WSJ Minute Briefing

WSJ Minute Briefing

By The Wall Street Journal

The top business headlines from The Wall Street Journal, three times daily. Whether it’s the latest on overseas markets, economic news out of Washington or closing numbers from Wall Street, you'll be in the know in a flash.

Episodes

Nasdaq, S&P Close Out Worst Week Since Start of Pandemic

Major U.S. stock indexes register third straight week of losses. Bitcoin tumbles in tandem with tech stocks. Peloton stock recoups some of yesterday’s losses. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/01/222m 25s

U.S., Russia to Keep Negotiating to Defuse Ukraine Crisis

Plus: GlaxoSmithKline, Vir Biotechnology race to meet high demand for Covid-19 antibody drug. Meat Loaf, singer of “Bat Out of Hell,” dies at 74. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/01/222m 0s

Supreme Court Allows Continued Enforcement of Texas Abortion Law

Intel plans to invest $20 billion in an Ohio chip-making facility. Peloton's CEO warns employees of likely layoffs and changes to production. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/01/222m 10s

Late-Day Selloff Pulls U.S. Stocks to Another Down Day

Peloton shares fall on report of company halting production. Insurance giant Travelers reports record net income. Netflix says it added 8.3 million subscribers last quarter, below its expectations. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/01/222m 10s

U.S. Jobless Claims Rose Sharply to 286,000 Last Week

Plus: U.S. home sales reached a 15-year high of 6.1 million last year. CIA says Havana Syndrome unlikely caused by Russia or other U.S. foes. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/01/222m 2s

Democrats Fail to Change Filibuster Rule in Senate

The Supreme Court rejects former President Donald Trump's request to block lawmakers' access to records related to the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot. China's central bank again cuts lending rates to help support the nation's slowing economy. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/01/222m 12s

Nasdaq Enters Correction Territory After 1% Decline

S&P 500, Dow also fall about 1%. Shares of Morgan Stanley, Bank of America rise on strong earnings reports. Procter & Gamble reports strong revenue, says customers are undeterred by higher prices. Oil prices hit highest level since 2014. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19/01/222m 21s

Morgan Stanley, Bank of America Report Rising Profit

Plus: Secretary of State Antony Blinken seeks to reassure Ukraine as Russia moves troops in the region. University of Michigan to pay $490 million to sexual-abuse victims. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19/01/222m 1s

N.Y. Attorney General Finds Evidence That Trump Falsely Valued Assets

The Biden administration is expected to distribute 400 million free N95 masks through pharmacies and community health centers starting next week. A tech industry group is launching an ad campaign targeting proposed federal regulation. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19/01/222m 34s

U.S. Stocks End Lower as Investors Bet on More Rate Hikes

Bond yields hit two-year high. Tech stocks slide. Activision Blizzard shares skyrocket after Microsoft deal news. U.S. crude oil futures jump amid political tensions in Mideast. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18/01/222m 24s

Microsoft to Buy Activision Blizzard for $68.7 Billion

Acquisition of videogame heavyweight is Microsoft’s biggest deal by far. Goldman Sachs profit slips 13% as trading revenue falls. U.S. stocks begin shortened trading week lower. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18/01/221m 58s

Winter Storm Strikes Eastern U.S., Knocking Out Power

U.S. airlines urge federal officials to further delay the rollout of 5G wireless services around major airports in an effort to avoid potential flight disruptions. Oil prices touch a seven-year high as tensions in the Middle East add to supply concerns. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18/01/222m 26s

Bank Shares Pull U.S. Stocks Lower

Dow loses half a percent, while Nasdaq and S&P gain. Sherwin-Williams lowers its guidance. Netflix to increase prices for monthly plans in U.S. Markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14/01/222m 14s

Retail Spending, Manufacturing Drop Amid Surging Inflation and Omicron

Plus: Google misled publishers and advertisers, unredacted lawsuit alleges. Bank earnings reports show soaring profit at Wells Fargo but lower earnings at JPMorgan, Citigroup. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14/01/222m 13s

Jan. 6 Panel Subpoenas Twitter, Reddit, Owners of Google and Facebook

Elon Musk says Tesla is accepting the digital currency dogecoin for some purchases. Citigroup agrees to sell its consumer-banking franchise in four Southeast Asian countries. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14/01/222m 25s

Tech Stocks Decline, Dragging Nasdaq Down 2.5%

Plus: Monster Beverage buys hard-seltzer maker CANarchy for $330 million. Shares of private-equity firm TPG rise in first day of trading after IPO. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13/01/222m 14s

U.S. to Deploy Military Medical Teams to Hospitals Strained by Omicron

President Biden says U.S. will procure 500 million additional Covid-19 tests, roll out plan to provide free masks to Americans. Temperature reports say 2021 was Earth’s sixth-hottest year on record. Delta Airlines reports quarterly loss but expects to make recovery. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13/01/222m 7s

House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy Rejects Jan. 6 Panel's Request

Trading app Robinhood doesn't plan to spend a lot of corporate cash on cryptocurrency despite growing user demand. Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard faces a Senate confirmation hearing on her nomination to be the Fed's No. 2 official. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13/01/222m 19s

U.S. Stocks End Higher as Investors Weigh Inflation Report

Plus: Kroger shares drop as supermarket workers go on strike in Denver. Biogen shares fall after Medicare puts conditions on Alzheimer's drug coverage. Jefferies earnings miss expectations J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/01/222m 1s

U.S. Inflation Hit 7% in December, Fastest Pace Since 1982

Consumer-price rise exceeded 6% year-over-year for third straight month. Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes likely faces September sentencing. Boris Johnson apologizes for garden party at Downing Street during U.K. Lockdown. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/01/222m 3s

Judge Rejects Facebook's Request to Dismiss FTC Antitrust Lawsuit

The Biden administration plans to offer schools free rapid Covid-19 tests. Medicare officials propose covering the cost of the new Alzheimer's disease drug Aduhelm for certain patients. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/01/222m 19s

U.S. Stocks Close Higher as Tech Shares Climb

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell reiterates Fed's efforts to corral inflation. Energy stocks rise alongside oil prices. Rivian Automotive shares recoup some of yesterday's losses. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/01/222m 17s

Omicron Puts Pressure on Hospitals in U.S., Europe

Plus: A federal judge in a long-running Amazon case steps aside, citing a financial conflict earlier reported by the WSJ. Electronic-trading firm Citadel Securities valued at about $22 billion in its first outside investment. Trenae Nuri reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/01/222m 19s

Mitch McConnell Pushes Back on Democrats' Plans to Change Filibuster

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell faces a Senate confirmation hearing for his second term. Volkswagen's sales in China slip as auto makers are hit by the global chip shortage. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/01/222m 15s

Interest-Rate Worries Spark Choppy Market Trading Session

Investors sell bonds amid expectations of an interest rate increase in March. Natural gas futures rise 4.2%. Bitcoin briefly drops below $40,000 for the first time since September. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/01/222m 30s

U.S. Covid-19 Cases on Track to Triple Pre-Omicron Record

The Securities and Exchange Commission is planning to require more transparency from private companies. Take-Two Interactive has agreed to buy Zynga. Trenae Nuri reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/01/222m 23s

Novak Djokovic Released From Detention in Australia

China reports its first domestically-transmitted cases of the Omicron variant. A building fire in New York leaves 19 dead and many more injured. And stocks waver ahead of a busy week for earnings and data. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/01/222m 27s

Tech Stocks Continue to Decline

Investors sell positions while anticipating interest rate increases. Alphabet shares finish down 5% for the week. Also, GameStop's shares close up 7.3% today after the company announced plans for a marketplace for NFTs. Bed Bath & Beyond finishes down 4.3% after announcing more store closures. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07/01/222m 11s

Unemployment Rate Falls to 3.9%

Plus, Global Covid-19 cases cross the 300 million mark. Trailblazing actor Sidney Poitier dies at age 94. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07/01/221m 53s

CDC Relaxes Isolation, Quarantine Guidelines for Schools

Mortgage rates in the U.S. have reached their highest levels since May 2020. Gamestop enters the NFT and Cryptocurrency markets. And stocks waver ahead of U.S. jobs data. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07/01/222m 18s

Stocks Fall in Late Trading

Tesla and Netflix among tech stock decliners, while the financial sector finished higher. Plus, Bitcoin has fallen 6% since Wednesday afternoon. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06/01/222m 3s

Jobless Claims Remain Near 50-Year Low

Plus, strong consumer spending helps push U.S. trade deficit to record level. Also, the Supreme Court to consider whether the Biden Administration can enforce vaccine and testing rules for large private employers and healthcare workers. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06/01/221m 50s

Biden to Lead Commemorations of Jan. 6 Capitol Riot

In Kazakhstan, dozens are killed as authorities crack down on unrest after days of protests against a rise in fuel prices. WarnerMedia and ViacomCBS are exploring a possible sale of the CW Network. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06/01/222m 26s

Stocks Fall on Fed's New Interest Rate Timetable

Federal Reserve officials are considering raising interest rates as early as March amid inflation concerns. Also, automaker and semiconductor shares were among the day's big decliners. Plus, the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury rises to 1.709%. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05/01/222m 12s

North Korea Fires Test Missile

Also, General Motors expected to unveil an electric version of its Chevy Silverado pickup. Plus, AT&T and Verizon's 5G rollout delay could avert serious air travel disruptions. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05/01/222m 3s

Sony Is Looking to Enter the Electric-Vehicle Market

California investigators conclude PG&E equipment sparked the blaze that exploded into last summer's massive Dixie Fire. A CDC advisory panel is set to consider Covid-19 booster shots for adolescents ages 12 to 15. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05/01/222m 10s

Dow Hits Fresh Record

Upbeat economic signals push blue-chip and travel-related stocks higher. The S&P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq decline. Plus, oil prices rise on hopes Omicron won't depress global demand. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04/01/222m 16s

New Covid-19 Infections Hit One Million in the U.S.

Plus: Job openings are on track for a new record high. Toyota overtakes General Motors as top-selling car company. Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo won't face sexual-harassment charge. Trenae Nuri reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04/01/222m 55s

Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes Convicted of Fraud

Former WeWork CEO Adam Neumann is becoming an apartment mogul. AT&T and Verizon postpone the rollout of a new 5G service a day after turning down transportation officials' request for a delay. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04/01/222m 19s

U.S. Stocks Kick Off 2022 With Gains

Dow, S&P close at record highs. Tech stocks push Nasdaq up 1.2%. Apple briefly hits $3 trillion market value. Tesla shares jump 13.5% on surge in vehicle deliveries. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
03/01/222m 4s

FDA Greenlights Pfizer-BioNTech Covid Booster for 12- to 15-Year Olds

Plus: American families brace for end of monthly child-tax-credit payments. India’s antitrust watchdog investigates Apple’s App Store practices. Trenae Nuri reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
03/01/222m 13s

Schools Face Covid-19 Challenges as Students Return From Holidays

AT&T and Verizon turn down federal officials' request to temporarily delay this week's rollout of new 5G wireless services. Tesla said global vehicle deliveries jumped by 87% in 2021. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
03/01/222m 24s

U.S., European Countries Report Record New Covid-19 Cases

President Biden and Russian leader Vladimir Putin plan to talk ahead of high-level negotiations about Ukraine. Ghislaine Maxwell is found guilty in a trial related to her role in the Jeffrey Epstein case. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30/12/212m 19s

Elon Musk Exercises Final Batch of Stock-Options Package

The CDC is investigating or monitoring 86 cruise ships with reported Covid-19 cases aboard. President Biden is considering former Federal Reserve governor Sarah Bloom Raskin for a top regulatory post at the Fed. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29/12/212m 18s

CDC Shortens Guidance on Covid-19 Isolation Period

More U.S. flights are canceled amid bad weather and airline staff shortages driven by rising Covid-19 cases. China Evergrande says the debt-laden property developer is on a path to recovery. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28/12/212m 8s

Christmas Weekend Travel Marred by Flight Cancellations

A spike in early holiday shopping helped lessen the impact on sales from the spread of the Omicron Covid-19 variant. Supermarket prices are expected to rise in the first half of 2022. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27/12/212m 20s

S&P 500 Finishes at New Closing Record

U.S. stocks gain as investors digest consumer spending, jobless data. Oil prices rise for third straight day. U.S. stock markets will be closed Friday. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/12/211m 58s

FDA Authorizes Merck's At-Home Covid-19 Pill

Plus: U.S. consumer spending rose at a cooler pace in November. Initial jobless claims hold near historic lows. Russian President Vladimir Putin blames the West for Ukraine tensions. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/12/212m 3s

FAA Proposes Fixes for Some Boeing 777 Engines

President Biden says he expects to run for re-election in 2024 if he remains healthy. Elon Musk's Tesla share-selling spree tops $15 billion. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/12/212m 13s

U.S. Stocks Extend Gains on Upbeat Economic Data

Plus: Pfizer's Covid-19 pill is authorized in U.S. Tesla returns to $1 trillion club after Elon Musk says stock sales are done. Biden extends student-loan payment moratorium another 90 days. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/12/212m 27s

U.S. Home Sales Rose at Fastest Pace Since January Last Month

Plus: Israel is set to offer a fourth Covid-19 shot to over-60s, healthcare workers. South Africa researchers see milder illness from Omicron. Biden administration considering extension of student-loan repayment moratorium. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/12/211m 55s

U.S. Life Expectancy Fell by 1.8 Years in 2020, CDC Says

The NHL plans to pull out of the 2022 Beijing Olympics as it contends with a Covid-19 outbreak. Japan's SoftBank is finalizing a $4 billion loan from a group led by Apollo Global Management. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/12/212m 16s

