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Plus: Expedia shares fall on competition from AI chatbots. And Airbnb stock rose on strong quarterly results. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Nasdaq led the declines. Plus: McDonald’s shares rose on the success of its affordability push. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dow hit a new record, but the Nasdaq was down. Plus: Spotify shares rose after their quarterly results beat expectations. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: Target is laying off 500 employees. And Coca-Cola says its fourth-quarter revenue rose 2%. Anthony Bansie 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: Shares in Jeep-maker Stellantis plunge on disappointing demand for its EVs. And markets digest another delayed jobs report. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reports show surprisingly high unemployment claims and few job openings. Plus: Amazon stock falls after earnings disappoint. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: Rio Tinto and Glencore have abandoned merger talks. And the chair of the law firm Paul Weiss has stepped down after new revelations over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices