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Escalating Middle East conflict pushes stocks lower and oil prices higher. Plus: Target shares rise as investors anticipate a turnaround plan from the company. Katherine Sullivan hosts.

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Plus: U.S. stocks slide as the conflict widens in the Middle East. And Target’s new CEO has a plan to turn the company around. The retailer reported another sluggish quarter of sales today. Alex Ossola hosts.

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Plus: The first flights have begun taking off from Dubai even as airspaces remain shut in large parts of the Middle East. And how the escalating conflict is raising the spectre of higher inflation. Daniel Bach hosts.

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Oil prices leapt and defense stocks saw a boost. Plus: United Airlines stocks dip after cancelling all flights to the region. Katherine Sullivan hosts.

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Plus: U.S. stocks were trading lower this morning, while shares in the U.S. energy sector jumped. And the Justice Department’s antitrust trial against Live Nation kicks off today. Alex Ossola hosts.

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Plus: Gulf states face Iranian counter attacks, upsetting their image of safety. And U.S. forces used Anthropic’s AI to coordinate strikes in Iran, defying a White House order to stop working with the company. Daniel Bach hosts.

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Plus: Private credit concerns send Goldman Sachs stocks down. And Dell shares jump after a huge increase in its quarterly sales. Katherine Sullivan hosts.

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Plus: Trump Media says it’s in talks to spin off businesses including Truth Social. And experts say Iran is far from building intercontinental ballistic missiles. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.

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Plus: Anthropic says it won’t relax its AI safety measures in the face of the Pentagon’s ultimatum. And Pakistan says it's in open war with Afghanistan over cross-border Taliban attacks. Daniel Bach hosts.

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Plus: Zoom Communications stock falls after missing expectations. And J.M. Smucker shares rally after agreeing to appoint two new positions to its board. Katherine Sullivan hosts.

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Plus: Papa John’s International says it’s closing 300 U.S. stores and cutting corporate jobs. And Warner Bros. Discovery reports lower quarterly revenue. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.

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Plus: an increasing number of American adults under 55 are dying of heart attacks. And Jensen Huang calls AI concerns overblown, following another blockbuster earnings report from Nvidia. Daniel Bach hosts.

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Plus: Salesforce revenue outlook falls below expectations. Cava shares surge as the restaurant chain reports positive sales. Katherine Sullivan hosts.

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Plus: Bill Gates apologizes to the staff of the Gates Foundation over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. And Circle reports surging quarterly profits after investors continued to seek out its stablecoin. Alex Ossola hosts.

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Plus: Warner says Paramount’s newest bid could best Netflix deal. And Anthropic dials back AI safety commitments amid fierce competition. Daniel Bach hosts.

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Stocks rebounded despite new global tariffs. Plus: Home Depot shares gain on strong quarterly results. Katherine Sullivan hosts.

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Plus: Novo Nordisk is set to cut prices of GLP-1’s by as much as half next year. And consumer confidence was up for February. Anthony Bansie hosts.

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Plus: FedEx sues the Trump administration seeking a tariff refund. And U.S. markets are pointing to a higher open following a selloff sparked by fears of AI disruption and trade-policy uncertainty. Daniel Bach hosts.

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The Dow lost more than 800 points. Plus: Netflix shares slide after President Trump places political pressure on the streamer. Katherine Sullivan hosts.

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Plus: European lawmakers are considering stopping a vote on a trade deal with the U.S. in light of last week’s Supreme Court ruling on tariffs. And Novo Nordisk shares fell sharply after its experimental obesity drug failed to beat out Eli Lilly’s Zepbound. Alex Ossola hosts.

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Plus: President Trump boosts his new global tariff to 15% after the Supreme Court rules many of his duties illegal. And a blizzard causes mass flight cancellations on the U.S. East Coast. Daniel Bach hosts.

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President Trump announced a 10 percent tariff after the Supreme Court threw out his previous trade measures. Plus: Live Nation shares rose on the strength of ticket sales. Katherine Sullivan hosts.

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Plus: U.S. economic growth slowed in the fourth quarter, weighed down by the government shutdown. And the Fed's preferred gauge of inflation accelerated in December. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for 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.

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Plus: The White House wants to ban investors with more than 100 single-family homes from purchasing additional homes. And S&P 500 companies are back to appointing fewer women and minority board directors. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.

