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WSJ Minute Briefing

WSJ Minute Briefing

The Wall Street Journal 20 Episodes Aug 21, 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

Bitcoin Climbs; Three Major Benchmarks End Week With Losses
Bitcoin Climbs; Three Major Benchmarks End Week With Losses Aug 21, 2026 00:01:46 Plus: Crypto-related stocks see boost from Bitcoin gains. And shares of Robinhood see their largest percent increase since February. Julie Chang 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 Simpleca
U.S. Plans to Boost Foreign Beef Imports to Address High Prices
U.S. Plans to Boost Foreign Beef Imports to Address High Prices Aug 21, 2026 00:01:20 Plus: BJ's Wholesale Club reported higher second-quarter profit, as shoppers continue to seek bargains. And 8 people were killed in a plane crash near a remote military radar site in western Alaska. 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
U.S. Stocks Fall After Weak Walmart Earnings Report
U.S. Stocks Fall After Weak Walmart Earnings Report Aug 20, 2026 00:01:40 Plus: Consumer staples are among the worst performers in the S&P. And Moderna loses some of yesterday’s stunning gains. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW
Walmart Posts Smallest Sales Growth Since 2020
Walmart Posts Smallest Sales Growth Since 2020 Aug 20, 2026 00:01:30 Plus: China’s Alibaba reports weaker earnings. And jet fighters destroyed a Russian naval drone that Romania says threatened hundreds of lives near a Black Sea gas platform. 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
Trump Threatens Iran With ‘Economic D-Day’
Trump Threatens Iran With ‘Economic D-Day’ Aug 20, 2026 00:01:52 Plus: The U.S. considers lowering tariffs on Canadian steel and cars. And one of China's most prominent real estate tycoons faces life in prison for his role in the country’s property crisis. Luke Vargas hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Stocks Up, Treasury Yields Down After News of Bond Repurchases
Stocks Up, Treasury Yields Down After News of Bond Repurchases Aug 19, 2026 00:01:34 The Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow all rose roughly a fifth of a percent. Plus: Moderna stock skyrocketed nearly 177% after an experimental vaccine’s success in a study. 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 adapt
Moderna Shares Soar on Success of Novel Melanoma Cancer Vaccine
Moderna Shares Soar on Success of Novel Melanoma Cancer Vaccine Aug 19, 2026 00:01:30 Plus: Target’s second-quarter sales suggest the retailer’s turnaround is working. And Cantor Fitzgerald plans to give its hedge-fund clients access to Kalshi’s prediction markets. 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 review
Trump Pauses 50% Tariffs on Canada
Trump Pauses 50% Tariffs on Canada Aug 19, 2026 00:01:42 Plus: OpenAI’s revenues disappoint. And Chinese humanoid-robot maker Unitree surges in its Shanghai IPO. 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.
Chip Makers Take Stock Indexes Into the Red
Chip Makers Take Stock Indexes Into the Red Aug 18, 2026 00:01:21 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
Disney’s ABC Sues FCC Over Broadcast License Challenge
Disney’s ABC Sues FCC Over Broadcast License Challenge Aug 18, 2026 00:01:33 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. Hos
Paramount Wants $1.88 Billion Bond From States, Writers
Paramount Wants $1.88 Billion Bond From States, Writers Aug 18, 2026 00:02:06 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.
Bond Yields Hit 19-Year High
Bond Yields Hit 19-Year High Aug 17, 2026 00:01:38 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 W

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