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WSJ What’s News – The Wall Street Journal

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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Welcome to the Prediction-Market Election Oct 30, 2026

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P.M. Edition for Oct. 30. Journal reporter Kevin Dugan tells us why this election will be a crucial test for Kalshi and Polymarket. The prediction markets say that the wisdom of crowds beats out traditional political polling–but they’ve had some big recent misses. Plus, the tech selloff deepened today, pushing the Nasdaq to its worst month in more than a year. We hear from markets reporter David Uberti about the cracks in the AI market worrying investors. And flu season’s off to an early start. WSJ health reporter Jennifer Calfas explains what we know about the strain and how you can fight it. Alex Ossola hosts.

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How UPS and FedEx Are Riding Diesel Costs to Higher Revenues Oct 30, 2026

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Bonus Episode for Oct. 30. Package-delivery companies this week described the U.S. consumer as resilient. UPS and FedEx posted revenue growth that beat Wall Street estimates, and raised their outlooks for the year. While higher energy costs added to expenses, both companies benefited from higher fuel surcharges pegged to the price of diesel. Also benefiting from the rising cost of diesel were railroads, which won new business as companies switched to rail from trucks for delivery.

Pierre Bienaimé 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 AI Trade Gets Spooky Oct 30, 2026

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A.M. Edition for Oct. 30. This week’s tech selloff is intensifying after earnings updates from Amazon and Intel fan fears around the AI trade. Plus, Binance is targeted in the largest cyber heist in history. Our Alexander Osipovich has the details. And confectioners head to the lab to hunt for chocolate alternatives amid a growing cocoa-bean shortage. Luke Vargas hosts.

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The U.S. Economy Has Its Best Quarter in a Year Oct 29, 2026

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P.M. Edition for Oct. 29. The U.S. GDP grew 3.4% over the summer, beating expectations. WSJ economics reporter Konrad Putizer discusses how consumers and the AI buildout drove growth, and how the strong reading could influence the Fed. Plus, there are fewer swing voters than there used to be. But as Journal national political reporter Eliza Collins explains, parts of President Trump’s 2024 coalition—including Gen Z voters, Hispanic voters and even farmers—might be up for grabs. And disappointing earnings, along with fears about the AI trade, gave Alphabet stock its worst day ever and wiped out almost half a trillion dollars of market value. Alex Ossola hosts.

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‘AI Mode’ Is Denting Google’s Search Revenue Oct 29, 2026

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A.M. Edition for Oct. 29. Investors are punishing Alphabet after the company posted lower-than-expected revenue in its bread and butter search advertising business, while Microsoft gets a bump as growth in its cloud-computing unit eases investor worries about demand for its AI infrastructure services. Plus, Vice President JD Vance reaches out to one of Iran’s most powerful hard-liners in a bid to revive peace talks, even as President Trump threatens to restart the war after the midterms. And Trump ratchets up his election fraud allegations in Alaska’s senate race. Luke Vargas hosts.

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The Downfall of Weil Gotshal Oct 28, 2026

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P.M. Edition for Oct. 28. Last year, Weil Gotshal, a firm famous for handling bankruptcies of companies like Lehman Brothers and Enron, raked in more than $2 billion in revenue. Today, its leaders announced a plan to dissolve the firm. We hear from WSJ legal affairs reporter Erin Mulvaney about what’s behind the firm’s extraordinary fall. Plus, the Federal Reserve holds rates steady. But as Journal economics reporter Matt Grossman explains, dissents from two officials suggest that another rate hike might be close at hand. And Flávio Bolsonaro, who lost Brazil’s presidential election on Sunday, arrived in the U.S. today with his family. WSJ national security reporter Vera Bergengruen discusses how the Trump administration is involved and what Bolsonaro plans to do now. Alex Ossola hosts.

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Can Netanyahu Hold On? Oct 28, 2026

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A.M. Edition for Oct. 28. Early Israeli election results show Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition ahead of rivals but still shy of a majority. WSJ’s Anat Peled reports from Tel Aviv that high voter turnout and the lack of a clear winner underscore deep splits in Israeli society ahead of what could be complex efforts to cobble together a new government. Plus, we’ll tune into dueling rallies in Texas, home to what could be the most expensive Senate race in history. And memory-chip titan SK Hynix reaps a windfall from surging demand for AI hardware. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Why Nurses Are Quitting in Droves Oct 27, 2026

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P.M. Edition for Oct. 27. Nurses have relatively high pay and job security in an AI world. But as the Journal’s Te-Ping Chen reports, workplace conditions that lead to burnout and threaten their safety are pushing them to quit more often. Plus, Brazil has revoked the passport of Flávio Bolsonaro, who over the weekend lost in the presidential election, as authorities investigate reports that he’s fled to Argentina en route to the U.S. We’ll also tell you the latest on the Israeli election as polls close there. And a ceasefire in a Ukrainian city is allowing humanitarian aid to reach starving residents. We hear from WSJ foreign correspondent Ian Lovett about how the ceasefire came about—in part thanks to first lady Melania Trump. Alex Ossola hosts.

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The Chip Giant Helping Anthropic Buy More Chips Oct 27, 2026

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A.M. Edition for Oct. 27. Just hours after unveiling details about its hotly-anticipated IPO, the AI startup announced a $63 billion debt deal to help fuel its AI infrastructure push. WSJ reporter Ben Dummett breaks down how Broadcom’s CEO intervened to seal the deal, which some critics have dubbed “circular financing.” Plus, tech reporter Amrith Ramkumar looks at the midterm races that could usher in fresh restrictions on data-center development. And despite once rapping that he’d never do it, Jay-Z is set to headline the next Super Bowl halftime show. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Jumping Revenue, Big Losses and Many Risks: Inside Anthropic’s IPO Filing Oct 26, 2026

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P.M. Edition for Oct. 26. Anthropic’s IPO paperwork is out, and the 400-page document gives unprecedented insight into the company’s current business and its future ambitions. Corrie Driebusch, who covers IPOs for the Journal, discusses what stood out and what comes next. Plus, tomorrow is Israel’s election, and tens of thousands of Israelis living in the U.S. and other countries are flying back to vote. WSJ’s Anat Peled reports from Tel Aviv about why the election is a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu and why some consider it the most consequential election in Israel’s history. And Brazilian markets crash after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva unexpectedly won re-election last night. Alex Ossola hosts.

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