P.M. Edition for March 29. Giant merger and acquisition deals are making a comeback. But will the rebound last? Reporter Ben Dummett has the story. And why immigration has become a top political issue far from the border, in New York. Political reporter Jimmy Vielkind has a preview of the latest episode of Chasing the Base. Plus, the Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge of inflation landed in line with expectations. Markets reporter Charley Grant has the details. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.



Correction: Evan Gershkovich was detained by Russian authorities on March 29. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly said it was on March 28. (Corrected on March 29)



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P.M. Edition for April 29. Investors are starting to worry about what the Trump-Biden rematch will mean for their portfolios. Gunjan Banerji, lead writer for live markets, explains. And Paramount CEO Bob Bakish steps down, as the company explores a sale. Plus, some AI startups are raising hundreds of millions of dollars before they even have a product or revenue. Startups and venture capital reporter Berber Jin explains why that is fueling concerns of a bubble. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.



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Investors Are on Edge About the U.S. Presidential Election

A.M. Edition for April 29. Elon Musk has wrapped up a visit to China after securing Beijing’s blessing for Tesla to roll out its advanced driver-assistance service in the country. WSJ tech reporter Raffaele Huang says it's a crucial victory for Musk as he tries to reignite Tesla's sagging growth. Plus, the U.S. and Egypt make a renewed push for a Gaza ceasefire. And reporter Ben Glickman explains why mentions of diversity initiatives are disappearing from company financial reports. Luke Vargas hosts.



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Tesla Wins China's Approval for Self-Driving Tech

As the 2024 presidential election race heats up, the U.S. trade fight with China is increasingly becoming front-and-center. Last week, Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with China’s leader, Xi Jinping, as both President Biden and former President Donald Trump call for more trade restrictions on China, and Beijing hits some U.S. imports with new levies. WSJ reporter Andy Duehren, who covers the Treasury Department and economic policy, and chief China correspondent Lingling Wei answer listener questions on how the U.S.-China trade fight might affect you, your business and the broader economy. Luke Vargas hosts.



Further Reading

Biden Calls for Steep Hike to Tariff on Chinese Steel 

China Exports Rise as Trade Tensions Mount 

A China-U.S. Decoupling? You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet 

Biden Admin Explores Raising Tariffs on Chinese EVs 

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U.S.-China Trade Tensions and Tariffs: Your Questions Answered

What drove auto makers’ stocks? And how did Hasbro play a winning move? Plus, why weren't Chevron’s and Exxon’s billions enough? Host Charley Grant discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.



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What’s News in Markets: Tesla Shift, Board Games, Big Oil

P.M. Edition for April 26. From Florida to Montana, a growing list of local proposals, bills, laws and regulations aim to block Chinese individuals and companies from acquiring land, working on research, setting up factories and otherwise participating in the U.S. economy. China-focused correspondent James Areddy has more. And the U.S’s top auto industry regulator opens an investigation into Tesla over crashes and deaths tied to its Autopilot software. Plus, the Biden administration delays a decision on whether to ban menthol cigarettes after weighing the political risk of angering some Black voters. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.



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