House hunters have struggled with mortgage rates above 6.5%, stubbornly high home prices and low inventory — but now, they may finally have the upper hand. Wall Street Journal reporter Nicole Friedman joins host Julia Carpenter to talk about what the changing number of buyers and sellers means for today’s housing market.
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Oct 4
What’s News in Markets: EA’s Goodbye, TrumpRx, FICO Tweak
What do investors think of Electronic Arts saying “game over” to the public markets? And how did Pfizer do amid pharma stocks’ TrumpRx-fueled rally? Plus, who were the winners and losers in a change to how FICO scores are bought and sold? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the bigg ... Show More
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Sep 27
What’s News in Markets: CarMax Woes, Intel Soars, Tylenol Pressure
Why did CarMax’s earnings spook investors? And how has Intel stock gained 46% this month? Plus, what’s driving a sharp selloff in Kenvue shares? 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. n ... Show More
5m 11s
Sep 20
What’s News in Markets: Intel’s Win, Darden’s Struggles, FedEx on Tariffs
What drove Intel’s best day since 1987? And why is the owner of Olive Garden struggling? Plus, how are tariffs impacting FedEx? 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 ... Show More
4m 52s
Jun 2025
What’s News in Markets: U.S. Steel Deal, SunRun Sinks, 23andMe Slides
How did U.S. Steel shares react to White House deal approval? And why did solar stocks slide after Senate revisions to the big budget bill? Plus, what’s the latest twist in the 23andMe sale drama? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news t ... Show More
5m 21s
Feb 2025
What’s News in Markets: Tariff Worries, Amazon’s AI Bet, Mattel Climbs
Which companies dropped on concerns about tariffs? And why did Amazon’s forecast worry investors? Plus, what drove gains in Barbie maker Mattel’s shares? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.
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5m 35s
Sep 29
The housing market is "locked in"
Pending home sales rose in August, boosted by a slight drop in mortgage rates. Overall, though, the market remains sluggish — owners don't want to give up their locked-in low rates and buyers are waiting to see if rates and other costs will cool. Also in this episode: Banks respo ... Show More
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