What’s News in Markets: AI Deals, Trump on Pharma, Banks Split
What’s News in Markets: AI Deals, Trump on Pharma, Banks Split  
Podcast: WSJ What’s News
Published On: Sat Oct 18 2025
Description: 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. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices