Kate Bullivant

Certainly, people who own shopping malls and shopping centers don't want to see closures at their properties because then they have to spend money and time finding replacement tenants. The good news is that the retail sector is in the strongest position that it's been in a while, and that's due to a couple of factors. The

There's less competition from new properties, and there's fewer options for retailers who do want to open more stores. So they're going to be driven to the existing shopping centers. This is going to keep vacancy a little bit in check. We did see retail vacancy tick up a bit, but it's still really close to the historic low levels.

There's less competition from new properties, and there's fewer options for retailers who do want to open more stores. So they're going to be driven to the existing shopping centers. This is going to keep vacancy a little bit in check. We did see retail vacancy tick up a bit, but it's still really close to the historic low levels.

So overall, the retail sector is pretty well positioned to handle the economic turmoil that many people feel is advancing.

So overall, the retail sector is pretty well positioned to handle the economic turmoil that many people feel is advancing.

And how has this reordering of global trade really impacted US relationships abroad?

And how has this reordering of global trade really impacted US relationships abroad?

So with a lot of his attention being pulled beyond America's borders, where does that leave his domestic agenda, especially things like immigration?

So with a lot of his attention being pulled beyond America's borders, where does that leave his domestic agenda, especially things like immigration?

And Alex, how have voters been reacting to his first 100 days in office?

And Alex, how have voters been reacting to his first 100 days in office?

OK, so lots to watch out for going forward. Alex, thanks so much for breaking this down for us.

OK, so lots to watch out for going forward. Alex, thanks so much for breaking this down for us.

Russia strikes Kiev, killing a large number of civilians as peace talks stall. Plus, it's a bumper earnings day with some tech companies already warning of the tariff impact. And President Trump rebuffs plans for a millionaire tax, even as new data shows the wealthiest Americans just keep getting richer.

Russia strikes Kiev, killing a large number of civilians as peace talks stall. Plus, it's a bumper earnings day with some tech companies already warning of the tariff impact. And President Trump rebuffs plans for a millionaire tax, even as new data shows the wealthiest Americans just keep getting richer.

It's Thursday, April 24th. I'm Kate Bullivant for The Wall Street Journal, filling in for Luke Vargas. And here is the AM edition of What's News, the top headlines and business stories moving your world today. Russia has killed nine and injured 70 people in its biggest aerial bombardment of Ukraine's capital this year.

It's Thursday, April 24th. I'm Kate Bullivant for The Wall Street Journal, filling in for Luke Vargas. And here is the AM edition of What's News, the top headlines and business stories moving your world today. Russia has killed nine and injured 70 people in its biggest aerial bombardment of Ukraine's capital this year.

The assault came just hours after the US pulled out of talks to end the war, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said US recognition of Crimea as Russian territory was a non-starter. President Trump yesterday hit out at Zelensky for failing to accept the peace proposal. He has largely refrained from criticising Russia.

The assault came just hours after the US pulled out of talks to end the war, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said US recognition of Crimea as Russian territory was a non-starter. President Trump yesterday hit out at Zelensky for failing to accept the peace proposal. He has largely refrained from criticising Russia.

Ukraine agreed to a full ceasefire proposal by the US in March, but Russia declined, with Moscow having intensified mass killings of civilians in recent weeks. Zelensky has said a ceasefire should be implemented before further talks on a peace deal can take place.