OpenAIs Sora Made Me Crazy AI Videos—Then the CTO Answered (Most of) My Questions | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-10-12 | OpenAIs Sora Made Me Crazy AI Videos—Then the CTO Answered (Most of) My Questions | WSJ
Boomers Own Half of U.S. Wealth. So Why Are We Seeing More Homeless Boomers? | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-05-13 | Baby boomers have the highest median net worth by generation, holding about half of U.S. wealth—with much of it tied in real estate. And while many of these older boomers aren’t moving out of their homes, younger boomers reaching retirement are increasingly facing homelessness. WSJ breaks down this trend and explains its impact on the housing market and the U.S. economy. Chapters:0:00 The baby boomer trend0:32 Boomers aging in place2:14 Boomers facing homelessness 4:34 Why there are these two extremesNews ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.#Boomers #RealEstate #WSJ
Behind Eurovision’s Lightning-Fast Live TV Stage Changes | WSJ Countdown The Wall Street Journal 2024-05-10 | Imagine if American Idol met the Olympics and was broadcast live to more people than the Super Bowl. That is Eurovision – the world’s largest live music event. With up to 26 countries plus interval acts performing live each night, a lot of planning goes into the time between acts. Every few minutes, the stage crew brings props, artists, dancers and pyrotechnics on and off stage all before the cameras cut back to live TV. WSJ traveled to Malmö, Sweden to go behind the scenes at Eurovision with the senior floor manager, Pernilla Isedal, and the senior stage manager, Tobbe Berg, to follow the incredible high-speed logistics of the 50-second stage change.Chapters:0:00 World’s largest live music event0:51 Eurovision, explained2:27 The planning3:48 “The postcard”#Eurovision #Music #WSJ
The Invisible Crisis Threatening America as a Food Superpower | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-05-09 | Unchecked groundwater use is draining aquifers across the U.S., threatening drinking water supplies and the nation’s status as a food superpower. For example, the Ogallala Aquifer beneath the Great Plains supports about 30% of all U.S. crop and animal production, but in 2022, parts of the water table reached their lowest levels since NASA started measuring two decades ago.WSJ explains why this crisis is posing an “existential threat” to many communities and looks at how the critical natural resources could be saved. Chapters:0:00 Groundwater disappearing0:33 Importance of groundwater in Kansas2:48 How communities are adapting4:11 Systemic issues leading to depletion5:03 Depletion across the country5:39 What’s next?News ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.#Groundwater #Food #WSJ
Why China Is Expanding Into Bhutan So Aggressively | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-05-08 | China is building villages, roads and military infrastructure on the territory of the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, threatening its regional rival, India. Bhutan, historically an ally of India, is strategically important for both of its powerful neighbors. WSJ explains how China's land grab in northern Bhutan could pose a threat to India's security.Chapters:0:00 New satellite images0:53 Bhutan’s strategic location2:01 What China builds in Bhutan3:33 India’s concerns News ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.#China #India #WSJ
Modi Is Betting on This Controversial Indian Temple to Win Re-Election | WSJ Breaking Ground The Wall Street Journal 2024-05-07 | India is at a political crossroads and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government are pouring billions into a project that will make Ayodhya a hub for religious tourism. A new $220 million temple called the Ram Mandir sits at the center of the plan to construct a nearly $4 billion “Hindu Vatican.” WSJ explains the projects and looks at how the plan has been dividing the secular country while providing Modi with political gain ahead of the next election.Chapters:0:00 Modi’s plan0:47 Why they are building 2:22 Historical challenges4:27 GeopoliticsBreaking Ground digs into megaprojects around the world, uncovering what these developments might mean for the surrounding region and the ultimate costs.#India #Modi #WSJ
Columbia Has Divested Before: Heres What Happened | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-05-06 | Many pro-Palestinian student protesters are demanding schools drop Israel investments. The demands vary from school to school. At Columbia University, protesters are pressing for the sale of holdings tied to companies allegedly profiting from Israel’s actions like Google, Amazon and Airbnb. At Yale and Cornell, students have called for their schools to divest themselves of weapons manufacturers involved in Israel’s campaign. But how does divestment work at universities?WSJ explores the history of divestment movements at schools and the challenges involved in modern divestment initiatives.Chapters:0:00 Protesters calling for divestment0:35 Divestment, explained2:22 Past divestment initiatives4:04 How endowments work News ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.#Israel #Protests #WSJ
Rabbit R1 vs. Meta Glasses vs. Humane Pin: AI Gadgets Reviewed | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-05-03 | The Rabbit R1, Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and the Humane AI Pin take AI out of your smartphone and put it in a dedicated gadget. Are devices powered by generative AI and large language models the future? WSJ’s Joanna Stern put them through a series of tests, including translation and visual search, to find out.Chapters:0:00 Rabbit vs. Meta vs. Humane1:03 Vision challenge2:16 Translation challenge4:22 General assistance challenge5:05 TakeawaysTech Things With Joanna SternEverything is now a tech thing. In creative and humorous videos, WSJ senior personal tech columnist Joanna Stern explains and reviews the products, services and trends that are changing our world.#AI #Tech #WSJ
From ‘Bloodbath’ to ‘Vermin:’ Analyzing Trump’s Rhetorical Tactics | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-05-02 | Former president Donald Trump’s inflammatory remarks about political rivals and immigration on the 2024 campaign trail have spurred concerns that they could be dangerous for the people he attacks.WSJ takes a look at Trump’s increasingly volatile language on the campaign trail and speaks with an expert who breaks down the potential impact of his speech.Chapters:0:00 Trump’s language0:49 Immigration3:42 Trump’s rhetoric after Jan. 65:32 Response to Trump’s rhetoricNews ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.#Trump #Election #WSJ
Red Lobster Is Hemorrhaging Millions Because of Endless Shrimp | WSJ What Went Wrong The Wall Street Journal 2024-05-01 | Red Lobster is in trouble. The seafood chain recently known for its endless shrimp special reported $11 million in losses in the third quarter, and its parent company Thai Union Group has announced it will sell its majority stake.WSJ explains what went wrong with the fast casual dining business and looks at what could come next for Red Lobster. Chapters:0:00 Red Lobster’s troubles0:38 The rise 1:47 Turning point2:52 The downfall5:32 What's next?What Went Wrong explores the challenging conditions and decisions that led to a company's downturn.#RedLobster #Food #WSJ
Meet the Voters Who Will Decide the Election | WSJ State of the Stat The Wall Street Journal 2024-04-30 | Going into the 2024 presidential election, nearly a third of voters aren't sold on President Biden or Donald Trump. So-called “persuadable" voters say they are undecided or might consider voting for a third-party candidate in November. Traditionally, a Democrat has to be up by four or five points in national polling to have the strength to win in the electoral college. So how will these voters impact the election?WSJ breaks down what we know about the "persuadables," and why winning them over could be more essential to President Biden than Donald Trump. Chapters:0:00 “Persuadable voters”0:43 Voter breakdown2:29 Biden’s coalition4:02 What this means for November#Election #Politics #WSJ
Former College President Explains the Funding Strategies Behind Universities | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-04-29 | Colleges and universities need a lot of money to operate—and how they get that money is complicated as wealth disparity in higher education is massive. Five schools—Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Princeton and the University of Texas—make up a quarter of the U.S.’s 839 billion endowment dollars. So how do smaller institutions afford to stay afloat?Former Northwestern President Morton Schapiro breaks down the finances and shows how university funding has changed in the last few years and what that change means for the future.Chapters: 0:00 Wealth disparity0:55 Endowment3:14 Tuition5:23 State appropriations8:01 What’s next?News ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.#College #Tuition #WSJ
