. David’s Bridal files for bankruptcy. U.S. gas prices climb for third straight week. J.R. Whalen reports.
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4/17/2023 • 2 minutes, 33 seconds
Sudan Fighting Continues for Third Day
Plus: A French court clears Air France and Airbus over 2009 crash. The SEC sues Bittrex, once the biggest U.S.-based platform for trading digital assets. Pierre Bienaimé reports.
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4/17/2023 • 2 minutes, 39 seconds
Pentagon, Intelligence Agencies Face Calls for Details on Leak Probe
Drugmaker Merck is to acquire Prometheus Biosciences for $10.8 billion. And, China’s central bank keeps key policy rates unchanged. Luke Vargas hosts.
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4/17/2023 • 2 minutes, 55 seconds
U.S. Stocks Fall on Talk of Higher Interest Rates
Plus: JPMorgan Chase and Citi shares rose on upbeat earnings reports. Boeing shares fell 5.6-percent after the company said it was pausing deliveries of some 737 MAX jets because of incorrectly installed parts. J.R. Whalen reports.
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4/14/2023 • 2 minutes, 27 seconds
JPMorgan Profit Jumps 52% Despite Banking Turmoil
Plus: Retail sales report shows Americans pulled back on big-ticket purchases as interest rates rise, and the Supreme Court faces swift new abortion test with mifepristone case. Mohsin Ali reports.
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4/14/2023 • 2 minutes, 49 seconds
Florida Passes Bill Banning Abortion After Six Weeks of Pregnancy
The U.S. airman suspected of leaking classified information is due to appear in court today. Boeing pauses deliveries of MAX jets after parts problem. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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4/14/2023 • 2 minutes, 58 seconds
U.S. Stocks Rise on Producer-Prices Decline
Also: Amazon shares rose 4.7% after CEO Andy Jassy tells shareholders the company is committed to investing in innovation despite current economic challenges. Average 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 6.27%, the lowest level since early February. J.R. Whalen reports.
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4/13/2023 • 2 minutes, 28 seconds
Delta Reports First Quarter Loss, Projects Strong Summertime Travel
Plus: Supplier prices fell in March, adding to signs of moderating inflation, and Italian company Enel plans 10,000 fast chargers across the U.S. to meet EV demand. Mohsin Ali reports.
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4/13/2023 • 2 minutes, 42 seconds
Court Rules Abortion Pill Can Remain Temporarily Available
The U.S. is looking internally for the leak of purported Ukraine documents. Twitter changes its name to X Corp. and moves to Nevada. Luke Vargas hosts.
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4/13/2023 • 2 minutes, 55 seconds
U.S. Stocks Fall On Hints of Interest-Rate Hike
Also: Shares of Triton International rose 32% after agreeing to be bought by Brookfield Infrastructure. Juul Labs agreed to pay $462 million to settle lawsuits, including allegations it marketed its vaping products to underage users. J.R. Whalen reports.
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4/12/2023 • 2 minutes, 25 seconds
Inflation Cooled to 5% in March, Lowest in Nearly Two Years
Plus: EPA standards may miss many “forever chemicals” in drinking water, study says. The U.S.’s top hostage envoy pledges to secure Evan Gershkovich’s release from Russian prison. Mohsin Ali reports.
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4/12/2023 • 3 minutes
EPA Proposes Toughest Ever Tailpipe Emissions
The Biden administration released new limits on pollution from cars. Plus, Ukraine plays down the classified assessment of its battlefield vulnerabilities, found in purportedly leaked documents. Peter Granitz hosts.
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4/12/2023 • 2 minutes, 39 seconds
U.S. Stocks Trade in Narrow Range Ahead of Inflation Report
Also: Moderna shares fell 3% after telling investors its first influenza vaccine candidate didn’t achieve early success in a phase 3 trial. Albertson shares fell 1.6% after reporting delivery costs due to growing digital sales cut into profits. J.R. Whalen reports.
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4/11/2023 • 2 minutes, 10 seconds
IMF Says Global Economic Growth Cooling, Facing Risks from Banking Sector
Plus: U.S. banks’ lending capacity will decline, IMF says. China lays out strict rules for ChatGPT-Like AI tools and Citi's long-serving M&A Co-Chief to retire. Mohsin Ali reports.
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4/11/2023 • 2 minutes, 42 seconds
U.S. Deems WSJ Reporter ‘Wrongfully Detained’ by Russia
The Biden administration is weighing possible regulations for AI tools such as ChatGPT. Three former Twitter executives sue the company over legal expenses. Keith Collins hosts.
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4/11/2023 • 2 minutes, 29 seconds
Nasdaq Falls as Investors Eye Interest-Rate Increase
Plus: Pioneer Natural Resources rose 5.8% after WSJ reported Exxon Mobil was considering an acquisition. Tupperware fell below $2 per share after the company warned it may not be able to continue unle ss its financial position improves. J.R. Whalen reports.
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4/10/2023 • 2 minutes, 2 seconds
At Least Four Dead After Shooting in Louisville, Ky., Police Say
Plus: Fox News settles defamation lawsuit with Venezuelan businessman. Two Chinese human-rights activists sentenced to prison. Pierre Bienaimé reports.
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4/10/2023 • 2 minutes, 16 seconds
Russia Steps Up Crackdown on Dissent in Occupied Ukrainian Areas
Leaked purported Pentagon documents warn that Ukraine may run out of air defenses by early May. Tesla plans to build a factory in Shanghai to make energy-storage batteries. Keith Collins hosts.
