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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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Trump Ramps Up Threats Ahead of Iran Deadline Apr 07, 2026

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P.M. Edition for April 7. Ahead of his 8 p.m. ET deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump’s escalating rhetoric has drawn criticism from both sides of the aisle—and put investors on edge. Plus, a growing number of U.S. workers over the age of 55 are retiring—sometimes earlier than they expected—because they don’t want to learn how to use AI. Wall Street Journal reporter Ray Smith discusses. And Intel is teaming up with Elon Musk’s SpaceX, xAI and Tesla to operate an ambitious new chip plant in Texas. Alex Ossola hosts.

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How One Central Banker Is Sizing Up the Iran War Apr 07, 2026

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A.M. Edition for April 7. With markets holding their breath ahead of President Trump’s deadline to bombard Iran’s infrastructure if it doesn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz, National Bank of Belgium Governor Pierre Wunsch explains how policymakers are coping with the ripple effects of the war. Plus, Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital offers to buy Universal Music Group, the world’s largest music company and record label behind Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny. And Journal marketing reporter Patrick Coffee says some brands are adding ‘no AI’ disclaimers to advertisements to stand out amongst the slop. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Why America’s Upper Middle Class Is Growing Apr 06, 2026

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P.M. Edition for April 6. New research shows that the upper middle class has tripled in size over the last 50 years. Economics reporter Rachel Ensign explains what’s helping people move up the income ladder. Plus, Iran has rejected a cease-fire proposal from the U.S. a day before President Trump’s deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. And OpenAI and Anthropic are both expected to go public later this year. Journal reporter Berber Jin takes a deep dive into their finances and finds their Achilles’ heel is the soaring costs needed to train new AI models. Alex Ossola hosts.

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U.S. and Israel Consider Attacks on Iran’s Economy Apr 06, 2026

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A.M. Edition for April 6. In an interview, President Trump says he could strike every power plant in Iran if Tehran doesn’t open the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday evening. WSJ correspondent Dov Lieber says that threat comes as both the U.S. and Israel step up attacks on Iran’s infrastructure. Plus, PepsiCo and Diageo pull their sponsorship of a major London music festival after Kanye West is booked as a headliner. And geopolitics reporter Jon Emont explains how the Trump administration's decision to push trade partners to use cheese names that the EU claims for itself is raising a stink in Europe. Luke Vargas hosts.

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What’s News in Markets: The War Trade, Megadeals and a Sneaker Slowdown Apr 04, 2026

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Why are oil prices and oil stocks moving in opposite directions? And are megadeals a recipe for buyer’s remorse? Plus, get ready for one of the biggest IPO of all time. Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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U.S. Rescues One of Two Crew Members From Jet Downed in Iran Apr 03, 2026

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P.M. Edition for April 3. WSJ senior video and national security correspondent Shelby Holliday gives us the latest on the F-15E fighter jet and its missing crew member. A second American warplane was hit; the pilot is safe after flying out of Iranian territory and ejecting from the aircraft. Plus, the U.S. economy added 178,000 jobs in March, far exceeding expectations. We hear from Journal economics reporter Matt Grossman about the economy’s bright spots. And in the months since Nicolás Maduro’s ouster, prospective investors have been visiting Venezuela. WSJ South America bureau chief Juan Forero talks about the risks they’re taking. Alex Ossola hosts.

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Iran Prepares for U.S. Ground Invasion Apr 03, 2026

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A.M. Edition for April 3. Tehran is responding to the threat of possible U.S. military action on its soil by stepping up defenses around its biggest oil port and launching a mass recruitment drive reminiscent of its 1980s war with Iraq. Plus, WSJ reporter Hannah Erin Lang discusses how investing platform Public hopes to gain more users by offering AI agents that can help put their brokerage accounts on autopilot. And WSJ data reporter Inti Pacheco breaks down how tariffs, bad weather and commodities trading is making coffee more expensive. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Trump Fires Attorney General Pam Bondi Apr 02, 2026

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P.M. Edition for April 2. Bondi’s ouster caps a tumultuous tenure as head of the Justice Department. Journal reporter Ryan Barber discusses why she’s been pushed out, and who will replace her. Plus, Blue Owl—the poster child for private credit—is the latest fund to limit redemptions as investors seek to pull their money. We hear from WSJ credit reporter Matt Wirz about what this means for investors in the long and short term. And despite positive recent sales numbers from Tesla and Rivian, EV sales in the U.S. more broadly aren’t rising. As big U.S. automakers have scrapped their more ambitious EV plans, dozens of EV-parts factories are sitting empty or barely used. Journal autos reporter Sharon Terlep recently visited one of these factories and tells us about what amounts to a whole new Rust Belt. Alex Ossola hosts.

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Trump’s Iran Speech Disappoints Markets Apr 02, 2026

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A.M. Edition for April 2. In a prime-time address to the nation roughly a month into the Iran war, President Trump claims the conflict is nearing an end, even as he says major attacks are still to come. WSJ national security correspondent Shelby Holliday breaks down what Trump said—and didn’t say—about how Washington plans to resolve the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, the weight-loss pill battle begins after Eli Lilly’s Foundayo wins U.S. regulatory approval. And reporter Jeanne Whalen explains how nursing could be the new ticket to the elusive American middle class. Luke Vargas hosts.

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SpaceX Files for What Could Be the Biggest IPO Ever Apr 01, 2026

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P.M. Edition for April 1. Elon Musk’s company has filed confidential paperwork with regulators to go public, with shares listed this summer. WSJ reporter Corrie Driebusch explains why that timing is critical for the company’s long-awaited stock market debut. Plus, Anthropic is scrambling to contain the fallout after it accidentally exposed source code behind its popular AI agent app Claude Code. Journal tech reporter Sam Schechner joins to discuss what this means for the company that’s built its reputation on security. And President Trump trades barbs with Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz, even as he threatens to take the U.S. out of NATO. Alex Ossola hosts.

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