U.S. Stocks Rebound After Three Days of Losses

Dow adds more than 500 points, as Wall Street's seesaw reaction to Omicron continues. Brent crude futures rise 3.4%. General Mills' profit report misses expectations. Rite Aid says plan to close stores will boost earnings. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/12/212m 19s

U.S. Population Growth Hit Record Low During Pandemic

Plus: Airports, carriers prepare for busy holiday travel week. Unruly passengers face loss of TSA PreCheck. Trenae Nuri reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/12/212m 6s

U.S. to Distribute Free At-Home Tests to Fight Omicron

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Omicron is now the dominant variant in the U.S., accounting for 73% of recent Covid-19 cases. Procter & Gamble recalls some Aussie, Pantene and Herbal Essences dry shampoos. China Mobile plans to raise over $7.6 billion in a Shanghai listing. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/12/212m 19s

U.S. Stocks Fall More Than 1% on Omicron Concerns

Brent crude futures drop 2.5%. Oracle shares fall on deal to acquire Cerner. Nike reports better-than-expected earnings. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/12/212m 10s

Moderna Says Its Covid-19 Booster Shot Works Against Omicron Variant

Davos economic forum is postponed amid Omicron. Israel set to bar citizens from traveling to the U.S. and Canada. Oracle to buy medical-records company Cerner for $28 billion. Trenae Nuri reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/12/211m 53s

Sen. Joe Manchin Won't Back Democrats' $2 Trillion Spending Bill

Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai denies accusing anyone of sexual assault. Bank of Montreal agrees to buy Bank of the West from BNP Paribas in a $16 billion deal. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/12/212m 35s

U.S. Stocks Close Lower Amid Interest Rate Worries

Cerner shares rise on Oracle deal talks. FedEx reports revenue jump from higher shipping rates. Rivian Automotive shares close at lowest level since IPO. Pfizer, BioNTech delay plans to seek authorization of Covid-19 vaccine for young children. Trenae Nuri reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17/12/212m 33s

U.S., European Officials Warn of Omicron Spread

Plus: Blackstone nears deal valuing Manhattan office tower at $2.85 billion. Hong Kong prepares to hold its first election without opposition. Trenae Nuri reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17/12/212m 22s

Judge Throws Out Purdue's Deal to Shield Sacklers From Opioid Lawsuits

The Senate parliamentarian rejects Democrats' latest immigration proposal in their $2 trillion spending package. The Food and Drug Administration allows women to receive abortion pills by mail. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17/12/212m 21s

Tech Shares Drop on Prospect of Higher Interest Rates

CDC advisers recommend Pfizer, Moderna Covid-19 vaccines over Johnson & Johnson's. Rivian reports loss of more than $1 billion in first public earnings report. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16/12/212m 15s

Jobless Claims Tick Up But Remain Near Decades-Low

Plus: Bank of England raises benchmark interest rate. European Central Bank to maintain stimulus programs. CDC advisers review blood-clotting risk associated with Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16/12/211m 55s

Social-Media Platform Reddit Files Confidentially for IPO

The Biden administration ramps up efforts to help increase the number of commercial truck drivers. Apple again delays plans for workers to return to the office. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16/12/212m 23s

Fed Officials Project Three Interest Rate Rises in 2022

U.S. stocks close higher as investors welcome Fed decision. Eli Lilly raises full-year guidance, sending shares climbing. General Motors teases electric GMC Sierra. Anchorage Capital closing $7.4 billion flagship hedge fund. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15/12/212m 17s

Modest Growth in Retail Sales to Start Holiday Shopping Season

Plus: SEC proposes tighter rules on executives buying or selling their company's stock. JPMorgan's big healthcare conference goes virtual on Omicron concerns. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15/12/212m 7s

Congress Approves Debt-Ceiling Increase, Sending Measure to Biden

China's economic activity slowed in November as a property slump and sluggish consumer spending weighed on the world's second-largest economy. Former President Donald Trump loses his bid to shield his tax returns from a House committee. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15/12/212m 10s

U.S. Stocks Extend Losses

International Energy Agency says Omicron will slow the recovery in oil demand. Pfizer says its Covid-19 pill likely works against Omicron. Dogecoin soars after Elon Musk says Tesla will accept it as payment for merchandise. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14/12/212m 32s

First Big Omicron Study Finds Vaccine Cuts Hospitalization Risk

Plus: Kroger to end some Covid-19 benefits for unvaccinated employees. U.K. antitrust regulator says Apple, Google hold "vise-like grip" on smartphones. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14/12/212m 12s

House Panel Votes to Recommend Holding Mark Meadows in Contempt

Toyota says it will accelerate its shift toward electric vehicles. Hard Rock agrees to buy MGM Resorts' Mirage casino business in Las Vegas for $1.1 billion. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14/12/212m 14s

Tech-Heavy Nasdaq Drops 1.4% Ahead of This Week's Fed Policy Decision

Vaccine makers surge on signs of demand for Covid-19 boosters. Pfizer to acquire Arena Pharmaceuticals for $6.7 billion. Harley-Davidson's electric-vehicle division to go public via SPAC. GameStop, AMC shares fall in blow to meme-stock investors. Brent crude futures decline 1%. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13/12/212m 43s

U.S. Stocks Down Ahead of Federal Reserve Decision This Week

Plus: First Omicron death reported in U.K. as government warns of tidal wave of cases. U.S. athletes reach $380 million settlement with USA Gymnastics and U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee over abuse by team physician Larry Nassar. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13/12/212m 1s

Tornadoes Left Deadly Path of Destruction in Six States

An Israeli study finds the Pfizer BioNTech booster shot protects people from severe illness brought on by the Omicron variant. China's SenseTime postpones its IPO just days after U.S. blacklisting. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13/12/212m 18s

Stocks Rise as Investors See Inflation Peak

Also: General Motors shares rise 6% on WSJ report that GM plans to invest in EV projects in Michigan. Plus, Tesla closes 1.3% higher. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/12/212m 21s

Inflation Hit 39-Year High in November

Also: The Supreme Court allows abortion clinics to challenge a Texas law banning procedures after six weeks. Plus, U.S. Treasury officials blacklist a Chinese artificial-intelligence company due to its support of China's military. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/12/212m 0s

U.K. Court Ruling Paves the Way For Assange Extradition

At least 53 migrants have died and dozens more are injured following a truck crash in Mexico. Costco sees sales surge, but import delays are hurting Christmas stock. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/12/212m 8s

Nasdaq Leads U.S. Stock Markets Lower

Oil prices fall on Omicron restrictions. Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 booster authorized for 16- and 17-year-olds. Bitcoin drops after four days of gains. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09/12/212m 24s

Jobless Claims Drop to Lowest Level in More Than 50 Years

Plus: American Airlines to reduce international flights due to Boeing Dreamliner delays. Gig workers would be classified as employees under EU proposal. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09/12/212m 3s

Amazon Fined $1.3 Billion in Italian Antitrust Case

The DOJ has reportedly told Deutsche Bank it violated a criminal settlement. Former President Donald Trump's final chief of staff, Mark Meadows, sues House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09/12/212m 22s

U.S. Stocks, Oil Prices Edge Higher

Apple approaches $3 trillion market value. Stanley Black & Decker to sell bulk of its security-business assets for $3.2 billion. Roku shares rise on deal that restores YouTube TV app. GameStop losses widen. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08/12/212m 3s

Pfizer, BioNTech Say Booster Neutralizes Omicron

Plus: U.S. job openings stayed near record levels in October as people quit positions at a strong pace. Judge temporarily halts New York City's Covid-19 vaccine mandate for public workers. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08/12/211m 55s

Lab-test Shows Omicron Weakens Vaccine Effectiveness

An outage at Amazon Web Services affects thousands of businesses. China Evergrande inches toward default after missing a bond repayment and fellow property developer Kasia is halted in Hong Kong trading. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08/12/212m 24s

Lab-test Shows Omicron Weakens Vaccine Effectiveness

An outage at Amazon Web Services affects thousands of businesses. China Evergrande inches toward default after missing a bond repayment and fellow property developer Kasia is halted in Hong Kong trading. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08/12/212m 24s

Lab Test Shows Omicron Weakens Vaccine Effectiveness

An outage at Amazon Web Services affects thousands of businesses. China Evergrande inches toward default after missing a bond repayment and fellow property developer Kasia is halted in Hong Kong trading. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08/12/212m 24s

Omicron Optimism Pushes Nasdaq to 3% Gain

Oil prices mark fourth consecutive daily increase. GlaxoSmithKline, Vir say their antibody drug works against new Covid-19 variant. Intel stock jumps on plan to list Mobileye shares. Bitcoin continues its recovery from weekend selloff. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07/12/212m 22s

Omicron Is Weeks From Being Dominant in Parts of Europe, Officials Say

Plus: American Airlines CEO Doug Parker to step down next year. Companies plan big raises for workers in 2022. Trenae Nuri reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07/12/212m 16s

Instagram Unveils Tools to Keep Teens Safe

Samsung replaces its three co-CEOs and merges several business units in a surprise shake-up. Intel plans to list shares in its Mobileye self-driving-car unit. And stocks continue to trade higher. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07/12/212m 11s

U.S. Stocks Rally on Hopes of Milder Covid-19 Variant

Oil prices rise, but natural gas plunges 11%. BuzzFeed shares drop after Nasdaq debut. SEC subpoenas electric-vehicle company Lucid over SPAC deal. Stacey Cunningham, first female NYSE president, to step down. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06/12/212m 27s

China Moves to Boost Its Slowing Economy

Plus: U.S. won't send officials to Beijing Winter Olympics. New York City sets Covid-19 vaccine mandate for private-sector workers. Trenae Nuri reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06/12/212m 18s

Omicron Sends Small-Cap Stocks Lower

The Food and Drug Administration is expected to clear pills to treat Covid-19 this month, but poorer countries won't get them until mid-2022. Activist investor Engine Capital is urging the board of Kohl's department stores to either sell the company or spin off its e-commerce division. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06/12/212m 26s

Tech Stocks Pull Nasdaq Down Nearly 2%

Cathie Wood's ARK Innovation ETF sinks during tech selloff. Brent crude prices notch sixth straight weekly decline. Zillow authorizes share buyback. Didi's U.S.-listed shares tumble on plan to delist. DocuSign shares plunge on weakening demand. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
03/12/212m 14s

U.S. Economy Added Just 210,000 Jobs in November

Unemployment rate fell to 4.2% last month; wages continue to climb. Talks to restore Iran nuclear deal stall. Retail stores bolster security after 'flash mob' robberies. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
03/12/212m 1s

Congress Passes Funding Bill to Avoid a Government Shutdown

Citigroup applies for a securities license in China, joining a rush by global banks to set up businesses in China that they control. OPEC and a group of Russia-led oil producers agree to keep boosting output, jolting prices. The U.S. jobs report for November is due out today. Peter Granitz hosts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
03/12/212m 3s

U.S. Stocks Rebound as Omicron Uncertainty Continues

GlaxoSmithKline says its Covid-19 antibody drug is likely effective against Omicron. Crude prices jump as OPEC plans to proceed with production increases. WeWork to restate financial results. Apple shares drop on report of lower iPhone demand. Boeing shares climb after positive step from Chinese regulator. Kroeger raises full-year guidance. FTC challenges Nvidia's deal for Arm Holdings. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02/12/212m 30s

Lawmakers Reach Deal to Try to Prevent Government Shutdown

President Biden to toughen testing for international travelers, extend mask mandate on public transportation. Scientists studying Omicron in South Africa see rise in Covid-19 Reinfections. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02/12/211m 59s

MLB Owners Lock Out Players After Failing to Reach Deal

The Women's Tennis Association is suspending all of its tournaments in China amid concerns about the safety of Chinese player Peng Shuai. WeWork says it will restate results for several quarters related to an accounting error involving the SPAC it combined with this year. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02/12/212m 25s

First U.S. Omicron Case Identified, Sending U.S. Stocks Sharply Lower

Dow falls more than 400 points. Moderna shares lose 12%, but Pfizer stock manages small gain. Travel stocks, oil prices fall again. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01/12/212m 4s

U.S. Stocks Rebound as Seesaw Moves on Omicron Continue

Global inflation set to be higher for longer, OECD says. Federal judge temporarily blocks Biden vaccine mandate for healthcare workers. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01/12/212m 0s

Supreme Court to Hear Arguments in Landmark Mississippi Abortion Case

The Biden administration is weighing stricter Covid-19 testing requirements for travelers to the U.S., including American citizens. Electricity-market tech platform Voltus says it is going public in a SPAC merger deal valuing it at about $1.3 billion. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01/12/212m 27s

Omicron, Inflation Concerns Push U.S. Stocks Lower

Dow and S&P 500 tumble 1.9%, Nasdaq falls about 1.6%. Travel stocks, oil prices close down amid concerns of Omicron's economic impact. Salesforce.com posts muted sales outlook. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30/11/212m 29s

Omicron Unlikely to Cause Severe Illness, BioNTech Founder Says

But Moderna CEO says current vaccines could be less effective against Omicron. FDA moving to authorize Pfizer-BioNTech boosters for 16-, 17-year-olds. Federal Reserve to consider speedier reduction of asset purchases. U.K. competition regulator tells Facebook parent Meta to sell Giphy. Trenae Nuri reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30/11/211m 38s

FDA Advisers to Review Merck's Covid-19 Pill

Cyber Monday sales figures came in roughly the same as last year's as smaller discounts offered holiday shoppers less incentive to spend. The Federal Trade Commission is asking Walmart, Amazon and other companies about supply-chain issues. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen are set to testify before Congress today. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30/11/212m 30s