Jamie Dimon on the Economy, U.S.-China, Overseas Wars and More: Full Interview | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-04-29 | JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon discusses his concerns about the future of the economy, ‘Bidenomics,’ overseas wars, the U.S.-China relationship, AI and more in a wide-ranging interview with WSJ’s Emma Tucker.Chapters:0:00 U.S. consumer3:21 U.S. economy 4:46 'Bidenomics' and the Fed6:11 Banking crisis 7:56 Geopolitics12:41 China15:31 U.S. politics19:44 Near-death experience21:06 Leadership22:46 AI26:17 Brick and mortar branches29:27 Checks and balances33:20 Retirement and final questions#JPMorgan #Banking #WSJ
Why Dropping a Phone From 300 vs. 16,000 Feet Is Basically the Same Thing | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-04-26 | An Apple iPhone that flew out of an Alaska Airlines flight at 16,000 feet survived without a scratch. How is that possible? Was it the phone case? Are iPhones becoming more durable?WSJ’s Joanna Stern decided to find out by launching iPhones 14s and Samsung Galaxy S23s out of a phone-dropping drone.Chapters:0:00 Dropping phones 0:50 Grass tests2:31 Asphalt tests4:42 Drone vs. airplane5:45 TakeawaysTech Things With Joanna SternEverything is now a tech thing. In creative and humorous videos, WSJ senior personal tech columnist Joanna Stern explains and reviews the products, services and trends that are changing our world.#iPhone #Tech #WSJ
Why JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Is Skeptical of an Economic Soft Landing | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-04-25 | JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon says the U.S. consumer is in good shape right now, but a huge fiscal deficit and geopolitical challenges like the Israel-Hamas War and Russia-Ukraine War make him cautious about the future. In an interview with WSJ editor in chief Emma Tucker, Dimon discusses the state of the U.S. economy, his leadership style and more.Chapters:0:00 U.S. consumer2:32 U.S economy 4:31 Israel-Hamas War5:31 Russia-Ukraine War6:42 China7:45 U.S. politics8:24 Impact of near-death experience9:13 Leadership10:52 Quick questionsWatch the full, wide-ranging interview with JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon here: on.wsj.com/3UBAWSI#Banks #Economy #WSJ
Inside One of Ukraine’s Most Dangerous Front Lines Today | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-04-24 | Russian forces are advancing on the eastern Ukrainian city of Chasiv Yar in the Donetsk region about 3.5 miles from Bakhmut. As Kyiv runs short on manpower and equipment, troops are struggling to hold onto Moscow’s primary target in Ukraine long enough for fresh weaponry from the U.S. to arrive. WSJ’s Ben C. Solomon travels to the frontline amid Russia’s bombardment.Chapters:0:00 Chasiv Yar0:32 Strategic significance2:15 Biggest challengeRussia-Ukraine ConflictWSJ’s latest news coverage around the 2022-2024 Russia-Ukraine conflict.#Russia #Ukraine #WSJ
The Plan to Secure Taiwan’s AI Chips Amid Fears of a Chinese Invasion | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-04-23 | Nvidia’s H100 chips are crucial to technology, from their use in smartphones to training complex AI chatbots. But Nvidia outsources their production to one company in Taiwan: the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, or TSMC. With China threatening to use force to take Taiwan if necessary, the U.S. is worried about a devastating impact on TSMC, which is at the heart of the AI revolution. WSJ looks at what the U.S. is doing to secure the semiconductor chips supply chain before it’s too late. Chapters:0:00 The U.S.’s chip situation1:15 TSMC’s power1:51 The “Silicon Shield”3:00 U.S. national security concerns 4:38 U.S. de-risking chips supply chain5:40 TakeawaysWhy are some experts saying that quantum computing will revolutionize business? WSJ visited IBM’s quantum computing research lab to learn more: on.wsj.com/44hN9iANews ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.#Taiwan #AI #WSJ
This $1.7B Railway Is U.S.’s First Challenge to China in Africa | WSJ Breaking Ground The Wall Street Journal 2024-04-19 | The $1.7 billion U.S.-backed Lobito Corridor Project aims to revitalize a rail system from Angola to the Democratic Republic of Congo, securing vital mineral supply chains essential for EV batteries and other green tech. It's a key move in the U.S.’s pushback against China's Belt and Road initiatives in Africa, reflecting its growing foreign policy focus on the continent.WSJ explores the railway megaproject and examines the high-stakes battle between the U.S. and China for economic influence in Africa. Chapters:0:00 Economic influence in Africa0:41 Lobito Corridor Project2:47 China’s Belt and Road Initiative4:07 U.S. engagement5:24 What this means for Africa’s futureBreaking Ground digs into megaprojects around the world, uncovering what these developments might mean for the surrounding region and the ultimate costs.#China #Africa #WSJ
