WSJ Minute Briefing - S&P 500 Ends the Week With Its Fifth Straight Record Close

The Nasdaq also rose to fresh highs as progress in trade talks bolstered markets. Plus: Intel shares fell after it reported a wider quarterly loss and announced 15% of staff will be laid off. And Samuel Adams brewer Boston Beer said it expects tariffs to have a more moderate effect on its costs. Danny Lewis hosts.



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WSJ What’s News - Corporate America Is Picking Up the Tab for Trump’s Tariffs

P.M. Edition for July 25. American corporations have paid much of the additional $55 billion in tariffs that the U.S. has collected this year. WSJ economics reporter Jeanne Whalen explains why these companies are footing the bill, and when we might expect to see those costs passed on to consumers. Plus, earlier this week Columbia University agreed to pay the Trump administration $200 million to restore its federal funding. We hear from WSJ White House reporter Natalie Andrews about how this agreement may provide a blueprint for negotiations with other schools. And banks are getting picky about who they want as credit card customers. WSJ personal economics reporter Imani Moise discusses what kinds of customers they’re looking for, and the impact this higher bar could have on consumers. Alex Ossola hosts.


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WSJ What’s News - U.S. Leaves Cease-Fire Talks, as Starvation Grips Gaza

A.M. Edition for July 25. The latest setback in the Trump administration’s drive to end the war between Israel and Hamas comes amid acute food shortages in Gaza, with the WSJ’s Feliz Solomon saying child hunger is rapidly increasing across the enclave. Plus, a new Wall Street Journal poll finds President Trump’s political standing has been buoyed by voters’ improving views of the economy. And LVMH chief Bernard Arnault is working friendships on both sides of the Atlantic in a bid to avert a trade war - and insulate his luxury empire. Azhar Sukri hosts.


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WSJ Tech News Briefing - Are They Web Hackers or Care Bears? The Answer May Surprise You

Names like Laundry Bear and Chatty Spider don’t exactly inspire fear, but cybersecurity professionals have long used them as shorthand for hacker groups out to spread havoc around the world. Now, some online-security pros are trying to end this cute trend. Plus, employees looking for a reward after using AI tools to finish their work faster will probably be disappointed. Patrick Coffee hosts.


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WSJ What’s News - Trump Visits Fed HQ, Putting Pressure on Powell

P.M. Edition for July 24. President Donald Trump took a rare step visiting the Federal Reserve. The $2.5-billion renovation to its headquarters has gotten renewed attention this month as Trump has ramped up pressure on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. WSJ White House reporter Meridith McGraw discusses what this might mean for the Fed’s meeting next week. Plus, Walmart has built dozens of artificial intelligence agents to interface with everyone from customers to suppliers. Now the retailer is overhauling its approach; WSJ enterprise technology reporter Isabelle Bousquette explains why. And, for the first time, UnitedHealth Group has confirmed it’s responding to Justice Department probes. Alex Ossola hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - Signs of Trade-Talk Progress Lifted the S&P 500 to a New Record

But some large component stocks dragged on the Dow Jones Industrial Average, including UnitedHealth Group. The health conglomerate disclosed that it is cooperating with criminal and civil investigations by the U.S. Justice Department. Plus: Tesla shares slid after Elon Musk’s electric vehicle-maker said car sales continued to fall for another quarter. Danny Lewis hosts.

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