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  • Stock Indexes Closed Mixed After U.S.-EU Trade Deal

    Stock Indexes Closed Mixed After U.S.-EU Trade Deal
    Jul 28 2025
    The agreement removed the risk of an all-out trade war, but critics said it could weigh on already-sluggish economic growth in Europe. Plus: Boeing shares rose after the deal restored tariff exemptions for the aerospace sector. And stock in Tesla rallied after Elon Musk announced a deal with Samsung for artificial intelligence chips. Danny Lewis hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • Businesses Leaders Welcome EU-U.S. Trade Agreement as Least Bad Outcome

    Businesses Leaders Welcome EU-U.S. Trade Agreement as Least Bad Outcome
    Jul 28 2025
    Plus: President Donald Trump says Russia has 10 or 12 days to reach a cease-fire with Ukraine or face more economic pressure. And the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to a cease-fire after deadly clashes at their border. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • Trump and EU Reach Trade Agreement

    Trump and EU Reach Trade Agreement
    Jul 28 2025
    Plus: Samsung and Tesla ink a multi-billion dollar chip supply deal. And, Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison says it is looking to include a Chinese investor in its Panama Canal ports sale. Kate Bullivant hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • S&P 500 Ends the Week With Its Fifth Straight Record Close

    S&P 500 Ends the Week With Its Fifth Straight Record Close
    Jul 25 2025
    The Nasdaq also rose to fresh highs as progress in trade talks bolstered markets. Plus: Intel shares fell after it reported a wider quarterly loss and announced 15% of staff will be laid off. And Samuel Adams brewer Boston Beer said it expects tariffs to have a more moderate effect on its costs. Danny Lewis hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • White House Seeks Fines From Universities in Exchange for Federal Funding

    White House Seeks Fines From Universities in Exchange for Federal Funding
    Jul 25 2025
    Plus: The Trump administration sues New York City over sanctuary policies. And Meta stops all political advertisements on its social platforms in the EU. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • Trump Buoyed By Voter’s Improved Views of the Economy

    Trump Buoyed By Voter’s Improved Views of the Economy
    Jul 25 2025
    Plus: Volkswagen lowers its financial guidance after earnings were hit by tariff costs. And, a U.S. regulator approves Skydance’s merger with Paramount Global. Azhar Sukri hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 mins
  • Signs of Trade-Talk Progress Lifted the S&P 500 to a New Record

    Signs of Trade-Talk Progress Lifted the S&P 500 to a New Record
    Jul 24 2025
    But some large component stocks dragged on the Dow Jones Industrial Average, including UnitedHealth Group. The health conglomerate disclosed that it is cooperating with criminal and civil investigations by the U.S. Justice Department. Plus: Tesla shares slid after Elon Musk’s electric vehicle-maker said car sales continued to fall for another quarter. Danny Lewis hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • UnitedHealth Says It’s Responding to Justice Department Probe

    UnitedHealth Says It’s Responding to Justice Department Probe
    Jul 24 2025
    Plus: Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are in advanced discussions for a deal that could create the largest rail operator in the U.S. And the European Central Bank holds interest rates steady. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 mins