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What's News brings you the biggest news of the day, from business and finance to global and political developments that move markets. Get caught up in minutes twice a day on weekdays, then take a step back with our What’s News in Markets wrap-up on Saturday and our What’s News Sunday deep dive.

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A.M. Edition for June 15. The U.S. and Iran say they’ve reached an interim deal to open the Strait of Hormuz and extend a ceasefire. WSJ Middle East correspondent Benoit Faucon says more needs to be ironed out as Israel’s defence minister said they w... more

Thousands of residents in the Peach State have dropped out of health insurance coverage since the start of 2025, prompted in part by this year’s expiration of enhanced federal subsidies that helped them pay their monthly premiums. For our special Wha... more

Where are investors looking beyond AI? And how did the largest IPO in history move markets before it even started trading? Plus, can an NBA playoff run create shareholder value? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the n... more

P.M. Edition for June 12. Shares of SpaceX closed up 19% on their first trading day, giving the company a market cap of more than $2 trillion and making Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire. Plus, China has been importing a lot less oil since the... more

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Damian Paletta
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Mati Staniszewski
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Peter Landers
Asia business finance and economics editor, The Wall Street Journal
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Dov Lieber
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Tim Martin
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Willy Walsh
Director General of the International Air Transport Association
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Adam Schiff
U.S. Senator (California)
U.S. Congress
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Alex Ossola
Host involved in What's News PM Edition and related segments, WSJ correspondent
Luke Vargas
Host of What's News AM Edition and related segments, WSJ correspondent

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The Record-Breaking Stakes of the SpaceX IPO
Q: You've been going through the company's preparations, break down what we know at this point, the numbers behind this deal. What are we expecting?
Corrie and Micah summarize a unique pricing approach, the scale of SpaceX's revenue mix including Starlink and XAI, and the importance of the TAM in signaling future growth despite 2025 losses; they also discuss how the diverse business model could attract investors despite profitability concerns.
Why Statues Taken Down in 2020 Are Coming Back
Q: Have there been any repercussions for the people who argued to end the war in Ukraine?
Repercussions are muted; critics couch their views in patriotic language and are not facing broad public backlash, which makes their words influential in certain circles even as the broader narrative remains complex.
Why Statues Taken Down in 2020 Are Coming Back
Q: Yaroslav, who are some of the people in the Russian establishment now calling for an end to the war?
The guest describes figures like Oleg Tsarev and Vasily Kashin who have expressed views that Russia should seek an end to the conflict, though from patriotic framing and without liberal opposition to the war; they are influential among segments of Russian society and advocate for a path toward a settlement.
OECD Warns of Recessions If Iran War Drags On
Q: What should we make of these findings from the USTR?
The explanation is that investigations were launched under Section 301 as a legal basis for the tariffs, and the administration is seeking new justification as the earlier ones expire, with the legal framework evolving from emergency powers to a more formal justification.
Why the Social Security Shortfall Is Coming Sooner
Q: Bob, since Mythos was announced in April, what makes people so nervous about it?
People are concerned that Mythos could enable dangerous capabilities, such as giving advice on building weapons or hacking systems, which raises serious cybersecurity and national-security concerns; there's a broader fear about what such powerful AI could do in the hands of malicious actors, and how effectively guardrails can prevent misuse.

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Frequently Asked Questions About WSJ What’s News

What is WSJ What’s News about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program delivers rapid-fire, market- and policy-forward briefings that stitch together global events, financial data, and geopolitical developments to illuminate their impact on markets and everyday economics. Episodes consistently explore how current headlines—such as energy prices, trade disputes, regulatory shifts, and major corporate earnings—translate into investment implications, with expert analysis from Wall Street Journal reporters and industry guests. A recurring strength is its ability to blend real-time reporting with historical context and sector-specific insights (energy, tech, healthcare, finance), helping listeners gauge risk, opportunities, and policy risks in a compact daily format. A notable edge is the breadth of gu... more

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