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WSJ What?s News

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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Trump Sues JPMorgan and Jamie Dimon for 'Debanking' Him

P.M. Edition for Jan. 22. President Trump sues JPMorgan Chase for $5 billion, alleging that the country?s biggest bank closed his accounts in 2021 for political reasons. Plus, after more than 20 years as a private company, SpaceX may soon be going public. WSJ reporter Corrie Driebusch discusses what?s pushed CEO Elon Musk towards an IPO. And this year?s Oscar nominations are out, with a record-breaking 16 nods for ?Sinners.? Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2026-01-22
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What the U.S. Could Gain in Greenland Talks

A.M. Edition for Jan. 22. Details of a potential Greenland deal include U.S. access to minerals and military bases. WSJ editor-in-chief Emma Tucker brings us the latest from Davos, after President Trump changes tack in his push for the island. Plus, U.S. immigration agents target Maine, setting up another showdown with local officials. And, SouthWest scores an upgrade in our annual airline rankings. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ?s free What?s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2026-01-22
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President Trump?s Sudden U-Turn on Greenland

P.M. Edition for Jan. 21. President Trump dials down the rhetoric with Europe, calling off threatened tariffs on several European nations after saying he wouldn?t use force to take Greenland. We hear from WSJ national security reporter Robbie Gramer about how European leaders are responding. Plus, U.S. stocks jump in response to Trump?s de-escalation. And, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in the case of Fed governor Lisa Cook. The Journal?s chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos says the court seemed skeptical of the Trump administration?s attempt to fire her and discusses what that means for the central bank?s independence. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2026-01-21
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What?s News in Earnings: Why 2025 Was One of the Best Years Ever for Banks

Bonus Episode for Jan. 21. The big banks kick off earnings season with gangbuster investment-banking and trading operations. Their results offer a picture of a resilient consumer, but executives warn of a slew of geopolitical risks. Wall Street Journal lead financial reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis discusses what stood out in reports from Bank of America, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo, as well as regional banks such as U.S. Bancorp. David Uberti 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2026-01-21
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The World Plots Its Response to an 'Adversarial' America

A.M. Edition for Jan. 21. Wary European allies are preparing for President Trump?s arrival at the World Economic Forum today. WSJ?s Washington coverage chief Damian Paletta says the President is very much at peace, being more adversarial with U.S. allies and that he's not going to take no for an answer when it comes to Greenland. Plus, the U.S. shifts military firepower to the Middle East. And, your boss might be lauding the efficiencies of AI, but new research finds chatbots aren?t saving workers much time - if any - at all. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ?s free What?s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2026-01-21
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Trump?s Threats Over Greenland Send Stock Markets Diving

P.M. Edition for Jan. 20. European leaders and U.S. markets were rattled by President Trump?s doubling down on his desire to take over Greenland. Plus, an AI tool called Claude Code, from Anthropic, is exciting developers and hobbyists alike as it speeds up their work. But as WSJ deputy tech editor Brad Olson tells us, it?s also got some of them worried. And Netflix reports higher revenue and profit in the fourth quarter. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2026-01-20
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Davos Braces for Greenland Showdown After Trump Posts

A.M. Edition for Jan. 20. President Trump has agreed to hold a meeting about Greenland at the World Economic Forum - while also reiterating his desire to buy the island. Trump has also fired off a series of Truth Social posts threatening tariffs on French wine and lashing out at the leader of the U.K. WSJ editor Marcus Walker says for Europe, the U.S. has crossed a red line - yet leaders are still trying to stave off a costly decoupling. Plus, we look at what this all means for markets. And, why 5am wakeups aren?t good for everyone. Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up for the WSJ?s free What?s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2026-01-20
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How China?s AI Power Threatens Silicon Valley

It?s been one year since Chinese AI developer DeepSeek released an experimental large language model that shocked the tech world with its advanced capabilities, despite strict chip import restrictions. WSJ Senior Global Correspondent Josh Chin and Oxford Analytica technology analyst Tatia Bolkvadze discuss how China?s AI prowess has only grown in the past twelve months, something that is now challenging Silicon Valley?s pricing power, and becoming a bone of contention in the U.S.-China trade war. Luke Vargas hosts. Further Reading:  The AI Cold War That Will Redefine Everything China?s Alibaba Links Qwen AI App to Vast Consumer Ecosystem The Row Over South Korea?s Push for a Native AI Model: Chinese Code China?s DeepSeek Unveils New AI Model That Could Halve Usage Cost Silicon Valley Is Raving About a Made-in-China AI Model Chinese AI Developers Say They Can?t Beat America Without Better Chips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2026-01-18
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What?s News in Markets: Wegovy Pill, Salesforce AI Woes, BlackRock Record

Why are investors buzzing about Novo Nordisk?s Wegovy pill launch? And how has sentiment turned against software makers like Salesforce? Plus, what drove BlackRock?s asset pile to a record $14 trillion? Host Jack Pitcher discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2026-01-17
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Trump Shakes Up Expectations on Who Will Be the Next Fed Chair

P.M. Edition for Jan. 16. President Trump signaled today that he may keep National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett in his current job. WSJ chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos discusses where that leaves the contest for the next chair of the Federal Reserve. Plus, OpenAI will start testing ads in ChatGPT as it seeks new sources of revenue. And earlier this week Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said that Americans can save money if they eat according to the government?s new dietary guidelines, including having dinner for $3. Journal reporter Jared Mitovich tried it out for himself. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2026-01-16
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Trump to Push Big Tech to Fund New Power Plants

