WSJ Minute Briefing - U.S. Stocks Closed Mixed After Strong Earnings Reports

The Dow hits a new record. Plus: Gold had its worst day in over a decade. And General Motors posts surprisingly strong results. Katherine Sullivan hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - Warner Bros. Discovery Explores Sale in Potential Entertainment Industry Shake Up

Plus: General Motors shares surge after better-than-expected third quarter operating income and new guidance. And key Senate Republicans now oppose the confirmation of Trump’s pick for the Office of Special Counsel following reports of racist texts. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Will Only Apply to Applicants Outside U.S.

Plus: The Treasury Department tells staff not to share photos of construction taking place on the new White House ballroom. And, the world’s largest EV battery maker posts solid earnings on the back of strong demand. Caitlin McCabe hosts.


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Headlines From The Times - Judge Blocks Layoffs, California’s Insulin Plan, Housing Fraud Charges, Solar Lawsuit, Waymo’s London Launch, and Spotify’s Netflix Deal

A California judge blocks federal layoffs during the government shutdown. Governor Newsom unveils a new plan to sell low-cost insulin statewide. Federal prosecutors charge two executives with misusing homelessness funds. California sues over the cancellation of the Solar for All program. Waymo expands its driverless cars to London in its first European rollout. And Spotify teams up with Netflix to bring video podcasts to streaming audiences starting in 2026.

WSJ Tech News Briefing - Oracle Faces Tough Questions Over Its AI Plans

One of the big winners of the artificial-intelligence boom, Oracle, is facing hard questions from investors and analysts about how it plans to pay for an expensive expansion of its AI infrastructure. WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Dan Gallagher joins us to discuss where Oracle is coming up short. Plus, WSJ reporter Robert McMillan explains how those ubiquitous toll-scam text messages work and why you should never click the link. Belle Lin hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - Optimism Over China-Trade Relations Boosts Stocks

Plus: Strong sales send Apple shares up. And mining company Cleveland-Cliffs explores producing rare earth minerals. Katherine Sullivan hosts.


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