Antitrust Lawyer Breaks Down DOJ’s Apple Lawsuit | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-04-18 | The Department of Justice is claiming that Apple is a monopoly, and it’s turning to a century-old law called the Sherman Antitrust Act to sue the company. The DOJ compared the case to its efforts to stop Microsoft from monopolizing the market two decades ago. WSJ breaks down the DOJ’s legal argument in proving Apple is illegally monopolizing the market, and how the tech company might fight back.Chapters:0:00 Is Apple a monopoly?1:03 Breakdown of the Sherman Act4:02 Challenges5:46 What this means for AppleNews ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.#Apple #DOJ #WSJ
How China’s $100B+ Shipbuilding Empire Dominates the U.S.’s | WSJ U.S. vs. China The Wall Street Journal 2024-04-17 | China has transformed into a shipbuilding powerhouse over the past two decades, cementing its status as a major maritime power. In 2023, more than half of the world’s commercial shipbuilding came from China, while the U.S. accounted for less than 1%.WSJ takes a look at the strategies that led to this growth and examines where the U.S. stands as naval competition heats up. Chapters:0:00 China’s growing shipbuilding industry0:34 Differences in naval capacity 3:18 Differences in shipbuilding6:24 Differences in strategic advantagesU.S. vs. ChinaThis original video series explores the rivalry between the two superpowers’ competing efforts to develop the technologies that are reshaping our world.#China #Navy #WSJ
Why Tesla and GM Are Betting on U.S. Mines Now | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-04-16 | The U.S. is racing to secure its own lithium and nickel, which is used in battery production for products like EVs and other tech. Today, China produces more than 85% of the world’s batteries. So how is the U.S. pushing to mine battery metals needed for the energy transition and for national security?WSJ takes an inside look at two projects that are seeking to change the mineral supply chain, the Thacker Pass Lithium Mine in Nevada and the Tamarack Mine in Minnesota.Chapters:0:00 U.S. mines0:49 Supply chain stakes2:06 Lithium Americas3:15 Talon Metals4:37 Challenges News ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.What does it take to transform coal power plants into solar energy plants? Watch the dirty, explosive process at a Minnesota plant: on.wsj.com/4aSArJ5#EV #China #WSJ
Copyright Lawyer Explains Drake AI Song and More | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-04-15 | AI is quickly evolving and poised to become a new normal, but copyright law is still playing catch-up. Can AI be trained on copyrighted material to create the large language models that power generative AI systems like ChatGPT? Are works created using AI tools like Midjourney able to be protected?WSJ asked an intellectual property lawyer to break down three of the biggest cases to explain how copyright law is adapting and what it means for the future of generative AI.Chapters:0:00 AI-related lawsuits0:26 Should AI work be copyrighted?3:27 Can AI work violate the right of publicity?5:19 Can AI be trained on copyrighted work?News ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.The explosive rise of AI is causing data center development to boom across the U.S. But it faces a major obstacle: getting enough power. Watch this video on AI data centers here: on.wsj.com/4d5XAd4#AI #Tech #WSJ
Irans Missile and Drone Attack on Israel: How the Conflict Escalated | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-04-14 | Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles toward Israel. It was the first time Iran had directly attacked Israel from Iranian territory. Here’s how the conflict between the two rival nations unfolded in recent weeks. Photo Composition: Kaitlyn Wang Chapters:0:00 Iran launches attack on Israel0:32 Hamas , Hezbollah and Houthi rebels0:54 April 11:47 April 42:18 April 103:02 April 13#Iran #Israel #WSJ
What’s Inside Zyn Nicotine Pouches? We Tested Six Flavors. | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-04-10 | The oral nicotine product Zyn has skyrocketed in sales and popularity in recent years, shifting the landscape of the U.S. tobacco market. This remarkable growth has thrust Zyn into a culture war, with Sen. Chuck Schumer calling for a federal crackdown on the flavored pouches and Tucker Carlson becoming an unofficial Zyn spokesman. WSJ explores what we can learn about Zyn when we test it in a lab and how transformative the product could be for the tobacco industry. Chapters:0:00 Zyn’s popularity 1:04 Zyn, explained 2:36 Culture war6:23 Swedish connection7:42 FDA reviewNews ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.#Zyn #Nicotine #WSJ
