P.M. Edition for June 10. Everyday investors have coalesced into a market-moving force in recent years. WSJ markets reporter Hannah Erin Lang how Elon Musk is tapping that force for the SpaceX IPO. Plus, we exclusively report that the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington, D.C. has subpoenaed some of the country’s biggest banks as part of a probe into “debanking.” And consumer prices rose 4.2% last month, hitting a three-year high and causing stocks to dive. We hear from Journal economics reporte...
Jun 10, 2026•14 min
A.M. Edition for June 10. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is set to propose new rules for booming prediction markets in an effort to crack down on manipulation and bets regulators determine aren’t in the public interest. WSJ reporter Alexander Osipovich discusses where the CFTC is likely to draw the line – allowing most sports betting while targeting wagers on war, terrorism and assassinations. Plus, Democrat Graham Platner coasts to victory in Maine , teeing up a crucial Senate contest...
Jun 10, 2026•12 min
P.M. Edition for June 9. The fund that helps pay out Social Security benefits is now projected to run out by late 2032 , earlier than was previously expected. WSJ reporter Anne Tergesen walks us through why… and what it could mean for retirees. Plus, today Anthropic rolled out a new AI model , Claude Fable 5, that gives the public access to Mythos–a model the company previously said was too dangerous for general release. Bob McMillan , who covers computer security for the Journal, explains how A...
Jun 09, 2026•13 min
A.M. Edition for June 9. OpenAI has privately filed for an IPO , setting the ChatGPT creator up to potentially listing as soon as this fall. WSJ tech reporter Sam Schechner says the filing comes amid intense competition with rival Anthropic and Elon Musk’s SpaceX and who will get the biggest slice of public investor money this year. Plus, the Pentagon targets Alibaba, Baidu and BYD in a new Chinese military blacklist. And from London Tech Week, our conversation with the founder of AI voice compa...
Jun 09, 2026•14 min
P.M. Edition for June 8. Pepsi has rolled out 35 driverless trucks to ship Cheetos, Doritos, and other products on the public roads in Arizona. Journal reporter Esther Fung took a ride in one. Plus, a judge invalidated the Trump administration’s $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas. And as the World Cup kicks off across 16 North American cities this week, occupancy rates in U.S. hotels are lagging behind . We hear about the reasons why from WSJ real estate reporter Kate King , and what it means for t...
Jun 08, 2026•13 min
A.M. Edition for June 8. Markets across Asia and Europe are falling, tracking Friday’s Wall Street rout . WSJ editor Peter Landers says tech stocks–especially in South Korea–are being especially hard hit amid “extraordinary sensitivity” among investors over the outlook for future AI growth. Plus, Israel and Iran exchange fire for the first time in months. And Apple prepares to unveil a ChatGPT-like revamp of its Siri voice assistant in a bid to catch up in the AI race . Luke Vargas hosts. Sign u...
Jun 08, 2026•15 min
SpaceX is gearing up for a blockbuster public debut that could be the biggest in Wall Street history and redefine the global space economy. But as the company evolves from a dominant rocket launcher into an AI-powered conglomerate, questions remain about its financial losses and its de facto monopoly on U.S. space ambitions. WSJ’s Corrie Driebusch and space reporter Micah Maidenberg join host Luke Vargas to break down the numbers behind the deal and what this massive infusion of capital means fo...
Jun 07, 2026•16 min
Why did Broadcom's strong earnings trigger a chip selloff? And what does the standoff in the Middle East mean for oil prices? Plus, what’s bitcoin's value when no one is paying attention? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jun 06, 2026•6 min
P.M. Edition for June 5. The U.S. added 172,000 jobs in May , the third month in a row of steady gains. Economics reporter Matt Grossman explains why job-seekers may not be sharing that optimism. Plus, a sharp selloff in tech stocks led the Nasdaq to its worst day of 2026 . What’s News in Markets host Imani Moise says investors are worried about higher interest rates and AI demand. And… a $419 hotel tab on a family vacation? DoorDash orders totaling $1,576? Scott Calvert discusses how public wat...
Jun 05, 2026•14 min
A.M. Edition for June 5. Anthropic calls on top AI labs to consider slowing down their development . Tech reporter Sam Schechner discusses “recursive self-improvement,” when AI systems can improve on their own without human intervention. The FDA launches a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, potentially paving the way for the Trump administration to restrict its distribution and use. Liz Essley Whyte has the scoop. And Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun is taking a U.S. tour as Be...