Investors Shrug Off Omicron Worries, Sending U.S. Stocks Higher

Moderna shares jump after vaccine maker says it is working on booster for new variant. Twitter shares drop as CEO Jack Dorsey departs. Oil prices stabilize. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29/11/212m 10s

Jack Dorsey Steps Down as Twitter CEO

Plus: Omicron variant drives rise in Covid-19 hospitalizations in South Africa hot spot. Governments push Covid booster shots in response to Omicron spread. U.S. stocks recoup some losses from Friday's selloff. Trenae Nuri reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29/11/212m 10s

More Countries Report Cases of New Omicron Covid-19 Variant

U.S. health officials say the strain is likely already in the country though it hasn't yet been detected. Ahead of Cyber Monday, U.S. shoppers spent more time and money in physical stores over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend than last year. Nissan says it plans to shell out more than $17 billion to add new battery-powered vehicles to its lineup. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29/11/212m 11s

New Coronavirus Fears Trigger Markets' Worst-Ever Black Friday Losses

World Health Organization labels Omicron strain a global "variant of concern." Travel-related stocks and oil producers tumble. Vaccine makers and "work from home" stocks finish higher. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26/11/212m 48s

U.S. Stocks, Oil Drop on Concerns Over New Covid-19 Variant

Plus: Merck, Ridgeback Biotherapeutics say Covid-19 pill was less effective than reported earlier. Russian authorities open probe into coal-mine explosion that killed more than 50. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26/11/211m 55s

New Covid-19 Variant Prompts Moves to Curb Travel From Southern Africa

Worries about the new variant helped drive global financial markets and U.S. stock futures sharply lower. Holiday shoppers may find fewer Black Friday discounts this year. The FDA is expected to release a staff review of Merck's antiviral Covid-19 pill today. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26/11/212m 13s

U.S. Stocks Waver as Minutes Show Fed Weighed Inflation Concerns

Chip makers Advanced Micro Devices, Nvidia see shares rise. Energy stocks post gains. Retailers Nordstrom, Gap post disappointing earnings, sending shares tumbling. U.S. stock markets will be closed for Thanksgiving. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24/11/211m 55s

U.S. Household Spending Rose 1.3% Last Month

Initial U.S. jobless claims fall to 199,000, a 52-year low. Saudi Arabia, Russia consider pausing planned oil production increases. John Deere's sales grew last quarter despite strike. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24/11/212m 5s

Walmart, CVS, Walgreens Contributed to Opioid Epidemic, Ohio Jury Find

Elon Musk exercises millions more in Tesla stock options. Apple sues Israeli surveillance-software maker NSO Group over spyware. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24/11/212m 39s

Tech Shares Pull Nasdaq Lower as Dow, S&P Rise

Shares of Zoom, Best Buy drop amid slower growth. HP sees office reopenings lifting PC demand ahead of promising holiday season. J.M. Smucker raises earnings forecast. Brent crude gains 3.3%. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/11/212m 27s

U.S., Other Nations to Tap Oil Reserves in Bid to Tame Inflation

Plus: Best Buy, Dick's e-commerce growth slows after pandemic-fueled surge. Supply woes start to ease in Europe, but businesses' costs surge. Trenae Nuri reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/11/212m 4s

Samsung to Choose Texas for $17 Billion Chip-Making Factory

NBCUniversal is considering removing much of its content from Hulu and making it exclusive to its Peacock platform. China's NetEase launches a scaled-back IPO of its music-streaming unit Cloud Village. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/11/212m 24s

U.S. Stocks End Mostly Lower After Early Bump From Powell Nomination

Elon Musk says Tesla's Model S Plaid to launch in China next year. Rivian shares fall after scrapping of Ford deal. Astra Space completes first commercial orbital launch for U.S. Space Force. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/11/212m 4s

Biden to Nominate Jerome Powell for Second Term as Fed Chair

Plus: U.S. home sales on track for biggest year in 15 years. Ericsson to buy Vonage for $6.2 billion, bulking up its cloud presence. Trenae Nuri reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/11/212m 9s

Five Are Dead After SUV Plows Into Wisconsin Parade

Global supply-chain issues are easing, though a return to more-normal operations isn't expected until next year. Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick tells colleagues he would consider leaving if he can't quickly fix problems with the company's culture. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/11/212m 20s

U.S. Stocks Mixed, Oil Down Amid New Covid Restrictions in Europe

Plus: Boeing further slows production of 787 Dreamliners to address defects. Foot Locker says it expects supply-chain issues to persist. Ford scraps plan to build electric vehicles with Rivian. Prosecution rests in Elizabeth Holmes trial. Kyle Rittenhouse acquitted of all charges. Christopher Zinsli reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19/11/212m 13s

FDA Clears Covid-19 Boosters for All Adults

Plus: Austria to impose vaccine mandate, return to lockdown. U.S. House passes roughly $2 trillion social spending and climate bill. Trenae Nuri reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19/11/212m 8s

U.S. House Set to Pass $2 Trillion Social Spending and Climate Bill

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says the government will repeal contentious farming laws. Japan approves a roughly $490 billion stimulus package to help the nation's economy recover from the pandemic. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19/11/212m 24s

State Attorneys General Investigating Instagram's Impact on Children

Plus: Dow declines as S&P 500 and Nasdaq close up. General Motors, Ford announce ambitions in semiconductor industry. Turkish lira falls to new record low. Amanda Lewellyn reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18/11/212m 40s

Ford Strikes Deal to Develop Computer Chips

Plus: Macy's considers separating its e-commerce business from its physical stores. CVS to close 900 stores over the next three years. Trenae Nuri reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18/11/212m 19s

Deere Workers Approve New Contract, Ending Strike

Sony's PlayStation puts pressure on Activision Blizzard to better address sexual-misconduct issues following a Wall Street Journal report. Cash-strapped Chinese property developer Evergrande sells a stake in an online-video company as it works to make bond interest payments and avert default. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18/11/212m 23s

Biden Calls on FTC to Investigate Oil-and-Gas Companies

Plus: U.S. stocks close lower. Securities and Exchange Commission investigates Cassava Sciences over claims it manipulated Alzheimer's drug results. Nvidia reports record sales quarter. Amanda Lewellyn reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17/11/212m 51s

Target, TJX Sidestep Supply-Chain Snarls to Post Strong Sales

Plus: Amazon says it will stop accepting U.K.-issued Visa credit cards. Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. hit a record high. Trenae Nuri reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17/11/212m 29s

Biden's Decision on Fed Leadership Could Come This Week

Striking Deere workers are set to vote on a third contract offer today. Pfizer asks the Food and Drug Administration to authorize use of its Covid-19 pill for high-risk patients. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17/11/212m 14s

Strong Retail Sales Report Sends U.S. Stocks Higher

Home Depot shares hit record as home-improvement demand continues. Peloton plans to raise $1 billion in stock offering. Natural-gas prices jump as Germany pauses Nord Stream 2 certification. Bitcoin briefly drops below $60,000. Zoe Thomas reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16/11/212m 13s

U.S. Shoppers Boosted Spending by 1.7% in October

Plus: Walmart reports higher sales as it raises prices. Home Depot reports better-than-expected sales. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac will soon back mortgages of nearly $1 million. Trenae Nuri reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16/11/212m 22s

President Biden, China's Xi Seek to Ease Tensions in Virtual Meeting

Tesla CEO Elon Musk sells another batch of his shares in the company. A Hollywood union narrowly ratifies contracts, averting a strike. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16/11/212m 16s

President Biden Signs $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Into Law

Plus: Casper Sleep shares soar on news of takeover bid. Boeing shares up on news of orders for its converted freighters. Tyson Foods says higher meat prices likely to persist. California, Amazon reach deal over Covid-19 outbreak notifications. Zoe Thomas reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15/11/212m 18s

Shell to Move HQ to London, Scrap Dual Structure

Plus: Inflation surge pushes gold prices to five-month high. Steve Bannon surrenders to FBI to face contempt charges. Trenae Nuri reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15/11/212m 9s

Biden Set To Sign Infrastructure Bill

Japan's economy slumps more than expected in the third quarter. And Airbus says it can't meet rising demand for its single-aisle jets as airlines ramp up orders amid the resumption of travel. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15/11/212m 23s

U.S. Stocks Snap Weekly Winning Streak

Shares of Rivian continue post-IPO climb, adding 5.7%. Tesla stock falls 2.8% as CEO Elon Musk sells more shares. Lordstown Motors reports quarterly loss. Johnson & Johnson stocks rise on plan to split company. Activist investor Mantle Ridge takes stake in Dollar Tree. Christopher Zinsli reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/11/212m 25s

Johnson & Johnson to Split Into Two Companies

Plus: Unfilled job openings in U.S. top 11 million. Human-rights groups say Facebook is stifling independent report on its impact in India. Trenae Nuri reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/11/212m 17s

Biden and Xi To Hold Virtual Summit

An appeals court grants former President Trump a delay on the release of his Jan. 6 records. And Japanese conglomerate Toshiba is planning to split its business into three parts. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/11/212m 16s

S&P, Nasdaq Regain Ground After Inflation Report

Alibaba shares boosted by Singles Day shopping event. Electric-vehicle maker Rivian adds to post-IPO gains. Tesla shares inch lower as CEO Elon Musk sells shares. Disney shares suffer worst daily decline in more than a year. Beyond Meat posts disappointing revenue forecast. Julie Chang reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/11/212m 14s

OPEC Lowers Oil Demand Forecast Amid High Energy Prices

Plus: National Association of Realtors says homes sit on the market for just a week on average, a record low. China's Singles Day shopping event hit by global supply strains. Trenae Nuri reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/11/212m 0s

Elon Musk Sells About $5 Billion in Tesla Stock

Boeing strikes an agreement with the lawyers of families of victims of the 737 MAX crash in Ethiopia. Shares of Chinese property developers rallied on signs that Beijing could moderate its stance on the struggling sector. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/11/212m 27s

Inflation Report Sends U.S. Stocks Lower

Shares of electric-vehicle startup Rivian jump in market debut. DoorDash shares get a boost from Wolt acquisition. DOJ sues Uber over wait-fee policy. Google loses its appeal of EU antitrust fine. Hershey strikes $1.2 billion in pretzel deals. Disney reports slower subscriber growth for Disney+. Julie Chang reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/11/212m 21s

Inflation Rate Hit 6.2% in October, a 30-Year High

Initial jobless claims fall to new pandemic low. U.S. home prices rose more slowly in third quarter. Zillow sells about 2,000 homes as it dismantles its house-flipping business. COP26 draft climate deal seeks quicker emissions cuts. Trenae Nuri reports. Correction: New jobless claims fell to 267,000 last week. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly said it was 269,000. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/11/212m 27s

Judge Rejects Trump's Request to Block Disclosure to Jan. 6 Committee

Electric-vehicle maker Rivian prices its initial public offering at $78 a share ahead of its trading debut on the Nasdaq stock exchange. Debt-laden Chinese property developer Fantasia says some lenders are asking for early repayment of loans. U.S. consumer inflation data and weekly jobless numbers are on deck today. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/11/212m 28s

U.S. Stocks Take a Breather, Close Lower

S&P 500 breaks eight-day winning streak. Roblox shares soar as quarterly revenue doubles. Hertz lists on the Nasdaq. DoorDash to acquire Wolt in $8 billion stock deal. Tesla shares lose another 12%. Panera Bread set to return to public market. Janet Babin reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09/11/212m 34s

General Electric to Split Into Three Companies

Plus: Biden administration outlines plan to let snarled ports access federal funding. TSMC, Sony to open $7 billion chip plant in Japan in 2024. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09/11/211m 55s

Robinhood Hack Exposes Millions of Customers' Personal Information

SpaceX returns four astronauts to Earth after about 200 days on the international space station, the Associated Press reports. Heavily indebted Chinese property developer Evergrande sells a tech company stake in an effort to raise cash to avert a default. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09/11/212m 17s

Tesla Shares Slip After Musk Promises to Sell Stake

U.S. stocks close at fresh records on continued strong earnings reports. Live Nation shares drop after deadly crowd surge at Houston music festival. Peloton shares shed another 8%. Nextdoor shares jump 17% in market debut. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08/11/212m 10s

U.S. Reopens Borders to Vaccinated Europeans, Others

Plus: Regeneron says its antibody drug cut risk of Covid-19 by about 82% in long-term study. Tragedy at Travis Scott show in Houston prompts safety questions for concert industry. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08/11/212m 1s

Twitter Users Back Elon Musk's Proposed Sale of Tesla Stock

Japan's SoftBank reports a $3.5 billion quarterly net loss after the value of its investments in Chinese companies took a hit from Beijing's stricter rules on the tech industry. A U.S. federal appeals court temporarily blocks the Biden administration's Covid-19 vaccination rules for big private companies. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08/11/212m 35s

U.S. Stocks Finish at Fresh Record Highs After Strong Jobs Report

Airbnb shares jump on record quarterly revenue. Pfizer shares climb on positive Covid-19 pill data. Moderna shares extend Thursday's losses. Peloton shares tumble as subscriber growth slows. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05/11/212m 0s

U.S. Economy Added 531,000 Jobs in October

Unemployment rate falls to 4.6%, wages grow by 4.9%. Pfizer says Covid-19 pill is highly effective. Indebted property developer China Evergrande offloads jets. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05/11/212m 3s

U.S. House Aims to Vote on Two Large Spending Bills as Soon as Today

Boeing shareholders reach an agreement to settle their lawsuit over the board's oversight of the 737 MAX. A federal judge dismisses a lawsuit from Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin over a NASA contract awarded to Elon Musk's SpaceX. The U.S. Labor Department is set to release October employment figures this morning. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05/11/212m 35s

