Category Archives: Business

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE – FEBRUARY 28, 2026 PREVIEW

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Digging for victory’…

America’s dangerous pursuit of critical-mineral dominance

With a more focused approach, it could break China’s chokehold

Donald Trump is at risk of launching a war without purpose

A conflict with Iran without a clear objective would be recklessly dangerous

The right response to private-market dangers

Was a Blue Owl fund mismanaged, or did it reveal fundamental problems about the industry?

America’s states should beware of copying Europe too much

Welfare is rightly becoming more generous. But regulatory fragmentation is a problem

Heathrow’s third runway is turning into another infrastructure fiasco

The government must step in

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – FEBRUARY 23, 2026

February 23, 2026 - Barron's Magazine

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Dollar – In – Decline’. The U.S. currency has lost its dominance. What investors should do now.

The Reign of the Dollar Is Coming to an End. What Investors Can Do About It.

Investment in foreign stocks and debt could be juiced by a falling dollar.

Trump Plans to Double Down on Tariffs After Court Defeat. What’s Ahead for Investors.

The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the president’s signature trade policy will stoke further uncertainty and add to the government’s debt.

Want to Win the Warner Bros. Discovery Takeover Battle? ‘Walk Away Now.’

Both Netflix and Paramount Skydance are prepared to overpay for Warner Bros. Discovery and take on significant debt.

Does Your Retirement Plan Own a Piece of Your Favorite Football Team?

The NFL loosened ownership rules in 2024. Private-equity firms and institutions like pension funds are now trying to get a piece of the action.

Now Is the Time to Buy Alternative Funds

There’s a strong case for hedging your bets with alts. The question is which kind to buy.

These Dividend Stocks and Funds Are Worth a Trip Abroad

Yields over 4% are plentiful in foreign markets. These stocks and funds look appealing.

This Fintech Uses Blockchain to Streamline Lending. Its Stock Is Up 50% Since Its IPO.

Figure says blockchain technology will slash transaction costs and prove to be a cheaper way to show ownership of assets.

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE – FEBRUARY 21, 2026 PREVIEW

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE: The latest issue features The Robin Hood state

Don’t go after the rich to fix broken budgets

It will not work, and is wrong in principle

Vladimir Putin is caught in a vice of his own making

Russia’s president cannot win the war, but fears peace

Saudi Arabia and the Emirates must resolve their own differences

America’s neglect is allowing an unwelcome tension to fester between two of its allies

Why insider trading isn’t always bad

At least on prediction markets

How to improve American legislators’ lot

Doing so would be good for members of Congress, and for democracy

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – FEBRUARY 16, 2026

February 16, 2026 - Barron's Magazine

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘The Cattle Crisis’ – The U.S. herd is at a 75-year low, sending beef prices through the roof. Why there’s little relief in sight.

America’s Cattle Crisis: a Shrinking Herd, Soaring Beef Prices, and Little Relief in Sight

Steak and hamburgers, American staples, are fast becoming luxury items. Texas ranchers know why.

The Fed Wields Enormous Power. The U.S. Has Debated a Central Bank Since Day One.

From Andrew Jackson to Donald Trump, presidents love to hate the central bank.

As Prediction Markets Boom, the CFTC’s Flagship Office Has Lost Its Last Enforcement Attorney

The CFTC’s Chicago office, once home to its top market enforcers, has gone from about 20 trial lawyers to none.

Move Over, Arizona and Florida. These States May Be the Best Places to Retire for Your Health.

Vermont, Washington state, and Minnesota score well when it comes to retiree healthcare. What else to know.

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE – FEBRUARY 14, 2026 PREVIEW

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE: The latest issue features Why social media bans won’t work

Don’t ban teenagers from social media

Restrictions would do more harm than good

The world’s most powerful woman

Japan’s prime minister has earned a once-in-a-generation chance to remake her country. Will she seize it?

The Epstein files tell a story of justice denied

Prosecutors have moved far too slowly

The rich world should beware Brazilification

When governments are indebted, high interest rates wreak havoc

Britain’s predicament will get worse before it gets better

With Sir Keir Starmer weakened, the government 

Harvard Business Review – MARCH/APRIL 2026

March–April 2026

HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW: Why Great Innovations Fail to Scale: Breakthrough ideas need a special kind of leader to help them flourish.

Gen AI Won’t Make Your Employees Experts

But it can help novices perform better and faster.

The HBR Interview with Outgoing Walmart CEO Doug McMillon

His advice to fellow executives: “Listen to your gut.”

Why Gen AI Feels So Threatening to Workers

And what leaders can do to ease the anxiety.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – FEBRUARY 9, 2026

The Robot Revolution Is Real. Tesla, Hyundai, and More Stocks to Play It.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Robots Get Real’ – The can walk, talk, and even think. Here’s how to invest in the new wave of humanlike robots.

The Robot Revolution Is Real. Tesla, Hyundai, and More Stocks to Play It.

Once the purview of science fiction, automatons are getting closer to reality.

How the Software Panic Hit BDC Stocks—and Why Some Might Be Worth Buying

If marquee, public companies like Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Workday are getting hammered by concerns about AI, what is the outlook for the dozens of smaller, highly leveraged companies?

Commission-Free Annuities Are on the March. When They Make Sense.

The new annuities can save you money, but they are sold through advisors charging their own fees.

Netflix-Warner Bros. Is a Marriage Made in Competition Heaven

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE – FEBRUARY 7, 2026 PREVIEW

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE: The latest issue features The dangerous dollar‘…

The age of a treacherous, falling dollar

Those holding American assets will have to get used to it

As global press freedom dwindles, corrupt politicians rejoice

Less scrutiny, more booty

How to think about new risks of nuclear proliferation

In a might-makes-right world, many countries may conclude that only nukes can keep them safe

The new Bangladesh is only half built

Whoever wins the coming election has a lot to do

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – FEBRUARY 2, 2026

February 2, 2026 - Barron's Magazine

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘He’s Wall Street’s Biggest Showman. Should You Trust Him?’ – Dan Ives is an analyst – and a whole lot more.

He’s Wall Street’s Biggest Showman. Should You Trust Him?

Dan Ives has gone mainstream as Wall Street’s highest-profile stock analyst. Less well known is his growing set of overlapping business interests.

Why a Warsh Fed Won’t Lift Stocks

Under Trump’s candidate, the central bank will likely accommodate Uncle Sam’s spending needs.

Silver Is Paying for Its Excesses. How to Play the Miners.

The precious metal had a meltdown after months of big gains. But there’s another way to play the commodity.

CoreWeave’s CEO Explains Why This Is Not Your Father’s Tech Company

CoreWeave CEO Michael Intrator is not your typical tech company executive—but then again, CoreWeave isn’t your typical tech company.

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE – JANUARY 31, 2026 PREVIEW

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE: The latest issue features The ICE test

ICE’s impunity is a formula for more violence

Is America’s president building his own paramilitary militia?

Xi Jinping’s purge should worry the world

Installing his yes-men to lead the army could be dangerous for Taiwan

The weak yen and the weakening dollar are signs of financial fragility

But neither Japan nor America should meddle with exchange rates

Haters on the right and left are wrong about London

It’s a hub, not a hellhole. Labour should give it more love

Africa’s two biggest economies may be turning the corner

As Nigeria and South Africa revive, the continent’s growth may outpace Asia’s in 2026

Stop panicking about AI. Start preparing

There is time to adapt. Use it wisely