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WSJ What’s News - U.S. and Japan Reach Trade Deal

A.M. Edition for July 23. President Trump says that he will set tariffs on the country at 15%. The WSJ’s Jason Douglas says the deal helps Japan’s crucial automotive sector. Plus, Trump lashes out at his perceived political enemies, including Barack Obama, as the president faces more questions about Jeffrey Epstein. And how younger individual investors are cheering on a new clutch of meme stocks. Azhar Sukri hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - Dow Edges Higher as U.S. Reaches New Trade Pacts

Shares in retailer Kohl's jumped as investors discussed whether it was the next meme stock. Coca-Cola reported mixed quarterly results. Philip Morris quarterly revenue missed forecasts. Lockheed Martin 's quarterly profit was hit by more than $1.7 billion in charges last quarter. And, General Motors saw net income shrink 35% last quarter, as tariffs weighed. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.


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WSJ What’s News - Musk Taps Into Private Credit to Fund AI Ambitions

P.M. Edition for July 22. To keep his company competitive in a wild and costly AI battle, Elon Musk is seeking up to $12 billion for xAI as it looks to build a new data center. Plus, Republican leaders in the House have cut short this week’s session as the furor over disclosures from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation continues. “Buy now, pay later” plans become more popular among Americans, but they might hurt their chances of mortgage or credit-card approval. WSJ personal economics reporter Imani Moise discusses why banks are worried about the rise of “buy now, pay later.” Alex Ossola hosts.

 

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WSJ What’s News - U.S.’ $500 Billion AI Project Struggles to Launch

A.M. Edition for July 22. Six months in, Stargate has so far failed to complete a single deal for a data center despite the Trump administration’s ambitions. The WSJ’s Eliot Brown says OpenAI is instead finding other partners. Plus, Chinese and European leaders are set to meet in Beijing this week, as the global economy seems to shrug off tariff uncertainties. And why more college graduates are starting their careers in America’s secondary cities. Azhar Sukri hosts.


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WSJ Tech News Briefing - You Can Add a Private Chef to Your Airbnb Rental but Your Host Might Not Like It

Airbnb has opened another front in its ongoing competition with the hospitality industry with “services,” a new product line that will offer everything from private chefs to personal trainers for guests—as long as their hosts approve. Plus, WSJ’s Lauren Weber explains why you may just have to accept talking to people while they’re wearing airpods. Patrick Coffee hosts.


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Further Reading:

Airbnb Lets You Add a Private Chef to Your Rental. Your Host Might Not Like It. 

How People Decided It’s OK to Wear AirPods Anywhere, Anytime 

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