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What does Meta’s new AI agent mean for finance stocks? And how will the Trump administration’s plan to lower diesel prices impact oil companies? Plus, what did Paramount concede to get its $81 billion Warner Bros. takeover back on track? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Sept. 25. The Supreme Court said today that Trump administration officials could use an expanded federal immigration database to check whether voters are citizens, which some states want to use to scrub voter rolls. Plus, the Ukraine war is stopping grain exports from getting out of the Black Sea, sending U.S. wheat futures to three-year highs. We hear from Journal reporter Alexander Osipovich about what the disruptions could mean for food prices and the global food supply. And a debut novel by Canadian-Haitian writer Thélyson Orélien was nominated for some of the top literary prizes in France… until accusations that the author used AI sparked controversy. Reporter Anna Silman discusses how the publishing world is handling the rise of AI. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Sept. 25. Bonds have come off yesterday’s highs thanks to a retreat in oil prices, after Iran offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, if its terms are met. But WSJ correspondent Benoit Faucon says President Trump is unlikely to compromise ahead of the midterms. Plus, cracks begin to show in Oracle’s massive AI data-center buildout. And a pro-Trump, anti-communism ad paid for by the U.S. government, hits the airwaves. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Sept. 24. The average 30-year mortgage rate in the U.S. topped 7% this week for the first time since early last year–another hurdle for people looking to buy a home. But we hear about a silver lining in the housing market from Journal reporter Nicholas Miller. Plus, President Trump welcomes Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the White House with an extravagant ceremony. National security reporter Robbie Gramer discusses the leaders’ friendly tone at this morning’s joint address, and what lies ahead in the talks. And Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a defiant speech to the United Nations General Assembly, which highlighted his growing isolation on the world stage. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Sept. 24. In an apparent first, an OpenAI agent hacked an Australian government website gaining unauthorized access to government files. Plus a global bond selloff continues, with treasury yields extending to multiyear highs. And, a federal judge ordered President Trump to temporarily restore access to news outlets banned from the White House grounds. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Sept. 23. WSJ energy reporter Benoit Morenne discusses why the oil industry is so opposed to the Trump administration’s idea of limiting diesel exports.… and who wants President Trump to put restrictions in place. Plus, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says President Trump has invited Russian president Vladimir Putin to the G-20 meeting in Miami this December. And Meta’s new personal AI agent Muse has been sending the company’s stock price higher, but Meta’s lead in that space isn’t guaranteed. We hear from Journal reporter Meghan Bobrowsky about hurdles to the app’s growth and what she’ll be watching for during Mark Zuckerberg’s keynote later today at the Meta Connect conference. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Sept 23. WSJ chief China correspondent Lingling Wei breaks down the delicate optics of Xi Jinping’s state visit, which is set to kick off later today. Plus, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asks President Trump for a new weapons package ahead of winter. And New York City makes DoorDash pay $131.5 million to settle an investigation into its compliance with pay laws for food-delivery workers. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Sept. 22. Speaking to a room of world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly today, President Trump tallied his foreign policy wins while presenting the possibility of further military action in Iran and elsewhere. WSJ national security reporter Alex Ward discusses how the speech went over and the outcomes from some of Trump’s closed-door meetings. Plus, a Republican senator has called for an investigation into Donald Trump Jr. after the president’s oldest son disclosed that a Russian oligarch had paid for his wedding afterparty. And venture-capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, along with some of the other biggest names in tech, are backing a new school intended to be an alternative to college. We hear from Journal tech reporter Katie Bindley about what kind of curriculum the school will offer, what kinds of students it wants to attract and what skeptics are saying. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ad

A.M. Edition for Sept 22. As President Trump and Iran’s president head to the U.N., we’ll look at whether diplomacy could be in the cards. Plus, investors reward Meta’s push into agentic shopping. And as campaign season heats up, the WSJ’s Ken Thomas and Anthony DeBarros look at how Republicans are pumping money into battleground states to counter Democratic momentum. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Sept. 21. Paramount has settled an antitrust lawsuit filed by state attorneys general, effectively clearing the final major hurdle for its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. WSJ Los Angeles bureau chief Ryan Faughnder discusses what’s in the settlement and when we might see the deal close. Plus, CNN, MS Now and Politico are suing the Trump administration after they were banned from the White House. We hear from Journal reporter Isabella Simonetti about why the situation is escalating. And OpenAI calls on the government to set a global standard for AI safety. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Sept. 21. Paramount and the state of California discuss concessions that could get the company’s mega-merger with Warner Bros. Discovery over the finish line. Plus, President Trump proposes a new “AI force,” though don’t hold your breath for more regulation. And WSJ correspondent Sune Rasmussen details how a new U.S.-Greenland security deal could end months of uncertainty about the island’s future. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As Middle East energy security breaks down, gas prices are creeping up and diesel is hitting record highs – driving inflation in the U.S. and around the world. With the help of Dow Jones Energy's Andy Critchlow we'll look at the historic disruptions battering energy supply chains in and around the Persian Gulf. And WSJ reporters Benoît Morenne and Konrad Putzier explain why dwindling strategic reserves and a narrow spectrum of politically-palatable government interventions mean relief likely isn't coming anytime soon. Luke Vargas hosts. Further Reading The New Offensive Raising Oil Prices and Complicating Trump’s Iran War How Energy Is Driving Inflation—and How It’s Not Oil Executives Say the Great Fuel Crisis Is Here Record Fuel Prices Pose Fresh Challenge for Trump Ahead of Midterms What Is Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline and Why Is It Rocking Oil Markets? Is Fuel-Export Ban Trump’s Last Option to Ease Prices? How It Could Work Why Trump’s Venezuela Oil Grab Is No Quick Fix for Gas Prices ‘Refine, Baby,

