Plus: Lawyers from Meta challenge the European Commission’s crackdown on the company’s social-networking business. And chip giant TSMC forecasts limited impact from tariffs, remaining on track for record earnings. Kate Bullivant hosts.
The market is rebounding, and it is tempting to go all in on a hot company. Wall Street Journal Intelligent Investor columnist Jason Zweig joins host Callum Borchers with a word of caution about big bets.
P.M. Edition for June 2. Taser’s boss topped the highest-paid CEOs list this year, while Elon Musk came in last at $0. But as Musk rejoins the business world after his stint in Washington, WSJ’s Theo Francis discusses how Tesla’s board could figure out how much to pay the world's richest man. Plus, the suspect in the Colorado flamethrower attack has been charged with a federal hate crime. And the Trump Organization, the family’s flagship real-estate firm, has expanded globally since the 2024 election. WSJ reporter Brenna Smith describes those projects and what they involve. Alex Ossola hosts.
Beijing denied President Trump’s accusations that it broke last month’s trade truce. Plus: Trump’s move to double steel and aluminum tariffs boosted stocks in those industries, but hit automakers. And Meta Platforms shares rose after WSJ exclusively reported it plans to fully automate advertising creation with artificial intelligence. Danny Lewis hosts.
Plus: U.S. factory activity hits lowest level since November. Campbell’s snack business is struggling, as consumers get pickier about food spending. Ariana Aspuru hosts.
Bonus Episode for June 2. President Trump’s tariffs plans pose an enormous challenge for U.S. retailers like Macy’s, Target and Best Buy. Some companies are working to move production out of China, others are negotiating with suppliers or even lifting prices for customers as the trade upheaval scrambles profit forecasts. Investors and analysts also want to know: As tariff turmoil ripples across the U.S. economy, are Americans still shopping? WSJ reporter Suzanne Kapner discusses what companies are saying in earnings reports and analyst calls.
Hannah Erin Lang 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.
Plus: The Trump Administration is expanding its review of federal contractors to include 10 tech firms. And Asian steel stocks fall as President Trump threatens to double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50%. Luke Vargas hosts.
A.M. Edition for June 2. Beijing points to recent export controls on AI chips and a crackdown on student visas in contending the U.S. broke a tariff reprieve between the two countries. Plus, Poland elects a conservative leader with ties to President Trump, breaking a streak of victories by centrists across Europe. And reporter Vicky Ge Huang joins us from a major bitcoin summit as the crypto industry shows off its newfound sway in Washington. Luke Vargas hosts.
Condominium owners saddled with rising HOA fees and special assessments are having a hard time selling their properties. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Veronica Dagher and recent condo buyer Gordon Miller join host Callum Borchers to discuss how real estate hunters can find bargains.
Modern warfare is a contest of industrial might. China has spent decades assembling an industrial base at an unmatched scale, from shipping to advanced electronics. But although manufacturing power helped the U.S. win World War II, America now would struggle in a production battle. WSJ senior reporter Jon Emont discusses how China's economy fueled that buildup, what it means for China’s economy, and where that leaves the U.S. Alex Ossola hosts.