Jun 05, 2026•15 min
P.M. Edition for June 4. During the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, cities across the U.S. removed monuments honoring Confederate generals, Founding Fathers and Christopher Columbus. Now, some people are fighting to restore them . Journal national affairs reporter Cameron McWhirter discusses why the statue wars have returned–and what’s different this time. Plus, some Russian elites are turning against the war with Ukraine . WSJ chief foreign affairs correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov discusses wh...
Jun 04, 2026•13 min
A.M. Edition for June 4. The leaders of OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind are calling on Congress to pass a law protecting against biological threats posed by AI . Plus, a flesh-eating screwworm has arrived in the U.S. , creating a headache for U.S. ranchers and livestock producers. And the Journal's Douglas Belkin explains why college professors are urging schools to reinstate entrance exams after years of looser policies. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newslette...
Jun 04, 2026•15 min
P.M. Edition for June 3. Many New Yorkers looking to watch the Knicks play in the NBA Finals are finding themselves priced out of Madison Square Garden. We speak to Journal sports reporter Jared Diamond about what’s got prices so high, as well as a few Knicks fans who found it more cost-effective to travel to San Antonio to see their team play the Spurs . Plus, Meta launches artificial intelligence agents for businesses . WSJ tech reporter Meghan Bobrowsky discusses Meta’s enterprise ambitions. ...
Jun 03, 2026•13 min
Plus: Treasury yields rose after ADP reports solid private hiring. And GitLab shares fell after it announced plans to cut 14% of its staff. Danny Lewis hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter . An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jun 03, 2026•3 min
A.M. Edition for June 3. Heavy gunfire between U.S. and Iranian forces in the Persian Gulf tests a fragile ceasefire, while the OECD warns of multiple global recessions if the conflict isn’t resolved by next year. Dow Jones economics editor Paul Hannon explains the risks and how the U.S.’ new proposed tariffs on 60 countries would work. And an Iowa farmer pulls off an unexpected upset against a Trump-backed candidate in the state's GOP gubernatorial primary. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WS...
Jun 03, 2026•13 min
P.M. Edition for June 2. President Trump has named Bill Pulte , leader of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting director of national intelligence. WSJ White House reporter Natalie Andrews discusses how Pulte has urged investigations into the president’s perceived enemies and lawmakers’ criticism of his appointment. Plus, the Trump administration is abandoning its $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund after it drew broad condemnation from GOP lawmakers. And, we hear from Jason Zweig , wh...
Jun 02, 2026•13 min
A.M. Edition for June 2. Google parent Alphabet plans to issue $80 billion in equity this year to pay for its massive spending tied to the AI race. Plus, California voters head to the polls in a closely-watched primary to choose Governor Gavin Newsom’s successor. And WSJ foreign correspondent Stephen Kalin details a new demand by President Trump complicating efforts to negotiate an end to the Iran war: that Arab states establish diplomatic relations with Israel. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for th...
Jun 02, 2026•15 min
P.M. Edition for June 1. AI giant Anthropic has confidentially filed paperwork to go public , potentially as soon as this fall. WSJ Heard on the Street writer Asa Fitch discusses why it matters whether Anthropic or rival OpenAI make their stock market debut first. Plus, the Trump administration is signaling a retreat on its $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, which met powerful pushback from members of Congress. And the top two movies at the box office this weekend were horror films made by ...
Jun 01, 2026•12 min
A.M. Edition for June 1. Nvidia unveils a next generation lineup of laptops and desktops designed to run AI agents . Plus, SoftBank leapfrogs Toyota to become Japan's most valuable company on news it will invest more than $50 billion in data centers in France. And Colombia lurches right, as voters back a presidential candidate pledging a major drugs crackdown. WSJ South America bureau chief Juan Forero says a potential win by firebrand Abelardo de la Espriella in a runoff later this month could ...
Jun 01, 2026•16 min
Flawless skin. Thicker hair. A snatched jawline. Better sleep. These are some of the benefits social media users claim peptides can deliver. But many of these uses are not FDA-approved, and consumers are increasingly turning to the grey market. WSJ’s Sara Ashley O’Brien , who covers the business and culture of wellness, joins host Alex Ossola to discuss the reality behind the hype and the risks involved. Further Reading The Explosive Rise of Unapproved Peptide Injections Teen Boys and Young Men ...
