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WSJ Your Money Briefing

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Your Money Briefing is your personal-finance and career checklist, with the news that affects your money and what you do with it. From spending and saving to investing and taxes, the Wall Street Journal’s finance reporters and experts break down complicated money questions every weekday to help you make better decisions about managing your money.
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Episodes

What’s News in Markets: AI Tales, Oracle Woes, Wendy’s Sizzles

Why are Micron and Cerebras telling two different AI stories? And why is Oracle one of the worst stocks this week? Plus, who’s behind Wendy’s big rally? Host Jack Pitcher 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 27, 20266 min

The Housing Crisis: Your Biggest Questions, Answered

After a week of exploring America’s housing crisis, listeners wanted to know more. WSJ real estate bureau chief Craig Karmin joins What's News host Luke Vargas to tackle your biggest questions from mortgage rates and construction to immigration and tariffs. Listen to all episodes in our series on ideas for fixing the housing crisis. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jun 26, 202616 min

Giving Up the Deed: Is Renting the New American Dream?

Some Americans are trading deeds for leases as homeownership becomes harder to afford. WSJ personal finance reporter Veronica Dagher joins What's News host Alex Ossola to examine the rise of the "forever renter" and what it could mean for the future of housing and the American Dream. Listen to all episodes in our series on ideas for fixing the housing crisis. Further reading: The Rise of the Forever Renters Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter . Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Jun 25, 202611 min

A 'Mansion Tax' Complicated the Housing Crisis. Could a Federal Bill Fix It?

A Los Angeles tax meant to fund affordable housing offers a cautionary tale about the potential unintended consequences of well-intended policies. WSJ reporters Rebecca Picciotto and Paul Kiernan join What's News host Alex Ossola to explain what that lesson could mean for a bipartisan federal housing bill that President Trump is expected to sign. Listen to all episodes in our series on ideas for fixing the housing crisis. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter . Additional reading: L...

Jun 24, 202614 min

Could New Ways of Building Make Housing More Affordable?

America needs more homes, but labor shortages and rising construction costs are making them harder to build. What's News host Luke Vargas talks to WSJ housing reporter Nicole Friedman about whether factory-built housing, modular construction and other innovations could ease the housing shortage. Listen to all episodes in our series on ideas for fixing the housing crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jun 23, 202612 min

How a Parking Lot Fight Explains America's Housing Shortage

In one neighborhood, a fight over a few parking lots has turned into a proxy battle in America’s housing debate, pitting "Not In My Backyard" politics against "Yes In My Backyard" advocates pushing for more construction. What’s News host Luke Vargas and WSJ reporter Rebecca Picciotto dive into the persistent zoning tug-of-wars playing out coast-to-coast as communities try to tackle America’s housing shortage. Listen to all episodes in our series on ideas for fixing the housing crisis. Sign up fo...

Jun 22, 202613 min

What’s News in Markets: SpaceX’s Rocky Flight, Oil Slides, Fed Fallout

Will peace in the Middle East lead to an oil glut? And what did investors learn from Kevin Warsh’s first meeting as Federal Reserve chairman? Plus, is SpaceX stock coming back to earth? 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 20, 20265 min

What’s News in Markets: AI Whiplash, SpaceX’s Historic IPO, Knicks Fever

Where are investors looking beyond AI? And how did the largest IPO in history move markets before it even started trading? Plus, can an NBA playoff run create shareholder value? 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 13, 20266 min

Money Experts Get Personal on Supporting Adult Children

Your Money Briefing is still on break, but in honor of graduation season, we are bringing you a special panel discussion on the financial intricacies of supporting adult children. Personal finance professionals, authors and professors, including Indeed’s Laura Ullrich, LendingTree’s Matt Schulz, The Ramsey Show’s George Kamel, New York University’s Caitlin Zaloom and Harvard University’s John Campbell, break down the realities of the modern safety net. Plus, the conversation takes a personal tur...

Jun 11, 202618 min

What’s News in Markets: AI Reality Check, Oil’s Tipping Point, Crypto Winter

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, 20266 min

What’s News in Markets: Memory’s Gold Rush, Oil Slips, Ford Finds a New Lane

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, 20266 min

What’s News in Markets: IPO Excitement, Chip Fatigue, the Decline of Dividends

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, 20267 min

What’s News in Markets: Clarity Act, Chips’ Dip, Klarna’s Pivot

What drove an up-and-down week for chips stocks like Intel, Nvidia, Micron and Qualcomm? And what kind of clarity did crypto traders get from the Clarity Act advancing in the Senate? Plus, how are investors liking Klarna’s pivot away from “buy now, pay later”? Host Jack Pitcher 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 16, 20265 min

The Future of Premium Credit Cards

Luxury isn't what it used to be. For Millennials and Gen Z, “premium” isn't just a status symbol—it’s about seamless experiences and values-driven rewards. WSJ’s Imani Moise sat down with Lia Dean, president of banking & premium products at Capital One, at the WSJ’s recent Future of Everything event to discuss why the benefits in your wallet are changing, and what that means for your next trip or big purchase. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter . Learn more about your ad choi...

May 14, 202614 min

What’s News in Markets: Bubble Fears, AI Slop, Toilet Stocks

How is the AI trade different from the dot-com bubble? And why wasn’t Wall Street impressed by Palantir’s blowout quarter? Plus, what does a glass company and a luxury toilet maker have to do with AI? 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 09, 20266 min

What’s News in Markets: AI Price Tag, New Oil Rules, Short-Squeeze Payback

Big tech is finally cashing in on AI, but who is making the biggest profits? And what does a weakened OPEC mean for oil markets? Plus, how is Avis getting an investor to hand back gains after a short squeeze? 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 02, 20266 min

Can Planning for Divorce Actually Save Your Marriage?

This week we are featuring an episode of What’s News Sunday that’s part of an ongoing WSJ series on the cost of divorce. It’s not just about who gets the dog. It's about calculating the true value of a family business, and figuring out if you can actually afford the taxes on the vacation home you just “won” in court. Host Imani Moise speaks with Kristen Shearin, a certified divorce financial analyst, about the math you should do before saying “I do." Further Reading The Cost of Divorce Learn mor...

Apr 26, 202614 min

What’s News in Markets: Persian Gulf Oil Damage, Defense Stocks Under Fire, AI Revivals

When will the oil shock fade? And why are defense companies losing ground despite booming demand? Plus, how AI is giving legacy tech a second act. 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...

Apr 25, 20265 min

What’s News in Markets: New Record Highs, Luxury Woes, and AI Makeovers

Why the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite finished with fresh records? And, are luxury fashion stocks no longer in vogue? Plus, is pivoting to AI a good corporate strategy? 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...

Apr 18, 20265 min

What’s News in Markets: Cease-Fire Stocks, Airlines Soar, Intel and Elon

Which stocks got a boost from the cease-fire? And how are airlines dealing with surging jet fuel costs? Plus, why is Intel this week’s big stock winner? Host Jared Mitovich 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...

Apr 11, 20266 min
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