How are discounts boosting Olive Garden owner Darden Restaurants? And how did an activist investor lift government contractor KBR? Plus, why did Berkshire Hathaway’s bets boost three companies? Host Karen Langley discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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Some people are leaving text messages or videos with their wishes as a form of estate planning . By forgoing written word, their beneficiaries may not be entitled to their assets. Wall Street Journal reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why estate law is still rooted to ink on paper. 

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Starting in 2025, new travel requirements will add an extra step and small fee for people visiting the U.K. and over two dozen other countries. Wall Street Journal travel reporter Allison Pohle joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what you need to know before your next trip. 

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Runners are humble bragging about their athletic achievements on their resume to stand out among piles of applications. What do recruiters say about it? Wall Street Journal contributor Caitlin Carlson joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what job-seekers need to know before jumping on this trend.

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After years of lax enforcement, more companies are cracking down on return-to-office mandates. Wall Street Journal “On the Clock” columnist Callum Borchers joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the shift toward stricter policies and what it means for workers. 

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After being a key player in the 2021 meme stock frenzy, Robinhood is now a public company. CEO and co-founder Vlad Tenev joined WSJ’s Take on the Week podcast to discuss the evolution of the company, what’s next, and the gamification of investing. Co-host and WSJ columnist Telis Demos joined host J.R. Whalen to break down the discussion.

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How Walgreens got on the way to recovery. And why Alphabet’s and Oracle’s paths diverged. Plus, how GM ending its robotaxi program hit rideshare stocks. Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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President-elect Donald Trump vowed to tame inflation throughout his 2024 campaign. But following through on those promises could be a challenge. WSJ economics reporter Justin Lahart joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how much power a president has when it comes to inflation and why some experts worry Trump’s plan could have the opposite effect on prices. 

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According to the Tax Policy Center, the highest-income households often pay less tax than middle-class ones, thanks to tax-optimization strategies that have largely been held for the rich. Now, technology is increasing access to those products for individual investors. WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Jon Sindreu joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what it means for your portfolio. 

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The holiday season often comes with the pressure to find the perfect gift for all of your loved ones. WSJ’s Jessica Chou joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss shopping strategies to balance being festive and frugal. 

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Stock markets have hit a series of new highs in 2024, but a disproportionate number of young men are betting heavily on more unpredictable assets. Wall Street Journal reporter Katherine Hamilton joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss new research showing that men’s attitudes toward masculinity are a predictor of whether they own risky investments like crypto or meme stocks.

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