Dow Edges Down as Nasdaq, S&P Move Higher

Qualcomm posts record quarterly sales. AT&T, Verizon to delay 5G rollout over FAA's airplane safety concerns. Tesla, Hertz discuss timing of vehicle deliveries. Moderna cuts forecast for Covid-19 vaccine deliveries. Uber reports first adjusted profit. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04/11/212m 22s

Employer Vaccine and Testing Rules to Take Effect Jan. 4

Plus: Merck Covid-19 pill cleared for use in U.K. U.S. trade deficit hits new record. Weekly U.S. jobless claims fall to 269,000. Trenae Nuri reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04/11/212m 19s

Biden Says U.S. Won't Pay Families Separated at the Mexico Border

House Democrats include new measures for protecting immigrants in the country illegally in the party's broad spending bill. Credit Suisse plans to overhaul its operations and shift away from hedge-fund financing. Google is pursuing a cloud-computing contract with the Pentagon. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04/11/212m 34s

Fed Scales Back Bond-Buying Program

U.S. stocks spurred to new records. Bed Bath & Beyond stock jumps after buyback, Kroger announcements. Activision shares tumble on game delays. Avis shares tap the breaks after Tuesday's sharp gain. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
03/11/212m 3s

House Democrats to Add Paid Leave Back to Spending Bill

Plus: CVS posts higher revenue, raises full-year outlook. Supreme Court considers challenge to New York concealed-weapons permit law. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
03/11/211m 55s

Republican Glenn Youngkin Wins Virginia Governor's Race, AP Says

The CDC recommends use of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for younger children, allowing the shots to be administered as early as today. Deere union workers reject a second contract offer, extending a weekslong strike. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
03/11/212m 13s

Dow Closes Above 36000 for First Time

S&P 500, Nasdaq also notch records. Pfizer increases Covid-19 vaccine sales forecast. Avis stock doubles on strong results. Lyft reports higher revenue as ridership returns. Justice Department sues to block Penguin Random House's acquisition of Simon & Schuster. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02/11/212m 19s

Elon Musk Says Tesla Hasn't Signed Deal With Hertz

Plus: Yahoo pulls out of China. Startup Amylyx Pharmaceuticals seeks FDA approval for ALS drug. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02/11/211m 56s

EPA Plans to Limit Methane Emissions From Oil and Gas Production

A CDC advisory panel is set to consider whether to recommend the Pfizer-BioNTech shot for younger children. DuPont is planning moves that would reshape the chemical giant. The Federal Reserve begins its two-day policy meeting. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02/11/212m 16s

Dow Flirts With 36k

Plus: Moderna shares drop after the FDA delays its decision to authorize the company's Covid-19 vaccine for adolescents. And American Airlines finishes higher despite canceling hundreds more flights . J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01/11/212m 20s

Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Texas Abortion Law

Plus: At COP26, Biden calls for climate action amid wide divisions. Central banks fuel new bets on tighter money as inflation rises globally. Global Covid-19 death toll tops five million. Trenae Nuri reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01/11/212m 49s

Travel Disruption as American Airlines Cancels Flights

G-20 leaders struggle to reach a consensus on climate ahead of COP26 talks in Glasgow. U.K. bank Barclays says CEO Jes Staley is stepping down following a probe into his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01/11/212m 29s

Strong Earnings Lift Stocks During October

The major U.S. indexes rise sharply this month, led by the Nasdaq's 7.2% gain. The FDA approves Pfizer and BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11. The Supreme Court will hear a challenge to the EPA's broad authority to restrict greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29/10/212m 24s

Consumers Pulled Back on Spending in September

Plus: Lawmakers aim for a Medicare negotiation provision to be in President Biden's $1.85 trillion spending bill. Exxon Mobil and Chevron report their most profitable quarterly earnings since the pandemic's onset. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29/10/211m 59s

Progressive Democrats Thwart Planned Vote on Infrastructure Bill

Satellite maker Terran Orbital says it will go public through a SPAC merger deal. Chinese property developer Evergrande again averts default by making an overdue bond interest payment. Exxon Mobil and Chevron are set to report earnings today. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29/10/212m 18s

Facebook Changes Name to Meta to Reflect Focus on Metaverse

Plus: S&P 500, Nasdaq climb to new record highs. Ford to reinstate quarterly dividend. Caterpillar reports higher sales of construction equipment. Anheuser-Busch InBev reports higher revenue and profit. Amazon sales miss expectations. Apple warns of supply-chain disruptions. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28/10/212m 39s

U.S. Economic Growth Slowed to 2% in Third Quarter

Plus: President Biden releases new framework for $1.85 trillion social-spending, climate package. Four U.S. intelligence agencies failed to predict Taliban's rapid takeover of Afghanistan. Trenae Nuri reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28/10/212m 11s

Mark Zuckerberg to Outline Facebook's Metaverse Vision

Democrats drop paid leave from their broad spending proposal as they work toward an agreement on the package. A global financial task force supports tougher rules to prevent the use of cryptocurrency in money laundering. Apple and Amazon are set to wrap up a big week for tech earnings. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28/10/212m 27s

Dow, S&P Fall From Record Highs

Plus: U.S. durable-goods orders fell in September. Ford raises its financial forecast for the year. Activist investor Third Point urges Royal Dutch Shell to break up. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27/10/212m 26s

Hertz Links Up With Uber to Offer Tesla Rentals

Plus: General Motors profit sinks amid computer-chip shortage. Merck's Covid-19 pill licensed to U.N.-backed nonprofit to increase global supplies. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27/10/211m 52s

Democrats Consider Income-Tax Proposal Targeting Billionaires

The Federal Trade Commission is said to be scrutinizing Facebook's internal research documents. The U.S. bans China's largest telecom company over national-security concerns. Boeing, Coca-Cola and General Motors are among the companies set to report earnings today. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27/10/212m 22s

Big Tech Companies Report Strong Earnings

Microsoft profit jumps as cloud services thrive. Google nearly doubles profit amid hot ad market. S&P 500, Dow notch new closing records. FDA advisors back Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for young children. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26/10/212m 17s

Nations' Climate Plans Fall Short, U.N. Says

Plus: General Electric says profit rises, lowers revenue forecasts. Eli Lilly asks FDA to approve Alzheimer's drug. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26/10/211m 57s

FDA Advisers To Review Covid-19 Shot for Young Children

A bankruptcy judge declines to pause talc litigation against Johnson & Johnson. Jeff Bezos' company Blue Origin plans to help build a new private space station. Microsoft, Twitter and Google parent Alphabet report earnings today. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26/10/212m 29s

Tesla's Market Value Hits $1 Trillion

Dow, S&P rise to new records. PayPal's shares rise after it abandons planned Pinterest takeover. Facebook reports slower sales growth. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25/10/212m 4s

Hertz Orders 100,000 Teslas in Bid to Electrify Fleet

Plus: Moderna says its Covid-19 vaccine produced a strong immune response in children ages 6 to 11. PayPal abandons Pinterest takeover after shareholders balk. Trenae Nuri reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25/10/212m 12s

SolarWinds Hackers Step Up Attacks on Tech Companies, Microsoft Says

Digital gaming and esports platform FaZe Clan is nearing a $1 billion SPAC deal to go public. Talks between Italy's government and Italian bank UniCredit to reprivatize lender Monte dei Paschi have collapsed. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25/10/212m 17s

The Dow Closes At a New Record High

American Express' earnings are boosted by more customers dining out. The SPAC company taking Donald Trump's new social network public more than doubles in value. Tech stocks lose ground. Fed chair Powell says worsening supply-chain problems are raising the risk of higher inflation. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/10/212m 17s

Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine 90.7% Effective in Kids

Plus: Saudi Arabia says reducing investment in fossil fuels would drive energy prices up further. New Mexico authorities investigating a shooting on a movie set involving actor Alec Baldwin. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/10/211m 59s

CDC Recommends Moderna and J&J Covid-19 Boosters

China Evergrande has reportedly made an overdue interest payment of $83.5 million, avoiding default. And tech stocks slip in late trading after Snap misses even its lowest revenue estimate. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/10/212m 10s

IBM Drags Dow Lower

Dow component IBM shares fall 9.6% after reporting lower-than-expected revenue. Tesla shares rise 3.2% a day after reporting record profits. WeWork shares close up 13% in their trading debut. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/10/211m 55s

Jobless Claims Fall to Pandemic Low

Also: Existing-home sales up 7% in September from the month earlier, though down from a year ago. Pfizer and BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine booster shows 95.6% efficacy in a large study. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/10/211m 55s

Trump's Social-Media Company Plans to Go Public via SPAC

Bitcoin surges to a new record following a bumper trading day for the first U.S. ETF linked to the cryptocurrency. And there are fresh signs of trouble in China's massive real-estate market. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/10/212m 10s

S&P 500 Notches Sixth Straight Trading Day of Gains

Plus: Verizon raises its full-year outlook. Netflix's co-CEO apologizes for defending a controversial comedy special by Dave Chappelle. Tesla reports third straight record quarterly profit. Democrats' tax plans in jeopardy due to opposition by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/10/212m 32s

White House Prepares Rollout of Covid-19 Vaccine for Young Children

Plus: Exxon Mobil debates abandoning some of its biggest oil and gas projects. Nikolas Cruz pleads guilty to murder in 2018 Parkland school shooting. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/10/211m 52s

Jan. 6 Committee Holds Bannon in Contempt

Chip maker Micron Technologies is looking to spend more than $150 billion in order to meet growing demand. And SPAC shareholders are set to take WeWork public in a deal worth $1.3 billion. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/10/212m 13s

Strong Start to Corporate Earnings Season Pushes U.S. Stocks Higher

Plus: Johnson & Johnson's sales climb across divisions. Netflix says it added 4.4 million subscribers last quarter. Bitcoin ETF jumps nearly 5% in debut. Day traders drive uranium prices higher. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19/10/212m 26s

Procter & Gamble Raising Prices on More Consumer Staples

Plus: U.S. lawmakers step up efforts to adopt tougher tech laws. Chinese President Xi Jinping's property-tax plan faces resistance. Trenae Nuri reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19/10/212m 10s

FDA Set To Approve Mixed Booster Shots

Former President Donald Trump is suing to block the release of White House records as part of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot investigation. And the launch of the first U.S. bitcoin futures ETF marks a milestone for the industry. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19/10/212m 20s

U.S. Stocks Finish Mixed After Weak China Growth Data

Tech shares post strong gains. U.S. industrial production fell in September. Albertsons says grocery sales remain strong. Zillow to pause its house-flipping business. Bitcoin price climbs ahead of expected ETF launch. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18/10/212m 14s

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell Dies at 84

Plus: Group of 16 Americans and a Canadian kidnapped in Haiti. Amazon seeks to hire 150,000 seasonal U.S. workers. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18/10/211m 55s

China Third-Quarter Growth Slows Sharply

House lawmakers question whether Amazon executives misled Congress over its business practices. And Facebook is set to hire 10,000 workers in the EU for its metaverse. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18/10/212m 18s

U.S. Stocks Cap Best Week in Months

Plus: FDA advisors endorse Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 booster shot. FDA delays Moderna's Covid vaccine for adolescents. U.S. border to open to vaccinated international travelers on Nov. 8. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15/10/212m 32s

U.S. Retail Sales Rise, Reflecting Healthy Demand and Higher Prices

Plus: Goldman Sachs reports higher profit and revenue amid deal bonanza. FDA advisors discuss Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 booster shot. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15/10/211m 51s

Former Boeing Pilot Indicted in Probe of 737 MAX Crashes

More than 10.000 workers at John Deere have gone on strike for the first time in 35 years. Virgin Galactic postpones its commercial space flights to the fourth quarter of 2022. And U.S. retail sales data are due out later. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15/10/212m 19s

Strong Earnings Reports Propel U.S. Stocks Higher

Moderna booster shot backed by FDA advisory panel. Walgreens to invest $5.2 billion in VillageMD. UnitedHealth Group raises earnings guidance. Jana Partners takes stake in Macy's, urges e-commerce spinoff. U.S. crude futures close at highest level in seven years. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14/10/212m 35s

New Jobless Claims Fall Below 300,000 for First Time During Pandemic

Plus: Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley report strong third-quarter profits. Boeing deals with new Dreamliner defect. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14/10/211m 59s

WHO Creates New Team to Probe Covid-19 Origins

Power companies are switching to oil as the energy crunch continues to push gas and coal prices higher. Netflix employees are protesting David Chappelle's latest stand-up special. And U.S. jobless claims are due out later. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14/10/212m 17s

U.S. Stocks Waver After Hotter-Than-Expected Inflation Report

Federal Reserve minutes show policymakers preparing to begin reducing asset purchases. Port of Los Angeles to operate around the clock to ease cargo logjams. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13/10/212m 5s

Consumer Prices Continued Climbing in September

Social Security benefits to increase 5.9% for 2022, biggest bump in 40 years. JPMorgan profit jumps on release of rainy-day funds. FDA staff says Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 booster shot bolsters immune defense. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13/10/212m 2s

U.S. to Ease Covid-19 Travel Restrictions at Land Borders

The House approves a temporary increase in the U.S. debt ceiling, sending it to President Biden for his signature. Boeing is requiring its U.S. employees to get Covid-19 vaccinations. JPMorgan Chase and Delta Air Lines are among the companies helping kick off U.S. earnings season today. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13/10/212m 17s

U.S. Stocks Inch Lower Amid Concerns Over Energy, Inflation

Plus: FDA staff takes no position on Moderna's Covid-19 booster application. Southwest Airlines works to reset after flight cancellations. JPMorgan Chase, BlackRock to kick off earnings reporting season Wednesday. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/10/212m 15s

IMF Predicts Slower Global Growth, Higher Inflation

Plus: Trump nears deal to sell marquee Washington, D.C., hotel. House set to temporarily raise debt limit. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/10/212m 1s

