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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 21m

JPMorgan Chase reported a 12% jump in profit that beat expectations, reaping the benefits of a surge in trading and dealmaking on Wall Street and steady consumer spending on Main Street.

JPMorgan’s Profit Jumps as Business Booms on Wall Street, Main Street

The bank reported a 12% jump in profit that beat expectations, reaping the benefits of a surge in trading and dealmaking.

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 45m

Johnson & Johnson said it plans to separate its artificial hip and knee business into a stand-alone company to be called DePuy Synthes.

Johnson & Johnson to Split Off Orthopedics Business

The planned separation is the latest move by J&J to slim down in recent years and focus on faster-growing businesses.

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 1h

BlackRock ended the third quarter with $13.46 trillion in assets under management, up 17% from a year ago.

BlackRock’s Assets Hit Record $13.5 Trillion After Market Rally, Dealmaking Spree

The investment manager’s revenue rose 25% in the third quarter.

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 1h

The New York City office market is surging, with Manhattan leasing activity in 2025 topping its 2018-2019 levels.

The New York City Office Market Is Roaring Back, and It’s Pricier Than Ever

Manhattan office space is leasing at a rate not seen since 2006, while office markets in other cities are plodding along.

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 1h

Heard on the Street: Broadcom’s agreement to develop chips and computing systems with OpenAI is being welcomed by investors. But it isn’t such a clear-cut win as the company’s stock is suggesting.

Why Broadcom’s Bet on OpenAI Is a Big Gamble

Broadcom is hitching its future to Sam Altman’s vision.

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 1h

Exclusive: Rayonier and PotlatchDeltic plan to combine in an all-stock deal that would create a more than $7 billion forestry giant, according to people familiar with the matter.

Two of the Biggest U.S. Timberland Owners Near Deal to Combine

Rayonier could unveil an all-stock acquisition of PotlatchDeltic Tuesday.

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 2h

Ford Motor is temporarily cutting production of at least five models including popular SUVs to combat a possible shortage of aluminum following a fire at a supplier’s plant.

Ford Cuts Production of Five Trucks, SUVs After Fire at Aluminum Supplier

A crucial aluminum supplier was knocked offline until next year. Moneymaking F-150 trucks are vulnerable.

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 2h

In charts: A Paramount-Warner Bros. merger would unite some of the entertainment industry’s most valuable assets under one roof.

The Paramount and Warner Bros. Assets That Would Make a Media Behemoth

A sprawling array of streaming, cable and film properties could position a combined company to better compete with media and tech giants.

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 3h

Trump is trying to publicly de-escalate tensions with China to soothe markets while privately keeping up pressure on Beijing—a difficult balancing act that is being watched by Wall Street.

How China and the U.S. Are Racing to De-Escalate the Trade War

President Trump is trying to publicly ease tensions with China to soothe markets while privately keeping up pressure on Beijing.

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 4h

Math class is a minefield this fall for teachers, who are going to extraordinary lengths to avoid uttering the two numbers that send teens into a frenzy

The Numbers Six and Seven Are Making Life Hell for Math Teachers

‘Six seven’ sends teens into a frenzy that schools have been powerless to stop. ‘It’s like throwing catnip at cats.’

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 5h

After suspected Russian drones violated NATO airspace in recent weeks, European militaries and governments find themselves in a new era of conflict with an urgent need to bolster defenses.

Can Shotguns, Spy Planes and Lasers Protect Europe From the Next Drone Incursion?

A spate of suspected Russian drone appearances across Europe has forced countries to look for novel ways to protect their airspace.

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 6h

Shoppers are throwing tantrums in the coffee aisle. Cafe owners are getting dirty looks.

The year that sent java lovers over the edge.

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 7h

For the first time, a majority of low earners have an investment account, and more than half of those new investors entered the markets in the past five years.

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 9h

Many fans bought Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” CDs and vinyl records even though they don’t own CD or record players.

How Taylor Swift Rewrote the Business of Record Sales

The superstar sold over four million albums the week her new album debuted with the help of 38 variations of the record.

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 9h

The White House move to lay off roughly 4,000 government workers amid the shutdown is expected to affect everything from financing community development to supporting special education.

The Agencies Hit Hardest by Shutdown Layoffs

The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, one of the programs hit hardest, had bipartisan support.

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 9h

Trump is now aiming for a broader peace in the Mideast, betting two years of war have transformed what’s possible in the region.

Trump’s Big Gamble on Tackling the Middle East’s Intractable Problems

After the Gaza cease-fire, the president is aiming for a broader peace in a region transformed by two years of fighting.

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 10h

Driven by a feeling they’ve lost control to screens, teens and twenty-somethings are resurrecting CDs, flip phones and digital cameras.

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 10h

Ahead of a cryptocurrency selloff, two accounts placed bets against the market minutes before tariff news broke and scored $160 million

A Historic Crypto Selloff Erased Over $19 Billion, but Two Accounts Made $160 Million

Ahead of the selloff, two accounts on Hyperliquid placed massive bets that bitcoin and ether would fall.

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 11h

The man who won a record Powerball jackpot has a new goal: redevelop his hometown after the L.A. fires on.wsj.com/4q8yDUB

He Won the $2 Billion Powerball. Now He’s Buying Up Lots Burned in the L.A. Fires.

Edwin Castro is one of the biggest investors snapping up destroyed properties—and he wants to lead in rebuilding his hometown of Altadena.

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 11h

A severe drought has Corpus Christi, Texas, scrambling to meet growing demand from companies like Exxon and Tesla on.wsj.com/439vzhc

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 11h

As a CEO in the old Silicon Valley mold—an engineer who intimately knows the technology she’s selling—AMD's Lisa Su is deftly navigating challenges that have tripped up other tech-industry leaders on.wsj.com/4n1Zijm

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 12h

When the Milwaukee Brewers take on the Los Angeles Dodgers, there will be more than a World Series berth at stake. This matchup will also serve as a stress test for MLB’s entire financial model. on.wsj.com/3J2xCgi

The Playoff Showdown That Could Shape Baseball’s Future

When the Milwaukee Brewers take on the Los Angeles Dodgers this week, there will be more than a World Series berth at stake. This matchup will also serve as a stress test for MLB’s entire financial model.

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 12h

Here’s how some pregnant women are navigating President Trump’s Tylenol claims. 🔗 on.wsj.com/3L9tlYU

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 12h

Major media outlets including The Wall Street Journal and CNN have said they won’t agree to a new Defense Department policy restricting journalists’ communication with military sources.

Major Media Outlets Rebuff New Pentagon Press Policy

The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and CNN are among the outlets that have said they won’t sign a new Defense Department media policy.

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 13h

Diane Keaton: Remembering a beautiful, kooky yet canny star on.wsj.com/4ogDMs7

Diane Keaton: Remembering a Beautiful, Kooky yet Canny Star

The actress, whose death was announced Saturday, crafted a wide-ranging but approachable persona through films like ‘Annie Hall,’ ‘Reds’ and ‘The Godfather.’

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