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Back to SearchWhat’s News in Markets: Meaty Issues, Tech Troubles, Media Shake-Ups
What beefy problems were Tyson and vegan alternative Beyond Meat dealing with this week? And what sent tech stocks sliding this week? Plus, how did two media giants fare while a potential deal for so…
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A Walmart Lifer Will Become the Retail Giant’s Next CEO
P.M. Edition for Nov. 14. Walmart CEO Doug McMillon is stepping down after more than a decade at the helm, and longtime executive John Furner will take his place. WSJ reporter Chip Cutter discusses h…
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2026 Graduates Face Worst Jobs Market in 5 years
A.M. Edition for Nov. 14. Traders are dumping tech shares and riskier assets amid fears that delayed government data could shift expectations for a Fed rate cut in December. Plus, U.S. Customs and Bo…
Published on 1 day, 11 hours ago
China-Backed Hackers Use Anthropic AI to Automate Cyberattacks
P.M. Edition for Nov. 13. AI startup Anthropic said China’s state-sponsored hackers used its tools to automate cyberattacks against corporations and governments. WSJ’s Sam Schechner reports on the in…
Published on 2 days, 1 hour ago
U.S. Government Reopens, But Slowly
A.M. Edition for Nov. 13. The U.S. government is back in business, but as WSJ’s Ken Thomas explains, don’t expect things to run at full tilt just yet. Plus, Democrats release a tranche of new emails …
Published on 2 days, 12 hours ago
The House Prepares to Vote On Bill to End the Government Shutdown
P.M. Edition for Nov. 12. The House of Representatives is set to vote this evening on a spending bill that would end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. WSJ reporter Anvee Bhutani walks …
Published on 3 days, 1 hour ago
Alternative Indicators: What’s Dr. Copper’s Prognosis for the U.S. Economy?
Economists and investors have long turned to copper as a reliable economic indicator: High prices meant the economy was humming, and low prices meant it wasn’t. That’s in part because copper is usefu…
Published on 3 days, 6 hours ago
42 Million Americans Wait As Court Extends SNAP Funding Pause
A.M. Edition for Nov. 12. The Supreme Court is holding up food aid for millions in a bid not to derail a House vote to end the government shutdown. Plus, an exclusive look at the White House push to …
Published on 3 days, 11 hours ago
Holiday Jobs Are Harder to Come By This Year
P.M. Edition for Nov. 11. Big companies that usually staff up for the holiday rush are adding fewer seasonal workers this year. WSJ economics reporter Justin Lahart digs into what’s behind uncertaint…
Published on 4 days, 1 hour ago
Why Anthropic is On Track to Beat OpenAI to a Profit
A.M. Edition for Nov. 11. Anthropic's business-first strategy means the AI start-up is likely to turn a profit years before its consumer-focused rival, OpenAI. WSJ tech reporter Sam Schechner explain…
Published on 4 days, 11 hours ago