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☆ Jamie Dimon might finally be ready to call it quits
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The big storyA retirement loomsMarianne Ayala/BIThe world's most recognizable banker might finally be ready to call it quits. The comings and goings of Wall Street executives are common, even at the highest levels. Wall Street has long speculated about who will ultimately succeed Dimon. Martin Gruenberg has told staff he'll stand down as chairman once a replacement has been found , per The Wall Street Journal. A report from the Wall Street Journal says the company hopes to conduct its next implant in June.

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☆ Microsoft's new PCs with AI is a 'thumbs up,' says WSJ's Joanna Stern
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailMicrosoft's new PCs with AI is a 'thumbs up,' says WSJ's Joanna SternJoanna Stern, senior personal technology columnist at The Wall Street Journal, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss Microsoft's new Surface devices with advanced AI capabilities, the latest technologies, and what will make the product competitive with Apple's.

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☆ WSJ's Tim Hggins: There's general concern Elon Musk's X usage have become a distraction for him
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-13 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWSJ's Tim Hggins: There's general concern Elon Musk's X usage have become a distraction for himTim Higgins, Wall Street Journal business columnist, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss some of the controversial comments and viewpoints from Tesla CEO Elon Musk, his fear of the 'woke mind virus', impact of his worldview on Tesla's company performance, and more.

Persons: Tim Hggins, Elon, Tim Higgins, Elon Musk Organizations: Wall Street Journal

☆ WSJ's Greg Ip: Everybody's conviction of 2% inflation has to be lower after what we've seen
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWSJ's Greg Ip: Everybody's conviction of 2% inflation has to be lower after what we've seenCNBC's Steve Liesman and Greg Ip, Wall Street Journal chief economics commentator and deputy economics editor, join 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the economy, the Fed's inflation fight, impact on the central bank's interest rate path, and more.

Persons: Greg Ip, we've, Steve Liesman Organizations: Wall Street Journal

☆ WSJ's Gunjan Banerji: Seeing people hedge for volatility ahead of 2024 election
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWSJ's Gunjan Banerji: Seeing people hedge for volatility ahead of 2024 electionGunjan Banerji, Wall Street Journal live markets coverage lead writer, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the how the 2024 election could affect the markets.

Persons: Gunjan Banerji Organizations: Wall Street

☆ Trouble brews at The Wall Street Journal, where EIC Emma Tucker faces falling morale and the union edges toward a strike
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Read previewEmma Tucker's arrival at The Wall Street Journal a little over a year ago was met with enthusiasm. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Business Insider talked to a dozen insiders for this story; many of them said they had felt a shift from optimism to angst regarding Tucker and the newsroom generally. A Journal spokesperson said Tucker wasn't available to comment but offered an interview with Taneth Evans, Tucker's associate editor. Evans told Business Insider that the changes were drawn out to give the new leadership time to understand how the newsroom works.

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☆ WSJ's Nick Timiraos on Trump allies' efforts to erode the Fed's independence
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWSJ's Nick Timiraos on Trump allies' efforts to erode the Fed's independenceNick Timiraos, The Wall Street Journal chief economics correspondent, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss reports of Trump allies drafting plans to erode the Fed's independence if the former president wins the 2024 election, how plausible the scenario would be, and more.

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☆ Tesla and Elon Musk fans have an optimistic outlook for company's future, says WSJ's Tim Higgins
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTesla and Elon Musk fans have an optimistic outlook for company's future, says WSJ's Tim HigginsTim Higgins, WSJ, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss Tesla as the company's stock soars despite an earnings miss.

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☆ Tesla's Elon Musk problem: WSJ's Tim Higgins on the political divide over Tesla
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-22 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTesla's Elon Musk problem: WSJ's Tim Higgins on the political divide over TeslaTim Higgins, Wall Street Journal business columnist, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the political divide over Tesla, the politicization of EVs, Tesla's planned robotaxi rollout, and more.

