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Nov 06, 2024
Dow Climbs More Than 1,500 Points on Trump Victory
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Plus: Several big bank stocks rise on hopes of easing regulation and higher interest income. Bitcoin and several crypto-related stocks advance. J.R. Whalen reports.
Plus: Democrats’ chances to gain control of the House of Representatives appear to have faded. The new CEO of CVS Health promises a reorganization of the company, including new leadership at its Aetna insurance unit. J.R. Whalen reports.
Trump Victory Sends Dollar and Treasury Yields Soaring
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Plus: Tesla shares surge in off-hours trading. And, AI search company Perplexity is finalizing a funding round that would see its valuation triple. Kate Bullivant hosts.
Plus: AstraZeneca London shares fall following a report that a Chinese investigation of the drug company has widened. Bitcoin briefly climbs back above $70,000. J.R. Whalen reports.
Election Day in the U.S.: A Divided Nation Chooses a President
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Plus: U.S. services activity accelerated in October, fueled by high employment levels. Lower production by French manufacturers in September threatens a bleak end to the year for the European manufacturing sector. J.R. Whalen reports.
Harris Campaign Expects Results from Three Swing States Tonight
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Plus: Boeing’s machinists union votes to end a nearly eight-week strike. And, Chinese stocks rise on signs that more aggressive economic stimulus could be paying off. Kate Bullivant hosts.
Berkshire Hathaway Shares Decline on Lower Earnings Report
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Plus: Boeing shares edge higher as the plane maker’s union of machinists votes on a labor deal. After the bell, Palantir shares rise after the software company reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings. J.R. Whalen reports.
Traders Adjust Investments Ahead of U.S. Presidential Election
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Plus: U.S. semiconductor industry is working to remove Chinese companies from supply chains. Music producer and composer Quincy Jones has died at age 91. J.R. Whalen reports.
Plus: Exxon Mobil and Chevron post reduced third-quarter profits as lower prices test oil companies' resilience. Iran signals it will respond to last weekend’s Israeli strikes on Iranian military and missile-production sites. J.R. Whalen reports.
Plus: Bud Light’s owner says U.S. sales have bounced back after more than a year of being hammered by a boycott. And, a gauge of China’s manufacturing activity paints shows tentative signs of recovery. Kate Bullivant hosts.
Comcast to Explore Spinning Off Its Cable Networks
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Plus: Stellantis said efforts to bring down the number of cars held at U.S. dealers is running ahead of schedule. An investigation involving a top executive at drugmaker AstraZeneca is the latest to unsettle foreign companies in China. J.R. Whalen reports.
Musk Ordered to Attend Court Hearing Over $1 Million Giveaways
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Plus: Samsung’s flagship chip business posts lower third-quarter earnings. And, Starbucks promises U.S. customers not to raise prices over the coming year. Kate Bullivant hosts.
Microsoft, Meta Platforms Report Higher Quarterly Revenue
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Plus: Alphabet shares rise a day after the Google parent reported strong financial results. Super Micro Computer shares plummet after Ernst & Young resigns as its auditor. J.R. Whalen reports.
Plus: Ernst & Young resigns as the auditor for Super Micro Computer. Flash floods in southeastern Spain have killed more than 70 people. J.R. Whalen reports.
Trump Treasury Contender Pledges to Slash Spending
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Plus: UBS earnings beat expectations as the Credit Suisse integration progresses. And, AMD shares slip despite earnings that showed high demand for its chips. Kate Bullivant hosts.
Plus: Visa shares fall after the payments company said it plans to lay off around 1,400 workers by the end of the year. Bitcoin crosses $72,000, its highest level since March. J.R. Whalen reports.
WSJ Analysis: X Algorithm Feeds Users Political Content
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Plus: Kamala Harris will speak to middle-class families in a speech from the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., today. Pfizer reports upbeat earnings as it fends off activist investor Starboard Value. J.R. Whlen reports.
