WSJ MoneyBeat

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Snap's IPO Roadshow: What You Need to Know
With Snap Inc. set to roadshow its IPO, Triton CEO Rett Wallace joins Paul Vigna, Stephen Grocer and Maureen Farrell to break down everything you need to know if you're thinking of buying stock.
27 min
127
Should the Markets Be Optimistic About Oil?
William Blair's Brian Singer joins Paul Vigna, Stephen Grocer, and Tim Puko to discuss the key factors driving steady oil prices, whether prices will rise, and if the markets should remain optimistic.
18 min
128
Should America Be 'Fed Up' with the Fed?
Paul Vigna and Stephen Grocer sit down with Danielle DiMartino Booth, author of "Fed Up: An Insider's Take on Why the Federal Reserve Is Bad for America," who breaks down the Fed in layman's terms, and makes the case for why it needs to be rebuilt to benefit people outside of Wall Street.
29 min
129
Week Ahead: Yellen, the Fed, and More Data
The Wall Street Journal's Josh Zumbrun joins Paul Vigna and Stephen Grocer to preview the week's economic calendar, including housing and retail data, and whether Janet Yellen will hint at what's in store for the Fed in her first appearance before a new Congress.
21 min
130
Morrison & Foerster's Oliver Ireland on Dodd-Frank
Oliver Ireland, partner at Morrison & Foerster and former Associate General Counsel at the Federal Reserve, breaks down all things Dodd Frank, from the potential changes in store for regulation, and what amending legislation could mean for Wall Street.
28 min
131
U.S. Dollar Impacts Booze; Patriots Impact Markets
First, Chelsey Dulaney and Sarah Krouse join Paul Vigna and Stephen Grocer to discuss how alcohol produced abroad is crowding up liquor store shelves thanks to the strong U.S. dollar. Then, David Benoit joins the show to talk why the Patriots' Super Bowl win could mean bad news for the stock market.
23 min
132
Week Ahead: Trade, Fed Speakers, More Earnings
The Wall Street Journal's Eric Morath previews this week's economic calendar with a look at what's in store for trade data, the Fed, and more earnings.
16 min
133
What Scaling Back Dodd-Frank Means for Banks
On the heels of the Trump administration's scaling back of the Dodd-Frank financial-overhaul law, the Wall Street Journal's banking team distills what it could mean for regulation and the possible ramifications.
21 min
134
The Journal's Seib Talks Trump's Impact on Markets
The Wall Street Journal's executive Washington editor Gerald F. Seib joins Paul Vigna and Stephen Grocer to discuss how Donald Trump's first weeks in office have impacted the markets, and how his first 100 days in office are poised to shake up Washington.
15 min
135
Is Private Equity Coming to Your 401(k)?
Could private equity be coming to your 401(k)? Pantheon's Kevin Albert and KKR's Michael Gaviser join the MoneyBeat team to talk about how this unlikely pairing may be possible.
21 min
136
The First Fed Meeting of Trump Era: What to Expect
Greg Peters, Senior Portfolio Manager of the Prudential Total Return Bond Fund, previews what's in store for interest rates and how a new Donald Trump era will impact the Fed moving forward.
22 min
137
Week Ahead: The Fed, Jobs Report and More Earnings
The Wall Street Journal's Josh Mitchell joins Paul Vigna and Stephen Grocer to preview this week's economic calendar, looking at what's in store for the Fed, jobs and more earnings.
18 min
138
Could Trump's Tweets Spark a Trade War?
Amid President Trump's war of words regarding the controversial Mexican border wall, Ben Eisen, Tim Puko and Alison Sider join MoneyBeat to talk potential ramifications regarding border taxes, trade, markets and beyond.
20 min
139
What's in Store for the IPO Market in 2017?
The Wall Street Journal's Maureen Farrell and Bullpen Capital's Duncan Davidson join Paul Vigna and Stephen Grocer to talk what's in store for investors and companies looking to go public in 2017, and whether the IPO market is poised to heat up in the coming year.
22 min
140
Week Ahead: Earnings, GDP, and New Administration
On the heels of a brand new administration, the Wall Street Journal's Jeffrey Sparshott joins Paul Vigna and Stephen Grocer to preview what's in store for the economy this week.
17 min
141
A Shakeup in Washington and the Railroad Industry
First, Chris Dieterich and EverBank's Chris Gaffney break down what Wall Street can make of Trump's inauguration speech and how it will carry into a new presidential administration. Then, a look at the fate of railroad company CSX after a former rail rival's sudden switch.
25 min
142
The Dow Jones Industrial Average: A History
As Dow 20,000 remains just out of reach, author and Manhattan College professor Charles Geisst joins Paul Vigna and Stephen Grocer to discuss the Dow Jones Industrial Average and what the blue chip gauge can teach us today.
30 min
143
Wage Growth: What it Means for Economy in 2017
The Wall Street Journal's Josh Zumbrun and MarketWatch's Tim Mullaney join Paul Vigna and Stephen Grocer to discuss the latest data on wage growth and whether it's enough to power the economy in 2017.
25 min
144
Week Ahead: Earnings, ECB and Trump's Inauguration
MoneyBeat's preview of the economic calendar packs a lot in a holiday shortened week, covering everything from consumer prices and the ECB meeting to Friday's inauguration.
15 min
145
Fundstrat's Thomas Lee on Market Outlook for 2017
What's in store for stocks when Trump takes the oath of office? Fundstrat Global Advisors' Thomas Lee discusses why the markets may be in for a bumpy ride in 2017.
20 min
146
Lex Sokolin Talks Top FinTech Predictions for 2017
Lex Sokolin, Global Director of Fintech Strategy at Autonomous Research, discusses technology's evolving role in financial services and offers predictions for what's in store for the FinTech world in 2017.
27 min
147
Big Bank Earnings: What to Expect
Ahead of this week's bank earnings reports, MoneyBeat looks at whether stocks have come too far too fast since the Trump election. Plus, what to expect from big banks on Friday.
23 min
148
Grantham, Mercer, and Donald Trump's Washington
First, Greg Zuckerman joins Paul Vigna and Stephen Grocer to discuss the latest on Jeremy Grantham's money management firm and why investors are fleeing active managers in general. Then, a look at how hedge fund CEO Robert Mercer is poised to be a major player in the rise of Donald Trump's Washington.
24 min
149
Week Ahead: Retail Sales, Earnings, and Dow 20000?
As the Dow continues to inch toward 20000, MoneyBeat previews the week ahead with an in-depth look at retail sales, bank earnings, and more.
18 min
150
The Jobs Report: Breaking Down the Numbers
ClearBridge Investments' Jeffrey Schulze joins Paul Vigna, Stephen Grocer and Sarah Krouse to break down December's jobs report, with an in-depth look at the numbers and what it all means for a new administration in 2017.
23 min