Wsj What's News

A.M. Edition for July 26. Fires set around France’s rail network have brought service on several high-speed lines to a halt on the day of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. WSJ reporter Matthew Dalton says the disruptions could drag on for days. Plus, former President Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris’s presidential bid. And U.S. authorities arrest a Mexican drug kingpin after he was tricked into flying to Texas. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for July 25. Tesla's profits could have been worse if not for government programs. WSJ’s Tim Higgins explains why. And the U.S. economy continues to grow at a stronger pace than expected. Plus, Uber and Lyft win a California ruling to treat drivers as independent contractors. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for July 25. Middle-class Chinese consumers are reining in their spending amid broader economic malaise in the country. WSJ luxury goods reporter Nick Kostov says that’s denting earnings across luxury-goods brands, but that the industry is doubling down on its efforts to attract customers there. Plus, President Biden signals he has more work to do despite ending his reelection bid. And the NBA inks landmark TV and streaming deals. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for July 24. The Magnificent Seven looked more like the Miserable Seven, as the exclusive group of tech stocks dragged down the U.S. market. Markets reporter David Uberti explains what is behind the sell-off. And what could a Kamala Harris presidency mean for the U.S. economy? Tax policy reporter Richard Rubin has more. Plus, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tackles a tricky balancing act: appealing to Democrats without alienating Donald Trump. National security reporter Lara Seligman discusses his appearance before Congress. Francesca Fontana hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for July 24. Shares in Tesla slide in off-hours trading after its earnings miss expectations amid a tough market for EVs. WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Stephen Wilmot breaks down the results. Plus, the Department of Transportation probes Delta Air Lines’ tech-induced meltdown as cancellations drag on. And, a House investigation finds that the drug middlemen that promise to control costs instead steer patients toward pricier medicines. The WSJ’s Liz Essley White has the story. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for July 23. The office market in Washington D.C. is in trouble, facing rising foreclosures, plunging values and record vacancies. Reporter Peter Grant explains how the outcome of the 2024 presidential election could affect its fortunes. And Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns after backlash over the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Justice Department reporter Sadie Gurman has more. Plus, Vice President Kamala Harris makes her presidential campaign trail debut. Francesca Fontana hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Correction: Higher U.S. home prices are driving many Americans out of the housing market. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly said that higher sales were responsible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for July 23. Vice President Kamala Harris secures the pledged support of a majority of delegates to the Democratic National Convention, and her campaign appears to energize organized labor and big donors. Plus, Google’s talks to buy cybersecurity startup Wiz for $23 billion fall apart. And, more American women are working than ever, but as WSJ economics reporter Rachel Wolfe explains, many say that’s left them with two full-time jobs: managing their households and their careers. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for July 22. Kamala Harris is the likely Democratic presidential nominee after President Biden dropped his re-election bid, bringing her policymaking record into the spotlight. White House reporter Tarini Parti has more. And Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle draws the ire of lawmakers during her testimony on the near assassination of former President Donald Trump. Plus, why has the stock market turned upside down? Reporter Karen Langley explains the rotation lifting small caps and weighing on tech giants. Francesca Fontana hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for July 22. After President Biden bows out of the presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris gathers support to be the Democrats’ nominee. WSJ editor Aaron Zitner breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of her candidacy, and how the Republican campaign is adjusting course. Plus, lawmakers prepare to grill Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle about the security failures during the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. And, flight cancellations and delays continue to plague travelers after Friday’s tech meltdown. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special Edition for July 21. President Biden has ended his 2024 re-election campaign after failing to quell a Democratic rebellion against his candidacy. Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to take over at the top of the ticket. Harris said she will fight to earn the nomination. We discuss where this extraordinary moment leaves the race with WSJ’s Molly Ball and Ken Thomas. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The summer Olympics kick off this week in Paris. It’s a major event for international sports, but it’s also a major economic event. From broadcast rights and budgets running in the billions to sponsorships and tourism booms, who – other than the athletes – stands to win big from the Olympic Games? Senior sports reporter Rachel Bachman answers your questions on the economics of the Olympics. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts. Further Reading Can Paris Save the Olympics?  How Do the Olympics Make Money? The Olympics Business Model, Explained  The Newest Event at the 2024 Olympics: Luxury  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did the markets react to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump? And why did big chip stocks slip? Plus, why is Domino’s Pizza cutting back on new stores? 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 July 19. Evan Gershkovich, the WSJ reporter wrongfully convicted of espionage, was sentenced to 16 years in a Russian prison. Georgi Kantchev discusses the verdict in a secret trial the U.S. has condemned as a sham. And calls grow for President Biden to step aside. Plus, WSJ’s Andrew Restuccia previews what a second Trump presidency, emboldened by allies, could bring. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for July 19. A tech outage sweeps around the globe, knocking out operations for banks, media companies and emergency services and causing flights to be grounded. Plus, Donald Trump accepts the Republican presidential nomination, calling for unity in his speech—but also reverting to familiar attacks, says the WSJ’s Washington editor Damian Paletta. And, Houthi militants in Yemen claim responsibility for an overnight blast in Tel Aviv. Kate Bullivant hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for July 18. The mood among Republicans is ebullient as Donald Trump prepares to address the party’s convention in Milwaukee. WSJ’s Luke Vargas reports on what Republicans hope to hear from the former president. And markets reporter Sam Goldfarb breaks down the latest predictions from economists on where inflation and interest rates are headed. Plus, Amrith Ramkumar explains Wall Street’s quest to cash in on America’s battery storage boom. Chip Cutter hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for July 18. WSJ editor Aaron Zitner says Donald Trump’s running mate is connecting some of the economic grievance that drove the Republicans’ 2016 campaign to more recent discontent, and WSJ reporter Vivian Salama says his stance on Ukraine is fueling unease in Europe. Plus, Goldman Sachs opens up an investment strategy once reserved for the wealthy. And, Bud Light slips to the No.3 spot more than a year after a boycott turned the U.S. beer industry upside down. Kate Bullivant hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for July 17. Republicans are moving away from abortion politics. WSJ’s Luke Vargas reports from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on what is behind the shift. And Democratic leaders push to delay President Biden’s nomination as more lawmakers call on him to step aside. Plus, WSJ’s Arian Campo-Flores explains why aging migrants in the U.S. are paying taxes but not receiving retirement benefits. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for July 17. Donald Trump’s fiercest rival in the primaries endorses him, and WSJ’s Ben Pershing says Haley’s appeal among suburban women could give Trump a boost in the race for the White House. Plus, we’ll look at Republicans’ efforts to make inroads with various groups, and President Biden’s plans to court progressives. And, Elon Musk says he is moving the headquarters of X and SpaceX to Texas from California. Kate Bullivant hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for July 16. What this year’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee means for locals—and for the swing state of Wisconsin. Our Luke Vargas reports from the RNC. And why are big banks paying more to keep brokerage customers’ cash? Heard on the Street writer Telis Demos explains. Plus, Sen. Bob Menendez is found guilty of bribery. Francesca Fontana hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for July 16. Elon Musk has said he plans to commit around $45 million a month to America PAC, a group backing former President Donald Trump’s presidential run. The WSJ’s Dana Mattioli has the scoop. Plus, our team in Milwaukee recaps an eventful day at the Republican National Convention and speaks to Sen. Ron Johnson (R., Wisc.) about tariffs and the economy. And, data from Disney’s internal Slack workplace collaboration system are leaked following a hack. Kate Bullivant hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices