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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – JANUARY 5, 2025

January 5, 2026 - Barron's Magazine

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Best Income Investments for 2026’ – We rank 12 sectors from Treasuries to REITs. Why dividend stocks come out on top.

Best Income Ideas for 2026: Dividend Stocks, Energy Pipelines, and Other Top Picks

Barron’s consistently favored equities over bonds for income in the past decade, and we’re sticking with that bias in the new year.

Charles Schwab Is Back on Offense. Its Stock Is a Buy.

The company’s problems of two years ago are well behind it, and shares appear poised for more gains. 

Alibaba, Kering, and 5 More International Bargain Stocks for 2026

Non-U.S. stocks look poised for another standout year, fueled by rising earnings and falling interest rates. Where to shop now.

Even Permabears Have Portfolios. Where Jeremy Grantham Sees Value Now.

The veteran investor and co-founder of GMO likes quality stocks, international value, and Japan.

How Jeremy Grantham Nearly Lost It All and Became a Value Investor

Grantham, co-founder of money manager GMO, had a nasty but illustrative run-in with speculative small-caps early in his storied career. Here’s an excerpt from his new book, “The Making of a Permabear.”

It’s Time to Unleash the Public Markets

Overzealous regulators are getting in the way of the real economy, Amar Bhidé writes in a guest commentary.

Nike CEO Buys $1 Million of Stock as Insiders Bet on a Turnaround

Elliott Hill’s late-December purchase was his first open-market stock buy of 2025.

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE – JANUARY 3, 2026 PREVIEW

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE: The latest issue features The angst over affordability


The truth about affordability

Voters in rich countries are angry about prices. Politicians could make things worse

OpenAI’s cash burn will be one of the big bubble questions of 2026

There is a dark side to the model-maker’s stunning growth

Cruise-ship catering

How to spend $1.5m on ingredients

Jane Austen, economist

It depends how you count their wealth

The sultans of slang

What street talk reveals about Anglophone civilisation

The origin of dogs

The strange symbiosis between two hyper-predators: humans and hounds

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – DECEMBER 29, 2025

These 'Quality' Stocks Are Trading at a 40% Discount to the Market. Act Now.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Quality Stocks 40% Cheaper (Than a broad market index)…

These Quality Stocks Look Really Cheap. This Could Be Their Year.

After getting thrashed by low-quality stocks in 2025, high-quality names should outperform in 2026.

This Calculator Shows the Biggest Risk Factors for Heart Disease. It Might Surprise You.

The revamped American Heart Association tool offers a surprising look at the issues that make cardiovascular disease the country’s top killer.

Salesforce Is Ready to Emerge an AI Winner. Buy the Stock.

The company has unfairly received the label of AI loser. That should change, and soon.

Fidelity Contrafund’s Will Danoff Is Getting Closer to Handing Over the Reins

The legendary manager has taken on two co-managers to help him run the mammoth fund. Just don’t use the word “retirement.”

Timeshares Have Made a Comeback. Can Their Stocks?

Once tarred as an unwise investment at best, fractional ownership has a new set of fans.

This Tech Investor Likes Broadcom, Bloom Energy, and Other AI Bargains

Paul Wick of Seligman Investments has piloted his winning fund through numerous technology cycles. How he is playing AI, and why he is skeptical of quantum computing stocks.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – DECEMBER 22, 2025

December 22, 2025 - Barron's Magazine

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Wall Street’s New Wager’ – The rise of prediction markets is raising an uncomfortable question: Is there any difference between investing and gambling?

Predictions Markets Will Make the Stock Market Obsolete. Yes or No?

As prediction markets surge, Wall Street is grappling with an uncomfortable question: Is there any distinction left between investing and gambling?

China’s Tencent Is Accessing Banned Nvidia Chips Through the Cloud

Tencent is using a Japanese cloud service to access Nvidia Blackwell chips that remain banned to Chinese customers.

These Stock Funds Are Crushing the Market. Here Are Their Picks for 2026.

These market-beating funds see bargains in stocks like AppLovin, Wells Fargo, and Boeing. Where they’re investing for 2026.

Retailers Are Pushing Store Brands. Why Wings and French Macarons Are Big Money Makers.

Walmart, Target, and Kroger are competing with national brands by promoting their own products with healthy ingredients and innovative flavors to lure customers.

How Companies Are Using AI to Squeeze More From Your Wallet

Companies like Instacart and Delta are using AI to set prices. What you pay may hinge on how much the AI knows about you.

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE – DECEMBER 20, 2025 PREVIEW

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Holiday double issue’

China proved its strengths in 2025—and Donald Trump helped

It was a good year for Xi Jinping

Two months in, the Gaza ceasefire is floundering

The consequences will ripple beyond the Middle East

The Economist’s country of the year for 2025

Which country improved the most this year?

What Novo Nordisk, OpenAI and Pop Mart have in common

All three have suffered the curse of overnight success

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – DECEMBER 15, 2025

Hassett Says He Would Be Independent at the Fed. Some Who Know Him Worry.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘The Race Is On’ – Kevin Hassett may be the next Federal Reserve Chair. Some former colleagues are worried about his independence.

Kevin Hassett Says He Would Be Independent at the Fed. Some Who Know Him Worry.

Barron’s spoke with former colleagues of the leading candidate to replace Chair Jerome Powell.

How the Stock Market’s Rally Can Keep Going in 2026—and What to Buy Now

The economy is looking resilient and there are bargains below the AI surface. Where to invest in the new year.

Amazon and 9 More Stocks to Buy for 2026

Our 2025 picks trounced the market. Amazon and Visa are among our choices for next year.

3 Ways to Lower Your 2025 Tax Bill Before It’s Too Late

Time is running out to take advantage of tax breaks before year end. Here are some moves to make.

Put Some Eggs in This Stock’s Basket. It’s Time to Buy.

The company is producing record profits, with shares poised to appreciate by almost 20%.

The U.S. Economy Looks Stable for 2026—and You’ll Feel Better About It, Too

Economists expect GDP to benefit from numerous tailwinds, including lower interest rates, AI spending, and hefty tax refunds.

How Quantum Computing Could Put IBM Back on Top Again

Big Blue has been working on the next-gen technology for decades, and now has major breakthroughs in its sights. We get a look behind the scenes.

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE – DECEMBER 13, 2025 PREVIEW

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Europe’s populist right’

Can anyone stop Europe’s populist right?

Apocalyptic warnings by mainstream politicians are doomed to fail

More reasons for America’s friends to plan for the worst

A strategy that scorns Europe, bullies Latin America and is vague on Asia

Don’t fear China’s trillion-dollar trade surplus

It is a problem not for the rest of the world, but for China

America’s Supreme Court should strike down Donald Trump’s tariffs

The judges’ credibility is at stake

The battle for Warner Bros is a prelude to the real streaming war

Professionally made shows face tough competition from independent makers

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – DECEMBER 8, 2025

The New Private-Equity Billionaires Who Are Taking Over Wall Street

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Wall Street’s New Rich’ – Private-market upstarts are taking over from legacy banks. The names to watch – and the dangers to watch our for.

The New Private-Equity Billionaires Who Are Taking Over Wall Street

Private-market institutions are taking over from old-line legacy banks. The names to watch—and the dangers to watch out for.

Netflix Is Paying a Fortune for the Warner Deal—and Taking on Debt

Wall Street isn’t hiding how worried it is about the acquisition. The stock is taking a hit.

Nasdaq Lists Some Tiny IPOs That Go Up in Flames. Regulators Are Cracking Down.

Since 2023, there have been over 230 offerings below $15 million apiece on Nasdaq, compared with 33 on the New York Stock Exchange.

Retirees, It’s Time for Your Year-End Portfolio Review. Here’s What to Do.

A good year for stocks—and big gains in tech—may be making your portfolio too risky. How to get it in shape for 2026.

Productivity Is About to Slump—and AI Won’t Come to the Rescue

The history of technological innovation suggests it will take longer to reap the benefits of artificial intelligence than its champions realize. That spells problems for the economy.

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE – DECEMBER 6, 2025 PREVIEW

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘How AI is rewiring childhood

How AI is rewiring childhood

The technology presents dazzling opportunities—and ominous risks

Enough dithering. Europe must pay to save Ukraine

America will not. Europe’s security depends on agreeing how to

Syria’s transition has gone better than expected

The president has been a deft diplomat, but must do more reassure Syrians

Chris Waller, not Kevin Hassett, should lead the Federal Reserve

President Trump should choose the technocrat over the partisan

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – DECEMBER 1, 2025

Stocks Rally to 7th Straight Monthly Gain - Barron's

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Roblox Grow Up’ – Kids are swarming to play games on Roblox. Investors are missing out.

Roblox Isn’t Playing Games. Why the Stock Could Jump 50%.

The videogame platform is looking more and more like the next YouTube. Investors are missing the opportunity.

Higher Earners Are Losing a Tax Break on Retirement Savings. There’s a Silver Lining.

Older workers making catch-up contributions to 401(k)s may lose a tax break next year. Here’s how to maximize your tax savings.

Dominion Energy Is a Utility Play With AI Upside. It’s a Buy.

The stock is cheap after years of negative returns, providing a buying opportunity.

AI Is Remaking Shopping. These Companies Are the Leaders.

From Shopify to Walmart, brands and retailers are laying the groundwork for agentic e-commerce. Why “discoverability” is an issue.

New Ways to Minimize Taxes on Your Investments—and Why It’s Especially Important Now

In an elevated market, investors need to embrace new strategies to lower taxes on portfolios.

Tax Rules Are Changing. What to Do Before Year End.

Your guide to changes that are part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which passed in July.

Google Stock Has Been the Clear AI Winner—and the Gains Could Keep Coming

The company’s shares have gained 70% since Barron’s recommended them in December. They’re worth holding despite the jump.