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What's News brings you the biggest news of the day, from business and finance to global and political developments that move markets. Get caught up in minutes twice a day on weekdays, then take a step back with our What’s News in Markets wrap-up on Saturday and our What’s News Sunday deep dive.
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- Today11 min
Nasdaq Loses a Historic $2.5 Trillion in Market Cap in AI Rout After Election
P.M. Edition for Nov. 5. Stocks suffered a brutal day as investors, worried about the AI skeptics that swept into power in the election, sold off tech stocks. Journal markets reporter Jack Pitcher weighs on the doubts exploding into the AI trade. Plus, James Romoser, who covers the Supreme Court, explains why the window for President Trump to nominate another conservative Supreme Court justice is pretty much closed. And flights across Europe were diverted today due to a string of bomb threats. Reporter Ben Katz discusses how these are getting more common, and why they’re hard for officials to deal with. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Today14 min
The Cost of Living Crisis Isn’t Going Away
A.M. Edition for Nov. 5. U.S. voters went to the polls with affordability and the economy on their mind, but this week central bankers around the world are warning of more pain to come and little relief in sight. Plus, we explore what a Democratic Congress will mean for President Trump’s foreign policy agenda and not least the Iran war. And even though several newly elected Democrats have called for change, congressional reporter Lindsay Wise says Chuck Schumer is on course to resume his post as Senate Majority Leader. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Yesterday13 min
Democrats Have Won Control of Congress. What Happens Next?
P.M. Edition for Nov. 4. We hear from reporter Rich Rubin about Democrats’ plans on Capitol Hill, from how to address the high cost of living to a rash of investigations targeting President Trump and the administration. Plus, Journal columnist Tim Higgins discusses the risks for Republican backer Elon Musk in Washington after Democrats’ win. And Jack Pitcher explains why the midterm results sent markets surging, with the Dow rising more than 1,500 points. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Yesterday6 min
War Leaves U.S. Oil Refiners With Massive Profit Gains
Bonus Episode for Nov. 4. Refiners turn the crude oil pumped from the ground into products cars, planes and trains can use. Conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine have damaged regional energy sectors, prompting U.S. companies like Marathon Petroleum, Phillips 66, and Valero Energy to run at full tilt in an effort to fill a global shortage—and earning them huge profits. Pierre Bienaimé hosts this special bonus episode of What's News in Earnings, where we dig into companies’ earnings reports and analyst calls to find out what’s going on under the hood of the American economy. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Yesterday17 min
A Blue Wave Just Swept Congress
A.M. Edition for Nov. 4. Democrats retake the House and Senate, making historic inroads into deep-red states. Deputy editor Joshua Jamerson, and a host of WSJ reporters across the country, explain what drove voters to rebuke the Republican party and what this blue wave means for U.S. politics in the years to come. Plus, President Trump distances himself from GOP losses, admitting the Iran war was partly to blame. And WSJ finance editor Alex Frangos details how markets are sizing up the change coming to Washington. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 2 days ago14 min
As Midterm Election Results Roll In, These Are the Races to Watch
P.M. Edition for Nov. 3. Reporters in battleground states tell us what they’re seeing on the ground, and WSJ national political reporter Ken Thomas explains what to watch for in the early results that offers a hint on whether Republicans can fend off Democrats’ efforts to take back Congress. Plus, Journal national security reporter Robbie Gramer explains why President Trump wants the U.S. to cut off military aid to Israel by the end of the year. And the president’s war on the term “AI” has tech CEOs walking a linguistic tightrope. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 2 days ago15 min
Did Trump Do Enough to Help Republicans?
A.M. Edition for Nov. 3. It’s election day and Americans head to the polls with control of Congress in the balance. Washington bureau chief Damian Paletta lays out what’s at stake after President Trump’s closing arguments at the Lincoln Memorial. Follow election updates throughout the day at WSJ.com. Plus, the WSJ’s Jon Gambrell explains the significance of the latest U.S. strikes on Iran, as President Trump plays down the possibility of a return to war after the midterms. And the pressure mounts on Apple’s new CEO John Ternus, as the company’s stock slides after the world’s most valuable company reveals its growth machine is slowing. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 3 days ago13 min
Does Democrats’ Future Lie With Moderates or Progressives?
P.M. Edition for Nov. 2. It’s not just Democrats against Republicans on Tuesday. The battle between moderate and progressive Democrats is also on the ballot tomorrow. WSJ political reporter Sabrina Rodriguez walks us through key races that hint where the Democratic party might be headed. Plus, speeding cars endanger thousands of lives every year. We hear from Journal national affairs reporter Scott Calvert about how some states are trying to fight it with technology in cars that slows down reckless drivers. And Journal reporter Terell Wright explains why the best deal in higher education right now is a super expensive elite liberal arts school. Alex Ossola hosts. The 2026 Races That Could Determine House Control The 2026 Races That Could Determine Senate Control Elections Live Updates Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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