Russia’s Mysterious New Nuclear Torpedo: What We Know | WSJ Equipped The Wall Street Journal 2024-04-09 | Russia is developing an autonomous nuclear torpedo called the Poseidon that Russian President Vladimir Putin says can evade all existing defenses. Experts say if it works, it would give Moscow a new way to target NATO countries and military bases. The torpedo will be equipped on submarines but what happens after it is launched is debated. WSJ explains why Poseidon has been shrouded in mystery and misinformation, how the nuclear torpedo could work and why Russia wants it. Chapters:0:00 Russia’s new nuclear torpedo0:31 Poseidon, explained 1:38 Warhead3:05 How Poseidon deters4:40 Challenges EquippedEquipped examines military innovation and tactics emerging around the world, breaking down the tech behind the weaponry and its potential impact.#Russia #Military #WSJ
Why Mexico Is the Big Winner from the U.S.-China Trade War The Wall Street Journal 2024-04-08 | The U.S. trade deficit with China has fallen to its lowest level in close to 15 years. But it’s not necessarily because Americans are buying fewer Chinese goods. Many Chinese companies are moving operations to Mexico and shipping to the U.S. from there, taking advantage of the free trade agreement. This is bolstering Mexico’s economy and boosting its currency to the strongest its been against the dollar in nearly a decade. I’ll explain what’s happening.Chapters:0:00 U.S.-China trade war0:40 The peso is soaring1:08 Big flows of foreign money2:00 Multinational companies2:30 How this ties back to the trade war I’m Dion Rabouin, a WSJ reporter covering markets and the economy. I’ll be diving into all things finance, from the popular and well-known — like crypto and stocks — to the complex and intricate — like leveraged loans, derivatives and private equity. Subscribe to join me as I take a deep dive into what’s making money move and why it matters.#China #Mexico #DionRabouin
WSJ’s Take On the Week Podcast: How banks like JPMorgan profited from a recession that never came The Wall Street Journal 2024-04-08 | ...
Saudi Arabia’s Race to Build a $22B Railway in the Desert | WSJ Breaking Ground The Wall Street Journal 2024-04-08 | Saudi Arabia is racing to finish the $22B Riyadh Metro in time to modernize its capital city and open its doors to the world. With the country set to host the World Expo 2030 and as a frontrunner to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, this is a golden opportunity for Saudi Arabia to transform its economy and improve its human rights reputation on a global stage. WSJ explores why this Gulf nation needs this train network and the challenges it faces in constructing this incredible feat of engineering.Chapters:0:00 Riyadh Metro1:04 Why Saudi Arabia needs this train3:44 Challenges in construction 5:33 The moneyBreaking Ground digs into megaprojects around the world, uncovering what these developments might mean for the surrounding region and the ultimate costs.#SaudiArabia #Riyadh #WSJ
Inside the Messy Battle for the Biggest Swing State of 2024 | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-04-07 | Both President Biden and former President Trump see Pennsylvania as a must-win state in the 2024 presidential election, but both are grappling with party divisions and sagging voter enthusiasm surrounding their rematch. WSJ's Shelby Holliday traveled across PA to talk to voters, officials and campaign managers to learn how each candidate could win—or lose—the biggest swing state of the 2024 election. Chapters:0:00 Pennsylvania’s importance in the 2024 elections1:00 A local GOP meeting in Trump country4:42 Going door to door with a Republican and Democrat6:17 Trump’s press secretary on mail-in voting7:20 Biden state campaign manager for Pennsylvania weighs in8:10 A Biden rally in the Philadelphia suburbs#Trump #Biden #WSJ
What the Jobs Report Says About Inflation and the Economy: March’s Nonfarm Payrolls | Market Takes The Wall Street Journal 2024-04-05 | Higher-than-expected inflation in recent months and weak readings from business surveys have prompted questions about the economy. Today’s jobs report provides more answers on the economy in 2024.I’m Dion Rabouin, a WSJ reporter covering markets and the economy. I’ll be diving into all things finance, from the popular and well-known — like crypto and stocks — to the complex and intricate — like leveraged loans, derivatives and private equity. Subscribe to join me as I take a deep dive into what’s making money move and why it matters.