Persons: Elon, Tim Higgins, Tesla Tim Higgins, Tesla's Organizations: Wall Street Journal, Tesla

☆ Amazon is not only customer-obsessed, but also competitor-obsessed: WSJ's Dana Mattioli
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-22 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailAmazon is not only customer-obsessed, but also competitor-obsessed: WSJ's Dana MattioliDana Mattioli, Wall Street Journal reporter and ‘The Everything War: Amazon’s Ruthless Quest to Own the World and Remake Corporate Power’ author, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss Amazon's goal of total business dominance, the company's tactics against competitors, FTC's antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, and more.

Persons: WSJ's Dana Mattioli Dana Mattioli Organizations: Wall Street Journal, Amazon

☆ WSJ's Gunjan Banerji: This is really 'the first sign of fear' that we're seeing in the markets
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWSJ's Gunjan Banerji: This is really 'the first sign of fear' that we're seeing in the marketsGunjan Banerji, Wall Street Journal live markets coverage lead writer, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, why she believes traders are positioning for a prolonged stretch of volatility, and more.

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☆ WSJ's Tim Higgins: The hybrid vision for the future of the car is just easier for a lot of customers
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWSJ's Tim Higgins: The hybrid vision for the future of the car is just easier for a lot of customersTim Higgins, Wall Street Journal business columnist, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the EV landscape, whether the EV market is losing stream, the competition posed by hybrid vehicles, and more.

Persons: Tim Higgins Organizations: Wall Street Journal, EV

☆ Trump Media gains have 'all the ingredients' of a meme stock rally: WSJ's Banerji
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTrump Media gains have 'all the ingredients' of a meme stock rally: WSJ's BanerjiHosted by Brian Sullivan, “Last Call” is a fast-paced, entertaining business show that explores the intersection of money, culture and policy. Tune in Monday through Friday at 7 p.m. ET on CNBC.

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☆ WSJ's Greg Ip: Companies increasingly have to evaluate the political environment in anything they do
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWSJ's Greg Ip: Companies increasingly have to evaluate the political environment in anything they doGreg Ip, Wall Street Journal’s chief economics commentator and deputy economics editor, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the comparison between current U.S. business climate to that of China's, whether U.S. is tilting toward state capitalism, and more.

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☆ We're seeing levels of speculative options trading like never before: WSJ's Gunjan Banerji
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWe're seeing levels of speculative options trading like never before: WSJ's Gunjan BanerjiGunjan Banerji, Wall Street Journal live markets coverage lead writer, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the options market around semiconductor and tech stocks, the impact of AI mania on the options market, the impact of Fed rate cuts, and more.

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☆ WSJ's Tim Higgins: People want a Tesla, they don't necessarily want an EV
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-06 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWSJ's Tim Higgins: People want a Tesla, they don't necessarily want an EVTim Higgins, Wall Street Journal reporter, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the troubles facing Tesla, the impact on the EV market at large, Elon Musk's meeting with Donald Trump, and more.

Persons: Tim Higgins, Tesla, Elon Musk's, Donald Trump Organizations: Wall Street Journal, Elon

☆ WSJ's Joanna Stern on Apple Vision Pro one month later: I'm reaching for it far less
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-01 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWSJ's Joanna Stern on Apple Vision Pro one month later: I'm reaching for it far lessJoanna Stern, Wall Street Journal personal technology columnist, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss her experience with Apple Vision Pro after a month of use, whether the headset can replace the laptop, the challenges facing Apple over the device going forward, and more.

Persons: Joanna Stern Organizations: Apple Vision, Wall Street, Apple

☆ Cybertruck reviews are in, and the complaints are just as unique as Tesla's truck itself
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-29 | by ( Nora Naughton | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Reviews for the Tesla Cybertruck are positive — so far. AdvertisementOfficial reviews for Tesla's Cybertruck are rolling in, and so far, the hulking stainless steel truck is largely living up to the hype. The complaints, much like the truck itself, are rather unique compared to a typical pickup-truck review. "You'll need thick skin if you own one, especially if you post photos of it online where the trolls are especially toxic," Elliot wrote. AdvertisementHave you driven the Tesla Cybertruck yet?

