BARRON’S MAGAZINE —— APRIL 13, 2026 PREVIEW

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Ultimate Musk’ – The SpaceX IPO is just the beginning. Elon might merge all his companies into one gigantic juggernaut.

SpaceX Is Going Public. Why a Tesla Merger Could Be Musk’s Real Endgame.

From the biggest IPO on record to the largest M&A deal in history?

Big Banks’ Profits Set to Rise Even as ‘Wall of Worry’ Looms

The banks first-quarter results were helped by strong investment banking and trading activity even as rising energy prices hit consumers.

Buy This Railroad Stock. It’s Just the Ticket.

Canadian Pacific Kansas City will benefit from merger synergies and increased industrial production.

War? Inflation? The Market Is Moving On.

The war may not be over, but investors are betting that the worst is. That optimism was enough to lift stocks to their best weekly performance of the year and could keep the rally going in coming days.

The Deficit Is Exploding. Some Radical Steps to Rein It In.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026

U.S. and Iran Begin Peace Talks, Iranian Media Says

The exact format of the talks in Pakistan was unclear. The White House declined to comment about Vice President JD Vance’s potential meetings with the Iranians.

U.S. Intelligence Shows China Taking a More Active Role in Iran War

China may have recently sent a shipment of shoulder-fired missiles to Iran for its conflict with the U.S. and Israel, American officials said.

Artemis II Splashdown Gives NASA Momentum in Renewed Moon Race

The astronauts — three Americans and one Canadian — captivated the world with their historic mission.

Another Giant Leap Reminds Us How Small We Are

A mission that took four astronauts farther than any human has ever traveled has made people feel a little trippy.