WSJ What’s News

WSJ What’s News

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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.

Episode List

Can a Chinese Car Company Make It in America?

Jan 8th, 2026 10:08 PM

P.M. Edition for Jan. 8. Geely, one of China’s biggest automakers, expects to announce plans about a U.S. expansion within the next three years. But WSJ autos reporter Ryan Felton says it would run up against political opposition and other challenges. Plus, the Trump administration defends the ICE officer who yesterday shot 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good. We hear from Journal national affairs reporter Joe Barrett about the protests on the ground in Minneapolis. And Iran’s internet is almost completely shut down amid widespread protests. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Traders Bet on Trump’s Next Military Move

Jan 8th, 2026 10:54 AM

A.M. Edition for Jan. 8. Federal and state officials square off over yesterday’s shooting of a 37-year-old woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis. Plus WSJ reporter Alexander Osipovich explains how prediction-market gamblers are putting big bucks behind their bets on the next target of U.S. military action. And why users can’t get enough of LinkedIn. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump Says He’ll Ban Big Investors From Buying Single-Family Homes

Jan 7th, 2026 10:03 PM

P.M. Edition for Jan. 7. In an effort to address the U.S. housing crisis, President Trump says he’s seeking to ban Wall Street firms and other institutional investors from buying single-family homes. Plus, the U.S. tightens its grip on Venezuela’s oil industry, saying it will sell the country’s oil indefinitely and seizing two more tankers at sea. WSJ senior video correspondent Shelby Holliday discusses how the Trump administration is using oil to pressure Venezuela’s government. And JPMorgan Chase will take over the Apple credit-card program from Goldman Sachs. Alex Ossola hosts. RFK Jr.-Backed Dietary Guidelines Say to Avoid Processed Foods, Double Protein Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would Denmark Ever Sell Greenland?

Jan 7th, 2026 10:51 AM

A.M. Edition for Jan. 7. We exclusively report that President Trump may be aiming to buy Greenland, and that threatening rhetoric about the island is meant to pressure Denmark into negotiations. WSJ Brussels bureau chief Daniel Michaels discusses whether there’s any path to a potential deal. Plus, President Trump says Venezuela will give the U.S. up to 50 million barrels of oil. And we'll look at big banks' bullish predictions for the stock market in 2026 despite last year's runup. Luke Vargas hosts. Submit your questions about Venezuela here and tune in to the Journal’s live Q&A at 3:00 p.m. ET on wsj.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Venezuela Bonds Are Rallying After Maduro’s Ouster

Jan 6th, 2026 10:01 PM

P.M. Edition for Jan. 6. Many investors sold off their Venezuelan bonds years ago. WSJ’s Matt Wirz says a long-awaited payout could be in store for those who held on to the distressed assets. Plus, President Trump wants U.S. oil companies to invest in Venezuela. But as Journal reporter Collin Eaton discusses, there’s a lot at risk for the industry. And the president’s renewed push for a U.S. takeover of Greenland is alarming some members of Congress and European allies. 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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