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    Why Asia’s Sinking Consumer Confidence is the World’s Problem

    24/04/2026 | 14 mins.
    A.M. Edition for April 24. Twin shortages of fertilizer and fuel in the wake of the Iran war are spooking consumers across Asia and raising fears of weak harvests. But as HSBC’s Frederic Neumann tells us, the effects of rising food prices are likely to spread around the world and linger well into 2027. Plus, U.S. authorities charge a U.S. soldier who took part in the operation to capture Nicolás Maduro with using classified information to earn more than $400,000 on Polymarket. And Intel shares surge more than 20 percent in off hours trading, as the chip maker beat earnings estimates. Luke Vargas hosts.

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    Elon Musk Lands Another ‘Moonshot’ Pay Deal

    23/04/2026 | 13 mins.
    P.M. Edition for April 23. SpaceX is expected to go public in June, and the move could mean big things for CEO Elon Musk. The company’s board has already granted him a “moonshot” pay package, and he’s expected to control the company through supervoting shares. Journal reporter Corrie Driebusch discusses why investors are all for it. Plus, it’s a gloomy day for tech workers as Meta plans to lay off 10% of workers while Microsoft offers buyouts. And the Trump administration reclassifies marijuana as a less dangerous drug, which could be a boon for the multibillion-dollar cannabis industry. Alex Ossola hosts. 

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    Tesla Shares Drop on $25 Billion AI Spending Plan

    23/04/2026 | 13 mins.
    A.M. Edition for April 23. Tesla shares have slipped off-hours despite surprising Wall Street with better revenues - and rising car sales. WSJ’s Becky Peterson says investors are worried about the price tag for Elon Musk’s AI plans, including the new Optimus robot. Plus, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired Navy Secretary John Phelan in the latest shakeup at the Pentagon. And Senators approve a budget plan to fund DHS, which will hand ICE and Border Control an additional $70 billion, despite Democratic opposition. Luke Vargas hosts.

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    Trump’s Big Bet on Immigration Isn’t Paying Off for Most Workers

    22/04/2026 | 12 mins.
    P.M. Edition for April 22. A year into President Trump’s immigration crackdown, data is starting to provide answers to a longstanding policy question: What effect do immigrants have on wages, and what happens when they leave? WSJ economics reporter Paul Kiernan digs into it. Plus, the Trump administration nears a deal to save Spirit Airlines. And Tesla reports higher revenue and profit for its most recent quarter. Alex Ossola hosts.

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    Can a Chatbot Be Charged With Murder?

    22/04/2026 | 13 mins.
    A.M. Edition for April 22. Florida has launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI over ChatGPT’s role in a mass shooting that killed two people at Florida State University. Plus, future Iran peace talks may be in doubt, but nobody told investors. Ben Kumar from investment manager 7IM explains the trader enthusiasm fueling yet-more market records. And imagine charging your EV in six and a half minutes. Battery-maker CATL says that’ll soon be a reality. Luke Vargas hosts.

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