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WSJ Minute Briefing - Disney Names Parks Executive as New CEO

Plus: Walmart’s market capitalization hits $1 trillion. And Pepsi plans to slash some of its snack prices. Anthony Bansie hosts.


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WSJ What’s News - Behind SpaceX’s Surprise Deal to Buy xAI

A.M. Edition for Feb. 3. Elon Musk’s well-established rocket business and AI startup are joining forces to form a $1.25 trillion company. WSJ’s Berber Jin says the move was unexpected as industry observers had thought xAI would merge with Tesla instead. Plus, the Clinton's offer to give depositions, as the Epstein scandal sends shockwaves across the Atlantic. And Homeland Security secretary Kristi Noem says that officers in Minneapolis will receive body cameras "effective immediately". Luke Vargas hosts.


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WSJ Tech News Briefing - The Showdown Between Coinbase and Big Banks

Crypto exchange Coinbase has become the face of the crypto industry as the Trump administration prepares to decide the future of finance. WSJ reporter Amrith Ramkumar explains why Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is at the forefront of the growing chasm between crypto firms and big banks. Plus, WSJ reporter Angus Loten discusses why a disgruntled employee could be your company’s biggest cyber threat. Belle Lin hosts.


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WSJ What’s News - Why the Housing Market Is Swinging in Buyers’ Favor

P.M. Edition for Feb. 2. Even as home sales remain stuck at a 30-year low, people that are buying are finding big discounts. WSJ reporter Nicole Friedman discusses the changing dynamics in the market. Plus, the partial government shutdown means Friday’s jobs report will be delayed. We hear from Journal economics reporter Matt Grossman about what that means for investors. And a Michigan pension fund lost millions on an investment in a coffee farm. As reporter Heather Gillers tells us, what happened there highlights the risks that come with investing in private markets. Alex Ossola hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - Stocks Rise While Precious Metals Whipsaw

Plus: Nvidia stock falls after its deal with OpenAI stalls. And Coinbase shares decline along with the price of bitcoin. Katherine Sullivan hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - Disney’s Streaming Division Grows While Overall Profit Drops in Latest Quarter

Plus: Oracle plans to raise up to $50 billion this year to build out its AI infrastructure. And Vanguard reduces fees on a quarter of its funds. Alex Ossola hosts.


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