WSJ Your Money Briefing

What’s News in Markets: Airport Chaos, E.l.f. Disappoints, Palantir Falls

21 snips
Nov 8, 2025
The FAA's recent flight cancellations have sent shockwaves through the airline industry, sparking fears of deeper disruptions. In an unexpected twist, E.l.f. Beauty's stock tumbled despite reporting quarterly sales growth due to lowered future guidance. Meanwhile, Wall Street is growing uneasy about a potential AI bubble, affecting Palantir Technologies despite its record sales and earnings. Join Francesca Fontana as she unravels these fascinating trends and their impacts on the market.
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
INSIGHT

Market Downturn Amid Mixed Macro News

  • Markets fell across the board in the first week of November with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all posting weekly losses.
  • AI deals and regulatory news weighed on sentiment despite headline events like GM's rebound hopes and Musk's pay package approval.
INSIGHT

FAA Traffic Cuts Threaten Flights

  • The FAA ordered phased traffic cuts at major airports to ease staffing shortages, starting at 4% and rising to 10%, risking more cancellations.
  • Airline stocks fell on the announcement and could face deeper disruptions if cuts hit 15–20%, per Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
ADVICE

Verify Airport Status Before Traveling

  • Check WSJ.com for a map and updated cancellation info before travel to affected airports.
  • Monitor airline notices and plan alternatives if flying through the listed hubs.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app