What the U.S. Can Learn From India’s TikTok Ban | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-04-05 | Congress is considering banning TikTok, the Chinese-owned social media app that millions of Americans use daily. But the U.S. wouldn’t be the first country to ban the app - India banned TikTok in 2020. One of the main reasons for the ban in both India and the U.S. stems from TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance. WSJ breaks down TikTok bans and how they work in practice.Chapters:0:00 Potential TikTok ban0:30 India vs. TikTok3:28 How do you ban TikTok?5:26 Why banning TikTok matters?6:46 What’s next?News ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.#TikTok #India #WSJ
Trump Now Leads Biden in Poll of Six Swing States: Five Key Takeaways | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-04-04 | A new WSJ poll found that former president Donald Trump has taken the lead over President Joe Biden in half a dozen key battleground states including Michigan, Georgia and Arizona. The lead for the 2020 rematch is propelled in part by broad voter dissatisfaction with the national economy and doubts about Biden’s capabilities and job performance.Wall Street Journal editor Aaron Zitner explains what the latest numbers tell us about America’s approaching 2024 presidential election.Chapters:0:00 WSJ poll0:18 Biden broadly unpopular0:43 Trusting Trump on big issues1:49 Dissatisfaction with economy2:38 Third-party candidates 3:59 Persuadable votersNews ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.#Trump #Biden #WSJ
Why Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt Don’t Actually Own Most of Their Hotels | WSJ The Economics Of The Wall Street Journal 2024-04-03 | When guests stay at a hotel chain like Marriott, Hilton or Hyatt, these companies don’t typically own the property. They may not even run it. So what is happening in the hotel industry and what benefits are smaller companies receiving from these “flags” in the industry?WSJ explains why hotel companies like Marriott and Hilton actually own less than 1% of their properties and why hotel owners like MCR Hotels choose to fly a flag or go independent. Chapters:0:00 The hotel industry1:30 Franchise model2:47 Pricing hotel rooms4:28 Loyalty programs5:25 Independent hotels and brandingThe Economics OfHow do the world's most successful companies generate revenue? In this explainer series, we'll dive into the surprising stories behind how businesses work--exploring everything from Costco's "treasure-hunt" model to the economics behind Amazon's AWS.Hyatt is smaller than its hotel chain competitors. So how did it get to be the most expensive? Watch the Economics of Hyatt: on.wsj.com/3PLS0T6How did Marriott become the largest hotel chain, with over 30 brands? Marriott’s CFO explains why this is just the beginning for the hospitality giant: on.wsj.com/4aFZFds#Travel #Hotels #WSJ
Why Hyatt Is Selling $2B in Assets | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-04-03 | Hyatt Hotels Corporation plans on selling off up to $2 billion worth of its real estate assets — mimicking a business strategy implemented by its competitors Marriott and Hilton years ago. WSJ sits down with the hospitality company’s CEO Mark Hoplamazian for an extended interview to discuss why Hyatt jumped onto the asset-light strategy, and what this means for the company's future. Chapters:0:00 Focus on luxury0:25 Hyatt’s shifting business model4:25 Risks in the transition 6:03 Operating costs9:44 Airbnb vs. hotelsHyatt is smaller than its hotel chain competitors. So how did it get to be the most expensive? Watch the Economics of Hyatt: on.wsj.com/3xplJuQHow did Marriott become the largest hotel chain, with over 30 brands? Marriott’s CFO explains why this is just the beginning for the hospitality giant: on.wsj.com/3J4RhZy#Travel #Hotels #WSJ
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American-Farmed White Truffles Were Almost Impossible. Thats Changing. | WSJ Operating Costs The Wall Street Journal 2024-04-02 | American truffle farmers have struggled for years to grow the valuable crops in America. But Burwell Farms in North Carolina has found a way to consistently harvest up to 120 lbs of white truffles per acre. It required a scientific breakthrough, years of tree cultivation and some highly trained dogs.WSJ visited Burwell Farms to see how they built their American truffle business.Chapters:0:00 The value of truffles1:05 The greenhouse3:08 The young orchard 4:09 The main orchard6:29 The cleaning/processing facility#Truffles #Food #WSJ
How the world’s largest #plane could solve a critical bottleneck The Wall Street Journal 2024-04-01 | The WindRunner could be the world’s largest cargo plane, and it could play a critical role for the U.S.’s wind energy industry. The airplane was designed to carry massive wind turbine blades, which are normally only able to be shipped to offshore wind farms on specialized vessels. These planes could fly the turbines to onshore wind farms to generate power. WSJ’s Jamie Leventhal explains how if these planes are completed, they could boost the country’s wind projects, which have faced delays and price inflations.
