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WSJ What’s News - What a Weaker Dollar Means for Businesses and the World

A.M. Edition for Jan. 28. The dollar is steadying following its biggest one-day decline since April’s global tariff turmoil. That’s after President Trump said he wouldn’t mind a weaker currency. WSJ editor Alex Frangos explains why that statement caused such a selloff. Plus it’s a big day for the AI trade as Nvidia begins selling its chips in China and suppliers post record earnings. And two Middle East leaders say they won’t help the U.S. in a possible attack on Iran as allies in the region reconsider their ties with Washington. Luke Vargas hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - Man Facing Assault Charges After Spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar With Unknown Substance

Plus: the dollar finds its footing after the sharpest slide since April’s tariff volatility. And the AI trade shows no signs of slowing as Nvidia begins selling its chips in China and suppliers post record earnings. Luke Vargas hosts.


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WSJ What’s News - Medicare Payments Shock Sends Health Insurance Stocks Diving

P.M. Edition for Jan. 27. Health insurers like UnitedHealth Group and Humana were shocked after the Trump administration proposed holding Medicare rates nearly steady next year—a move that could be a big hit to their finances. Anna Wilde Mathews, who covers health insurance for the Journal, discusses what that could mean for patients and the industry’s next move. Plus, the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has slowed U.S. population growth. And Amazon is closing its Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores, but will open 100 more Whole Foods stores. Alex Ossola hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - S&P 500 Hits New Record While Health-Insurance Stocks Slide

Insurance shares tumbled after the White House announced new Medicare rates. Plus: Pinterest stock falls after announcing layoffs due to AI. Katherine Sullivan hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - Boeing Sales Climb as Commercial Jet Deliveries Hit Highest Level Since 2018

Plus: Despite taking a hit on electric vehicles, General Motors is beating Wall Street expectations. And Yale will go tuition-free for more middle-class families. Anthony Bansie hosts.


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WSJ What’s News - Iran’s Bloodiest Crackdown in Decades

A.M. Edition for Jan. 27. Rights groups say the death toll could exceed 10,000 or more as new details trickle out of Iran’s deadly crackdown on protests earlier this month. WSJ’s Margherita Stancati says fear and mourning has paralysed the country. Plus, the EU and India reach a free-trade deal, linking together almost two billion consumers. WSJ trade reporter Kim Mackrael says this comes as a number of U.S. trading partners are actively taking steps to curb their reliance on America. And Southwest’s open seating policy is over after more than 50 years. Luke Vargas hosts.


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WSJ Tech News Briefing - The Betting Platform Rivalry Looming Over the Superbowl

After years of fighting for legal sports betting, FanDuel and DraftKings are now facing unforeseen competition in the form of prediction markets—platforms that let users bet on the outcome of a plethora of events. WSJ sports reporter Jared Diamond explains how that’s led to a bitter rivalry ahead of the Super Bowl. Plus, WSJ markets reporter Sam Goldfarb explains why software stocks are declining in an AI-dominated tech market.


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