Bezos Defends Washington Post Decision Not to Back a Presidential Candidate
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Plus: Israel cuts ties with the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees. And, Treasury yields rise on the prospect of a rising federal deficit. Kate Bullivant hosts.
Plus: Boeing shares fall after the aerospace giant announced a plan to raise $19 billion in stock offerings. After the bell, Ford reports Q3 net income declined sharply. J.R. Whalen reports.
Boeing Plans to Raise $19 Billion Through Stock Sales
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Plus: Volkswagen’s work council said the automaker plans to shut at least three factories in Germany to cut costs. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and several global counterparts urge Israel to approve a waiver that would continue to allow Palestinian and Israeli banks to correspond. J.R. Whalen reports.
Plus: Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party loses its absolute majority, creating uncertainty about its leadership. And, McDonald’s beef is ruled out as the source of an E. coli outbreak linked to the chain’s Quarter Pounders. Kate Bullivant hosts.
Tech Stocks Lift Nasdaq While Other Indexes Snap Weekly Winning Streaks
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Plus: HCA Healthcare stock falls after the hospital chain warns of losses stemming from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. And Deckers Outdoor jumps more than 10% thanks to strong Hoka shoe sales. Danny Lewis hosts.
Elon Musk Has Been in Regular Contact With Vladimir Putin
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WSJ exclusively reports the world’s richest person had secret conversations with one of America’s chief adversaries. Plus: the owner and operator of the container ship that crashed into a critical Baltimore bridge will pay more than $100 million to settle a federal lawsuit. Danny Lewis hosts.
Plus: Capri shares plunge in off-hours trading after a federal court blocks its acquisition by rival Tapestry. And discount carrier Spirit Airlines plans job cuts and plane sales to reduce costs. Luke Vargas hosts.
Surprisingly Strong Earnings for Tesla Boosts Tech Stocks
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Plus: Fresh data showed new signs of a strong U.S. economy. UPS posts first gains in quarterly revenue and earnings in more than a year. And IBM shares fall after its latest results showed gains in AI offset by weakness elsewhere in its business. Danny Lewis hosts.
U.K. Regulators Are Probing Google’s $2 Billion Anthropic Investment
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Plus: Southwest Airlines strikes deal to end feud with activist investor. And Keurig Dr Pepper says it will buy energy-drink maker Ghost for more than $1 billion. Danny Lewis hosts.
Plus: A new national WSJ poll shows Donald Trump leading Kamala Harris. And Unilever’s sales grow as consumers return to its branded products. Luke Vargas hosts.
Plus: Boeing shares fall after logging its biggest quarterly loss since 2020. Spirit Airlines soars after WSJ report of renewed merger talks with Frontier Airlines. And McDonalds stock drops after CDC linked Quarter Pounders to an E. coli outbreak. Danny Lewis hosts.
U.S. Home Sales on Track for Worst Year Since 1995. Again.
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Plus: Boeing posts more than $6 billion in quarterly losses. Several people have been killed in a suspected terror attack at a major defense facility in Turkey. And the U.S. says that thousands of North Korean troops are conducting military training in Russia. Danny Lewis hosts.
Plus: McDonald’s Quarter Pounders are linked to an E. coli outbreak across 10 states. And Starbucks shares drop after the coffee chain suspends its guidance. Luke Vargas hosts.
U.S. Stocks Mixed After A New Day of Fresh Earnings
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Plus: General Motors continues stock buyback spree after latest earnings surged past expectations. Philip Morris International logs record revenue and earnings. And Verizon shares fall after a sharp drop in new postpaid wireless connections. Danny Lewis hosts.
Former Abercrombie CEO Arrested and Charged in Sex-Trafficking Case
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Plus: The IMF says that the U.S. economy is leading the world again. And India-China ties may see a thaw four years after border skirmish froze relations.
Plus: An activist investor pushes Cheesecake to spin off some of its brands. And Saab boosts its bottom line thanks to defense spending. Luke Vargas hosts.
