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Divorce can be one of the most financially disruptive events in a person’s life. It’s not just about who gets the dog. It's about calculating the true value of a family business, and figuring out if you can actually afford the taxes on the vacation home you just “won” in court. Host Imani Moise speaks with Kristen Shearin, a certified divorce financial analyst, about the math you should do before saying “I do."

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When will the oil shock fade? And why are defense companies losing ground despite booming demand? Plus, how AI is giving legacy tech a second act. 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 April 24. The Justice Department will end its probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. WSJ chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos discusses what that means for President Trump’s Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh. Plus, weapons makers have seen war boost their sales, but their stocks have taken a hit. We hear from Drew FitzGerald, who covers defense for the Journal, about why investors are wary. And, after a rocky start, the Las Vegas Sphere is now the highest-grossing arena in the world. Entertainment reporter Katherine Sayre tells us why we might be seeing more Spheres around the world. Alex Ossola hosts.

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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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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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