WSJ What’s News - Trump Reverses Course to Back Release of Epstein Files

A.M. Edition for Nov. 17. The White House throws its weight behind the House vote to release DOJ files related to Jeffrey Epstein. WSJ’s Scott Patterson explains what’s behind President Trump’s surprising reversal. Plus, good news for travelers: the FAA is set to lift flight restrictions today. And WSJ Paris bureau chief, Stacy Meichtry on why France is seeing a disturbing wave of museum heists and details the frightening fate of priceless crown jewels. Caitlin McCabe hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - President Trump Backs Vote to Release Epstein Files

Plus, the Federal Aviation Administration lifts flight restrictions stemming from the government shutdown. And tech stocks rise in South Korea after the country’s largest conglomerates pledged billions of dollars in new domestic investments. Kate Bullivant hosts. 


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WSJ What’s News - Are We in a Fast-Casual Restaurant Recession?

Gen Z and Millennials are tightening their purse strings, and the first businesses on the chopping block are fast-casual dining spots. The usual fan favorites like Chipotle, Sweetgreen and Cava are suddenly falling out of favor with young American consumers. WSJ reporters Heather Haddon and Matt Grossman discuss how these companies are responding, and what this shift says about the broader economy. Caitlin McCabe hosts. 


Further Reading

Chipotle’s Big Bet on Younger Consumers Is Unraveling

Are the Economy’s Salad Days Over?

Chipotle Says Gloomy Consumers Are Buying Fewer Burritos

Fast-Casual Chains Struggle as Diners Ditch Pricey Bowls for Cheaper Eats

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WSJ What’s News - What’s News in Markets: Meaty Issues, Tech Troubles, Media Shake-Ups

What beefy problems were Tyson and vegan alternative Beyond Meat dealing with this week? And what sent tech stocks sliding this week? Plus, how did two media giants fare while a potential deal for some or all of Warner Bros. Discovery continues to unfold? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.


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WSJ Your Money Briefing - What’s News in Markets: Meaty Issues, Tech Troubles, Media Shake-Ups

What beefy problems were Tyson and vegan alternative Beyond Meat dealing with this week? And what sent tech stocks sliding this week? Plus, how did two media giants fare while a potential deal for some or all of Warner Bros. Discovery continues to unfold? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.


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WSJ What’s News - A Walmart Lifer Will Become the Retail Giant’s Next CEO

P.M. Edition for Nov. 14. Walmart CEO Doug McMillon is stepping down after more than a decade at the helm, and longtime executive John Furner will take his place. WSJ reporter Chip Cutter discusses how McMillon reshaped the U.S.’s biggest private employer, and what it means for its strategy with Furner in the top spot. Plus, how does online retailer Quince seem to always have what you’re looking for? Chavie Lieber, who covers fashion and culture for the Journal, goes inside the company’s strategy and how it’s able to sell high fashion “dupes” at a fraction of the price. And the U.S. has struck a trade deal with Switzerland after a charm offensive from the country’s business executives that lowers the tariffs on Swiss goods from 39% to 15%. Alex Ossola hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - Stocks Close Mixed Following Volatile Trading Day

Plus: Cidara Therapeutics stock doubles after a bid from Merck. And Under Armour shares fall after dropping a deal with Stephen Curry. Katherine Sullivan hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - Walmart’s CEO Doug McMillon to Step Down After Over a Decade in the Role

Plus: The U.S. agrees to cut tariffs on Switzerland down to 15%. And Jaguar Land Rover reports a quarterly loss after a crippling cyberattack earlier this year. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts.


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