P.M. Edition for July 26. A new Wall Street Journal poll finds Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are virtually tied after President Biden stepped out of the race. WSJ editor Aaron Zitner breaks down the results. And WSJ columnist Spencer Jakab warns that junk stocks could be dragging down the returns of our stock index funds. Plus, new U.S. inflation data keep the door open for an interest rate cut in September. Jennifer Maloney hosts.
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A.M. Edition for July 26. Fires set around France’s rail network have brought service on several high-speed lines to a halt on the day of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. WSJ reporter Matthew Dalton says the disruptions could drag on for days. Plus, former President Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris’s presidential bid. And U.S. authorities arrest a Mexican drug kingpin after he was tricked into flying to Texas. Luke Vargas hosts.
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P.M. Edition for July 25. Tesla's profits could have been worse if not for government programs. WSJ’s Tim Higgins explains why. And the U.S. economy continues to grow at a stronger pace than expected. Plus, Uber and Lyft win a California ruling to treat drivers as independent contractors. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts.
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A.M. Edition for July 25. Middle-class Chinese consumers are reining in their spending amid broader economic malaise in the country. WSJ luxury goods reporter Nick Kostov says that’s denting earnings across luxury-goods brands, but that the industry is doubling down on its efforts to attract customers there. Plus, President Biden signals he has more work to do despite ending his reelection bid. And the NBA inks landmark TV and streaming deals. Luke Vargas hosts.
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P.M. Edition for July 24. The Magnificent Seven looked more like the Miserable Seven, as the exclusive group of tech stocks dragged down the U.S. market. Markets reporter David Uberti explains what is behind the sell-off. And what could a Kamala Harris presidency mean for the U.S. economy? Tax policy reporter Richard Rubin has more. Plus, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tackles a tricky balancing act: appealing to Democrats without alienating Donald Trump. National security reporter Lara Seligman discusses his appearance before Congress. Francesca Fontana hosts.
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A.M. Edition for July 24. Shares in Tesla slide in off-hours trading after its earnings miss expectations amid a tough market for EVs. WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Stephen Wilmot breaks down the results. Plus, the Department of Transportation probes Delta Air Lines’ tech-induced meltdown as cancellations drag on. And, a House investigation finds that the drug middlemen that promise to control costs instead steer patients toward pricier medicines. The WSJ’s Liz Essley White has the story. Luke Vargas hosts.
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P.M. Edition for July 23. The office market in Washington D.C. is in trouble, facing rising foreclosures, plunging values and record vacancies. Reporter Peter Grant explains how the outcome of the 2024 presidential election could affect its fortunes. And Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns after backlash over the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Justice Department reporter Sadie Gurman has more. Plus, Vice President Kamala Harris makes her presidential campaign trail debut. Francesca Fontana hosts.
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Correction: Higher U.S. home prices are driving many Americans out of the housing market. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly said that higher sales were responsible.
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A.M. Edition for July 23. Vice President Kamala Harris secures the pledged support of a majority of delegates to the Democratic National Convention, and her campaign appears to energize organized labor and big donors. Plus, Google’s talks to buy cybersecurity startup Wiz for $23 billion fall apart. And, more American women are working than ever, but as WSJ economics reporter Rachel Wolfe explains, many say that’s left them with two full-time jobs: managing their households and their careers. Luke Vargas hosts.
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P.M. Edition for July 22. Kamala Harris is the likely Democratic presidential nominee after President Biden dropped his re-election bid, bringing her policymaking record into the spotlight. White House reporter Tarini Parti has more. And Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle draws the ire of lawmakers during her testimony on the near assassination of former President Donald Trump. Plus, why has the stock market turned upside down? Reporter Karen Langley explains the rotation lifting small caps and weighing on tech giants. Francesca Fontana hosts.
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A.M. Edition for July 22. After President Biden bows out of the presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris gathers support to be the Democrats’ nominee. WSJ editor Aaron Zitner breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of her candidacy, and how the Republican campaign is adjusting course. Plus, lawmakers prepare to grill Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle about the security failures during the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. And, flight cancellations and delays continue to plague travelers after Friday’s tech meltdown. Luke Vargas hosts.
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Special Edition for July 21. President Biden has ended his 2024 re-election campaign after failing to quell a Democratic rebellion against his candidacy. Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to take over at the top of the ticket. Harris said she will fight to earn the nomination. We discuss where this extraordinary moment leaves the race with WSJ’s Molly Ball and Ken Thomas. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts.
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