WSJ Your Money Briefing
WSJ Your Money Briefing
The Wall Street Journal
What’s News in Markets: AI Deals, Trump on Pharma, Banks Split
6 minutes Posted Oct 18, 2025 at 10:00 am.
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How did the week’s AI dealmaking affect stocks? And why did President Trump’s comments on weight-loss drugs hurt pharma shares? Plus, how did the big six U.S. banks finish out the week after strong quarterly reports? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.


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