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How did U.S. Steel shares react to White House deal approval? And why did solar stocks slide after Senate revisions to the big budget bill? Plus, what’s the latest twist in the 23andMe sale drama? 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 [https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/markets-am?mod=WSJ_WNPOD].  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

P.M. Edition for June 20. Talks between European and Iranian leaders reach an impasse, as Israel says it’s prepared for a protracted conflict. The war between Israel and Iran is unprecedented in that it’s being fought with air power alone [https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/israel-tests-theory-that-war-cant-be-won-with-air-power-alone-2133482c?mod=WSJ_WNPOD]. WSJ South Europe bureau chief Marcus Walker [https://www.wsj.com/news/author/marcus-walker?mod=WSJ_WNPOD] discusses how this might shape its outcome. Plus, after a difficult year, casual-dining chains are trying to get more customers into restaurants. We hear from reporter Heather Haddon [https://www.wsj.com/news/author/heather-haddon?mod=WSJ_WNPOD] about how they are trying to attract new diners without alienating loyal ones [https://www.wsj.com/business/hospitality/after-a-bruising-year-casual-dining-chains-try-to-stage-a-comeback-8850bd10?mod=WSJ_WNPOD]. And, in many parts of the U.S., this weekend is forecast to bring dangerously hot weather [https://www.wsj.com/us-news/climate-environment/heat-wave-humidity-midwest-east-coast-ef763de6?mod=WSJ_WNPOD]. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter [https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/whats-news?mod=WSJ_WNPOD].  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

A.M. Edition for June 20. President Trump gives himself two weeks [https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/iran-israel-conflict-news/card/trump-s-iran-decision-to-come-within-two-weeks-8c62TpMANQC0D1c7mZj6?mod=WSJ_WNPOD] to decide whether to j oin Israel in attacking Iran. WSJ foreign correspondent Sune Rasmussen [https://www.wsj.com/news/author/sune-engel-rasmussen?mod=WSJ_WNPOD] describes how European countries hope to avoid such an outcome by pushing Iran to make compromises [https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/iran-israel-conflict-news/card/what-is-happening-in-geneva-today--PlTPKieecwFgv9pQroU4?mod=WSJ_WNPOD] on its nuclear program. Plus, an appeals court lets the president retain control of California National Guard [https://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/appeals-court-lets-trump-keep-control-of-california-national-guard-troops-in-l-a-6bf511e4?mod=WSJ_WNPOD]troops. And China flexes its chokehold [https://www.wsj.com/world/china/china-flexes-chokehold-on-rare-earth-magnets-as-exports-plunge-in-may-c1adac50?mod=WSJ_WNPOD] on ra re-earth magn ets. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. [https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/whats-news?mod=WSJ_WNPOD]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

P.M. Edition for June 18. As President Trump weighs whether to strike Iran, Israel says that its control over the skies has enabled it to repel most Iranian strikes against the country [https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/israeli-air-dominance-means-it-is-shooting-down-iranian-missiles-before-they-launch-31088011?mod=WSJ_WNPOD]. But concerns remain that Iran is stockpiling its weapons. We hear from WSJ correspondent Dov Lieber [https://www.wsj.com/news/author/dov-lieber?mod=WSJ_WNPOD] about what’s behind the slowdown in missile launches, and what this means for the next phase of the conflict. Plus, the Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady [https://www.wsj.com/economy/central-banking/fed-holds-rates-steady-and-keeps-door-open-to-cuts-5d523f9f?mod=WSJ_WNPOD], but keeps the door open for cuts later this year. WSJ chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos [https://www.wsj.com/news/author/nick-timiraos?mod=WSJ_WNPOD] tells us about the factors that the Fed considered in its decision. And Journal reporter Chip Cutter [https://www.wsj.com/news/author/chip-cutter?mod=WSJ_WNPOD] joins to discuss why thriving American companies are cutting their workforces [https://www.wsj.com/business/the-biggest-companies-across-america-are-cutting-their-workforces-a0e8739a?mod=WSJ_WNPOD]. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter [https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/whats-news?mod=WSJ_WNPOD]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

A.M. Edition for June 18. Israel hits a nuclear facility [https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/israel-iran-conflict-news?mod=WSJ_WNPOD] in Iran’s capital, even as its ultimate target remains just out of reach. WSJ Middle East correspondent Benoit Faucon [https://www.wsj.com/news/author/benoit-faucon?mod=WSJ_WNPOD] discusses the American weapon [https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/bunker-buster-bomb-iran-israel-conflict-fordow-1a65efca?mod=WSJ_WNPOD] that could change that. Plus, the Senate passes legislation to regulate stablecoins [https://www.wsj.com/finance/currencies/senate-passes-stablecoin-bill-in-big-win-for-crypto-industry-44ee8aeb?mod=WSJ_WNPOD] pegged to national currencies in a key victory for the digital-asset industry. And Amazon’s CEO admits AI is likely coming for our jobs [https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/amazon-ceo-says-ai-will-lead-to-job-cuts-5401ab17?mod=WSJ_WNPOD]. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter [https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/whats-news?mod=WSJ_WNPOD].  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]