Plus: All eyes are on earnings this week. Nvidia tops $3.5 trillion for the first time. And Boeing shares rally after tentative agreement with its machinists union. Danny Lewis hosts.
Plus: Bed Bath & Beyond stores will return after bankruptcy closures. And the U.S. Defense Secretary announces new military aid to Ukraine in surprise visit. Danny Lewis hosts.
Musk Offers $1 Million Daily Prize for Signing Petition
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Plus: Boeing and its machinists union reach a deal, now its members must vote on it. And, activist investor Starboard targets Tylenol maker Kenvue. Luke Vargas hosts.
Plus: Netflix shares hit a record high following its most profitable quarter ever. And CVS Health fell after the healthcare giant replaced its CEO and warned on earnings. Plus, french fry producer Lamb Weston’s shares soar. Danny Lewis hosts.
CVS Gets a New CEO Amid Lowered Earnings Expectations
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Plus: Federal regulators are investigating Tesla’s self-driving software after a fatal crash. And U.S. Cellular sells hundreds of millions of spectrum licenses to Verizon. Danny Lewis hosts.
China’s Economic Growth Cools in the Third Quarter
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Plus: Main commercial banks in China cut their deposit rates for a second time this year. And, Hyundai Motor’s India unit is set to raise more than $3 billion in the country’s largest IPO. Kate Bullivant hosts.
Netflix Adds 5 Million Subscribers in Q3, Reports Improved Profits
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Plus: Shares of Travelers help push the Dow to a new record. Several chipmaker stocks rise after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing reports strong AI demand. J.R. Whalen reports.
Plus: U.S. retail sales rose in September, beating expectations. The European Central Bank lowered its interest rates to counteract flagging growth. J.R. Whalen hosts.
Plus: Elon Musk taps a close confidant for a top executive role at Tesla. And, TSMC reports record net profit, boosting chip stocks. Kate Bullivant hosts.
Bank, Airline Shares Gain While Dow Hits New Record
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Plus: Morgan Stanley shares reach an all-time high after the bank reports strong earnings. Shares of nuclear power companies surge after Amazon said it would work with utilities to explore deploying small modular reactors. J.R. Whalen reports.
Morgan Stanley Reports Strong Results As Dealmaking Strengthens
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Plus: Novavax says the FDA rejected its combination Covid-19 and flu vaccine because of a “serious adverse event” in a clinical-trial participant. Elon Musk’s SpaceX sues California regulators for voting down a request to allow more of the company’s rocket launches there. J.R. Whalen reports.
Economists Grow More Upbeat on U.S. Economy, WSJ Poll Shows
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Plus: Jeep maker Stellantis says deliveries fell 20% in the third quarter. And, shares in Louis Vuitton maker LVMH slump after disappointing earnings. Kate Bullivant hosts.
Plus: Apple shares rise after the company launched a new iPad Mini that is built for use with Apple Intelligence AI tools. Global oil prices decline after Israel assured the Biden Administration that it wouldn't target Iran's oil or nuclear facilities in a planned attack. J.R. Whalen reports.
Boeing Aims to Raise $10 Billion in Stock Offering
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Plus: Goldman Sachs reports a sharp increase in quarterly earnings. UnitedHealth warns its 2025 financial results will likely fall short of Wall Street’s early expectations. J.R. Whalen reports.
Harris Announces Policies Targeting Black Male Voters
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Plus: Google backs the construction of seven small nuclear-power reactors to supply it with power. And, oil prices fall on the prospect of a more limited Israeli counter-strike against Iran. Kate Bullivant hosts.
Plus: Nvidia shares rise, helping push the S&P 500 to a new record. Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway increases its stake in Sirius XM. J.R. Whalen reports.
Nobel for Economics Awarded for Study in Prosperity Between Countries
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Plus: China has concluded “around-the-clock” military drills around Taiwan. Barclays will replace Goldman Sachs as the exclusive issuer of General Motors credit cards next year. J.R. Whalen reports.
