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WSJ Minute Briefing

WSJ Minute Briefing

The Wall Street Journal 20 Episodes Jul 2, 2026

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.

Episodes

Soft Jobs Report Splits Stock Markets Jul 2, 2026 137 Nasdaq drops as Dow climbs to record high. Rivian jumps while Tesla slumps. U.S. markets will be closed on Friday for Independence Day. Alexis Moore 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 ab
U.S. Snaps Hiring Hot Streak in June Jul 2, 2026 168 Plus: Tesla reports a 25% jump in second-quarter car sales. And America’s death rate fell to its lowest on record last year. 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
Global Tech Stocks Drop Ahead of U.S. Jobs Report Jul 2, 2026 159 Plus: Financial crisis investing hero Michael Burry adds to his short positions on the AI buildout. And Google fails in its bid to get a $4.7 billion fine imposed by the European Union overturned, related to its Android operating system. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
U.S. Stocks Finish Lower as Investors Digest New Comments From the Fed Chair Jul 1, 2026 167 Plus: Meta stock has its best day since January following reports that the company is building a cloud business to sell its excess AI computing power. And General Mills shares rise after unveiling its turnaround plan. Imani Moise 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 Wa
Warsh Says Inflation Risks Have Eased Jul 1, 2026 151 Plus: A Swedish court has ordered Google to pay buy now, pay later company Klarna almost $2 billion in damages. And General Mills aims to win back budget-conscious shoppers with lower costs and new products. 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
Trump Made More Than $1 Billion on Crypto Last Year Jul 1, 2026 176 Plus: Anthropic and the Trump Administration reach a deal to restore access to Fable, the AI model that was shut down over security concerns. And Nike’s shares slump as the sportswear giant continues to struggle in China. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nasdaq and S&P Notch Best Quarterly Gains Since 2020 Jun 30, 2026 164 Major indexes finish higher marking a blockbuster quarter. Plus: Shares in Sandisk, Super Micro Computer, and Applied Materials jump as investors pile back into tech. Imani Moise hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Effort to Curb Birthright Citizenship Jun 30, 2026 146 Plus: the Supreme Court decided that states can ban transgender women and girls from competing on female sports teams. And the FAA is preparing to mandate collision-avoidance technology in planes. 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 Jour
U.S. Stocks on Track for Best Quarter Since 2020 Jun 30, 2026 155 Plus: The Japanese yen falls to a 40-year low. And a judge blocks the Trump administration from withholding funds for a new rail tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dow Hits Closing Record as Tech Stocks Rally Jun 29, 2026 164 New index member Alphabet was its best performer, rising nearly 5%. Plus: Both the Nasdaq and S&P 500 broke five-session losing streaks. 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
Supreme Court Says Trump Can’t Fire Lisa Cook Jun 29, 2026 161 Plus: Another Supreme Court ruling allows states to count mailed ballots received after election day. And Comcast is splitting its media and connectivity businesses. 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 ada
Iran and U.S. Agree to Resume Talks After Renewed Fighting Jun 29, 2026 146 Plus: South Korea announces plans to invest nearly $2 trillion in the country’s AI buildout. And China adds more Japanese companies to an export control list. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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