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WSJ What’s News - Markets Near Record Highs as U.S., China Sign Trade Deal

A.M. Edition for June 27. The White House says the U.S. and China have signed a trade deal struck last month, with China agreeing to speed up delivery of rare-earth minerals. WSJ reporter Kim Mackrael says a trade deal with the EU is also taking shape, and could see the bloc lower tariffs on U.S. imports in order to woo President Trump. And Rachel Wolfe explains why a pullback in spending by young Americans is making some retailers nervous. Luke Vargas hosts.


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WSJ Tech News Briefing - Nvidia’s Move Into Cloud Computing Is Making Things Awkward in Silicon Valley

Nvidia looms large over the world of artificial intelligence thanks to its supply of chips – a critical component of data centers that power AI models. WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Asa Fitch explains that the chip giant’s foray into cloud computing is starting to threaten industry stalwarts. Plus, millions of resumes never make it past bots screening data for potential job candidates. WSJ reporter Lauren Weber profiles one man who has sued for discrimination. He worries an algorithm screened him out.


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WSJ Your Money Briefing - She Built an AI Career Coach and It’s the Best One She’s Ever Had

For the past year, Alexandra Samuel has been working with an AI career coach that she says has unlocked new levels of creativity, dreams and career progress. But the model has also taken many hours and a lot of patience to train. The contributing writer joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss what you need to know before testing out an AI coach. 


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WSJ What’s News - How The Israel-Iran War Is Reordering the Middle East

P.M. Edition for June 26. With a weakened Iran and a strengthened Israel, Middle Eastern countries are re-evaluating their diplomatic ties. We hear from WSJ foreign correspondent Stephen Kalin about whatt his means for the region and its economy. Plus, oil companies are urging President Trump to push back on the European Union’s environmental rules. Reporter Collin Eaton discusses the influence that oil companies have in President Trump’s second term. And, after more than three decades, Anna Wintour steps down as editor in chief of American Vogue. Alex Ossola hosts.


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WSJ What’s News - Trump Weighs Naming Next Fed Chair Early to Undermine Powell

A.M. Edition for June 26. The dollar sags on news President Trump could name his pick to replace Fed chair Jerome Powell almost a year before his term ends. WSJ finance editor Alex Frangos explains how markets might view such a move. Plus, a new vaccine panel selected by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. starts re-examining shot advice for kids. And WSJ reporter Chelsey Dulaney details how Ireland’s pharma dominance has put it in Trump’s tariff crosshairs. Luke Vargas hosts. 


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