Wsj Your Money Briefing

What were the big winners and losers of the so-called Trump trade? And what drove Warner Bros. Discovery to a surprise quarterly profit? Plus, why Hershey cut its guidance. Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Starting a conversation with an old colleague or manager could help jump start your career, but contacting someone you haven’t spoken with in years can be awkward. Wall Street Journal reporter Ray A. Smith joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss ways to break the ice. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Starting next year, the IRS will boost 401(k) catch-up contribution levels substantially for people in their early 60s. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling goes through the numbers with host J.R. Whalen. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-workers who always seem to be in a good mood, even in the face of frustration, often find success by pairing their sunny attitude with fierce ambition. Wall Street Journal columnist Callum Borchers joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the value hiring managers see in “happy warriors.”  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some Americans are making adjustments to their stock and retirement portfolios to hedge againstpotentially higher taxes under the new administration. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss moves recommended by financial advisers. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Federal Reserve is expected to issue a decision on interest rates on Thursday, with one more scheduled for December. Wall Street Journal chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how an uneven economy, and the presidential election, could impact the Fed’s plan in the months ahead. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are investors concerned about Super Micro Computer? And what caused the sharpest tech selloff in months? Plus, why Amazon’s earnings impressed. Host Jack Pitcher discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tax-filing season is still several months away. Wall Street Journal reporter Laura Saunders joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss money-saving adjustments taxpayers can make to their withholding levels and retirement accounts, plus tax credits to take advantage of, before the end of 2024.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As child care becomes financially out-of-reach for many families, voters in several counties will decide next week on ballot measures to raise taxes and boost accessibility. Wall Street Journal reporter Harriet Torry joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why affordable daycare is seen as vital to local economies. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When couples who make their living from social media split up, assessing the accounts’ value can be complicated and messy. Wall Street Journal reporter Katherine Hamilton joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss how to protect your social media assets in a divorce.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The brackets that determine how much you pay in taxes are moving up by their smallest amount in a few years. WSJ reporter Ashlea Ebeling tells Ariana Aspuru what this change means and how it could impact your 2025 return.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Loaning money to family or friends can be risky and create tension, especially when you’re waiting for them to pay you back. ParkBridge Wealth Management’s Jonathan Shenkman tells host Ariana Aspuru how he advises clients to put emotions aside and treat it like a bank loan. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How has an E. coli outbreak affected McDonald’s? And how did fashion stocks Tapestry and Capri trade after a judge blocked their $8.5 billion deal? Plus, what’s driving turbulence in Spirit Airlines stock? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A proposal from lawmakers could open up investment opportunities in private companies – if you can pass an exam based on your financial acumen. Wall Street Journal reporter Corrie Driebusch joins host Ariana Aspuru to break down how it might work and what it means for investors.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connectors have a diverse network of contacts, always know who to reach out to, and their careers benefit from it often with bigger raises and promotions. WSJ columnist Rachel Feintzeig joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss how you can become one.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mega Millions is planning to raise the price of a lottery ticket to $5 next year. WSJ personal finance reporter Katherine Hamilton joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss why it’s getting more expensive to buy that ticket to a billion dollar dream. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More office workers are ditching jeans and sneakers for a blazer and heels. But at what cost? WSJ contributor Emily Cronin joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss how you can keep up with the new rules for business casual and afford to feel stylish at work. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As more people relocate for a job, research shows that couples are more likely to move when it benefits the man, even if the woman’s career would gain more from moving. Wall Street Journal reporter Dalvin Brown joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the resulting pay gap between men and women. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did rivals help United take off? And what has investors worried about the health of CVS? Plus, why Netflix shares jumped. Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some job seekers are posting on LinkedIn that they are #Desperate to be hired. Wall Street Journal reporter Ann-Marie Alcántara joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss whether the tactic could help land an interview or a job. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices