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What's News brings you the headlines and business news that move markets and the world—twice every weekday. In about 15 minutes, get caught up on the best Wall Street Journal scoops and exclusives, with insight and analysis from the award-winning reporters that broke the stories. Hosted by Annmarie Fertoli and Luke Vargas.

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P.M. Edition for April 15. Interest-rate cuts could be further down the line than many investors had hoped. Markets reporter Hardika Singh explains what keeping rates higher for longer could mean for the stock market. And Tesla plans to cut more than 10% of its workforce. Autos reporter Ryan Felton has more. Plus, investment banking and trading power earnings at Goldman Sachs. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A.M. Edition for April 15. After the U.S. helped Israel repel the first direct attack by Iran, WSJ correspondent Dov Lieber says President Joe Biden is now tasked with trying to prevent the wider war in the Middle East he’s sought to avoid. Plus, Samsung moves past Apple to become the top global smartphone provider. And Donald Trump’s day in court arrives in his hush money criminal trial. Luke Vargas hosts.  Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
According to the numbers, the U.S. jobs market is doing well. The Labor Department says employers added 303,000 jobs in March, 100,000 more than most economists expected, and the unemployment rate remains close to lows not seen since the 1960s. So why do so many Americans feel frustrated by their employment prospects? Wall Street Journal reporter Harriet Torry and columnist Calum Borchers answer your questions on the labor market. Luke Vargas hosts. Further Reading Brisk Hiring Bolsters Fed’s Cautious Stance on Rate Cuts  These College Seniors Locked In Job Offers. Here’s How They Did It.  How Gen Z Is Becoming the Toolbelt Generation  Americans Don’t Care as Much About Work. And It Isn’t Just Gen Z.  What’s Wrong With the Economy? It’s You, Not the Data  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How is inflation becoming a thorn in the side of U.S. banks, despite many reporting big earnings? And will AI turn into Amazon’s “fourth pillar” along with its Marketplace, Prime and Web Services businesses? Plus, is there an end in sight for Boeing’s troubles? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
P.M. Edition for April 12. Turkey’s rental prices have become "crazy expensive" following a rush for housing after a major earthquake last year. So, how's Turkey addressing extreme housing inflation? Producer Anthony Bansie reports. Plus, the U.S. moves warships to defend Israel in case of Iranian attack. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A.M. Edition for April 12. We're exclusively reporting that an Iranian attack on Israel is expected in the next two days. WSJ reporter Marcus Walker says this comes as Israel faces the prospect of having made some tactical gains in Gaza but not achieving its overall strategic goal of eliminating Hamas. Plus, China orders its telecom carriers to stop using American chips. And Oakland triggers a Bay Area spat with San Francisco by renaming its airport. Luke Vargas hosts.  Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
P.M. Edition for April 11. The U.S. is building up its domestic semiconductor industry. But it will need a lot of workers to do it. Chief economics commentator Greg Ip has more. And markets and economics reporter Sam Goldfarb explains why inflation is a stubborn political problem for President Biden. Plus, O.J. Simpson, whose murder trial spurred a national debate over race and criminal justice, has died at the age of 76. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A.M. Edition for April 11. U.S. intelligence shows Iran or its proxies could be preparing to attack Israel in retaliation for an alleged strike on an Iranian diplomatic building in Syria. WSJ correspondent Sune Rasmussen says the warning shows Iran itself might engage Israel in a conflict. Plus, Instagram begins warning teens against sending nude images. And WSJ reporter Isabel Coles unpacks the stakes of Kyiv’s anti-corruption campaign. Luke Vargas hosts.  Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
P.M. Edition for April 10. A June interest-rate cut could be off the table after inflation came in hotter than expected for March. The major U.S. stock indexes fell on the news, with the Dow dropping more than 400 points. Chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.Correction: KPMG's Netherlands unit agreed to pay a $25 million fine by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board over claims of exam cheating and misinforming investors. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly said that it was KPMG without specifying which unit of the company received the fine.  Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A.M. Edition for April 10. Ratings company Fitch says China’s public finances are facing strain as a result of a shaky economy and rising fiscal deficits. WSJ Asia markets editor Matthew Thomas explains how a prolonged property slump is at the center of Fitch’s concerns. Plus, more turbulence for Boeing as an engineer alleges it took shortcuts in fixing its jets. And how an EU court’s ruling that protection from climate change is a human right could have global ripple effects. Luke Vargas hosts.  Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
P.M. Edition for April 9. Sunday’s NCAA women’s basketball tournament final drew more viewers than the men’s final for the first time in history. But the TV rights to broadcast it cost far less. Senior sports reporter Rachel Bachman explains why. And Arizona revives a 160-year-old abortion ban, putting the swing state front and center in the 2024 election. Plus, President Biden’s climate record beats that of his predecessors. So why don’t voters seem to care? Climate finance reporter Amrith Ramkumar explains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A.M. Edition for April 9. Laws meant to protect refugees from persecution are being used by vast numbers of economic migrants, creating a conundrum for rich countries, WSJ’s David Luhnow says. Plus, the U.S. proposes a six-week cease-fire in Gaza that would see hostages released. And, we take a look at the best job markets in America. Luke Vargas hosts.  Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
P.M. Edition for April 8. Changing industries have shifted party politics in Pennsylvania. Economic churn is pushing voters toward Trump in the Pittsburgh area, potentially overwhelming Democrats’ base of college-educated workers. Reporter and editor Aaron Zitner explains. And JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warns the U.S. could face an interest-rate spike. Plus, Donald Trump says abortion should be left to the states, in a new campaign video. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Correction: President Biden revoked a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline in 2021. An earlier version of this episode incorrectly said it was the Keystone pipeline. (Corrected April 9) Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A.M. Edition for April 8. Insurance companies are deploying drones, airplanes and even high-altitude balloons to document the condition of homes nationwide. WSJ reporter Jean Eaglesham explains how the ensuing wealth of aerial imagery is helping the industry ditch higher-risk properties. Plus, Israel withdraws troops from southern Gaza to prepare for a next, potentially larger offensive. And Elon Musk vows to fight Brazil’s Supreme Court in a free-speech showdown. Luke Vargas hosts.  Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Final Four is now the final two ahead of Monday's NCAA men's college basketball championship. Women’s college basketball will crown its champion today. But off the court, many players and fans may have their eyes on Dartmouth, where the men’s basketball team last month voted to unionize. The move is already having ripple effects across the college sports world, with big questions over whether college athletes are amateurs or professionals. Wall Street Journal reporter Louise Radnofsky and sports columnist Jason Gay answer listener questions. Luke Vargas hosts. Further Reading Are NCAA Athletes Amateurs Anymore?  College Athletes Are Cashing In on the NCAA’s New Rules The NCAA Wants to Pay College Athletes. It Doesn’t Really Have a Choice.  College Sports Stares Down Its Doomsday Scenario  Dartmouth Basketball Players Vote to Unionize in New Challenge to NCAA’s Amateurism Model  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Which beauty stock lost its glamor? And why is Levi’s betting on baggier jeans? Plus, what did Nelson Peltz and Trian Partners win after losing the Disney proxy battle against Bob Iger? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
P.M. Edition for April 5. We begin our series on inflation, starting with Argentina. Young people are getting “delulu” with their spending, buying more now since their pesos will get them less later. What’s Argentina doing about it? Producer Anthony Bansie reports. Plus, U.S. employers hired briskly in March, adding 303,000 jobs to the economy. Reporter Justin Lahart has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A.M. Edition for April 5. More U.S. companies are shipping white-collar jobs across the Atlantic. WSJ reporter Chelsey Dulaney explains why a sluggish U.K. economy has made the country an unlikely outsourcing destination. Plus, Israel has agreed to allow more aid into Gaza after the White House warned that support for the war against Hamas depends on easing a growing humanitarian crisis. And China turns to new AI tools to spread misinformation abroad. Luke Vargas hosts.  Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
P.M. Edition for April 4. President Biden has called for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, during a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to the White House. National politics reporter Vivian Salama has more. Meanwhile, the Israeli military scrambled GPS signals today, as the country prepares for possible retaliation from Iran. Plus, why Amazon sellers are miffed about return theft. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A.M. Edition for April 4. NATO’s 32 members are gathering to mark the military alliance turning 75, but as WSJ Brussels bureau chief Dan Michaels explains, the anniversary comes amid growing tensions over how to handle the war in Ukraine. Plus, a Manhattan judge rules that Donald Trump’s hush money case can go ahead later this month. And interest rates in Europe and the U.S. finally look set to fall with rate cuts now firmly expected in June. Luke Vargas hosts.  Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Smoldering Fox

