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Plus: Diesel futures rise to their highest level in two weeks. And Johnson & Johnson’s stock falls after the healthcare bellwether’s earnings report. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Big banks kick off the latest earnings season. And home sales rose in September. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for 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.

Plus: Another AI company pulls its IPO plans. And the IMF warns the global economy is testing its limits. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for 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.

Plus: Stocks are mixed today. And Bumble shares soar on news that it may go private at $1 billion valuation. Alexis Moore hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Ilhan Omar’s home is searched by federal agents. And two American professors win the Nobel Prize for their work on economic stability. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for 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.

Plus: Deadly Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia’s airports could draw the U.S. into another conflict. And a major pull back in China’s car market is having global ripple effects. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for 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.

Plus: Oil prices remain high after reports of more strikes on vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. And telecom giants’ shares sink after SpaceX makes a big play to build a mobile network. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: a new study shows older Americans are the wealthiest group in the country. And Delta shares fall after the airline cuts its earnings outlook. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for 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.

Plus: The Nobel Peace Prize goes to International Court of Justice Judge Navi Pillay. And a scrapped AI IPO sends jitters through tech stocks. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for 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.

Marvell, Advanced Micro Devices, and other chip stocks were down after a Financial Times report raised questions about OpenAI's revenue. Plus: PepsiCo shares rose after the snacks and soda maker cut its earnings outlook for the year but said it saw improvement in its underperforming North American business. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: the U.S. is suspending Microsoft from a program allowing H-1B visa holders to apply for permanent residency. And Canadian poet Anne Carson wins the Nobel Prize in Literature. Alex Ossola hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Three fired OpenAI employees urge the company to work with outside safety auditors and preserve the ability to monitor AI models. And Samsung expects its operating profit for this quarter to be more than double what it made in all of 2025. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for 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.

Plus: Stocks inch lower. And SpaceX stock fell after reports that Elon Musk’s rocket and AI company was looking to raise $40 billion to buy chips from Nvidia. Alexis Moore hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: U.S. Treasurys are selling off again. And the Nobel Prize for Chemistry goes to researchers whose work became key in the development of modern pharmaceuticals. Anthony Bansie hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: The French government says it is willing to bypass the country’s parliament to pass billions in spending cuts amid nationwide protests. And S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures hover near record highs. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for 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.

Plus: Brent crude is trading at around $100 a barrel, as traders weigh an uptick in shipments through the Strait of Hormuz against Iran’s attempts to interfere with flows. And Option Care Health saw its stock soar more than 30%; private-equity firm CD&R and healthcare services provider McKesson are buying the company. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Wall Street bonuses are on track to hit a record high in 2026. And a former German spy chief has been arrested on suspicion of espionage. Anthony Bansie hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Student protests in France call for more government spending, just as France’s ballooning budget roils markets. And Saudi Arabia dials up its attacks on Houthi rebels in a bid to dislodge the fighters from a strategic port. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for 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.

Plus: Brazilian stocks are up after first-round election results. And U.S. industrial-software maker PTC is the S&P 500’s top performer. Alexis Moore hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: The U.S. Supreme Court begins its new term. And former Republican House Speaker Dennis Hastert has died. Danny Lewis hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: A new wave of attacks on vessels around the Strait of Hormuz is threatening a recovery in Middle Eastern oil exports. And the International Chamber of Commerce warns that shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could lead to a global food security crisis. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for 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.

Plus: Treasury yields end higher. And Tesla shares jump after falling sales still beat analyst expectations. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: G-7 nations agree to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil to help bring prices down. And leaders of the UAE and Israel call this week’s pilot attack on the Israel-bound FlyDubai plane an act of terrorism. Alex Ossola hosts.Sign up for 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.

Plus: Volvo pulls its guidance amid dismal car sales in China. And Nike downsizes after two straight quarters of falling revenue. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for 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.