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☆ WSJ's top forecaster on '24: We will do well
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-09 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWSJ's top forecaster on '24: We will do wellBelinda Román, St. Mary's University associate professor, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss what led to her forecasts for last year and her outlook for this year.

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☆ The best and worst airlines in the US for 2023, according to the WSJ
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

American and United sat in the middle of the group, mostly losing points for cancelations, tarmac delays, and baggage mishaps. AdvertisementHere's a closer look at the best and worst airlines in the US for 2023 — and how they ranked in each category in the WSJ rankings:9. JetBlue AirwaysJetBlue Airways ranked dead last in the WSJ's annual list of best and worst US airlines for 2023. AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images via Getty Images2022 Rank: 1Delta is the best airline in the US for 2023, according to The Wall Street Journal's ranking. It was second for extreme delays, fourth for tarmac delays and mishandled baggage, and fifth for flight cancelations — its lowest finish overall.

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☆ Apple has a cheeky new plan to protect its App Store
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Peter Kafka | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Courts and regulators around the world are trying to get Apple to open up its App Store. AdvertisementEuropean regulators say Apple needs to open up its App Store, and a new law that goes into effect in March is supposed to make that happen. The company will give itself the ability to review each app downloaded outside of its App Store. Apple also plans to collect fees from developers that offer downloads outside of the App Store, said people familiar with the company's plans. But it also makes an enormous amount of money from the App Store.

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☆ The Weakest U.S. Housing Report in 13 Years: Existing Home Sales
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Wall Street Journal | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

The Weakest U.S. Housing Report in 13 Years: Existing Home SalesOctober's existing home sales report details the current state of the all-important U.S. housing market and how Americans reacted to mortgage rates that have declined, but still remain much higher than they have been in more than a decade. WSJ's Dion Rabouin breaks it down.

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☆ Instagram's crisis highlights the bigger issues the entire ad industry is facing
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementBusiness Insider's Katie Notopoulos has a rundown on how a relatively scandal-free summer for Meta has erupted into a full-blown crisis at Instagram. And the fix for Instagram's Reels might not be simple or one Meta's willing to make. Instagram, Tyler Le/InstagramThe WSJ's report illustrates a broader issue the ad industry is grappling with. Ad spend has never fully recovered since the onset of the pandemic, meaning companies have to do more with less. AdvertisementAll of that puts the ad industry in a juxtaposition.

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☆ WSJ's Jeff Horwitz: Instagram's algorithm delivers toxic video mix to adults who follow children
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWSJ's Jeff Horwitz: Instagram's algorithm delivers toxic video mix to adults who follow childrenJeff Horwitz, Wall Street Journal technology reporter and ‘Broke Code’ author, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss tests conducted by WSJ and the Canadian Center for Child Protection, which found that major brand ads could be served alongside sexually explicit images when they aimed to replicate the behavior that a child predator might engage in on Instagram, how Instagram's algorithm delivers inappropriate content to adults who follow children, Meta's response, and more.

Persons: Jeff Horwitz Organizations: Wall Street Journal, WSJ, Canadian Center for Child Locations: Instagram

☆ Mark Zuckerberg can kiss 'Hot Zuck Summer' goodbye. Instagram is now in full crisis mode.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-27 | by ( Katie Notopoulos | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementFor a few weeks in July, an uncanny phrase permeated the air that mildly pained some who typed it: "Hot Zuck Summer." And although "Hot Zuck Summer" might have been a lighthearted take on Zuckerberg, the latest scandal is anything but. On Monday, The Wall Street Journal reported the disturbing way that sexualized content of children was served to adults through Instagram's Reels. Those accounts were then recommended Reels for adult sexual content and sexualized child content, the Journal reported. "Hot Zuck Summer" has turned into "Instagram Nightmare Fall."

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