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Nov 2024
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The Trump Transition Kicks Into High Gea...

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P.M. Edition for Nov. 11. WSJ reporter Brian Schwartz on how President-elect Donald Trump’s team is choosing who will staff his White House. And prediction markets had a big moment coming out of the presidential election. WSJ markets reporter Gunjan Banerji discusses whether they’re here to stay. Plus, Heard on the Street global editor Spencer Jakab on what Warren Buffett could do with his $325 billion cash stockpile. Tracie Hunte hosts.


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