Texas Governor Bans Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates at Businesses

In China car sales drop as the industry deals with the impact from the global chip shortage. The board of the International Monetary Fund backs the head of the fund, Kristalina Georgieva, following an investigation into her role in a data-rigging scandal at the World Bank. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/10/212m 14s

Oil-Price Surge Triggers Stock Selloff

U.S. crude surpasses $80 a barrel for the first time since 2014. Plus: Southwest Airlines shares fall 4.1% following widespread flight cancellations. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/10/212m 25s

Oil Price Jumps Above $80

Plus: KKR co-CEOs Henry Kravis and George Roberts step down. Chinese developer Modern Land asks to delay bond repayment. Trenae Nuri reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/10/212m 16s

Southwest Airlines Cancels More Than 1,800 Flights

Merck and partner Ridgeback ask the FDA to authorize a Covid-19 pill after a study showed encouraging results. Emerson plans to combine two software businesses with AspenTech in a roughly $11 billion deal. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/10/212m 16s

Nearly 140 Countries Agree to Global Corporate Minimum Tax

U.S. stocks edge lower but post weekly gains. Two parents found guilty in college admissions cheating case. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08/10/212m 12s

U.S. Economy Added 194,000 Jobs Last Month, Slowest Pace of Year

Unemployment rate dropped to 4.8% as many workers exited labor force. Afghanistan mosque bombing kills dozens of worshipers. China delivery giant Meituan fined more than $530 million in Beijing's tech crackdown. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08/10/212m 2s

Tesla to Move Headquarters From California to Texas

The Senate passes a bill to raise the nation's debt limit into December and avert a possible default. Samsung expects a jump in operating profit as it benefits from high chip demand amid a global shortage. The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to journalists from the Philippines and Russia. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08/10/212m 16s

Deal on Debt-Limit Extension Sends U.S. Stocks Higher

Auto makers and energy stocks see strong gains. Pfizer, BioNTech rise after seeking approval for Covid-19 vaccine for young children. Twitter sells mobile ad firm MoPub to AppLovin for more than $1 billion. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07/10/212m 10s

Pfizer Seeks FDA Approval for Covid-19 Vaccine in Young Children

Plus: U.S. stocks jump after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says a deal was reached to extend the federal debt limit to December. Initial jobless claims drop for first time in four weeks. Trenae Nuri reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07/10/212m 18s

Federal Judge Blocks Enforcement of Texas Abortion Law

General Motors aims to challenge Tesla with a planned $30,000 electric SUV. NASA says Boeing's Starliner space capsule won't make another launch attempt this year. The U.S. is set to release weekly jobless claims data this morning. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07/10/212m 20s

U.S. Stocks Rally Back From Earlier Losses

Plus: Facebook slows work on new products to conduct "reputational reviews." Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell proposes short-term debt-limit extension. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06/10/212m 10s

World's First Malaria Vaccine Gets WHO Backing

Plus: U.S. stocks fall after yesterday's rebound. ADP says U.S. private sector added 568,000 jobs in September. Student-loan forgiveness to include more public-sector workers. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06/10/212m 1s

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg Breaks Silence on Whistleblower Testimony

Senate Republicans are expected to block today's planned procedural vote on raising the U.S. debt ceiling. California's governor says officials plan to step up efforts to help contain the damage from an offshore oil spill. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06/10/212m 7s

S&P, Nasdaq Gain More Than 1%

Tech stocks rebound from Monday's selloff. Facebook whistleblower testifies in front of Senate panel. Democrats meet to discuss how to raise debt limit. U.S. crude futures jump to highest level in seven years. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05/10/212m 11s

U.S. Stocks Open Higher After Monday's Selloff

Plus: Johnson & Johnson asks FDA to authorize Covid-19 booster. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sets up vote on debt ceiling by Wednesday. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05/10/211m 48s

U.S. Stock Futures Flat Following Wall Street Selloff

Southwest Airlines says it will require employees to get Covid-19 vaccinations. A jury awards a Black former Tesla worker $130 million in damages after finding the company subjected him to a racially hostile work environment. Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen is set to testify at a Senate hearing today. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05/10/212m 17s

Facebook, Tech Stock Decline Triggers Broader Selloff

Shares of Facebook suffer their worst loss of 2021. Apple, Alphabet and Netflix shares also finish lower. Merck shares climb 2% on the effectiveness of its antiviral pill again Covid-19 in a recent trial. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04/10/212m 6s

Broader Inflation Pressures Begin to Show

Plus: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer urges action on debt ceiling by the end of the week. OPEC opts against a big output boost, pushing oil prices to seven-year high. Trenae Nuri reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04/10/212m 44s

U.S. to Begin New China Trade Talks, Keep Tariffs in Place

Swedish car maker Volvo is planning an initial public offering. In Southern California, officials are racing to limit damage from an oil spill. The Federal Reserve is planning to begin a review of a possible digital dollar as early as this week. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04/10/212m 14s

Personal Income and Spending Rise in August

Plus: Merck says its experimental Covid-19 antiviral pill cut the risk of hospitalization and death in people with mild to severe cases. Supreme Court justice Brett Kavanaugh tests positive for Covid-19. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01/10/212m 0s

Democrats Delay Infrastructure Bill Vote After Failing to Reach Deal

Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson settles her lawsuit against Disney related to her salary from the superhero movie "Black Widow." The Federal Aviation Administration says it is reviewing a letter that criticizes Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin over safety concerns. Data on U.S. consumer spending and auto sales are due out today. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01/10/212m 16s

Democrats Delay Infrastructure Bill Vote After Failing to Reach Deal

Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson settles her lawsuit against Disney related to her salary from the superhero movie "Black Widow." The Federal Aviation Administration says it is reviewing a letter that criticizes Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin over safety concerns. Data on U.S. consumer spending and auto sales are due out today. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01/10/212m 16s

Stocks Tumble to End the Quarter

September marks the S&P 500's worst month since March, 2020. Plus: Virgin Galactic Holdings rise after regulators allow the company to resume space flight. Bed Bath & Beyond shares fall after the company lowers earnings guidance. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30/09/212m 7s

Bed Bath & Beyond Stock Falls on Sharp Sales Decline

Plus: Stocks wobble but stay on track for quarterly gains. U.S. frackers fear planned vaccine mandate will worsen worker crunch. California wildfire crews make headway, but tough conditions expected to persist. Trenae Nuri reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30/09/212m 33s

Congress to Vote on Funding Bill to Prevent a Government Shutdown

House lawmakers are planning to vote on the Biden administration's $1 trillion infrastructure plan today. A Senate panel is set to question a Facebook official about how its products affect children. China's manufacturing activity shrinks for the first time in over a year. The U.S. is set to release weekly jobless claims data this morning. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30/09/212m 17s

Stocks Stage a Partial Recovery from Tuesday's Rout

Dow, S&P recover, despite another rise in bond yields. Dollar Tree adds $1 billion to its stock buyback plan. Democratic lawmakers race to avoid a government shutdown. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29/09/212m 12s

Walmart to Hire 150,000 Workers Ahead of Holidays

Plus: U.S. stocks rebound following Tuesday's selloff. YouTube to remove videos containing misinformation about vaccines. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29/09/211m 53s

U.S. Stock Futures Gain Following Wall Street Selloff

In Japan, former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida is set to be the country's next prime minister. United Airlines is preparing to fire almost 600 employees who didn't get vaccinated against Covid-19. Cash-strapped Chinese property developer Evergrande agrees to sell most of its stake in a commercial bank for $1.5 billion. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29/09/212m 14s

Falling Tech Stocks Pull S&P, Nasdaq Lower

Shares of Microsoft, Facebook and Google parent Alphabet fall more than 3.5%. Republicans block new Democratic effort to raise nation's debt limit. Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine for children may not receive FDA authorization before November. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28/09/212m 15s

U.S. Stocks Slump as Bond Yields Rally

Plus: Janet Yellen says Treasury could exhaust cash reserves by Oct. 18. U.S. home prices grew at record pace in July. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28/09/212m 3s

GOP Senators Block Bill to Fund Government, Suspend U.S. Debt Limit

Ford plans a U.S. electric-truck factory and three battery factories in a bid to beef up its electric-vehicle business. Two regional Federal Reserve bank chiefs are stepping down. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen are set to speak at a congressional hearing today. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28/09/212m 14s

Energy Stocks Rally as Investors Bet on Economic Reopening

Dow edges up as Nasdaq, S&P decline. Brent crude prices reach three-year high. Travel stocks close higher. Bitcoin regains some ground from last week's steep declines. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27/09/211m 53s

Facebook Pauses Instagram Kids Project

Plus: New York prepares for healthcare disruptions ahead of Covid-19 vaccine mandate taking effect. Google pushes to overturn a $5 billion European Union antitrust decision on Android. Trenae Nuri reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27/09/212m 19s

Germany's Center-Left Clinches Narrow Victory in National Elections

The U.S. Senate is expected to vote today on extending government funding in an effort to avoid a partial government shutdown. Swedish electric-vehicle maker Polestar, which counts Leonardo DiCaprio among its investors, is nearing a deal to go public through a SPAC merger. The World Health Organization is reviving its stalled investigation into the origins of Covid-19. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27/09/212m 24s

Dow, S&P Edge Higher After Evergrande Payment Deadline Passes

China Evergrande's global bondholders didn't receive interest payment before deadline. Shares of magazine publisher Meredith jump on takeover talks with Barry Diller's IAC. PG&E to face manslaughter charges over 2020 wildfire. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24/09/212m 4s

China Declares Cryptocurrency Transactions Illegal

Bitcoin price falls. Arizona GOP's election audit confirms Biden win. Apple faces off with European Union regulators over phone chargers. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24/09/211m 51s

U.S. Commerce Secretary Aims to Strengthen Business Ties With China

President Biden is set to meet with the leaders of India, Japan and Australia at the White House today. A CDC panel recommends boosters of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for seniors, nursing-home residents and certain adults with underlying medical conditions. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24/09/212m 14s

U.S. Stocks Roar Back From Early-Week Tumble

Major indexes are now up for the week, partly on optimism that any fallout from China Evergrande can be contained. House Speaker Pelosi says Congress won't let the government run out of money. WSJ reports Disney isn't pursuing an outside probe into sexual-assault charges against former ABC producer. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/09/212m 30s

U.S. Special Envoy for Haiti Resigns Amid Migrant Crisis

Plus: Environmental Protection Agency completing new rules to cut emissions from coolants. Amazon faces pushback against planned regional headquarters in South Africa. Trenae Nuri reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/09/212m 7s

FDA Clears Covid-19 Booster Shots From Pfizer for High-Risk People

United Airlines faces a lawsuit from a group of employees over its Covid-19 vaccine mandate. Facebook's chief technology officer says he is stepping down. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/09/212m 14s

Fed Signals Possible 2022 Interest Rate Hike

Major U.S. stock indexes gain about 1%. Investor concern over China Evergrande ebbs after it makes bond payment. Apple says it won't reinstate 'Fortnite' developer Epic Games on its App Store until legal battle ends. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/09/212m 27s

Hot U.S. Housing Market Cooled Off in August

Existing-home sales dropped 2% from the prior month. U.S. stocks rise as investors await Federal Reserve decision. Pfizer, BioNTech study of Covid-19 vaccine in pregnant women delayed by slow enrollment. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/09/211m 59s

House Passes Funding Bill, Senate to Vote to Avert Shutdown

Uber projects its first-ever adjusted profit this quarter. Amazon's future retail stores will use automation and high-tech dressing rooms to help shoppers. The Federal Reserve is set to wrap up its regular meeting. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/09/212m 19s

U.S. Stocks Finish Mixed as Turnaround Fizzles

Plus: Facebook's Oversight Board launches review of XCheck system at center of WSJ investigation. Zoom's nearly $15 billion deal for Five9 under U.S. government review over China ties. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/09/212m 19s

Biden Makes Case for Global Cooperation at U.N. General Assembly

Plus: Johnson & Johnson says booster dose of its Covid-19 vaccine increases protection. Justice Department preparing to challenge American Airlines-JetBlue alliance. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/09/211m 53s

General Motors to Replace Batteries in Recalled Chevy Bolts

U.S. Covid-19 death toll surpasses 1918 flu fatalities. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is headed for a third straight electoral victory. U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres says the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow faces a 'high risk of failure.' Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/09/212m 27s

Stocks Tumble Over Concerns About Property Developer China Evergrande

Dow closes more than 600 points lower. Nasdaq loses 2.2%. Brent crude futures fall 1.5%. General Motors to replace batteries in recalled Chevy Bolts. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/09/212m 35s

Pfizer, BioNTech Say Their Covid-19 Vaccine Is Safe for Young Children

Plus: CVS makes a hiring push amid worker shortage and increased Covid-19 vaccine demand. U.S. will relax travel restrictions for vaccinated foreign nationals. Trenae Nuri reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/09/212m 7s

Tesla's Planned Driver-Assistance Upgrade Rankles Top Safety Authority

Migrants crossing the border from Mexico to Del Rio, Texas, overwhelm the resources of local, state and federal authorities. At the Emmy Awards, winners include "The Crown" and "Ted Lasso" as streaming networks win big. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index sees a decline. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/09/212m 22s

Down Day for U.S. Stocks Caps Off a Lackluster Week

Plus: FDA advisory panel endorses Covid-19 boosters for people 65-plus or at high risk of severe illness. Biden administration to extend Affordable Care Act sign-up period. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17/09/212m 16s

U.S. to Target Crypto Ransomware Payments With Sanctions

Plus: United Nations report says the world is off track to meet Paris climate accord targets. U.S. falling short on Covid-19 rapid testing. Trenae Nuri reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17/09/212m 29s

