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WSJ What’s News

What’s News brings you the biggest news of the day, from business and finance to global and political developments that move markets. Get caught up in minutes twice a day on weekdays, then take a step back with our What’s News in Markets wrap-up on Saturday and our What’s News Sunday deep dive.

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What’s News in Markets: Intel Slides, Gold Surges and the TACO Trade Is Back Jan 24, 2026

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How did the market react to President Trump’s proposed Greenland takeover? And why wasn’t the AI hype enough to save Intel’s stock price? Plus, why investors just can’t get enough gold these days. Host Hannah Erin Lang discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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Why Elon Musk Is Getting Back Into U.S. Politics Jan 23, 2026

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P.M. Edition for Jan. 23. After falling out with President Trump last year, Elon Musk is once again donating millions to Republicans. WSJ reporter Emily Glazer discusses what the world’s richest man hopes to accomplish in this year’s midterms. Plus, Intel’s stock slides after it reports a disappointing quarter and forecasts more losses for this quarter. And the recently updated U.S. dietary guidelines advise Americans to limit artificial sweeteners. We hear from Journal reporter Laura Cooper about what this might mean for the food and beverage industry. Alex Ossola hosts.

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TikTok USA Is Here to Stay Jan 23, 2026

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A.M. Edition for Jan. 23. TikTok will be operated by a new American entity under the terms of an agreement backed by Washington and Beijing. WSJ’s Stu Woo says the deal ends a yearslong battle over whether to ban the popular app and will now see it owned by investors friendly with the U.S. Plus, natural-gas prices soar as the U.S. braces for an Arctic blast. And why the ‘No Buy January’ trend is sweeping social media. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Trump Sues JPMorgan and Jamie Dimon for 'Debanking' Him Jan 22, 2026

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P.M. Edition for Jan. 22. President Trump sues JPMorgan Chase for $5 billion, alleging that the country’s biggest bank closed his accounts in 2021 for political reasons. Plus, after more than 20 years as a private company, SpaceX may soon be going public. WSJ reporter Corrie Driebusch discusses what’s pushed CEO Elon Musk towards an IPO. And this year’s Oscar nominations are out, with a record-breaking 16 nods for “Sinners.” Alex Ossola hosts.

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What the U.S. Could Gain in Greenland Talks Jan 22, 2026

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A.M. Edition for Jan. 22. Details of a potential Greenland deal include U.S. access to minerals and military bases. WSJ editor-in-chief Emma Tucker brings us the latest from Davos, after President Trump changes tack in his push for the island. Plus, U.S. immigration agents target Maine, setting up another showdown with local officials. And, SouthWest scores an upgrade in our annual airline rankings. Luke Vargas hosts.

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President Trump’s Sudden U-Turn on Greenland Jan 21, 2026

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P.M. Edition for Jan. 21. President Trump dials down the rhetoric with Europe, calling off threatened tariffs on several European nations after saying he wouldn’t use force to take Greenland. We hear from WSJ national security reporter Robbie Gramer about how European leaders are responding. Plus, U.S. stocks jump in response to Trump’s de-escalation. And, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in the case of Fed governor Lisa Cook. The Journal’s chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos says the court seemed skeptical of the Trump administration’s attempt to fire her and discusses what that means for the central bank’s independence. Alex Ossola hosts.

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What’s News in Earnings: Why 2025 Was One of the Best Years Ever for Banks Jan 21, 2026

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Bonus Episode for Jan. 21. The big banks kick off earnings season with gangbuster investment-banking and trading operations. Their results offer a picture of a resilient consumer, but executives warn of a slew of geopolitical risks. Wall Street Journal lead financial reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis discusses what stood out in reports from Bank of America, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo, as well as regional banks such as U.S. Bancorp.

David Uberti hosts this special bonus episode of What's News in Earnings, where we dig into companies’ earnings reports and analyst calls to find out what’s going on under the hood of the American economy.

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The World Plots Its Response to an 'Adversarial' America Jan 21, 2026

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A.M. Edition for Jan. 21. Wary European allies are preparing for President Trump’s arrival at the World Economic Forum today. WSJ’s Washington coverage chief Damian Paletta says the President is very much at peace, being more adversarial with U.S. allies and that he's not going to take no for an answer when it comes to Greenland. Plus, the U.S. shifts military firepower to the Middle East. And, your boss might be lauding the efficiencies of AI, but new research finds chatbots aren’t saving workers much time - if any - at all. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Trump’s Threats Over Greenland Send Stock Markets Diving Jan 20, 2026

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P.M. Edition for Jan. 20. European leaders and U.S. markets were rattled by President Trump’s doubling down on his desire to take over Greenland. Plus, an AI tool called Claude Code, from Anthropic, is exciting developers and hobbyists alike as it speeds up their work. But as WSJ deputy tech editor Brad Olson tells us, it’s also got some of them worried. And Netflix reports higher revenue and profit in the fourth quarter. Alex Ossola hosts.

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Davos Braces for Greenland Showdown After Trump Posts Jan 20, 2026

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A.M. Edition for Jan. 20. President Trump has agreed to hold a meeting about Greenland at the World Economic Forum - while also reiterating his desire to buy the island. Trump has also fired off a series of Truth Social posts threatening tariffs on French wine and lashing out at the leader of the U.K. WSJ editor Marcus Walker says for Europe, the U.S. has crossed a red line - yet leaders are still trying to stave off a costly decoupling. Plus, we look at what this all means for markets. And, why 5am wakeups aren’t good for everyone. Caitlin McCabe hosts.

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