Podcast · 335 episodes
WSJ What’s News, page 6
by The Wall Street Journal · English
What's News brings you the biggest news of the day, from business and finance to global and political developments that move markets. Get caught up in minutes twice a day on weekdays, then take a step back with our What’s News in Markets wrap-up on Saturday and our What’s News Sunday deep dive.
All episodes, page 6
What the U.K. Populist Surge Says About Politics EverywhereA roundup of major news, focusing on (1) a U.K. populist surge and what it signals globally, (2) Trump tariffs struck down by a federal trade court, and (3) U.S.-Iran tensions plus AI oversight and…8 May 2026 · 15 min · 9 chapters
What the U.S. Government Is Doing With Its Stakes in CompaniesU.S. government stakes in private companies (“Trump capitalism”), plus related business and international headlines.7 May 2026 · 11 min · 5 chapters
Should You Trust ChatGPT With Your Money?A Wall Street Journal “What’s News” AM episode that includes a segment testing whether ChatGPT can manage a stock portfolio, plus broader business headlines (gas/airfares, AI arms-race talks,…7 May 2026 · 15 min · 13 chapters
Health Officials Trying to Trace and Contain Deadly Hantavirus OutbreakA rare hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship, plus broader business and world news.6 May 2026 · 14 min · 4 chapters
Samsung Hits $1 Trillion Milestone as AI Demand Soarsscaling AI in enterprises, China’s drone-part supply chain evading sanctions, Samsung’s $1 trillion milestone driven by AI memory demand, Novo Nordisk’s strong GLP-1 results amid competition, and a…6 May 2026 · 14 min · 4 chapters
Pentagon Says Iran Attacks Don’t Rise to Level of Restarting WarWSJ “What’s News” PM episode covering: Iran-UAE attacks and U.S. ceasefire response; China’s regulatory/economic pushback against U.S.5 May 2026 · 11 min · 5 chapters
What’s News in Earnings: Oil Companies Look Forward to a WindfallEarnings season theme on oil majors as Iran-war disruption closes the Strait of Hormuz, tightening global crude and refined-product supply and pushing oil prices higher, creating a potential…5 May 2026 · 6 min · 3 chapters
Flying Out of the U.S. Now Costs 50% MoreA Wall Street Journal “What’s News” AM episode covering: rising U.S.5 May 2026 · 13 min · 6 chapters
Missiles Target U.A.E., Ships Attacked as Fighting Threatens Iran Cease-FireIran conflict flare-up and ceasefire strain; U.S. “Project Freedom” escorts ships out of the Persian Gulf amid missile/drone/fast-boat attacks; market and oil reaction; ETF fee trends; Supreme Court…4 May 2026 · 12 min · 6 chapters
Why Almost Everyone Loses on Prediction Markets(1) Trump’s “Project Freedom” plan to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz without naval escorts; oil traders remain skeptical, with Brent futures above $109 and knock-on impacts like…4 May 2026 · 15 min · 11 chapters
Tariffs’ Messy Reality: The Cost-of-Living Election | Part 1: OhioHow President Trump’s tariffs are affecting jobs, prices, and political races in Ohio (Cost of Living Election, Part 1).3 May 2026 · 22 min · 12 chapters
What’s News in Markets: AI Price Tag, New Oil Rules, Short-Squeeze PaybackWeekly market recap—record highs, AI-driven earnings and infrastructure spending, rising oil prices and shifting geopolitics, and a short-squeeze legal dispute involving Avis.2 May 2026 · 6 min · 5 chapters
Spirit Airlines Prepares to Shut DownWSJ “What’s News” PM edition covering Spirit Airlines shutting down after a failed $500M rescue; Trump’s proposed 25% EU auto tariffs; Illinois’ law banning certain credit card fees; plus UK protest…1 May 2026 · 12 min · 5 chapters
How King Charles Un-Tariffed Scotch“What’s News” AM briefing (May 1) covering Venezuela-U.S. thaw and oil investment, global fuel-supply measures after the Iran war, UK anti-Semitism and security, U.S.1 May 2026 · 15 min · 7 chapters
The AI Boom Is Driving GDP GrowthThis PM edition of The Wall Street Journal’s “What’s News” covers: (1) GDP growth and AI-driven business investment, (2) consumer spending pressures, (3) the U.S.30 Apr 2026 · 12 min · 7 chapters
What’s News in Earnings: Airlines Feel the Pain of an Oil ShockEarnings-season theme—airlines’ profits pressured by an oil shock after the Iran war, with higher fares/fees and possible summer travel changes; some carriers seek government help.30 Apr 2026 · 6 min · 4 chapters
Big Tech Rakes In the AI RevenueBig Tech’s AI earnings vs the huge cost of AI infrastructure; plus brief world/business headlines (oil/Strait of Hormuz, Europe growth/rates, Live Golf funding, Anthropic/Mythos access, U.S.30 Apr 2026 · 14 min · 4 chapters
Fed Holds Rates Steady and Ends the Powell Era Deeply DividedFed holds rates steady as Powell’s era ends amid concerns about Fed independence; markets react to hawkish signals.29 Apr 2026 · 12 min · 5 chapters
How Starbucks Is Dodging Dismal Consumer SentimentThe episode (WSJ “What’s News”) covers: Trump hinting at an extended Iran blockade after rejecting Iran’s Strait of Hormuz peace proposal; DHS funding running out by May; Fed rate decision and…29 Apr 2026 · 15 min · 4 chapters
Why the U.A.E. Is Breaking Up With OPECUAE leaving OPEC; U.S. Justice Department re-indictment of James Comey; FCC early review of Disney broadcast licenses; GM earnings and guidance; lawmakers warning about Chinese automakers; AI stocks…28 Apr 2026 · 15 min · 11 chapters
Can OpenAI Keep Spending as Growth Slows?WSJ “What’s News” AM edition covering OpenAI’s spending debate ahead of an IPO, offshore wind subsidy payouts, USMCA/auto trade risks, a late-stage pancreatic cancer drug, central bank rate decisions…28 Apr 2026 · 14 min · 8 chapters
Suspected Gunman Charged With Attempting to Assassinate President TrumpThis Wall Street Journal “What’s News” PM episode covers: (1) a White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting suspect, 31-year-old Cole Allen, charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump;…27 Apr 2026 · 13 min · 9 chapters
China’s Carmakers Bet Big on (Electric) SUVsA Wall Street Journal “What’s News” AM episode covering multiple headlines, with a main business focus on how Chinese automakers are targeting higher profits by copying Detroit’s big-SUV strategy…27 Apr 2026 · 15 min · 8 chapters
Can Planning for Divorce Actually Save Your Marriage?Whether planning for divorce via prenups or postnups can protect a marriage financially, and how to make agreements hold up in court.26 Apr 2026 · 15 min · 6 chapters