This 13M-Gallon Tank Is Key to Paris’s Olympics Infrastructure | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-04-01 | Paris has just months before hosting the 2024 Olympic Games, where athletes are set to dive head first into the Seine River. The body of water runs through the heart of the French capital and is a hub for pollution and fecal bacteria, released directly from the city’s sewer system. So how do French politicians plan to clean-up the river before the summer Olympics?WSJ went inside the project to understand if this $1.5 billion plan can really sanitize the Parisian waterway. Chapters:0:00 The Seine0:29 The plan 2:38 Solutions and challengesNews ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.#Olympics #Paris #WSJ
Supply Chain Crisis? The Baltimore Bridge Collapse’s Ripple Effect The Wall Street Journal 2024-03-30 | The Dali, the Singaporean containership stuck under Baltimore’s collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, may remain in place for weeks, blocking shipping at one of the U.S.'s busiest ports. The port handled 52.3 million tons of cargo in 2023, with a total value of almost $81 billion. The disaster also severed a major part of Interstate 695, where 11 million vehicles and $28 billion in goods cross every year. I take a look at what this disaster means for Baltimore, the region’s roads and infrastructure, and the larger U.S. supply chain. Chapters:0:00 Bridge collapse0:46 New shipping routes for Baltimore port2:51 New shipping routes for the bridge3:36 What’s next?I’m Jamie Leventhal, a WSJ video journalist who examines how we build, move and redesign our world to make it more efficient. Join me as I envision what our societies could look like, breaking down everything from megaproject constructions to complex shipping routes with experts in the field.#SupplyChain #Bridge #JamieLeventhal
Sick of scrolling on #Netflix? Here’s 4 ways to optimize your #streaming recommendations The Wall Street Journal 2024-03-29 | ...
Why Boeing’s Quality-Control Process Still Misses Mistakes | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-03-29 | Boeing was given 90 days to present regulators with an action plan to address quality-control issues at its 737 factory, following the Alaska Airlines door plug incident. There are multiple layers of inspection, handled by groups with different responsibilities and limitations, including Boeing quality inspectors, ODA members and FAA inspectors.WSJ looks at how each layer in the process is meant to work and the issues each faces.Chapters:0:00 Boeing’s quality-control issues0:45 Boeing Quality Inspectors2:45 The ODA3:59 The FAA5:47 What’s changing?News ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.#Boeing #Aviation #WSJ
Evan Gerskovich’s Parents on Reporter’s Year in Moscow Prison | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-03-29 | One year after WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained during a reporting trip in Russia, his parents share details about his year in a Moscow prison cell and react to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent comments regarding their son. Chapters:0:00 One year since Evan’s arrest1:12 How Evan is doing3:21 Bringing Evan home5:25 Support for Evan#EvanGershkovich #FreeEvan #WSJ
Why the Economy Feels So Bad, and What It Means for the Election | WSJ State of the Stat The Wall Street Journal 2024-03-28 | The U.S. economy — by many measures — is doing great. But the majority of voters still feel the economy is bad. And as one of the biggest issues of the 2024 election, it could be hurting President Joe Biden’s re-election in his race against Donald Trump. So why is the consumer sentiment index so low despite a growing GDP and a healthy unemployment rate? And how are Americans feeling about their long-term financial security amidst wide-ranging social and political threats?WSJ explores what the data says about why voters are feeling so bad about the economy.Chapters:0:00 Consumer sentiment1:05 What’s driving economic growth?2:16 Food, gas and housing prices5:27 Long-term economic security 6:04 What this means for the election#Economy #Election #WSJ
Why Consumer Confidence Keeps Falling: Clues in the Latest Conference Board Report | Market Takes The Wall Street Journal 2024-03-26 | The latest consumer confidence report shows confidence fell again after a decline in February that upended a rebound to end 2023. WSJ’s Dion Rabouin takes a look at the date showing consumers so far in 2024 have lost confidence and slowed spending.I’m Dion Rabouin, a WSJ reporter covering markets and the economy. I’ll be diving into all things finance, from the popular and well-known — like crypto and stocks — to the complex and intricate — like leveraged loans, derivatives and private equity. Subscribe to join me as I take a deep dive into what’s making money move and why it matters.