Investors have started picking between winners and losers among the debt of different developed countries. Plus: Shares in toymaker Mattel soar nearly 20% after the Journal reported it recently attracted takeover interest from Authentic Brands Group. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Hoping to calm investors, France outlines tens of billions of euros in spending cuts. And Accenture shares jumped around 20% after the consulting company said AI was driving client spending. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Demand for foldable phones is surging in China. And the Trump administration announces plans to cut Medicare costs. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for 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.

Plus: Oil prices are on the rise, after easing in recent days. And Boeing shares fall slightly after it secured a U.S. Navy contract to build its next-generation jet fighter. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Second-quarter GDP and August inflation data show that the U.S. economy is on solid footing. And Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch steps down to lead toy maker Mattel. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Stocks closed lower after New York Fed President John Williams said the central bank could wait until December before raising interest rates again. And Shein saw its stock tumble after a worse-than-expected earnings report. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Investment bank Piper Sandler is in talks to buy advisory firm Perella Weinberg Partners. And the Labor Department says August was another low-hire, low-fire month. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Oil exports from the Middle East begin to rebound. And we’re exclusively reporting on succession plans at Goldman Sachs. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for 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.

Plus: NVIDIA shares rise after its historic buyback announcement. And Boeing shares slump amid safety concerns. Alexis Moore hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Research leaders at major tech firms are calling for government oversight of automated AI development. And President Trump is set to announce a $15 billion plan for a new Iowa steel mill. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: The U.K. foils an alleged terror plot against a U.S. air base. And the U.N. is the latest victim of rogue AI agents. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for 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.

Crude oil prices fall after reports of talks between the U.S. and Iran. Plus, Nanexa's stock more than doubles after Novo Nordisk signs an exclusive deal for the Swedish company's drug-delivery technology. Julie Chang hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: The U.S. dollar is getting its groove back. And a consumer sentiment index declined this month. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for 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.

Plus: Cracks begin to show in Oracle’s AI data-center buildout. And Costco reports rising sales and higher profit. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for 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.

Plus: Oil prices fluctuate amid dissonant reports from the Middle East. And Oracle shares slump after reports it invoked force majeure on a data center project. Danny Lewis hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Starbucks plans to close 250 underperforming cafes across North America this week. And a federal judge orders Trump to lift a White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: The U.S. and China agree to extend a bilateral trade truce. And in an apparent first, AI agents have hacked a government website. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for 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.

Plus: European oil refiners stock jumps after President Trump said he would support a ban on U.S. diesel exports. And shares in KB Home fall after the homebuilder lowered its profit outlook. Alexis Moore hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr says the central bank will probably need to raise interest rates further to bring inflation down to its 2% target. And McDonald’s pledges a $8.5 billion investment to help its franchisees. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Americans are about to lose access to cheap mail-order prescription drugs from Canada. And Qantas is planning to roll out a new nonstop flight between Sydney and New York. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for 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.

Plus: Shopify teamed up with Meta to let its Muse AI agent complete purchases. And DoorDash agreed to pay $131.5 million dollars to settle an investigation by New York City regulators. Anthony Bansie hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Vice President JD Vance’s antifraud task force removes hundreds of thousands of enrollees from Affordable Care Act exchanges. And Utah Republican Sen. John Curtis calls for investigation of Donald Trump Jr. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Alibaba unveils its most powerful AI chip yet. And investors hold their breath for any change in the Iran war as President Trump prepares to speak at UNGA. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for 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.

Plus: Warner Bros. Discovery's stock jumps after Paramount executives agree to a settlement over the companies’ proposed merger. And Strategy's stock climbs as bitcoin surges above $86,000. Anthony Bansie hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Major television networks pull some joint coverage of President Trump. And Silver Lake asks judge to declare that Carl Icahn and hedge funds colluded in attempts to fight Endeavor deal. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: The contours of a Paramount settlement for Warner Bros. Discovery begin to take shape. And the U.S. auto industry unites to fight Chinese expansion. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for 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.