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4/10/2023 • 2 minutes, 32 seconds
Markets Focus on Bonds and Futures, With Stocks Closed for Good Friday
The March jobs report shows the labor market is cooling, but hiring growth remained steady. Exxon-Mobil is in early talks to buy major fracking firm. Paramount explores selling majority stake in Noggin. Danny Lewis reports.
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4/7/2023 • 2 minutes, 43 seconds
March Jobs Report Shows Hiring Cooling as U.S. Continues to Add Jobs
The unemployment rate fell to 3.5% last month, with service sector additions offsetting cuts at big companies in tech, finance and entertainment. Senate leaders issue a bipartisan statement calling for Russia to release detained WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovitch, and an exchange of fire between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza and Lebanon. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.
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4/7/2023 • 2 minutes, 46 seconds
Russian Court to Hear Appeal on Detention of WSJ Reporter
The Biden administration proposes a new rule for transgender student athletes. Samsung Electronics forecasts a steep drop in quarterly profit amid a downturn in the tech sector. Keith Collins hosts.
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4/7/2023 • 2 minutes, 19 seconds
Markets Inch Up After New Jobless-Claims Data Higher Than Expected
Investors hope the Federal Reserve is almost done with rate hikes, but still concerned about a recession. FedEx stocks rise after reorganization announcement. Costco slips after reporting in-store sales drop. Danny Lewis reports.
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4/6/2023 • 2 minutes, 37 seconds
U.S. Treasury Calls Decentralized Crypto Markets a National Security Threat
Plus: Rockets from Lebanon fired into northern Israel. French President Emmanuel Macron urges Chinese counterpart to help negotiate an end to war. New data show the labor market is slowly cooling. Pierre Bienaimé reports.
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4/6/2023 • 2 minutes, 36 seconds
Saudi, Iranian Ministers Agree to Resume Flights After Meeting in China
Chinese government agencies denounce the meeting between U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Taiwan’s leader, Tsai Ing-wen. Google CEO Sundar Pichai says the company plans to add AI features to its search engine. Keith Collins hosts.
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4/6/2023 • 2 minutes, 40 seconds
U.S. Stocks Mostly Fall Following Renewed Focus on Recession Risks
S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as investors turn to safe sectors. Sweetgreen stocks fall after Chipotle sues. Johnson & Johnson shares rise following proposed $9 billion product-liability settlement. Danny Lewis reports.
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4/5/2023 • 2 minutes, 22 seconds
Blinken Says WSJ Reporter is Wrongfully Detained
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the process to reach an official determination on the detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is pending. Plus, global trade growth is expected to slow this year, and cross-border fire between Palestine and Israel raises fears of a wider conflict. Julie Chang hosts.
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4/5/2023 • 2 minutes, 54 seconds
U.S. Readies ‘Wrongfully Detained’ Label for Gershkovich
Manhattan prosecutors allege former President Donald Trump orchestrated an “unlawful scheme” to help his 2016 campaign and then cover it up. And, Brandon Johnson has been elected mayor of Chicago. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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4/5/2023 • 2 minutes, 54 seconds
Markets Slide on Poor Jobs News
Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony charges. Plus, investors worry about the state of the labor market and Virgin Orbit plummets on news it is filing for bankruptcy.
Correction: An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly said Mr. Trump pleaded guilty. (Corrected April 4.)
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4/4/2023 • 2 minutes, 55 seconds
Markets Slide on Poor Jobs News
Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony charges. Plus, investors worry about the state of the labor market and Virgin Orbit plummets on news it’s filing for bankruptcy.
Correction: An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly said Mr. Trump pleaded guilty. (Corrected April 4.)
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4/4/2023 • 2 minutes, 55 seconds
Finland Joins NATO in Historic Move, Doubling Alliance’s Border With Russia
Plus: New York City officials are prepared for protests around former president Donald Trump’s arraignment. Job openings fell in February. U.S. military discloses killing of an Islamic State leader. Pierre Bienaimé reports.
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4/4/2023 • 2 minutes, 34 seconds
Donald Trump Prepares to Surrender in Hush-Money Case
Insiders at collapsed Signature Bank sold $100 million in stock as the lender embraced the cryptocurrency industry. Richard Branson’s space company Virgin Orbit files for bankruptcy. Keith Collins hosts.
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4/4/2023 • 2 minutes, 29 seconds
Oil Prices Jump After Surprise Production Cut Announcement
U.S. stocks end the day mixed and oil prices shoot up after a Saudi-led group of oil producers says it plans to cut more than 1 million barrels of daily output starting next month. Shares of energy majors climb. Car makers’ shares fall after reports of rising car payment prices and dogecoin gets a boost from Twitter appearance. Charlotte Gartenberg reports.
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4/3/2023 • 2 minutes, 45 seconds
Russia Arrests Suspect in Cafe Bombing That Killed War Propagandist
Russian authorities arrest a suspect in the killing of a Russian pro-war propagandist and blogger, and Israeli Prime Minister temporarily suspends his decision to fire the country’s Defense Minister. Plus, the FTC rejects Illumina’s $7 billion deal for cancer-test developer Grail. Julie Chang hosts.
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4/3/2023 • 2 minutes, 56 seconds
Saudi-Led Oil Producers Decide to Reduce Output Further
WWE nears a sale to UFC owner Endeavor Group. Swiss prosecutors investigate the takeover of Credit Suisse by rival UBS. Keith Collins hosts.
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4/3/2023 • 2 minutes, 26 seconds
Markets Shake Off Turbulent Quarter Ending on a High Note
Investors take solace in new consumer spending data. McDonald's stock reaches a new high. Plus, for bank stocks it’s the end of one of the worst periods in years. Zoe Thomas reports.
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