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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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- Today6 min
What’s News in Earnings: Can AI Investments Help Private Credit’s Recovery?
Bonus Episode for July 31. Investment firms like Blackstone, KKR and Blue Owl have been battered over the past year by a client exodus from private-credit funds. WSJ lead financial reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis discusses the state of the industry’s recovery from a surge in redemption requests from rattled investors and whether these firms’ investments in AI can help them recover from blows to the software sector. WSJ reporter Matt Wirz, who covers credit, 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.
- Today13 min
Token Costs Have Execs Rethinking AI Rollouts
A.M. Edition for July 31. Earnings from AI hyperscalers this week showed rising demand for their cloud services, with Amazon’s CEO forecasting corporate AI use was still in its ‘early stages.’ But as EY’s Dan Diasio tells us, rising token costs are leading many businesses to question their broader AI approach. Plus, the U.S. says Hamas has agreed to a broad plan to disarm in exchange for an eventual Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. And WSJ reporter Margherita Stancati describes how the arrival of thousands of migrants into the Spanish territory of Ceuta from neighboring Morocco is piling political pressure on the center-left government in Madrid. 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.
- Yesterday12 min
Why the U.S. Economy Slowed in the Second Quarter
P.M. Edition for July 30. The U.S. economy grew just 1.5% last quarter, lower than the previous quarter and falling short of economists’ expectations. WSJ economics reporter Harriet Torry explains why the details in the report, particularly around consumer spending, suggest things aren’t as bad as the headline number makes it seem. Plus, the buzzy AI-focused hedge fund Situational Awareness, founded by AI whiz kid Leopold Aschenbrenner, sold most of its stock portfolio to investment firm Citadel. We hear from WSJ special writer Greg Zuckerman about why this happened and where the company goes from here. And a big rally in tech companies sent U.S. stocks soaring today. Alex Ossola hosts. See the new fronts in the Iran war. 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
Meta Slips and Microsoft Soars on AI Earnings
A.M. Edition for July 30. Meta shares fall and Microsoft rallies after the hyperscalers sent very different signals on how they’re monetizing their massive AI outlays. Plus, as some people are allowed to return to their homes in southwestern France, WSJ’s Ed Ballard says a debate over aging water bombers and the country’s readiness ahead of a summer of wildfires is picking up. And DoorDash secures a key certification from the FAA to use drones for deliveries. 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 ago11 min
Markets Dive After the Fed Holds Steady
P.M. Edition for July 29. Fed officials voted to keep current interest rates in place. WSJ economics reporter Matt Grossman joins to discuss the internal pressure that’s building at the central bank to curb inflation. Plus, Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times during a contentious Senate committee hearing about his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. And WSJ’s Benjamin Katz explains how a potential Boeing rival could be taking flight with a plane that looks radically different from the passenger jets we’re used to. Danny Lewis 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 ago12 min
Meta Faces a Mountain of Lawsuits Amid a Costly AI Pivot
A.M. Edition for July 29. Oil prices rise after Iran launches a surprise missile attack on U.S. forces. Plus, Europe’s luxury brands try to move past years of sluggish demand. And as Meta spends big on its AI transformation—technology CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the U.S. should help to accelerate—Journal reporter Meghan Bobrowsky says a host of lawsuits could cost it billions. 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 ago12 min
Lindsey Graham Remembered as ‘American Original’
P.M. Edition for July 28. The Washington, D.C. funeral for Lindsey Graham, who died earlier this month, drew current and formal officials and foreign leaders. President Trump gave a eulogy for the late senator, his one-time rival turned friend and adviser. Plus, the Trump administration is ending a subsidy program that helped hold down premiums for Medicare drug plans—a move that could make health care more expensive for some seniors. And the Fed’s July meeting kicks off today, with a decision expected tomorrow. WSJ chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos explains why this is one of the most unpredictable meetings in years. 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.
- 3 days ago12 min
Wall Street’s Chip Selloff Goes Global
A.M. Edition for July 28. Monday’s slump in chip stocks spreads to Asian markets. Finance editor Alex Frangos says new concerns that China is catching up in the technological arms race come just as investors brace for updates on how much hyperscalers are spending on the AI buildout. Plus, as Volodymyr Zelensky returns to the White House, WSJ’s Marcus Walker says the Ukrainian president is hoping to turn President Trump’s fresh optimism about the war against Russia into a promise of more support. And Mercedes-Benz is the latest automaker to warn of headwinds in China, as the country’s appetite for foreign cars continues to decline. 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.
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