you don't need to add "reported".. enough with the passive voice. Israelis are doing atrocities. calling them out is not antisemitic... you can be cool with Jews but hate zio criminals

Apr 2nd
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William

All the news put out of America goes to show how stupid so many of them are, and how dangerous it can be to let brainwashed.

Jan 21st
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Aakash Amanat

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Nov 3rd
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William

Rahm Emanuel sounds like a self serving politician in the worse sense. On the same day as the US Commerce Secretary is trying to improve relations with the US' largest trading partner. He as patronage appointed ambassador to Japan tries his best to start a trade war with China. What an idiot!

Aug 31st
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Aakash Amanat

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Aug 19th
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Andrew H.

😂 I appreciate the expert not wasting air time or head space to extraneously explain another acronym. Stick to the meat and potatoes of the matter. 👍

Feb 28th
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Sep 30th
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Masih

#mahsa_amini. Thanks for covering this cruelty.

Sep 20th
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ava razavi

#مهسا_امینی

Sep 19th
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Masih

Enough Monarch, PLEASE, there are more important things happening on this planet to cover :/

Sep 19th
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Adrian Rodriguez

How about instances of retailers falsely accusing customers of theft and having them arrested while using the self check out?

Sep 14th
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Masih

wanting to have work life balance is NOT quiet quitting!!

Sep 8th
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ThreeLinesOnly

12:44 time-stamp bank privacy.

Aug 23rd
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Elizabeth Burns

Real estate? No. Money laundering. When the money laundering ends, so does the inflation in housing.

Jul 15th
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Gabriella Arroyo

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Nov 30th
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Parsival North

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Nov 3rd
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Gabriella Arroyo

were all these people in that room in cuba??

Oct 19th
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Parsival North

Poor Texans. Do they really support their governments differ politically with Surgeon General?

Oct 12th
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Parsival North

The Federal Government should be more defensive toward companies like FB.

Oct 7th
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