WSJ What’s News

P.M. Edition for June 8. Pepsi has rolled out 35 driverless trucks to ship Cheetos, Doritos, and other products on the public roads in Arizona. Journal reporter Esther Fung took a ride in one. Plus, a judge invalidated the Trump administration’s $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas. And as the World Cup kicks off across 16 North American cities this week, occupancy rates in U.S. hotels are lagging behind. We hear about the reasons why from WSJ real estate reporter Kate King, and what it means for the economic boost cities were hoping for from the World Cup. Alex Ossola hosts.

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A.M. Edition for June 8. Markets across Asia and Europe are falling, tracking Friday’s Wall Street rout. WSJ editor Peter Landers says tech stocks–especially in South Korea–are being especially hard hit amid “extraordinary sensitivity” among investors over the outlook for future AI growth. Plus, Israel and Iran exchange fire for the first time in months. And Apple prepares to unveil a ChatGPT-like revamp of its Siri voice assistant in a bid to catch up in the AI race. Luke Vargas hosts.

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SpaceX is gearing up for a blockbuster public debut that could be the biggest in Wall Street history and redefine the global space economy. But as the company evolves from a dominant rocket launcher into an AI-powered conglomerate, questions remain about its financial losses and its de facto monopoly on U.S. space ambitions. WSJ’s Corrie Driebusch and space reporter Micah Maidenberg join host Luke Vargas to break down the numbers behind the deal and what this massive infusion of capital means for the future of the cosmos.

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The Secrets Revealed in SpaceX’s IPO Filing

Morgan Stanley Sees SpaceX’s Revenue Reaching $3.4 Trillion in 2040

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Why did Broadcom's strong earnings trigger a chip selloff? And what does the standoff in the Middle East mean for oil prices? Plus, what’s bitcoin's value when no one is paying attention? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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P.M. Edition for June 5. The U.S. added 172,000 jobs in May, the third month in a row of steady gains. Economics reporter Matt Grossman explains why job-seekers may not be sharing that optimism. Plus, a sharp selloff in tech stocks led the Nasdaq to its worst day of 2026. What’s News in Markets host Imani Moise says investors are worried about higher interest rates and AI demand. And… a $419 hotel tab on a family vacation? DoorDash orders totaling $1,576? Scott Calvert discusses how public watchdogs are blowing the whistle on local officials’ spending, and why taxpayers are so angry about it. Alex Ossola hosts.

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