May 31, 2026•15 min
Are memory chips the new oil? And why are energy stocks getting the cold shoulder? Plus, how is Ford cashing in on the AI boom? Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 30, 2026•5 min
P.M. Edition for May 29. Across industries, companies have been telling their employees to use more AI in their work. Now, as compute prices go through the roof, WSJ deputy tech bureau chief Brad Olson discusses how these companies are trying to scale it back . Plus, a federal judge puts a temporary pause on President Trump’s “anti-weaponization fund” amid a legal challenge. And move over Los Angeles—big film and TV studios are setting up shop in New Jersey . We hear from Journal entertainment r...
May 29, 2026•13 min
A.M. Edition for May 29. A Blue Origin rocket explodes on its Florida launchpad , dealing a setback to Jeff Bezos’ space company. Plus, the Iran war energy shock sends drivers flocking to Costco gas stations . And with the U.S. intensifying its pressure campaign on Cuba, indicting Raúl Castro and warning of an increase in Russian and Chinese operations on the island, Dragonfly Intelligence analyst Ben Hiorns discusses whether U.S. military action could be in the cards. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up...
May 29, 2026•14 min
P.M. Edition for May 28. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters today that the U.S. and Iran are near an agreement , but that President Trump hasn’t signed off on it yet. Iran signaled that a final deal isn’t ready. Plus, 19 years after leaving Venezuela, Exxon Mobil is weighing whether to restart operations there . WSJ reporter Collin Eaton discusses the negotiations between Exxon and the Venezuelan government…and the company’s dilemma. And in New York City, wealthy retirees are buying...
May 28, 2026•14 min
A.M. Edition for May 28. As the backlash against artificial intelligence builds in the U.S. and elsewhere, WSJ China economics reporter Hannah Miao says Beijing is pushing companies to embrace AI, but warning them not to cut jobs as they embrace new tools . Plus, federal prosecutors charge a Google employee with insider trading after the software engineer allegedly made more than $1 million betting with nonpublic information. And Meta rolls out paid subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram and...
May 28, 2026•15 min
P.M. Edition for May 27. Pharmaceutical companies have been testing a new type of drug to lower levels of lipoprotein(a); high levels have been linked to heart disease and can’t be lowered with diet and exercise. WSJ reporter Xavier Martinez walks us through how the new drugs work and what is still needed before they can make their way to patients. Plus, Ford’s stock has been surging for the past two weeks, but the reason doesn’t have much to do with cars. Journal autos reporter Ryan Felton disc...
May 27, 2026•13 min
A.M. Edition for May 27. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeats incumbent John Cornyn to clinch the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, setting up a showdown with Democrat James Talarico in what could be the red state’s most competitive general election in years. Plus, The Trump administration plans to deploy public health officers to Kenya for a potential Ebola quarantine facility for Americans. And WSJ chief foreign-affairs correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov says with Russia stuck on the Uk...
May 27, 2026•13 min
P.M. Edition for May 26. Ferrari’s first all-electric vehicle fails to rev up fans–and investors . WSJ reporter Ben Katz breaks down the fallout, and why Ferrari says it’s unfazed. Plus, British oil giant BP removes its chairman after bullying concerns. And it’s getting more expensive to build a house. WSJ commodities reporter Ryan Dezember explains how the conflict in Iran and AI frenzy is rippling through the housing sector. Imani Moise hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter ...
May 26, 2026•14 min
A.M. Edition for May 26. The U.S. says it carried out “defensive strikes” against targets in Iran , following a flareup in back-and-forth attacks over the weekend. American officials say the U.S. continues to observe a cease-fire and that talks to end the war are ongoing. Plus, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and incumbent Senator John Cornyn face off in a GOP primary that is the latest test of the power of president Trump’s endorsement . And Pope Leo XIV warns of the ethical and social challe...
May 26, 2026•13 min
Which tech giant will kick off the next IPO boom? And why weren’t investors impressed by Nvidia’s blowout quarter? Plus, how is the AI frenzy changing the way investors get paid? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
May 23, 2026•6 min
