WSJ Minute Briefing

S&P 500 Hits New Record in Intraday Trading

WSJ Minute Briefing

Show Notes

Plus: Wall Street bonuses are on track to hit a record high in 2026. And a former German spy chief has been arrested on suspicion of espionage. Anthony Bansie hosts.

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