P.M. Edition for Aug. 13. A revived tax deduction is prompting tech startups to dust off their hiring plans. WSJ special writer Theo Francis discusses the change and its implications. Plus, the New York Attorney General is suing the parent company of payments platform Zelle for allegedly failing to protect users from fraud. We hear from Journal reporter Dyla ... Show More
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The Tech Rally Appears to Be Fading
A.M. Edition for Aug 25. The prospect of September interest rate cuts gave markets a boost late last week, but as the tech slide continues, WSJ finance editor Alex Frangos explains why investors are being more cautious of the Magnificent Seven. Plus, Eric Trump tells WSJ’s Vicky ... Show More
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Jun 21
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
Jul 19
What’s News in Markets: Bank Earnings, Nvidia Gains, MP Materials Deal
Why were bank stocks down if bank earnings were strong? And how is Nvidia back in business in China? Plus, which company did MP Materials strike a deal with this week? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for t ... Show More
5m 40s
Apr 2025
What’s News in Markets: Capital One Gains, Consumer Conglomerate Woes, Alphabet Earnings Shine
Why did Capital One’s merger news please investors? And how are tariffs worrying consumer conglomerates like Procter & Gamble? Plus, how Google parent Alphabet’s financials are holding up–for now. Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news t ... Show More
5m 33s
Jun 28
What’s News in Markets: Occidental Petroleum Wobbles, Tesla Gains, Bumble Soars
How did the Middle East conflict affect Occidental Petroleum stock? And what did Tesla’s robotaxi launch mean for its shares? Plus, why investors cheered Bumble’s cost-cutting. Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign ... Show More
5m 51s
Jun 30
US banks are hungry for deals
The Trump administration is paving the way for more US bank mergers, and China’s online retail giants are losing some key customers. Plus, the race to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell is heating up, and the UK is trying to make financial advice more accessible. Mentioned ... Show More
12m 2s
Jul 22
Why are Consumer Co CEOs Losing Their Jobs?
It’s been a turbulent fortnight for corporate leadership, with sudden CEO exits at companies like HUL, Coca Cola bottler HCCB, L’Oréal, Diageo, Kenvue and WPP. In this episode of The Morning Brief, host Ratna Bhushan speaks to ET’s Associate Editor Arijit Barman and Vibhav Dhawan ... Show More
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