Were major indexes able to rebound after a week of turbulence? And how will the U.S. regulators' green light of tokenized stocks impact trading? Plus, What does Warren Buffet's decision to step down mean for the future of Berkshire Hathaway? Host Shradha Dinesh discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Sept. 18. In a letter to investors today, legendary investor Warren Buffett said he would step down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. WSJ deputy markets editor Justin Baer discusses why it’s happening now, and the details of Buffett’s long-held succession plan. Plus, Disney has hired the head of artificial-intelligence company Character.AI to be its first chief technology officer. We hear from Journal reporter Ben Fritz about how this fits into CEO Josh D’Amaro’s strategy. And President Trump says he’s banning CNN, MS Now and Politico from the White House over their coverage of his administration. Alex Ossola hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Sept. 18. Hackers used Anthropic’s AI tool, Claude, to gain access to the company’s core algorithmic code. Plus, Russia seizes control of Nestle’s operations in the country, as the Kremlin cracks down on more Western businesses. And the Bank of Japan follows the Fed in hiking interest rates. WSJ’s Jason Douglas says central banks have learnt from recent inflation scares and are moving quickly to stave off persistent price rises. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Sept. 17. Yesterday’s interest rate increase from the Fed seemed to some like an assertion of the central bank’s independence. But afterward President Trump revealed that he and Warsh had a conversation before the decision was announced. WSJ Washington bureau chief Damian Paletta discusses what we know and what this could mean for the future of the Fed. Plus, House Speaker Mike Johnson sent lawmakers home early this week ahead of the November election, despite criticism that Congress isn’t doing its job. We hear from Journal reporter Maya Davis about what the data show about how much Congress is getting done. And Mastercard becomes the latest credit card company to roll out the option for AI bots to do your everyday shopping. But, as reporter Ben Glickman notes, many consumers aren’t yet ready to hand over their cards to a bot. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collecti

A.M. Edition for Sept. 17. Stock markets are gaining on renewed investor confidence in the Fed being ready and able to tackle higher inflation, despite President Trump’s rebuke of yesterday’s rate hike. Plus, Congress backs new measures to punish Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine. And Canada’s prime minister takes a swipe at Washington, as he welcomes the EU’s offer of an “alliance for the future.” Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Sept. 16. The Federal Reserve unanimously decided to raise interest rates a quarter percentage point today, its first rate hike in three years. WSJ economics reporter Matt Grossman discusses what went into that decision, what it means for the Fed’s relationship with President Trump and what to expect from the Fed’s future meetings this year. Plus, Yemen’s Tehran-backed Houthi rebels claimed they shot down a Saudi fighter jet. We hear from the Journal’s deputy Middle East bureau chief Jon Gambrell about how the Houthis recently seized Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a crucial oil chokepoint, after sitting out months of the Iran war. And business leaders are taking sides in the debate around AI regulation—mostly in opposition to President Trump. Alex Ossola hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for Sept. 16. The EU top’s executive proposes making Canada the bloc’s first associate member as traditional U.S. allies forge stronger ties in the face of tensions with the Trump administration. Plus, WSJ correspondent Jared Malsin details how the U.S. is burning through its interceptors to counter Iran. And, we tee up one of the most consequential Fed rate decisions in recent memory. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for Sept. 15. The annual Census report on households’ financial well-being showed that median household income notched a new record last year. But as WSJ economics reporter Rachel Wolfe explains, not all Americans are seeing the gains. Plus, a landmark bill that would regulate the crypto industry failed in a procedural vote in the Senate. We hear from reporter Vicky Ge Huang about where the measure goes from here. And the Kennedy Center’s board voted to close the venue for renovations, even as President Trump threatened to block them over a naming dispute. Alex Ossola hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.