Plus: SpaceX shows progress in making core components of its Starship missions reusable. And, China keeps the world guessing on the size of its planned fiscal stimulus. Kate Bullivant hosts.
Strong Bank Earnings Push Dow, S&P 500 to New Highs
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Plus: Tesla shares fall after investors were disappointed by the EV maker’s reveal of its robotaxi. After the bell, Boeing said it would cut its global workforce by 10% amid a machinists strike. J.R. Whalen reports.
JPMorgan Chase: U.S. Economy Has Achieved a Soft Landing
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Plus: U.S. consumer sentiment dipped last month over inflation frustrations. September’s producer-price index was unchanged compared to August. J.R. Whalen reports.
Plus: The CEO of Jeep maker Stellantis will retire in early 2026, as the car maker reshuffles its ranks. And, Chinese state media report a jump in home viewings and sales in China’s biggest cities over the past few days. Kate Bullivant hosts.
All three major indexes fall after mixed consumer-price data. Plus: TD Bank stock falls after settling charges it failed to properly monitor for criminal money laundering. Tesla shares drift down ahead of robotaxi announcement. And, Delta Air Lines drops amid disappointing third-quarter earnings. Danny Lewis hosts.
Plus: Social Security recipients will receive the smallest cost-of-living increase in four years in 2025. The Nobel Prize in literature has been awarded to South Korean author Han Kang. J.R. Whalen reports.
Hurricane Milton Leaves More Than 3 Million Without Power
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Plus: Donald Trump pledges to end “double taxation” on Americans who live abroad. And, TD Bank faces $3 billion in penalties and growth restrictions as part of a settlement in the U.S. Kate Bullivant hosts.
Plus: Alphabet shares fall in response to the Justice Department considering splitting up Google to end what it called an unlawful monopoly in search. Arcadium Lithium shares rise sharply after mining company Rio Tinto agreed to buy the company for $6.7 billion. J.R. Whalen reports.
Hurricane Milton Expected to Make Landfall in Florida Tonight
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Plus: Negotiations between Boeing and its striking machinists union have broken down. The Nobel Prize in chemistry has been awarded to a trio of scientists for their work to crack the code of proteins. J.R. Whalen reports.
Plus: Social-media platform X gets permission to resume operations in Brazil after Elon Musk makes key concessions. And, Rio Tinto agrees to a multi-billion-dollar takeover of Arcadium Lithium. Kate Bullivant hosts.
Nvidia Shares Rise on Strong Demand for Blackwell AI Chips
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Plus: Boeing shares decline after the FAA warns airlines about rudder equipment on its 737 jets. Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway sells another $383 million of Bank of America shares. J.R. Whalen reports.
Hezbollah Launches More Than 100 Rockets Into Northern Israel
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Plus: Short-selling firm Hindenburg Research said the videogame platform Roblox has reported inflated user metrics to investors and has favored growth over child safety. Roblox said its platform is safe. The Nobel Prize in physics was awarded to a pair of scientists for their discoveries and inventions that formed the building blocks of machine learning. J.R. Whalen reports.
Google Told to Make it Easier for App Stores to Compete on Android
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Plus: Samsung projects a sharp slowdown in earnings growth for the next quarter. And, European drinks stocks fall after China imposes antidumping tariffs on brandy. Azhar Sukri hosts.
Dow Falls Nearly 400 Points on Middle East, Oil-Price Concerns
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Plus, Pfizer shares rise on a WSJ report that activist Starboard Value has taken a roughly $1 billion stake in the company. Amazon shares decline after the stock was downgraded by Wells Fargo analysts. J.R. Whalen reports.
Hurricane Milton Closing in on Florida as Category 5 Storm
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Plus: New York City’s deputy mayor is the latest aide to Mayor Eric Adams, who has been indicted on corruption charges, to resign. The Nobel Prize for Medicine is awarded to a pair of scientists for their discovery of microRNA, tiny molecules that play an important role in gene regulation. J.R. Whalen reports.
