WSJ Minute Briefing - Disney Names Parks Executive as New CEO

Plus: Walmart’s market capitalization hits $1 trillion. And Pepsi plans to slash some of its snack prices. Anthony Bansie hosts.


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Headlines From The Times - Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil’s Prediction and the Modern Day Space Race’s Central Coast Takeover

It's Groundhog Day, and Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, meaning his prediction is six more weeks of winter weather. Meanwhile in Washington, D.C., the House Rules Committee is meeting on Monday in an effort to fully reopen the government. And Americans are living longer than ever; in 2024, U.S. life expectancy reached 79 years old, the highest mark in country history. In business, the modern day space race is taking over California's Central Coast, raising environmental concerns, and a Palo Alto company is selling flying vehicles that customers can fly within limited airspace and without a pilot's license. Read more at LATimes.com.

WSJ Tech News Briefing - The Showdown Between Coinbase and Big Banks

Crypto exchange Coinbase has become the face of the crypto industry as the Trump administration prepares to decide the future of finance. WSJ reporter Amrith Ramkumar explains why Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is at the forefront of the growing chasm between crypto firms and big banks. Plus, WSJ reporter Angus Loten discusses why a disgruntled employee could be your company’s biggest cyber threat. Belle Lin hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - Stocks Rise While Precious Metals Whipsaw

Plus: Nvidia stock falls after its deal with OpenAI stalls. And Coinbase shares decline along with the price of bitcoin. Katherine Sullivan hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - Disney’s Streaming Division Grows While Overall Profit Drops in Latest Quarter

Plus: Oracle plans to raise up to $50 billion this year to build out its AI infrastructure. And Vanguard reduces fees on a quarter of its funds. Alex Ossola hosts.


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