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WSJ Minute Briefing - Warner Brothers Asks Shareholders to Reject Paramount’s Amended Hostile Bid

Plus: Private sector hiring was up for December. And grocery chain Albertson’s saw a sales bump in its latest quarter. Anthony Bansie hosts.

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WSJ Minute Briefing - Trump Is Angling to Buy Greenland

Plus: Lockheed Martin ramps up its Patriot missile output, as Pentagon officials urge weapons makers to dramatically increase missile production to better prepare for a potential future conflict. And Elon Musk’s xAI closes a $20 billion funding round. Daniel Bach hosts.


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WSJ What’s News - Would Denmark Ever Sell Greenland?

A.M. Edition for Jan. 7. We exclusively report that President Trump may be aiming to buy Greenland, and that threatening rhetoric about the island is meant to pressure Denmark into negotiations. WSJ Brussels bureau chief Daniel Michaels discusses whether there’s any path to a potential deal. Plus, President Trump says Venezuela will give the U.S. up to 50 million barrels of oil. And we'll look at big banks' bullish predictions for the stock market in 2026 despite last year's runup. Luke Vargas hosts.


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WSJ What’s News - Why Venezuela Bonds Are Rallying After Maduro’s Ouster

P.M. Edition for Jan. 6. Many investors sold off their Venezuelan bonds years ago. WSJ’s Matt Wirz says a long-awaited payout could be in store for those who held on to the distressed assets. Plus, President Trump wants U.S. oil companies to invest in Venezuela. But as Journal reporter Collin Eaton discusses, there’s a lot at risk for the industry. And the president’s renewed push for a U.S. takeover of Greenland is alarming some members of Congress and European allies. Alex Ossola hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - Dow Finishes Above 49,000 for First Time

The S&P 500 also hit a new record. Plus: Shares in insurance giant AIG fall after announcing a new CEO. Katherine Sullivan hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - Copper Prices Set a New Record, Topping $13,000 a Ton

Plus: Ford reports higher fourth-quarter sales. And a Pentagon deal leads Lockheed Martin to more than triple its PAC-3 missile production. Alex Ossola hosts.


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