Why I Ditched Apple for Samsung for a Week The Wall Street Journal 2024-03-26 | Samsung is edging ahead of Apple on AI and the company continues to compete on smartphones, watches, tablets and more. Samsung partnered with Google and Qualcomm to bring generative AI to its new Galaxy S24 lineup. Because Apple doesn’t have any generative AI features in its tech yet, I was curious to see how Samsung’s products stack up against Apple’s.I locked up my Apple devices and immersed myself in Samsung’s gadgets for a week focusing on productivity, leisure and health. Here’s what I found. Chapters:0:00 The challenge0:41 Productivity 3:29 Leisure5:00 Health6:23 TakeawaysI’m Dalvin Brown, a WSJ reporter covering personal technology, which includes the latest smart devices, apps and services making an impact on consumers. Subscribe if you're curious about what the latest tech developments mean for you, or if you want to go behind the scenes to find out what’s powering today's digital services.#Apple #Samsung #DalvinBrown
The $6T Gap Between Trump’s and Biden’s Tax Plans | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-03-26 | President Biden and Donald Trump have very different tax plans they’d like to implement if they win the 2024 presidential election.WSJ’s Richard Rubin explains what makes up the $6 trillion rift between them.Chapters:0:00 Tax policy 0:40 2017 tax cuts1:41 Baseline2:16 What Trump wants3:17 What Biden wants5:05 What’s next?News ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.#Biden #Trump #WSJ
WSJ’s Take On the Week Podcast: Deutsche Bank’s Deepak Puri on Companies’ Huge Influence on U.S. GDP The Wall Street Journal 2024-03-26 | ...
Why Wall Street Is Dumping Streaming Companies Despite Record Viewers The Wall Street Journal 2024-03-25 | Wall Street is bearish on streaming, but data show Americans are watching and spending way more. Companies like Paramount, NBCUniversal and Warner Brothers Discovery have been dumped by Wall Street investors, as asset managers lose faith in streaming’s ability to turn a profit. But data show that Americans are doubling down on streaming — spending and watching more than ever. I’ll explain what’s happening in the streaming world and why legacy media companies could be in trouble.Chapters: 0:00 The streaming trend0:45 Why Wall Street is dumping streamers2:15 The data3:17 Streaming service mergers I’m Dion Rabouin, a WSJ reporter covering markets and the economy. I’ll be diving into all things finance, from the popular and well-known — like crypto and stocks — to the complex and intricate — like leveraged loans, derivatives and private equity. Subscribe to join me as I take a deep dive into what’s making money move and why it matters.#Streaming #Netflix #DionRabouin
Inside a Top Secret U.S. Military Bunker as Tensions With North Korea Rise | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-03-22 | After North Korea abandoned a goal of peaceful reunification with Seoul, Kim Jong Un said he will annihilate South Korea and the U.S. if provoked. As tensions on the Korean Peninsula continue to soar, there are increasing concerns that Pyongyang could launch a surprise attack at any moment. WSJ’s Timothy Martin goes inside Command Post Tango, an underground bunker complex outside of Seoul, where operations of U.S. and South Korean forces would be centralized during a war with the Kim Jong Un regime.Chapters:0:00 Korean Peninsula tension 0:30 Top-secret bunker2:35 North Korean threat3:16 Islands in the Yellow Sea5:04 What’s next?#NorthKorea #SouthKorea #WSJ
Neuralinks Rival Tests Brain Chip in Race to Bring Implants to Market | WSJ The Wall Street Journal 2024-03-21 | Elon Musk’s Neuralink recently implanted a chip in a human for the first time. The emerging market of brain computer interfaces, or BCIs, is in the process of finding its footing. In a world where AI is on the rise, BCIs allow for telepathic control of computers and wireless operation of prosthetics. But how does this tech work?WSJ goes inside a brain surgery to see how the implants work, and breaks down what it’s going to take to get these devices on the market.Chapters:0:00 Musk’s Neuralink0:41 The market3:03 Synchron3:57 Precision5:16 What’s next?News ExplainersSome days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.#Neuralink #Tech #WSJ
When Will the Fed Cut Interest Rates: Unpacking March’s FOMC Meeting | Market Takes The Wall Street Journal 2024-03-20 | Investors expect Fed rate cuts this year. We’ll explain how the Federal Reserve’s statement, Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference and the latest summary of economic projections show what’s next.I’m Dion Rabouin, a WSJ reporter covering markets and the economy. I’ll be diving into all things finance, from the popular and well-known — like crypto and stocks — to the complex and intricate — like leveraged loans, derivatives and private equity. Subscribe to join me as I take a deep dive into what’s making money move and why it matters.