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Investors showed caution after a jump in a trade deficit. Plus: Klarna shares plunge after reporting a quarterly loss. Katherine Sullivan 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.

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Plus: U.S. imports hit a record high last year. And Nissan will recall more than 300,000 Rogue SUVs. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for 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.

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Plus: The oil and gold rally as the U.S. and Iran seemingly prepare for war. And Airbus says an engine shortage is forcing it to scale back production. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.

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Plus: Nvidia shares rise after announcing a deal with Meta. And Moderna stock jumps as FDA does a U-turn on its new flu vaccine. Katherine Sullivan hosts.

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Plus: U.S. industrial production rose in January. What Berkshire Hathaway bought and sold during Warren Buffett’s last quarter as CEO. And Mikaela Shiffrin wins the gold in the women’s slalom. Alex Ossola hosts.

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Plus: Europe dials up the pressure on big tech. And the IMF issues a warning to Japan, urging it to keep raising rates and avoid tax cuts. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Investors are still rattled by AI worries. Plus: Eric Trump takes an Israeli drone weapons company public through a merger with a small Florida construction firm. Katherine Sullivan hosts.

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Plus: Eric Trump invests in Israeli drone maker Xtend. And India seizes three shadow tankers as relations with Washington thaw. Alex Ossola hosts.

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Plus: Hyatt executive chairman Thomas Pritzker is retiring following recently-released Epstein files. And Goldman Sachs plans to scrap DEI criteria for its board.

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Plus: Expedia shares fall on competition from AI chatbots. And Airbnb stock rose on strong quarterly results. Katherine Sullivan hosts.

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Plus: a Dubai businessman resigns after documents released by the Justice Department revealed his close ties to Jeffrey Epstein. And Anthropic has added former Microsoft and General Motors executive Chris Liddell to its board of directors. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.

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Plus: Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer Kathryn Ruemmler steps down amid the Epstein files fallout. And Coinbase posts a big loss as Bitcoin’s fall drags down the wider crypto market. Daniel Bach hosts.

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The Nasdaq led the declines. Plus: McDonald’s shares rose on the success of its affordability push. Katherine Sullivan hosts.

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Plus: Sales of existing homes in the U.S. fall in January. And AI startup Anthropic is donating $20 million dollars to a group pushing for more AI regulation. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.

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Plus: Sanctions, ship seizures and ultra-low crude prices are denting Russia’s coffers. And Elon Musk announces a shakeup at xAI as it merges with SpaceX.

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The economy added 130,000 jobs in January. Plus: Moderna shares fall after the FDA refused to review its new flu vaccine application. Katherine Sullivan hosts.

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Plus: A forecast from the Congressional Budget Office estimates deepening deficits over the next decade. And Kraft Heinz pumps the brakes on its breakup plan. Alex Ossola hosts.

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Plus: House lawmakers block Mike Johnson's attempt at a moratorium on votes opposing Trump’s tariffs. And EU regulators approve Google’s takeover of cybersecurity startup Wiz. Daniel Bach hosts.

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The Dow hit a new record, but the Nasdaq was down. Plus: Spotify shares rose after their quarterly results beat expectations. Katherine Sullivan hosts.

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Plus: Target is laying off 500 employees. And Coca-Cola says its fourth-quarter revenue rose 2%. Anthony Bansie hosts.

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Plus: President Trump threatens to block the opening of a bridge between Windsor and Detroit paid for by Canada. And Gucci parent company Kering plans a return to growth in 2026. Daniel Bach hosts.

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Plus: Kroger shares rise after announcing a new CEO. And Nexstar stock jumps after President Trump announced a potential tie-up with Tegna. Katherine Sullivan hosts.

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Plus: the operator of Eddie Bauer stores in North America files for bankruptcy. And Novo Nordisk sues Hims & Hers over copycat versions of its weight loss drugs. Alex Ossola hosts.

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Plus: Shares in Novo Nordisk rally after the FDA clamps down on companies making compound versions of weight-loss drug Wegovy. And SpaceX delays a planned Mars mission to focus on Nasa’s next moon landing. Daniel Bach hosts.

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The index crossed the 50,000 mark for the first time. Plus: Nvidia shares jumped as investors rushed back to the tech sector. Katherine Sullivan hosts.

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Plus: The University of Michigan's measure of consumer sentiment ticks higher. And in talks with the U.S., Iran refuses to end its enrichment of nuclear fuel. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.

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