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WSJ Minute Briefing - U.S. Stocks Drop as Investors Await Tariff Deadline

President Trump gives Mexico more time for trade talks. Plus: Microsoft and Meta Platforms post strong earnings. EBay logs better-than-expected results. And Apple and Amazon post earnings after the bell. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.

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WSJ Tech News Briefing - TNB Tech Minute: Figma Shares Soar Over 200% in Stock-Market Debut

Plus: Apple’s iPhone sales blew past estimates as some customers raced to beat potential price increases from tariffs. Amazon posts higher sales and profit in its latest earnings report. And, some tech giants are revising their AI claims after scrutiny from a regulatory group. Ariana Aspuru hosts. 

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WSJ What’s News - As Trade Deal Deadline Looms, Could Trump’s Tariffs Be Deemed Unlawful?

P.M. Edition for July 31. As President Trump’s deadline approaches for countries to establish trade agreements, an appeals court hears arguments about whether he can use emergency powers to impose tariffs. We hear from Jess Bravin, who covers the U.S. Supreme Court for the Journal, about where the case goes from here and the implications of a decision. Plus, Microsoft has become the second company in the world to notch a $4 trillion market capitalization. WSJ technology reporter Sebastian Herrera discusses how it achieved this milestone, and which company may be next. And shares of software company Figma jump 250% in the company's stock market debut, adding fuel to an IPO comeback already under way. Alex Ossola hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - Microsoft Becomes the World’s Second $4 Trillion Company

Plus, President Trump extends the existing tariffs on Mexico for 90 days. And the Fed’s preferred gauge for inflation was higher than the bank’s target in June. Alex Ossola hosts. 


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WSJ What’s News - Flurry of Trade Deals Boosts Markets

A.M. Edition for July 31. Ahead of tomorrow’s deadline for reciprocal tariffs to kick in, the U.S. confirms deals with South Korea, Thailand and Cambodia, with more expected today. WSJ editors Timothy Martin and Peter Landers explain how these last-minute deals will benefit some of the world’s biggest manufacturing hubs. On the other hand, President Trump casts doubt on a Canada pact, after Ottawa said it plans to recognize a Palestinian state. And, shares of Microsoft and Meta rally in off-hours trading as ad sales and core businesses make up for huge spending on artificial-intelligence. Azhar Sukri hosts. 


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WSJ Minute Briefing - Federal Reserve Holds the Line on Interest Rates

Fed Chair Jerome Powell signals reluctance about a rate cut at the central bank’s next meeting in September. Plus: Hershey trimmed its annual outlook to reflect higher projected tariff expenses. SoFi Technologies plans a public offering of $1.5 billion of stock. Starbucks’s earnings undershot estimates. And, Visa posted forecast-beating quarterly results. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.

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WSJ What’s News - Two Officials Dissent as Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged

P.M. Edition for July 30. As was widely expected, the Federal Reserve held rates steady for a fifth straight meeting. But in a rare move, two officials disagreed with the decision. WSJ investing columnist Spencer Jakab joins to discuss why, and what the Fed might be paying attention to ahead of its next meeting in September. Plus, President Trump announces new tariff rates for Brazil and India, and says he won’t extend the Aug. 1 deadline for countries to make trade deals with the U.S. And Amazon will pay the New York Times at least $20 million annually to license its content to train artificial intelligence. We hear from WSJ reporter Alexandra Bruell about the significance of that deal. Alex Ossola hosts.

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