Plus: Activist investor Starboard Value takes a roughly $1 billion dollar stake in Pfizer. And, mining giant Rio Tinto is in talks to buy Arcadium Lithium, sending its stock soaring. Azhar Sukri hosts.
Dow Hits New Record on Strong September Jobs Report
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Plus: Spirit Airlines shares drop sharply after a WSJ report that it has been in discussions with bondholders over the terms of a potential bankruptcy filing. After the bell, Air Products shares rise after we reported that activist investor Mantle Ridge had built a stake worth more than $1 billion in the company. J.R. Whalen reports.
Plus: Jeep-maker Stellantis is taking drastic measures to shore up the company’s finances as it tries to trim costs. The European Union votes to impose tariffs of up to 45% on Chinese-made electric vehicles. J.R. Whalen reports.
U.S. Dockworkers Agree to Return to Work After 62% Pay Rise Deal
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Plus: Spirit Airlines explores a bankruptcy filing. And, economists polled by the Journal expect today’s jobs report to show the U.S. adding 150,000 jobs in September. Azhar Sukri hosts.
U.S. Stocks Fall Amid Concerns Over Middle East Instability
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Plus: Nvidia shares rise after CEO Jensen Huang said demand for the new Blackwell chip is strong. EVgo shares surge after the charging startup received a roughly $1 billion loan commitment from the U.S. Energy Department. J.R. Whalen reports.
U.S. Services Activity Accelerated More Than Expected in September
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Plus: More Americans filed for initial jobless benefits last week. The FDA says Eli Lilly has resolved the shortage of its Tirzepatide diabetes and weight-loss drug. J.R. Whalen reports.
Musk Gave Tens of Millions to Republican Causes Far Earlier Than Previously Known
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Plus: Special counsel Jack Smith’s road map for a federal prosecution of former President Donald Trump on election-interference charges is unsealed. And, oil prices edge up amid continued fears of a widening conflict in the Middle East. Azhar Sukri hosts.
U.S. Stocks Edge Higher as Private Sector Snaps Jobs Slowdown
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Plus: Humana shares fall after the company warned about a steep drop in the federal government’s quality ratings of its medicare plans. Conagra shares decline after the foodmaker reported lower quarterly sales. J.R. Whalen reports.
Correction: Humana shares fell 12% on Wednesday. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly said they rose 12%. (Corrected on October 2)
Plus: Tesla said its EV deliveries rose in the third quarter. JPMorgan Chase plans to open nearly 100 branches in low-income and rural areas around the country. J.R. Whalen reports.
Plus: Saudi Arabia’s oil minister warns of falling oil prices if OPEC+ members don’t stick to production limits. And, the White House pushes for striking dockworkers and business owners to get back to the negotiating table. Kate Bullivant hosts.
U.S. Stock Markets Fall After Iranian Attack on Israel
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Plus: Apple shares decline after a Barclays analyst raises concerns about iPhone 16 demand. Super Micro Computer shares finish lower after the company’s 10-for-1 stock split takes effect. J.R. Whalen reports.
White House: Iran Preparing to Launch Missile Attack on Israel
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Plus: Auto-industry forecasters expect third-quarter U.S. vehicle sales to come in roughly flat compared with a year earlier. Charles Schwab president Rick Wurster has been named new CEO, replacing current chief executive Walt Bettigner on Jan. 1. J.R. Whalen reports.
Plus: Israel sends troops into Lebanon, escalating its fight with Hezbollah. And Stellantis recalls more than 150,000 hybrid Jeeps over fire risk. Kate Bullivant hosts.
Plus: GM and Ford shares fall after rival Stellantis lowers its earnings forecast. GE Healthcare shares finish higher after U.S. regulators OK an injection from the company for detecting coronary artery disease. J.R. Whalen reports.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Asks Judge to Throw Out Bribery Charge
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Plus: Stellantis is the latest automaker to warn of challenges in the U.S. car market. Verizon strikes a $3.3 billion deal to sell thousands of wireless communication towers to Vertical Bridge. J.R. Whalen reports.