A.M. Edition for Jan. 16. The White House is set to call for an emergency auction in which tech companies can bid to build new power plants. The unprecedented federal intervention comes as local communities push back on new data centers over their effect on electricity costs. Plus, Journal Asia political editor Peter Saidel breaks down Canada?s embrace of China amid rocky relations with Washington. And the Trump administration?s futile campaign to get people to dress better on planes. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ?s free What?s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2026-01-16
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Trump Told Attack on Iran Wouldn?t Guarantee Collapse of Regime

P.M. Edition for Jan. 15. As President Trump weighs whether to strike Iran, he?s been advised that a large-scale strike against the country would be unlikely to make the regime fall, U.S. officials said. WSJ national security reporter Alex Ward says that doesn?t mean that military action is off the table. Plus, an Arizona mine that became the first new source of U.S. copper in decades has a new big customer: Amazon. Journal reporter Ryan Dezember discusses what?s going on in the U.S. copper industry. And there?s new charges in the basketball betting scandal that is now one of the most sprawling gambling cases in the history of American sports. Alex Ossola hosts. Alternative Indicators: What?s Dr. Copper?s Prognosis for the U.S. Economy? Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2026-01-15
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Can NATO Troops in Greenland Keep Trump at Bay?

A.M. Edition for Jan. 15. Denmark and several NATO allies are sending troops for military exercises in Greenland, a day after unsuccessful efforts by Danish and Greenlandic officials to persuade President Trump to abandon his pursuit of the island. Plus, Trump appears to roll back threats of an imminent attack on Iran. And Journal special writer Gregory Zuckerman discusses the White House?s decision to put Wall Street on the defensive as a part of its midterm-elections push on affordability. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ?s free What?s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2026-01-15
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Why U.S. Home Sales Ended 2025 on a High Note

P.M. Edition for Jan. 14. U.S. existing home sales rose 5.1% in December, their biggest gain in two years. Journal reporter Nicole Friedman discusses what?s driving the gains in the struggling housing market and whether the momentum can continue. Plus, the U.S. military is evacuating some personnel from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar as President Trump considers a strike on Iran. And earnings from some of the biggest U.S. banks such as Bank of America, Citigroup and Wells Fargo show strong consumer spending in the fourth quarter. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2026-01-14
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Greenland, Denmark to Put Up United Front at the White House

A.M. Edition for Jan. 14. Leaders from Greenland and Denmark are due to meet with Vice President JD Vance today amid President Trump?s efforts to seize the territory. WSJ correspondent Max Colchester says Greenland?s prime minister is holding the line that the island isn't for sale. Plus, the U.S. prepares to unveil its governance plans for Gaza. And actor Matthew McConaughey trademarks himself to combat AI fakes. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ?s free What?s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2026-01-14
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JPMorgan?s Jamie Dimon Says It?s a Bad Idea to Interfere With the Fed

P.M. Edition for Jan. 13. The JPMorgan Chase CEO spoke out today in support of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who is being investigated by the Justice Department. WSJ reporter Alexander Saeedy says Dimon?s position reflects that of many on Wall Street. Plus, President Trump rules out talks with Iran and tells protesters there that ?help is on the way.? We hear from Journal national security correspondent Alexander Ward on what we know about possible U.S. action in Iran, and how countries in the Gulf are reacting. And what the latest numbers on inflation mean for the Fed. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2026-01-13
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Trump Hits Iran?s Trading Partners With 25% Tariff

A.M. Edition for Jan. 13. President Trump is set to receive a briefing today on options for responding to anti-regime protests in Iran, but he?s not waiting for that meeting to act. Journal reporter Gavin Bade explains the likely effect of fresh 25% U.S. tariffs on Tehran?s trading partners. Plus, Minnesota sues the Trump administration over its immigration tactics. And Moody?s Ratings? John Medina discusses the challenges and opportunities accompanying an expected $3 trillion in data-center spending over the next five years. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ?s free What?s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2026-01-13
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Trump Has Been Complaining About Attorney General Pam Bondi

P.M. Edition for Jan. 12. President Trump has complained to aides repeatedly in recent weeks about Pam Bondi, describing her as weak and an ineffective enforcer of his agenda, according to administration officials and other people familiar with his complaints. Plus, Google parent Alphabet has become the latest company to cross the $4 trillion mark as investors are optimistic about the company?s AI business. And dozens of Silicon Valley elite are part of a Signal chat called ?Save California? where they exchange criticism and tips about a proposed wealth tax in the state. WSJ enterprise reporter Emily Glazer takes us inside the group chat. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2026-01-12
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U.S. Prosecutors Investigate Fed Chair Powell

A.M. Edition for Jan. 12. The Justice Department is threatening Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell with a criminal indictment, in what Powell is calling an attack on the central bank?s independence. WSJ finance editor Alex Frangos discusses how markets are reacting and what the investigation means for the Fed?s future leaders. Plus, President Trump mulls intervention in Iran as anti-regime protest deaths rise. And bank stocks sag after Trump calls for capping credit-card interest rates. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ?s free What?s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2026-01-12
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What to Expect From President Trump?s Domestic Agenda This Year

President Trump had a busy first year of his second term. From upending global trade with tariffs to major domestic efforts on immigration and taxes, the Trump administration?s policies affected the lives of millions of Americans. So what?s in store for this year? Alex Ossola spoke with WSJ White House correspondent Natalie Andrews and Washington coverage chief Damian Paletta about Trump?s priorities for 2026. Damian Paletta?s Daily Politics Newsletter Further Reading: The Year Trump Changed America and the World Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2026-01-11
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