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DOJ’s UnitedHealth Investigation Sends U.S. Stocks Lower
P.M. Edition for Feb. 21. The Justice Department haslaunched a civil fraud investigation into UnitedHealth’s Medicare Advantage billing practices, sending its shares and broader U.S. stock indexes sliding. WSJ healthcare reporter Chistopher Weaver discusses what we know about the probe, its impact and where it could go next. Plus, the U.S. housing market logged another disappointing month in January. Reporter Nicole Friedman tells us what it would take to turn things around. And the Trump administration removes the acting director of ICE. Alex Ossola hosts.
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Markets Defy Predictions in Trump’s First Month
A.M. Edition for Feb. 21. WSJ finance editor Alex Frangos explains why expectations that President Trump’s policies would further strengthen the dollar haven’t panned out so far. Plus, Senate Democrats use a budget vote to make Republicans squirm. And WSJ housing reporter Rebecca Picciotto says we’re headed toward a landlord-friendly era… expect higher rents. Luke Vargas hosts.
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Walmart Sales Warning Unsettles Investors
P.M. Edition for Feb. 20. Walmart reported bumper earnings from the fourth quarter, but offered a note of caution in its forecast of the year ahead, sending U.S. markets sliding. WSJ reporter Sarah Nassauer joins us to discuss what the company sees for the year ahead. Plus, the U.S. electrical grid is in need of an update, and President Trump’s tariffs could make that even more expensive. We hear from WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Jinjoo Lee about a potential chokepoint that could affect customers’ electric bills. And the Broccoli family resolves its dispute over the James Bond franchise and grants creative control to Amazon MGM Studios. Alex Ossola hosts.
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Ukraine Tries to Salvage U.S. Ties
A.M. Edition for Feb. 20. President Trump’s feud with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will make it difficult for Kyiv to salvage American support in its war against Russia, the WSJ’s James Marson says. Plus, Trump says he’s considering using part of the savings from Elon Musk’s cost-cutting drive to provide direct payments to Americans. And the WSJ’s Ben Katz explains how a new jet from Airbus is winning over customers in a segment Boeing used to dominate. Luke Vargas hosts.
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Automakers Are Scrambling Ahead of Trump’s Tariffs
P.M. Edition for Feb. 19. Overseas automakers were counting on the U.S. market to keep their business humming; now, proposed tariffs could threaten it. WSJ European autos reporter Stephen Wilmot joins to talk about how car companies are preparing. Plus, startup data company Crunchbase is launching an AI-powered prediction tool. Belle Lin, who covers AI and enterprise technology for WSJ, talks about what could make that useful to investors. And President Trump trades barbs with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Alex Ossola hosts.
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