Plus: California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes a controversial artificial-intelligence safety bill. And, Chinese stocks extend their rally after fresh measures to help the economy are introduced. Kate Bullivant hosts.
Plus: Costco shares fall after the retailer’s revenue misses Wall Street estimates. Bristol Myers-Squibb shares rise after the FDA approves its new treatment for schizophrenia patients. J.R. Whalen reports.
Fidelity Limits Some Deposits in Response to Fraud Scheme
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Plus: Amazon will stockpile opioid overdose medication across its warehouse network. Maggie Smith, best known for her role in “Downton Abbey,” has died at 89. J.R. Whalen reports.
Plus: U.S. safety officials flag a potential hazard in around 350 of Boeing’s 737 planes. And, Chinese stocks have their best week in years as Beijing signals it will do more to prop up the economy. Luke Vargas hosts.
Plus: Super Micro Computer shares fall as the server maker is being investigated by the Justice Department. Average mortgage rates decline to their lowest level in two years. J.R. Whalen reports.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams Charged With Bribery, Fraud
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Plus: The Justice Department is investigating Super Micro Computer accusing the AI server maker of accounting violations. Southwest Airlines says it will start selling tickets for assigned seats and seats with extra legroom next year. J.R. Whalen reports.
Plus: China’s top leaders convene in a surprise meeting to discuss stimulus measures. And, spirit maker Diageo warns of continued challenges as consumers remain cautious. Luke Vargas hosts.
Micron Reports Strong Quarterly Earnings Due to AI Demand
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Plus: Amgen shares decline following disappointing results from a late-stage study of a drug that would treat a type of eczema. Berkshire Hathaway sold $863 million of Bank of America shares from Friday through Tuesday. J.R. Whalen reports.
China-Linked Hackers Breach U.S. Internet Providers
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Plus: Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is expected to outline her proposed economic policy today. Google said it has filed a formal complaint against Microsoft with the European Union’s top antitrust regulator over its cloud-computing business. J.R. Whalen reports.
Israel Intercepts Hezbollah Missile Fired at Tel Aviv
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Plus: a Senate report looking into the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in July details widespread security failings in the Secret Service. And, China’s central bank makes another rate cut, adding to a slew of monetary easing measures. Luke Vargas hosts.
Plus: Visa shares fall after the Justice Department sued the company for antitrust violations. Deere shares rise after Donald Trump threatened, if elected, to slap 200% tariffs on the farm-equipment maker if it sold products made in Mexico. J.R. Whalen reports.
Trump Plans to Recruit Foreign Manufacturers to Move to U.S.
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Plus: The SEC fines 12 companies for failing to maintain proper recordkeeping. Beijing says it is investigating the owner of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, for alleged discrimination against products from the Xinjiang region. J.R. Whalen reports.
Plus: Donald Trump issues fresh tariff threats, targeting Deere. And, Hawaiian Electric Industries shares slump on plans for a stock sale. Luke Vargas hosts.
Plus: Boeing shares increase after the jet maker offered a 30% raise over four years to its striking machinists union. Intel shares move higher on a report that private-equity firm Apollo offered to make a multi-billion investment in the company. J.R. Whalen reports.
Alleged Trump Gunman Left Note About Assassination Attempt
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Plus: California’s Attorney General sues Exxon for misleading the public over the recyclability of plastics. Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah killed more than 270 people and wounded 1,000 across Lebanon. J.R. Whalen reports.
Plus: Australia’s REA Group increases its bid for U.K. real-estate listing platform Rightmove. And China’s central bank trims one of its short-term policy rates to boost the economy. Azhar Sukri hosts.
Qualcomm Approached Intel About a Takeover Offer in Recent Days
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Plus: Nike shares climb after the sneaker company said chief executive John Donahoe would retire and former executive Elliot Hill would return as CEO. FedEx shares drop after the company posted lower quarterly profit and revenue, and cut its outlook for the full fiscal year. J.R. Whalen reports.