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    What’s News in Markets: IBM’s Warning, Apple’s Comeback, Wall Street Cashes In

    07/18/2026 | 5 mins.
    Can a 115-year old company reinvent itself for the AI era? And what does Apple’s rally say about the AI trade? Plus, why are Wall Street traders having their best year ever? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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    Taco Bell Stumbles on a Lettuce Crisis

    07/17/2026 | 14 mins.
    P.M. Edition for July 17. Taco Bell has outpaced fast-food rivals for years, but contaminated lettuce could put a damper on its growing business. Heather Haddon, who covers restaurants for the Journal, discusses how the chain is handling the situation–and why that’s crucial for its business. Plus, a new AI model from China that could rival the most cutting-edge U.S. models weighed on tech stocks today. We hear from WSJ tech columnist Christopher Mims about the challenge for Silicon Valley. And it’s the World Cup final on Sunday. WSJ sports editor Joshua Robinson tells us what he’ll be looking out for when Argentina faces off against Spain. Alex Ossola hosts.

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    Fact-Checking Trump’s Election Fraud Claims

    07/17/2026 | 15 mins.
    A.M. Edition for July 17. President Trump is ramping up his efforts to sow doubt about election results, raising familiar but unproven claims about the voting process. WSJ’s Washington coverage chief Damian Paletta breaks down Trump’s latest speech on election integrity, and fact-checks key talking points. Plus, the SEC is flooded with complaints over its plan to scrap required quarterly earnings. And WSJ’s Callum Borchers explains how companies are quietly using new AI tools to track employee digital footprints. Daniel Bach hosts.

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    The Trump Administration’s Latest Crackdown on Legal Immigration

    07/16/2026 | 12 mins.
    P.M. Edition for July 16. A new regulation from the Trump administration will cap student visas to a maximum of four years, and require extensions to stay longer. Journal immigration reporter Michelle Hackman gets into how big a change this is and what students—and U.S. companies—will be most affected. Plus, Chevron says it plans to explore how to help Iraqi oil bypass the Strait of Hormuz. And a new report from the Pew Charitable Trusts shows that debt collectors took more debtors to court last year. We hear from WSJ economics reporter Dan Frosch about what that suggests about the health of the U.S. consumer. Alex Ossola hosts.

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    How the Surge in Listings Threatens Historic Stock Rally

    07/16/2026 | 14 mins.
    A.M. Edition for July 16. President Trump mulls a further escalation of the war in Iran. That could include more airstrikes, targeting the fortified tunnel complex at nuclear site Pickaxe Mountain or sending in ground troops near the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, the U.S. slaps 25% tariffs on certain Brazilian goods, citing unfair trade practices, but excludes beef and coffee. And WSJ special writer Gregory Zuckerman debates whether the recent surge in IPOs and share listings is a sign of a market downturn. Daniel Bach hosts.

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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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