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Oil Slides in Wild Trading After Trump Suggests Iran War Could End Soon Mar 09, 2026

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P.M. Edition for Mar. 9. It’s been a stunning day for oil markets. The U.S. oil benchmark dropped to about $85 a barrel, after surging above $119 last night. WSJ reporter David Uberti discusses how the Iran war is scrambling the outlook for fuel. Plus, Pixar’s “Hoppers” had the biggest opening weekend for an original animated movie since 2017. We hear from Journal entertainment reporter Ben Fritz about whether this could be a new franchise for Disney. And Anthropic has sued the Trump administration. Alex Ossola hosts.

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$100 Oil Is Back Mar 09, 2026

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A.M. Edition for Mar. 9. Oil is surging past $100 a barrel as Iran strikes critical infrastructure in the Gulf, leading states to dial back production and halting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. WSJ reporter Joe Wallace says higher fuel prices are just one likely outcome as the inflationary impacts of shipping disruptions mount. Plus, correspondent Benoit Faucon analyzes Mojtaba Khamenei’s selection as Iran’s next supreme leader. And why VW dealers are up in arms as the automaker looks to sell direct to consumers. Luke Vargas hosts.

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America's Road to a DIY Retirement Mar 08, 2026

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Who should be responsible for an American retirement? For the early part of the nation's history, that was never a consideration. The fate of older Americans was on them. Then in the early 20th century, a host of movements ushered in company pensions and Social Security, helping to create the modern-day idea of retirement for many workers. But as pensions fade into 401(k)s and Social Security teeters, workers again find themselves bearing more responsibility and risk of financing their golden years.

This episode is part of The Wall Street Journal’s USA250: The Story of the World’s Greatest Economy, a collection of articles, videos and podcasts aiming to offer a deeper understanding of how America has evolved.

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The Struggle To Keep America’s Workers Safe

An Economy Built on Speculation

Americans Are Claiming Social Security Early, Fearful of Its Future

This New Investing Idea Isn’t Right for Your Retirement Plan

How to Keep This Hot Stock Market From Melting Your Retirement Dreams

Lloyd Blankfein Misses Being Goldman Sachs CEO—Mostly When There’s a Market Crisis

Wall Street Is Pushing Private Assets Into 401(k)s. We Asked Whether Anyone Wants Them.

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What’s News in Markets: Oil Prices Surge, Bond Selloff, and Iran Fallout Mar 07, 2026

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What do rising oil prices mean for the stock market? And why did foreign stocks fall so sharply this week? Plus, how did the war in the Middle East scramble the 60-40 portfolio? Host Hannah Erin Lang discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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Stocks Slide After Weak February Jobs Report Mar 06, 2026

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P.M. Edition for Mar. 6. The Labor Department said today that the U.S. lost 92,000 jobs in February—a greater drop than economists expected. WSJ economics reporter Justin Lahart discusses the sectors affected, and what this report means for the Federal Reserve. Plus, President Trump calls for “unconditional surrender” in Iran. And WSJ markets reporter Hannah Erin Lang says U.S. stocks dropped after the weak employment report, while oil prices continued their rise, notching their biggest weekly gain on record. Alex Ossola hosts.

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Why Iran Doesn’t Have a New Supreme Leader Mar 06, 2026

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A.M. Edition for Mar. 6. Nearly a week after the death of Ayatollah Khamenei, WSJ correspondent Sune Rasmussen discusses the delicate balancing act facing Iran’s leaders as they attempt to choose a replacement. Plus, how declining Gulf energy production and exports could cause global economic disruption and higher gas prices. And we’ll look at the Nepalese rapper poised to become the country’s next prime minister. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Trump Fires Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary Mar 05, 2026

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P.M. Edition for Mar. 5. President Trump has removed Kristi Noem as the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security—the first cabinet secretary to be fired by Trump in his second term. Plus, Apple has announced new iPhones and MacBooks at a lower price point. WSJ tech reporter Rolfe Winkler says the company is trying to expand its market share, and that will be a headache for rivals. And U.S. stocks fell sharply as the conflict in the Middle East expanded, pushing oil above $80 a barrel and disrupting flights. We hear from Journal workplace reporter Chip Cutter about how the conflict is affecting the many expat workers in the region. Alex Ossola hosts.

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What’s News in Earnings: Merger News Dominates the Entertainment Business Mar 05, 2026

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Bonus Episode for Mar. 5. Reports from entertainment companies this quarter underline what’s driving consolidation in the industry. Paramount Skydance won a bidding war against Netflix for Warner Bros. Discovery, while Comcast spun out its cable networks into a new company. Wall Street Journal media and entertainment reporter Joe Flint discusses what stood out from Comcast, Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery and Versant.

Ben Fritz 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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Judge Orders U.S. to Pay Back $130 Billion of Tariffs Mar 05, 2026

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A.M. Edition for Mar. 5. The Trump administration is on the hook for billions in tariff refunds. WSJ global economics correspondent Tom Fairless says that provides some relief for the more than 2,000 companies who are looking to claw back money they’ve paid in duties. Plus, China cuts its economic growth forecast as it preps for an era of slower expansion. And Europe ups its support for the U.S. war on Iran but many countries remain critical. WSJ’s Max Colchester and Austin Ramzy explain why the strikes on Iran have divided U.S. allies and adversaries equally. Luke Vargas hosts.

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The Growing Middle East Conflict Risks Drawing in the U.S.’s NATO Allies Mar 04, 2026

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P.M. Edition for Mar. 4. The geography of the U.S.-Iran conflict is expanding: the U.S. shot down an Iranian missile fired at Turkey, and also sank an Iranian ship in the Indian Ocean. Plus, oil prices stabilized today but are still up about 15% this week. We hear from WSJ reporter Benoît Morenne about why American frackers aren’t taking this as their cue to increase supply. And a record number of Americans are tapping into their 401(k)s to pay for emergencies. Alex Ossola hosts.

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