Former Boeing Pilot Expected to Face Prosecution in 737 MAX Probe

President Biden steps up efforts to advance his $3.5 trillion spending plan. Investment firm Invesco is in talks to merge with State Street's asset-management business. An FDA advisory panel is set to consider evidence on Covid-19 booster shots today. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17/09/212m 17s

U.S. Stocks End Day Mostly Lower

Dow, S&P finish down, but Nasdaq manages small gain. General Motors plans to idle factories longer amid chip shortage. Analyst ratings push DoorDash's shares up, Beyond Meat lower. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16/09/211m 51s

U.S. Retail Sales Rose 0.7% in August

Initial U.S. jobless claims rose slightly last week, but remain near pandemic low. France calls U.S.-Australia submarine deal a betrayal. Trenae Nuri reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16/09/212m 1s

Elon Musk's SpaceX Launches First All-Civilian Flight Toward Orbit

The U.S., the U.K. and Australia are creating a new security partnership in the Indo-Pacific region, as China's influence there grows. Microsoft plans to buy back up to $60 billion of its stock. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16/09/212m 15s

U.S. Stocks Climb After Market Pullback

Oil prices rally amid output disruptions from Hurricane Ida. Canadian Pacific, Kansas City Southern agree to roughly $31 billion deal. FDA says Covid-19 vaccines remain effective without boosters. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15/09/212m 8s

U.S. Industrial Production Recovers to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Plus: Justice Department asks federal judge to temporarily block Texas abortion law. Data suggest Tokyo Olympics didn't worsen Covid-19 spread. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15/09/211m 57s

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Defeats Recall Effort

President Biden is expected to meet with executives from Disney, Microsoft and other companies today to promote his Covid-19 vaccination plan for the private sector. North Korea test-launches two ballistic missiles off its east coast. Elon Musk's SpaceX is scheduled to launch the first all-civilian mission into orbit tonight. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15/09/212m 19s

U.S. Stocks Close Lower After Inflation Data

Plus: Apple showcases new iPhone 13, iPad and Watch. Casino stocks fall on fears of increased Macau regulations. Amazon adding 125,000 workers in U.S., opening 100 new facilities. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14/09/212m 19s

Consumer Prices Grew More Slowly in August

Census figures show Americans' incomes fell in 2020 and the poverty rate rose. Iranian guards physically harassed female U.N. nuclear inspectors, diplomats say. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14/09/211m 58s

Kroger, Instacart Team Up to Target 30-Minute Grocery Delivery

Apple issues a security update for iPhones after researchers said they found a software flaw that was being exploited to infect the devices. Apple is expected to reveal new offerings at its annual fall launch event today. Senate Republicans threaten to block Treasury nominations until the company managing Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline project is sanctioned. California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces a recall vote today. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14/09/212m 18s

Energy Shares Jump After OPEC Forecasts Higher Oil Demand

Dow, S&P 500 close higher, while Nasdaq slips. Uranium stocks jump amid attention from Reddit's WallStreetBets forum. Airbnb's shares fall on Goldman Sachs "sell" recommendation. Intuit nears $12 billion deal to buy Mailchimp. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13/09/212m 15s

Antony Blinken to Face Lawmakers Over Afghanistan Withdrawal

Plus: National Institutes of Health reviews removal of coronavirus gene sequences. Walmart says litecoin partnership news release is fake. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13/09/212m 0s

House Democrats Consider Raising Corporate Tax Rate to 26.5%

Media conglomerate ViacomCBS plans to revamp Paramount Pictures. At the U.S. Open, top-seeded Novak Djokovic loses to second-ranked Daniil Medvedev of Russia. The first trial related to the Varsity Blues college-admissions scandal is set to start today. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13/09/212m 14s

U.S. Stocks Close Out Choppy Week With Losses

Apple's shares fall 3.3% after mixed ruling in Epic Games case. Metal prices rally after phone call between Presidents Biden and Xi Jinping. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/09/212m 25s

Apple Trial Ends in Mixed Verdict

Judge rules Apple isn't a monopolist in mobile gaming transactions but blocks its prohibition on alternate payment systems. Biden administration releasing billions in Covid-19 relief for hospitals after Congressional pressure. Centrist House Democrats to offer rival proposal on drug prices. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/09/212m 9s

Biden Boosts Covid-19 Vaccine Requirements for Large Businesses

President Biden spoke with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in an effort to help ease tensions between the two sides. DoorDash, Grubhub and Uber Eats sue New York City over its law capping the commissions the food-delivery apps can charge restaurants. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/09/212m 11s

Dow, S&P Post Fourth Straight Daily Loss

Moderna says it is developing a combination Covid-19 and flu vaccine. President Biden to require large employers to mandate Covid vaccines or weekly tests. JPMorgan to buy restaurant-discovery service the Infatuation. Lululemon revenue exceeds expectations. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09/09/212m 9s

New U.S. Jobless Claims Fell to Pandemic Low Last Week

Initial filings for unemployment benefits dropped to 310,000. Amazon to offer free bachelor's degrees for U.S. workers. President Biden to require federal workers, government contractors be vaccinated against Covid-19. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09/09/211m 59s

White House to Unveil Plan for Cutting Prescription-Drug Prices

In Afghanistan, Taliban authorities are allowing 200 Americans and other foreign citizens to fly out of Kabul. A judge rules that Boeing's board must face a shareholder lawsuit related to the 737 MAX. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09/09/212m 19s

U.S. Stocks Stumble, Ending Day Lower

Federal Reserve's Beige Book report finds U.S. economic recovery slowed this summer. Bitcoin's selloff eases after Tuesday's flash crash. Coinbase shares fall 3.2% on regulators' threat to its planned crypto lending program. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08/09/212m 11s

Most Gulf Oil Production Remains Offline After Hurricane Ida

Plus: Coinbase says SEC plans enforcement action over crypto lending program. Virginia removes Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08/09/212m 14s

Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes's Trial Is Set to Begin

PayPal agrees to buy Japanese "buy now, pay later" services provider Paidy. Activist hedge fund Elliott Management has a more than $1 billion stake in software company Citrix Systems. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08/09/212m 8s

Mixed Day for U.S. Stocks After Long-Weekend Break

New Apple iPhone expected to be unveiled at Sept. 14 event. Toyota to spend $9 billion on electric-car battery plants. Blackstone to buy Chamberlain Group for about $5 billion. Match Group to be included in S&P 500 index. AMC reports record Labor Day weekend admissions. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07/09/212m 23s

Taliban Cements Control in Afghanistan With New Government

U.S. working with Taliban on flying out remaining Americans. Intel plans to invest up to $95 billion in European chip-making. Chinese authorities drop case against former Alibaba manager accused of sexual assault. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07/09/211m 57s

El Salvador Becomes the First Country to Adopt Bitcoin as Legal Tender

Aerospace contractors Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman invest in a spacecraft-refueling startup. One of Boeing's biggest customers, Ireland's Ryanair, walks away from talks for a new 737 MAX order. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07/09/212m 2s

U.S. Stocks End Mixed After Weak Jobs Report

Investors expect Federal Reserve to hold off on reducing bond purchases. Nasdaq edges up to new record. Federal health officials ask White House to delay start of planned Covid-19 booster campaign. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
03/09/212m 18s

U.S. Added Sharply Fewer Jobs Than Expected in August

Economy added 235,000 jobs as Delta variant appears to be denting consumer spending growth and confidence. Apple to delay iPhone update that would scan devices for child pornography. Sugar prices soar after Brazil cold snap. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
03/09/212m 5s

President Biden to Visit Louisiana to Survey Hurricane Ida Damage

In the Northeast U.S., which was hit by the remnants of Ida, the death toll rose to at least 45 people. Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga decides to step down. Walmart raises its minimum wage to $12 an hour. The U.S. Labor Department is set to report August jobs numbers today. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
03/09/212m 5s

U.S. Stocks Rise on Falling Jobless Claims

Spotify's stock jumps after Apple loosens payment restrictions on media apps. FDA weighs authorizing a lower dose for Moderna's booster shot. Ford and General Motors will further cut back production due to the chip shortage. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02/09/212m 18s

Ida Floods Kill at Least Eight in New York, New Jersey

New weekly U.S. unemployment claims fall to pandemic low of 340,000. Facebook's WhatsApp fined for EU privacy violations. Grocers prepare for possible snack shortages as Mondelez workers strike. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02/09/212m 19s

Supreme Court Rejects Request to Block New Texas Abortion Law

New York City declares a state of emergency as the region is hit by the remnants of Hurricane Ida. OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma wins court approval for a bankruptcy plan shielding the company's owners from opioid-epidemic lawsuits. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02/09/212m 9s

Nasdaq Hits New High; Dow Falls Slightly

U.S. stocks continue a calm stretch. Amazon seeks to hire 55,000 for corporate, tech roles. Apple to add driver's licenses to Apple Wallet. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01/09/212m 15s

Texas Abortion Law Takes Effect Pending Supreme Court Action

Plus: Search and rescue efforts underway following U.S. Navy helicopter crash near San Diego. WSJ analysis finds states that cut enhanced unemployment benefits saw limited impact on job growth. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01/09/211m 58s

White House to Unveil Steps for Easing Housing-Supply Shortage

The Social Security program's financial health was dealt a blow by the pandemic. Walmart plans to hire 20,000 supply-chain workers ahead of the holidays. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01/09/211m 54s

U.S. Stocks Edge Lower But Still Post Monthly Gains

Plus: South Korea set to require Google and Apple to open their app stores to alternative payment systems. Zoom's shares tumble on lower-than-expected earnings guidance. Fidelity plans to hire 9,000 people this year. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
31/08/212m 22s

U.S. Home Prices Grew at Record Pace in June

House rents pop amid increasing demand from people who can't afford to buy homes. Jury selection begins today in criminal fraud trial of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
31/08/212m 2s

Louisiana Assesses Damage From Hurricane Ida

U.S. forces complete their withdrawal from Afghanistan, ending the nearly 20-year war. China's economic recovery suffers a setback amid a new wave of Covid-19 cases. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
31/08/212m 5s

Airline Stocks Fall as EU Recommends Limiting Travel From U.S.

Dow loses ground, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq set records again. Baxter International, Hill-Rom shares jump on deal talks. Crude oil falls 1% after Hurricane Ida's landfall. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30/08/212m 4s

Study Offers Reassurance on Severe Covid Complications in Children

Plus: Aviation regulators weigh additional safeguards for some of United Airlines' Boeing 777s. China limits online videogames to three hours a week for young people. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30/08/212m 11s

Hurricane Ida Batters Louisiana, Knocking Out Power

The European Union is set to recommend halting nonessential travel from the U.S. to help fight the spread of Covid-19. The U.S. says it launched a drone strike targeting suspected suicide bombers near Kabul's airport. Medical technology company Baxter is in advanced talks to buy medical equipment maker Hill-Rom for about $10 billion. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30/08/212m 22s

Powell Comments Spur S&P, Nasdaq to New Records

Plus: ESPN explores sports-betting licensing deal worth at least $3 billion. Peloton predicts slowing growth, says U.S. government has subpoenaed it. VMWare's cloud revenue growth falls short of expectations. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27/08/212m 20s

Crowds Return to Kabul Airport Even as U.S. Warns of Further Attacks

Plus: Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says central bank could start scaling back stimulus this year; U.S. stocks rise after his comments. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27/08/211m 49s

China Plans to Ban U.S. IPOs for Data-Heavy Tech Firms

Apple is set to let app developers alert users to alternate payment methods. Southwest Airlines makes cuts to its fall flight schedule. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is expected to make a speech at the Kansas City Fed's annual meeting. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27/08/212m 12s

Kabul Attack Kills 12 U.S. Service Members, at Least 60 Afghans

Plus: U.S. stocks close lower after several record days. Williams-Sonoma increases quarterly dividend and share buyback program. Autodesk's third-quarter revenue and profit forecasts come in below analysts' estimates. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26/08/211m 58s

Explosions at Kabul Airport Hit Crowds Amid Evacuations

At least three U.S. troops injured, multiple Afghans reported killed. Initial U.S. jobless claims rise but hold near pandemic low. Hacker says lax security made it easier to steal data on 50 million T-Mobile customers. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26/08/212m 3s

U.S. Authorities Probe Deutsche Bank's DWS Over Sustainability Claims

Western Digital is in advanced talks to merge with Japan's Kioxia in a deal valued at more than $20 billion. Covid-19 hospitalizations in the U.S. have surpassed 100,000 for the first time since January, according to the latest government data. Dollar General and Peloton are among the companies reporting quarterly results today. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26/08/212m 25s

U.S. Stocks Edge Higher After S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records

Financial stocks gain as investors sell bonds. House deadline for infrastructure bill boosts industrials and materials-related stocks. Western Digital in advanced talks to merge with Kioxia. Salesforce.com sales jump. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25/08/212m 6s

J&J Says Covid-19 Booster Shot Prompts Strong Immune Response

Plus: Delta Air Lines to impose $200 monthly surcharge for unvaccinated employees. Treasury Department says only a fraction of pandemic rental assistance has been distributed. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25/08/211m 57s

House Passes $3.5 Trillion Budget Blueprint

Goldman Sachs will require Covid-19 vaccinations for employees and visitors entering its offices. The origins of Covid-19 remain unclear, according to a new assessment by U.S. spy agencies. Eyewear maker Warby Parker plans to go public. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25/08/212m 19s

S&P, Nasdaq Climb to New Records

U.S. stocks gain for second day after FDA approves Covid-19 vaccine. Rising oil prices propel energy stocks higher. Palo Alto Networks reports better-than-expected revenue growth. Best Buy says sales rose in second quarter. CrowdStrike to be added to Nasdaq 100 Index. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24/08/212m 4s

