WSJ What’s News What’s News in Markets: Meaty Issues, Tech Troubles, Media Shake-Ups
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Nov 15, 2025 This week tackled meaty issues in the food industry as Tyson faces beef shortages impacting profits while Beyond Meat struggles with falling sales. Tech stocks took a hit, with major players like Nvidia and Tesla dragged down by valuation concerns. In media, Disney's disappointing earnings sent its stock tumbling, while Paramount enjoyed streaming success post-merger. Exciting developments unfold with potential bids for Warner Bros. Discovery from major companies, fueling market speculation.
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Market Rally Reversed By Fading Optimism
- Market optimism reversed quickly after hopes of a government shutdown ending and possible rate cuts faded.
- The Dow briefly hit record highs midweek but finished the week barely positive as sentiment shifted.
Rate-Cut Bets Drove Market Moves
- Traders sharply reduced their bets on near-term Fed rate cuts, cutting the probability of a December cut to about 50%.
- That shift contributed materially to Thursday's broad market decline and worst day in a month.
Tyson Hits Beef Supply Crunch
- Tyson faced rising beef prices and falling volumes amid the smallest U.S. cattle supply since the 1950s.
- Strong chicken demand helped offset beef losses and lifted Tyson shares for the week.