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Aug 2026

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The top business headlines from The Wall Street Journal, three times daily. Whether it’s the latest on overseas markets, economic news out of Washington or closing numbers from Wall Street, you'll be in the know in a flash.

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August 18, 20261 min

Chip Makers Take Stock Indexes Into the Red

Plus: Oil prices edged higher to roughly $91 a barrel. And UGI Corp. shares rose after the natural-gas and electricity distributor got a takeover offer from KKR. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 18, 20261 min

Disney’s ABC Sues FCC Over Broadcast License Challenge

Plus: American Airlines plans to install screens to the back of every seat as part of a cabin overhaul. And U.S. housing starts dropped last month. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 18, 20262 min

Paramount Wants $1.88 Billion Bond From States, Writers

Plus: BHP annual profit rises on record copper prices. And a tech selloff that began on Wall Street Monday, gathers steam. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 17, 20261 min

Bond Yields Hit 19-Year High

Plus: Oil prices jump to more than $90 a barrel amid concerns about a potential escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict. And enthusiasm for AI pushes chip makers Micron Technology, Marvell Technology and Intel higher. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 17, 20261 min

L3Harris Ousts CEO After Code of Conduct Investigation

Plus: OpenAI has signed a lease in Ohio for a data center that’s expected to become one of the largest AI hubs. And President Trump threatened to bomb Oman. Sabrina Siddiqui 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 17, 20261 min

Trump Orders Cuts to Joint Drills With South Korea

Plus: Water levels in Lake Powell hit a new record low, threatening supplies for 40 million people. And Berkshire Hathaway bets big on homebuilders. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 14, 20261 min

S&P 500 Ends Week Near Records

Plus: Oil prices climb more than 1% on reports that at least one tanker came under attack in the Persian Gulf. And Reddit shares jump ahead of the social-media company joining the S&P 500. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 14, 20261 min

Weak Retail Sales Add to Softening Economic Picture

Plus: Reddit shares pop before it joins the S&P 500. And the Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to allow ballroom construction. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 14, 20262 min

President Trump Turns to Tariffs to Try and Reshore Drone Production

Plus: China’s Deepseek raises prices for its best AI model. And bird remains were found in a 737 engine from a Ryanair flight that experienced engine failure during takeoff last month. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 13, 20261 min

S&P 500 Hits Record After Signs of Cooling Inflation

Plus: Enthusiasm for the AI trade continues to build overseas. South Korea’s Kospi index gained more than 3% for a second straight day, and Lenovo Group’s shares rose 20% in Hong Kong after the company posted record-high revenue. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.