Plus: Alphabet shares rise 3.4% after the company’s healthcare unit announced more than 200 employee layoffs. After the bell, Disney shares climb more than 1% after shareholder activist Trian Fund Management said it would launch a proxy fight for a seat on the company’s board. J.R. Whalen reports.



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Plus: The judge in Donald Trump’s hush-money trial finds him in contempt of court for a 10th time. ABC News president Kim Godwin steps down after a corporate restructuring. J.R. Whalen reports.



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Columbia University Cancels Main Commencement Ceremony

Plus: Israel begins warning Gazans to evacuate ahead of an anticipated offensive on the city of Rafah. And Berkshire Hathaway trims its stake in Apple and closes its position in Paramount Global. Luke Vargas hosts.  



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Xi Jinping Begins Europe Tour in Test of Continent’s Allegiances

Plus: Apple shares rise 6% after the iPhone maker predicted a rise in sales this quarter. Shares of travel booking site Expedia fell 15% after reporting disappointing results. J.R. Whalen reports.

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Dow Gains 450 Points as Jobs Report Signals Possible Rate Cut

Plus: The Eurozone’s unemployment rate held steady at a record low in March. Israel has given Hamas one week to accept a cease-fire deal. J.R. Whalen reports.

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U.S. Hiring, Wage Growth Slowed in April

Plus: TikTok tells advertising clients that it will fight the looming U.S. ban of its app in court. And, journalists face growing threats around the world. Luke Vargas hosts.  



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U.S. Stocks Rise on Hopes for Lower Inflation

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