WSJ Minute Briefing - Bitcoin Extends Its Rally, Trading Close to $112,000

Plus: MNTN and Hinge Health rise post-IPO. Advance Auto Parts shares soar on better-than-expected quarterly results. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac shares jump after President Trump teases taking the mortgage giants public. Ariana Aspuru hosts.


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WSJ What’s News - What’s in President Trump’s Tax Bill as it Heads to the Senate

P.M. Edition for May 22. The House passed President Trump’s sprawling tax-and-spending bill, after some last-minute changes this morning united Republican holdouts. WSJ tax policy reporter Richard Rubin talks about what made it into the bill, and what happens next. Plus, the Trump administration has blocked Harvard’s ability to enroll foreign students. And U.S. antitrust enforcers argue that large institutional investors who own shares in rival companies may be violating antitrust laws. Dave Michaels, who covers corporate law enforcement, joins to discuss what this could mean for those big institutional investors. Alex Ossola hosts.


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WSJ What’s News - Two Israeli Embassy Staffers Shot Dead in Washington D.C.

A.M. Edition for May 22. A man shouting “Free Palestine” fired shots near a Jewish museum in the U.S. capital, with President Donald Trump suggesting the killings were driven by antisemitism. Plus, WSJ’s Quentin Webb says it's a new, golden era for crypto as Bitcoin jumps to a fresh, record high. And Oasis fans look set to outspend Swifties as the British band’s summer reunion tour gears up. Azhar Sukri hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - Bitcoin Hits New Intraday Record, Passing Inauguration Day High

Plus: Lowe’s shares drop as the company maintains its outlook and discloses lower sales. Google shares rebound from yesterday’s dip fueled by concerns about AI. T.J. Maxx’s earnings outlook misses expectations due to tariff-affected merchandise. Ariana Aspuru hosts.

 

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WSJ What’s News - Boycott Over Diversity Dents Target’s Sales

P.M. Edition for May 21. In its first quarter earnings reported today, Target’s sales declined more than analysts expected and the company lowered its outlook for fiscal 2025. WSJ reporter Sarah Nassauer discusses the challenges facing Target’s business. Plus, a meeting between President Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa grew tense over Trump’s unsubstantiated claims that white South Africans were the victims of a possible genocide. And a report from the Boston Fed examines potential risks of the rapidly expanding nonbank lending, which is often financed by banks. Platform editor Isaac Taylor breaks down what that means. Alex Ossola hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - Target Sales Hit by DEI Boycott

Plus: Nvidia CEO Huang says U.S. export controls on advanced chips to China have failed. And Crusoe’s Texas data center for OpenAI secures $11.6 billion in funding to expand from two to eight buildings. Alex Ossola hosts. 


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WSJ Minute Briefing - Republicans Near Agreement on State and Local Tax Deduction

Plus: Ford is to let rival Nissan use part of its flagship U.S. battery plant, as electric vehicle demand slows. And a new report by the International Energy Agency finds China continues to dominate the global supply of critical minerals. Kate Bullivant hosts.


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WSJ What’s News - Why A Surge in Bond Yields Matters to Trump, Investors and You

A.M. Edition for May 21. House GOP leaders and Republicans from high-tax states appear to be nearing an agreement on state and local tax deductions, as President Trump’s giant tax and spending deal inches toward a vote. Plus, WSJ columnist Jon Sindreu unpacks why recent volatility in the treasury market matters to more than just bond investors. And in the latest electric vehicle pull back, Ford is letting rival Nissan share its flagship U.S. battery plant. Azhar Sukri hosts.


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