Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhat’s News in Markets: Beauty Spots, Bright Jeans, Disney Battle
Episode 1782
Which beauty stock lost its glamor? And why is Levi’s betting on baggier jeans? Plus, what did Nelson Peltz and Trian Partners win after losing the D…
2 years, 5 months ago
Why More Gen Z Workers Are Pursuing Skilled Trade Jobs
Episode 1781
Young people, turned off by the job prospects for college graduates, are enrolling in vocational training programs and forgoing the higher-education …
2 years, 5 months ago
Think You’re Indispensable at Work? Think Again
Episode 1780
Many workers who have built up knowledge and skills to the point of feeling indispensable have discovered they are more at risk of facing job cuts. W…
2 years, 5 months ago
Money Is Tight, but Americans Are Still Revenge Spending
Episode 1779
Economists have expected consumers to pull back on excess spending as prices of basics such as food remain stubbornly high. WSJ “CFO Journal” reporte…
2 years, 6 months ago
Why Interest on CDs Can Drop to Near Zero
Episode 1778
Some customers were surprised to see the high-yield interest rate on their CDs have fallen to a much lower rate than when they opened their accounts.…
2 years, 6 months ago
Many 2024 Tax Refunds Are Being Used to Pay Down Debt
Episode 1777
The IRS said the average tax refund through March is about $3,200. WSJ’s Katherine Hamilton joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how many Americans are …
2 years, 6 months ago
What’s News in Markets: DJT Trade, McKrispy Deal, Aviation Turbulence
Episode 1776
What was early trading like after Donald Trump’s Truth Social entered the public markets? And is selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts at McDonald’s restaur…
2 years, 6 months ago
People Are Working Fewer Friday Hours, but Work Is Still Getting Done
Episode 1775
Friday has retained its pandemic-era benefit for many people as a half-work, half-leisure hybrid . WSJ’s Vanessa Fuhrmans joins host J.R. Whalen to d…
2 years, 6 months ago
Hospitals Are Adding ‘Facility’ Fees for Routine Care
Episode 1774
Many hospitals are charging hundreds of dollars in fees for routine care. Wall Street Journal reporter Melanie Evans joins host J.R. Whalen to discus…
2 years, 6 months ago
How Single Women Are Spending Their Time and Money in Retirement
Episode 1773
Planning for retirement can be more complex for single women compared to those living with a spouse or partner. Reporter Anne Tergesen joins host J.R…
2 years, 6 months ago