CIA Chief Held Secret Meeting With Senior Taliban Figure in Kabul

Plus: Federal medical panel recommends diabetes screening for overweight adults starting at age 35. Disney strikes deal with union for theme-park workers to be fully vaccinated by Oct. 22. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24/08/212m 9s

Boeing Faces Review By Federal Aviation Administration

Chip maker Intel joins a U.S. government program to boost domestic chip production. Walmart is opening up its in-house delivery platform to other businesses so independent contractors can make additional deliveries. President Biden is set to meet virtually with G-7 leaders over Afghanistan. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24/08/212m 26s

U.S. Stocks Jump After FDA Approves Covid-19 Vaccine

Nasdaq advances more than 1.5%, Dow and S&P gain less than a percent. Boeing plans investment in Virgin Orbit's $3.2 billion SPAC. Bitcoin tops $50,000 before retreating. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/08/212m 24s

FDA Gives Full Approval to Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 Vaccine

Regulators clear shot for people 16 years and older. U.S. stocks open the week higher. Sales of U.S. homes rose 2% in July amid higher inventory. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/08/211m 53s

Pentagon Orders U.S. Airlines to Help With Afghanistan Evacuees

President Biden says his administration may extend the Aug. 31 deadline for withdrawing troops from Afghanistan. At least 21 are dead and dozens missing after flash flooding in Tennessee. Tropical Depression Henri makes landfall in Rhode Island. Existing-home sales data for July is set to be released today. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/08/212m 27s

U.S. Stocks Close Higher But Post Weekly Losses

Oil prices slip more than 2%. Foot Locker reports strong results in women's and kids' footwear departments. T-Mobile now says more than 54 million user records were compromised. Janet Babin reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/08/212m 35s

Business Groups Sue to Stop Healthcare Pricing Transparency Rule

Plus: China passes strict data-privacy law. Iraqi lawmakers call for probe into GE, Siemens electricity contracts. Recently named "Jeopardy!" host Mike Richards steps down. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/08/212m 38s

Elon Musk Says Tesla Is Working on a Humanoid Robot Using AI

Johnson & Johnson's CEO is stepping aside and his lieutenant is set to succeed him. An internal U.S. State Department memo last month warned top agency officials of Kabul's potential collapse. Online sports-merchandise retailer Fanatics reorders the world of trading cards. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/08/212m 18s

FTC Files New Antitrust Lawsuit Against Facebook

U.S. stocks end mixed after a choppy day of trading. Bath & Body Works' shares jump after earnings beat analysts' expectations. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19/08/212m 19s

Amazon to Open Retail Locations Akin to Department Stores

Plus: U.S. jobless claims fall to pandemic low of 348,000. Toyota to cut production in Japan amid chip shortage. Some states see record Covid-19 hospitalizations. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19/08/212m 26s

Alaska Oil Permits Blocked by Federal Judge

President Biden tells nursing homes to vaccinate their staffs against Covid-19, or risk losing Medicare and Medicaid funds. In an exclusive interview with WSJ, Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler says some new decentralized cryptocurrency finance projects may need regulation. In California, the Caldor Fire explodes in size, forcing the evacuation of thousands of people. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19/08/212m 27s

U.S. Stocks Fall After Release of Fed Minutes

Fed policy minutes indicate officials are on track to start reversing easy-money policies later this year. Dow, S&P lose more than 1%. Robinhood posts doubling of revenue, big loss in first quarter since going public. Democratic senators call for FTC probe into Tesla's marketing. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18/08/212m 22s

Covid-19 Booster Shot to Be Offered to Vaccinated Americans

Doctors turn to antibody drugs amid surge of Covid cases. T-Mobile says hackers stole information on more than 40 million people. Target sales jump 8.9%. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18/08/212m 23s

PG&E Shuts Off Power to Some in California to Reduce Wildfire Risk

The U.S. extends the mask mandate for passengers on commercial flights and other modes of transportation through Jan. 18. The Biden administration is expected today to call for a Covid-19 booster shot for many Americans. The U.S. recently halted dollar shipments to Afghanistan to keep cash out the Taliban's hands. Robinhood and Target are among the companies reporting earnings today. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18/08/212m 19s

U.S. Stocks Pull Back After Weak Retail Sales Report

Shares of retailers and other cyclical companies decline. Nasdaq sheds nearly 1%. Shares of Pfizer and Moderna rise sharply. Biden administration expected to call for Covid-19 booster shots. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17/08/212m 6s

Thousands Remain Stranded as Taliban Consolidate Control in Kabul

Plus: U.S. retail sales fell 1.1% in July as spending fell across categories. Walmart reports rise in sales as shoppers return to stores despite Delta surge. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17/08/212m 16s

Biden Administration Expected to Call for Covid-19 Booster Shots

President Biden orders the allocation of up to $500 million in emergency funds to help Afghan refugees. German media company Axel Springer is in talks to buy an ownership stake in Washington D.C. publisher Politico. The U.S. declares the first-ever shortage of water on the Colorado River, causing cutbacks in several Southwestern states. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17/08/212m 12s

Dow, S&P Hit New Records Despite China Worries

Investors shake off concerns about an economic slowdown in China. Oil prices fall sharply. Pfizer and BioNTech seek FDA approval for Covid-19 booster shot for the general public. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16/08/212m 9s

U.S. Sending More Troops to Restore Order at Kabul Airport

President Biden to deliver remarks on Afghanistan this afternoon. U.S. auto-safety regulators investigate Tesla's advanced driver-assistance system Autopilot. Federal Reserve policymakers near agreement to begin scaling back easy-money policies. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16/08/212m 27s

Three Killed at Kabul Airport as Afghans Race to Escape Taliban

Thousands of Afghans have converged on the capital city's airport in hopes of getting a flight out after the Taliban takeover on Sunday. The death toll from the earthquake in Haiti rose to almost 1,300. China's economy slowed more than expected in July. U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi looks at advancing both a $1 trillion infrastructure package and a $3.5 trillion budget blueprint. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16/08/212m 15s

U.S. Stocks Inch Higher as Strong Earnings Reports Keep Rolling In

Dow, S&P end week with gains, but Nasdaq notches small weekly loss. Small-business confidence falls to lowest level since early spring amid rise of Delta Covid-19 variant. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13/08/212m 13s

Child Tax Credit Payments Go Out to More Households

Plus: U.S. consumer sentiment drops on concerns about Delta variant. More job postings require Covid-19 vaccination. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13/08/211m 49s

FDA Clears Covid-19 Boosters for Some With Weak Immune Systems

The next launch of Boeing's Starliner space capsule could face a delay of several months. U.S. troops are sent to help evacuate some embassy personnel from Afghanistan while the Taliban seizes more cities as the group's forces advance toward the capital city of Kabul. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13/08/212m 11s

Vaccine Stocks Jump as FDA Nears Decision on Boosters

Dow, S&P rise to another record close. Adidas to sell Reebok to Authentic Brands for about $2.5 billion. Disney reports jump in sales and more streaming subscribers. DoorDash revenue doubles. Airbnb revenue quadruples. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/08/212m 21s

Surge in Home Prices Across the U.S. Continued in Second Quarter

Plus: New U.S. jobless claims fell to 375,000 last week. Bankruptcy trial of OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma begins today in New York. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/08/211m 54s

FDA Nears Decision on Covid-19 Boosters for Some Vulnerable People

Detailed results from the 2020 U.S. census set for release today might show the first drop in the nation's white population. A new bipartisan Senate bill is targeting how app stores operate. Disney and Airbnb are among the companies set to report results today. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/08/212m 14s

Dow, S&P Climb After Inflation Data

Tech stocks' lag holds back Nasdaq. Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase posts higher revenue and usage. EBay's revenue and earnings beat estimates, but active buyers decline. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/08/212m 10s

Inflation Rate Stayed High at 5.4% in July

Plus: White House urges OPEC to boost oil output. India in talks with Western Covid-19 vaccine makers to secure more doses. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/08/211m 58s

Senate Passes Democrats' $3.5 Trillion Budget Blueprint

China sentences a Canadian citizen to 11 years in prison for espionage in a case at the center of a diplomatic standoff. President Biden is set to urge companies to require Covid-19 vaccinations for their workers. U.S. consumer inflation figures are set to be released today. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/08/212m 12s

Dow, S&P Climb After Senate Passes Infrastructure Bill

Crude oil futures gain 3%, pushing up energy stocks. Canadian Pacific raises bid to buy Kansas City Southern. Progressive opposition to Jerome Powell clouds his chances for second term as Fed chairman. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/08/212m 13s

Andrew Cuomo Resigns as New York Governor

Plus: Senate passes $1 trillion infrastructure bill. Dominion sues Newsmax, One America News Network, others over election claims. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/08/212m 25s

NBC Draws Its Lowest Summer Olympics Ratings for Tokyo Games

Online sports-merchandise retailer Fanatics raised new funding, including from rapper Jay-Z, that values the company at $18 billion. Travel-booking companies HotelPlanner and Reservations.com are close to a deal to merge and go public. The Senate is expected to pass the roughly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package today. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/08/212m 13s

Oil Prices Slide Amid Rise of Delta Variant

Dow, S&P lose ground. Canadian Pacific plans higher bid for Kansas City Southern. Berkshire Hathaway shares edge up on higher profit report. DraftKings to buy Golden Nugget Online Gaming. Bitcoin nears highest price since May, boosting Coinbase shares. Hertz plans to relist amid travel rebound. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09/08/212m 45s

Senate Democrats Outline $3.5 Trillion Antipoverty, Climate Package

Plus: Alibaba fires manager accused of sexual assault. Canada reopens U.S. border to fully vaccinated Americans. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09/08/212m 0s

Judge Backs Norwegian Cruise Line on Proof of Covid-19 Vaccinations

The Senate clears the way for passage of the roughly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package. A new United Nations panel report says some effects of climate change may be irreversible for centuries. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's top aide says she is resigning. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09/08/212m 19s

Dow, S&P Close at Record Highs Following Strong Jobs Report

Plus: Amazon will require all warehouse workers to wear masks. SEC approves Nasdaq's proposal to include gender and race in its listing rules. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06/08/212m 28s

Unemployment Rate Fell in July as U.S. Economy Added 943,000 Jobs

Plus: Walmart gives weekly bonuses to keep warehouse workers. United Airlines to require Covid-19 vaccination for all U.S. employees. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06/08/212m 0s

U.S. Business Groups Call on Biden to Restart China Trade Talks

The Congressional Budget Office finds that the infrastructure package would widen the federal budget deficit by $256 billion over 10 years. Spirit Airlines' CEO apologizes for several days of flight cancellations. The Labor Department is set to release July's jobs numbers today. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06/08/212m 18s

Investors Cheer Drop in U.S. Jobless Claims

Food and Drug Administration nears strategy on Covid-19 vaccine booster. Moderna plans to seek full Covid vaccine approval this month. Robinhood stock falls on news that early investors may sell. AIG swings to profit. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05/08/212m 32s

Exxon Considers 'Net Zero' Carbon Pledge

Plus: Moderna recommends Covid-19 vaccine booster. N.Y. Assembly nears completion of impeachment probe of Gov. Andrew Cuomo. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05/08/212m 7s

U.S. to Set Electric-Vehicle Sales Target of 50% by 2030

Some White House and Food and Drug Administration officials consider a faster timeline for full approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine. Grill maker Weber prices its initial public offering below expectations. Moderna and ViacomCBS are set to report earnings today. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05/08/212m 17s

U.S. Stocks End Mostly Lower on Concerns of Faltering Recovery

S&P 500, Dow lose ground while Nasdaq manages small gain. New York Auto Show is canceled. Robinhood's shares jump 50% as options trading begins. Uber posts record bookings. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04/08/212m 22s

Weak Jobs Data Weighs On U.S. Stocks

Plus: General Motors posts $2.8 billion quarterly profit, says computer-chip shortage will hit second-half results. World Health Organization calls for halt to Covid-19 booster shots. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04/08/211m 52s

Spirit Airlines Cancel More Flights for a Third Straight Day

The Biden administration issues a new Covid-19 moratorium on evictions. Lumen Technologies agrees to sell a part of its U.S. telecommunications network to Apollo Global Management. Boeing decides not to make another attempt to launch its Starliner space capsule today. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04/08/212m 16s

Biden, Pelosi Call on Cuomo to Resign

Plus: U.S. stocks shake off early losses. Under Armour, Ralph Lauren deliver strong quarterly earnings reports. U.S.-listed shares of Chinese tech companies fall amid fears of further restrictions. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
03/08/212m 12s

New York Gov. Cuomo Sexually Harassed Multiple Women, Probe Finds

Plus: New York City to require vaccination for many indoor activities. Boeing cancels second attempt to launch its Starliner space taxi. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
03/08/211m 47s

Labor Official Backs New Vote for Alabama Amazon Workers, Union Says

PepsiCo plans to sell Tropicana and other juice brands to a private-equity firm. Shares of Tencent and other Chinese tech companies fall after a state-media report criticizes gaming. At the Tokyo Olympics, gymnast Simone Biles wins the bronze in the balance beam final. Boeing is set to launch its Starliner space capsule today. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
03/08/212m 24s

U.S. Stocks Cool After Early Bump, Close Mixed

Dow, S&P close down as Nasdaq manages small gain. Square's shares jump 10% on deal to buy Australia's Afterpay. Foot Locker to buy two retailers for $1.1 billion. Oil futures fall 3.3%. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02/08/211m 58s

Strong Earnings Push U.S. Stocks Higher at Start of New Month

Plus: New data shows U.S. factory growth remained strong in July, but shortages persist. Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine to be sold to media company backed by Blackstone for about $900 million. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02/08/211m 55s

Senate Poised to Vote on Infrastructure Package This Week

Fintech company Square agrees to acquire Australia's Afterpay in a deal valued at around $29 billion. Foot Locker is buying two smaller retailers for a total of about $1.1 billion. Money-management firms are crowding out venture capitalists in funding U.S. tech startups. At the Tokyo Olympics, gymnast Simone Biles is set to compete in the balance beam final on Tuesday. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02/08/212m 18s

Markets Rise More Than 1% During July

Markets lost ground on Friday and over the past week on various crosscurrents. Among them - signs the pace of economic growth may be slowing, persistent snarls in global supply chains and China's clampdown on tech and Internet businesses. Pinterest's stock falls 18% as its monthly average user count falls in the second quarter. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30/07/212m 18s

June Consumer Spending Rises 1%

But the gains were recorded before the latest upswing in Covid-19 cases, clouding the economic outlook. Walmart is reinstating a mask mandate for workers in high-risk counties. The SEC wants more disclosures from Chinese companies before allowing them to sell shares in the U.S. The American women beat the Netherlands in Olympic soccer. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30/07/212m 45s

Biden Calls on States to Offer Payments to Encourage Vaccination

President Biden says federal employees must get vaccinated against Covid-19 or submit to regular testing. The launch of Boeing's Starliner space capsule is postponed after a mishap at the International Space Station. In Hong Kong, the first person convicted under Beijing's national-security law is sentenced to prison. Procter & Gamble's CEO is stepping aside. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30/07/212m 12s

Stocks Rise after GDP Data

The major U.S. indexes fall shy of records following disappointing reports on GDP and jobless claims. Robinhood loses 8.4% in trading debut. Amazon's stock falls after weaker-than-expected results. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29/07/212m 11s

US Economy Grew 6.5% in the Second Quarter

The reopening powered the GDP's surge, but growth is expected to slow in coming months. Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Global is considering going private again. Prices for some grocery staples are expected to rise. US gymnast Sunisa Lee wins the all-around gold at the Tokyo Olympics. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29/07/212m 35s

Credit Suisse Employees Failed to Act on Archegos Risks, Report Says

Robinhood prices its initial public offering at $38 a share and is set to begin trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange today. Emergent BioSolutions plans to restart Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine production at its Baltimore plant. The roughly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure deal advances in the Senate. Amazon, Comcast and Merck are among the companies reporting earnings today. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29/07/212m 18s

Fed Hints It Could Reduce Bond-Buying Program in Coming Months

The Fed said the economy has made progress on its unemployment and inflation goals, hinting it could reduce asset purchases later this year. Facebook reports strong quarterly results, but expects revenue growth to slow in the second half of the year. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28/07/212m 19s

Investor Await Fed Statement on Easy-Money Policy

Fed policymakers wrap up their monthly meeting today, and investors are watching for signs on how and when the Fed will pare back its bond-buying programs. Boeing reports its first quarterly profit in nearly two years. Activision Blizzard hires a law firm to investigate complaints of workplace sexual harassment. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28/07/212m 28s

White House Proposes Tightening the Government's 'Buy American' Policy

Credit Suisse is likely to publish details of the failures related to the collapse of Archegos Capital Management. Online trading platform Robinhood's initial public offering is expected to price today. At the Tokyo Olympics, U.S. gymnastics star Simone Biles pulls out of another event. Facebook, Pfizer and Boeing are set to report earnings today. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28/07/212m 21s

Stocks Finish Lower Ahead of Big Tech Earnings

Apple, Microsoft and Alphabet report strong quarterly results. UPS shares fall 7% as shipping volume declines. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27/07/212m 25s

CDC to Recommend Vaccinated People Wear Masks

Plus: Atlanta spa shooter receives four life sentences. U.S. home prices continue to rise at record pace. U.S. gymnast Simone Biles withdraws from team competition at the Tokyo Olympics. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27/07/212m 20s

Apple, Microsoft and Google Owner Alphabet Are Set to Report Earnings

Intel commits to making the world's best chips by 2025. North Korea reopens lines of communication with South Korea. In Hong Kong, the first person charged under a Beijing-imposed national-security law is found guilty. At the Tokyo Olympics, Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka is eliminated. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27/07/212m 15s

Dow, S&P Hit Fresh Records

Plus: Tesla reports record quarterly profits. Bitcoin climbs to a six-week high on speculation about Amazon and cryptocurrencies. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26/07/212m 4s

AON, Willis Towers Watson Scrap $30 Billion Merger

Plus: School districts consider changing mask requirements as Covid-19 cases from the Delta variant increase. Also, severe flooding in Western India kills at least 150 people. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26/07/212m 0s

Tesla Set to Kick Off Big Week for U.S. Tech Earnings

Bitcoin jumps to a six-week high. Global investors pour a record amount of funds into U.S. financial assets. The U.S. steps up airstrikes in southern Afghanistan. Congressional lawmakers work to pave the way for a Senate vote to advance the infrastructure package this week. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26/07/212m 9s

Dow Closes Above 35000 for the First Time

All three U.S. indexes hit record territory. Snap shares rise 24% on strong quarterly revenue. GM shares fall 1.5% on the company's second Chevy Bolt recall due to battery problems. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/07/212m 10s

Vaccine Makers Seek to Apply mRNA Tech to Flu

Plus: Electric-vehicle sales growth in U.S. outpace broader auto industry. Disabled South Korean mountaineer missing after falling during descent. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/07/212m 10s

Tokyo Olympics to Hold a Scaled-Backed Opening Ceremony Today

Intel's CEO says the global chip shortage could extend into 2023. A U.S. vaccine advisory panel signals preliminary support for Covid-19 booster shots for people with compromised immune systems. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/07/212m 18s

U.S. Stocks Inch Higher After Two Days of Strong Gains

Intel sales bolstered by strong PC demand. Texas Instruments warns of slower growth in the third quarter. Domino's Pizza rolling out share repurchase plan. Janet Babin reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/07/212m 9s

Unemployment Rolls Shrink, But New Applications Rise

Initial U.S. jobless claims increased to 419,000 last week. U.S. home prices hit new high in June. American Airlines, Southwest report profit, lifted by demand and government aid. Christopher Zinsli reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/07/211m 56s

PG&E, in a Reversal, Now Plans to Bury Power Lines in Fire-Prone Areas

Tokyo Olympics organizers fire a senior director of the opening ceremony one day before the event. BDG Media, the owner of Bustle and other websites, is preparing to go public in a SPAC deal later this year. AT&T, Intel and Twitter are set to report earnings today. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/07/212m 16s

Strong Corporate Earnings Push U.S. Stocks Higher

Johnson & Johnson reports higher sales as healthcare demand returns. Coca-Cola boosts yearly outlook. Chipotle stock hits a record. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/07/212m 9s

Dow Up 200 Points as Market Rebound Continues

Delta variant of Covid-19 isn't expected to dent robust U.S. recovery. Pfizer, BioNTech join effort to produce Covid vaccines in Africa. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/07/212m 2s

U.S. Agrees to Drop Opposition to Russia's Nord Stream 2 Gas Pipeline

Software maker Cvent agrees to a SPAC merger deal that will take the company public. U.S. life expectancy fell by 1.5 years in 2020. The Milwaukee Bucks defeat the Phoenix Suns to win their first NBA championship in 50 years. Brisbane, Australia, is confirmed to host the 2032 Summer Olympics. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/07/212m 16s

Travel Stocks Rebound, Pushing Major Indexes Higher

Oil prices tick up. HCA Healthcare reports revenue rebound. Comcast, ViacomCBS leaders discussed streaming partnership. Bitcoin falls below $30,000. Netflix reports 1.5 million new sign-ups in second quarter. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/07/212m 20s

Dow Rebounds After Biggest One-Day Decline in Months

Plus: India's Covid-19 death toll is likely in the millions, study finds. Jeff Bezos and crew complete successful Blue Origin space flight. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/07/211m 52s

Jeff Bezos Is Set to Fly to Space Aboard Blue Origin Rocket Today

Comcast and ViacomCBS executives recently met to discuss a potential streaming partnership outside the U.S. The outlines of a $26 billion opioid settlement deal between states and major drug industry players are expected to be revealed this week. U.S. stock futures rise a day after a sharp selloff on Wall Street. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/07/212m 24s

Dow Slips 725 Points

S&P 500, Nasdaq also slide on concerns about Delta variant's economic impact. Travel and energy stocks take a hit. OPEC, allies agree to boost production. IBM's revenue grows but profit declines. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19/07/212m 47s

U.S. Stocks Tumble Amid Concerns of Delta Variant's Economic Impact

Plus: Biden administration blames hackers tied to China for Microsoft cyberattack spree. U.S. weighs new sanctions on Iran's oil sales to China if nuclear talks fail. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19/07/211m 53s

William Ackman Drops SPAC Plan for Universal Music Deal

Video-conferencing service Zoom agrees to buy software company Five9 in its biggest acquisition deal ever. More Covid-19 cases are reported among athletes and officials ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. U.S. lawmakers abandoned plans to use boosted tax-collection enforcement to help pay for a roughly $1 trillion infrastructure package. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19/07/212m 18s

Consumer Sentiment Drops, Pushing Stocks Lower

Plus: Rio Tinto's mines hit by Covid-19 restrictions. Moderna to be added to S&P 500 index. Lordstown Motors confirms Justice Department probe. China sends regulators to Didi as part of cybersecurity investigation. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16/07/212m 25s

U.S. Retail Sales Rose 0.6% in June

Plus: Lordstown Motors discloses Justice Department investigation. Los Angeles imposes indoor mask mandate amid sharp rise in coronavirus infections. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16/07/211m 47s

Intel Is in Talks to Make Its Biggest Acquisition Ever

President Biden says the situation in Hong Kong is deteriorating as China tightens its grip. His administration is set to issue an advisory warning U.S. businesses about the increasing risks of operating in Hong Kong. In Germany and other parts of Western Europe, dozens of people are dead and hundreds others are missing in severe flooding. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16/07/212m 13s

U.S. Stocks Close Mostly Lower After Powell's Inflation Comments

Plus: Shares of Blackstone, AIG jump on deal to manage life and retirement assets. Two large hospitals won't give Biogen's new Alzheimer's drug. Johnson & Johnson shares fall on sunscreen recall. Brent crude drops 1.7% on OPEC deal with UAE. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15/07/212m 26s

New U.S. Jobless Claims Dropped to 360,000 Last Week

Plus: More than 35 million U.S. households start receiving monthly child tax credit payments. Relative calm returns to Johannesburg after days of violence and looting. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15/07/211m 45s

Johnson & Johnson Recalls Most Neutrogena, Aveeno Spray Sunscreens

Private-equity firm Blackstone agrees to manage some assets backing AIG's life-insurance policies and retirement annuities. U.S. cybersecurity company NortonLifeLock is in talks to acquire European rival Avast. China reports a slowing but still-resilient economic recovery in the latest quarter. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15/07/212m 17s

Powell Predicts Continued High Inflation in Coming Months

Major U.S. stock indexes end the day mixed. Facebook seeks FTC Chair Lina Khan's recusal in antitrust case. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14/07/212m 11s

U.S. Drug-Overdose Deaths Jumped Nearly 30% Last Year

Plus: China set to launch world's largest emissions-trading program. EU unveils sweeping economic plan to combat climate change. Citigroup, Bank of America, Wells Fargo report sharply higher profit. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14/07/211m 59s

Broadcom No Longer in Talks to Buy Software Company SAS Institute

President Biden blasts new GOP-backed state voting rules. Senate Democrats agree to about $3.5 trillion in spending for their healthcare and antipoverty plan. More big U.S. banks are set to report earnings today. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell is scheduled to deliver a semiannual report on the economy to Congress. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14/07/212m 13s

U.S. Stocks Fall After June Inflation Report

Bank stocks decline despite strong quarterly profits. Virgin Galactic's shares fall another 7.2%. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell set to deliver report on U.S. economy Wednesday. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13/07/212m 7s

U.S. Consumer Prices Rose 5.4% in June From a Year Earlier

Plus: JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs report higher profits, but trading revenue slows. Google fined $593 million in France over treatment of news publishers. J.R Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13/07/211m 55s

Boeing Faces New Dreamliner Production Problem

The Trump Organization's finance chief has been removed as an officer at some of the company's subsidiaries. Cuba cracks down on protests as it grapples with its worst economic crisis in decades. U.S. earnings season kicks off today with results expected from JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13/07/212m 13s

Bank Stocks Push U.S. Markets Higher

Major U.S. stock indexes edge further into record territory. FDA plans to warn Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine is linked to rare cases of neurological condition Guillain-Barré Syndrome. Virgin Galactic could sell up to $500 million in stock. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/07/212m 11s

Elon Musk Takes Stand to Defend Tesla's Purchase of SolarCity

Plus: Thousands of protesters march in Cuba, demanding food and Covid-19 vaccines. Coffee prices soar after bad harvests. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/07/212m 2s

Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic Flight Boosts Space-Tourism Plans

Chinese tech company ByteDance, the owner of the TikTok app, puts its intentions to go public offshore on hold indefinitely after government officials warned it about data-security risks. A new global agreement on corporate tax faces possible hurdles in Congress. Big U.S. banks are set to report results this week as earnings season kicks off. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/07/212m 11s

U.S. Stocks End the Week at Record Highs

Investors pile back into stocks after Thursday's selloff. President Biden signs broad order aiming to limit corporate dominance. Carver Bancorp gains 21% as investors target short-sellers. FDA seeks to probe talks between staff and Biogen on Alzheimer's drug. Charlie Turner reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09/07/212m 24s
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