Category Archives: Finance

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – AUGUST 3, 2026 PREVIEW

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features…GLP-1s aren’t just for obesity anymore, and sales are exploding. Sizing up the winners.

Here Comes the Next Wave of GLP-1s. They’ll Treat a Lot More Than Obesity.

This blockbuster class of drugs is shattering all sales records. Which stock will do better—Eli Lilly or Novo Nordisk?

Nasdaq Records Worst July Since 2006

Despite Friday’s gains, the index wasn’t able to finish the month higher.

Treasuries Get Whacked by Japan’s Big Yen Fix


Warsh Weighs Fewer Fed Meetings, Report Says


Nvidia Is the World’s Most Valuable Company Again

SpaceX Stock Just Hit a Record Low

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE – AUGUST 1, 2026 PREVIEW

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘The global currency beef’ – Lessons from 40 years of the Big Mac Index

What the Big Mac index reveals about a global currency beef

It highlights economic problems—and helps explain how to solve them

It is past time to upgrade to post-quantum encryption

When the quantum breakthrough comes, data being harvested today will be exposed

China is testing America’s defence lines in Asia

The allies must work to strengthen themselves, but also to strengthen America’s commitment

Europe’s fires are just the start

They are not a new normal. But worse can nonetheless be expected

BARRON’S MAGAZINE ———- JULY 27, 2026 PREVIEW

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘The Global Building Boom’ – Ports, bridges, factories, and more: A worldwide burst of construction is just getting started. Ten ways to invest.

Beyond AI: How to Cash in on the Global Building Boom

Artificial intelligence and data centers are in the spotlight, but investors should pay attention to a less-noticed boom in global manufacturing. Ten ways to play the new wave.

6 Medical-Device Stocks to Buy After a Massive Selloff

Device makers with cash flow yields of 5% to 6% now trade at a 20% to 30% discount to the S&P 500 index.

Musk Is Losing His Magic—and Tesla Is Paying the Price

Whether to buy or sell the stock has never been about fundamentals. It has always been a bet on the future and Musk’s ability to see it more clearly than anyone else.

Adam Smith’s ‘Wealth of Nations’ Helped Create the World’s Wealthiest Nation

Smith’s classic book helped unleash the market forces that took root first and deepest in America.

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE – JULY 25, 2026 PREVIEW

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Should You Be Afraid Of Elon Musk?’…

Should you be afraid of Elon Musk?

Artificial intelligence is charging ahead. Not even its creators know how to keep up

Lebanon has a chance to break free of Hizbullah

With better government, it could become a business hub once again

Prediction markets need better rules

Their capricious settlement mechanisms are putting off serious investors

Britain’s troublingly nostalgic new prime minister

In an era of change, Andy Burnham promises to rewind the clock

BARRON’S MAGAZINE ———- JULY 20, 2026 PREVIEW

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Software’s Hart Truth’ – AI is eating away at software’s superpower: profit-rich recurring revenue. The good news? Companies – and investors- are starting to adapt.

How to Find the Bargains in the Software Stock Wreckage

AI is eating away at software’s superpower: profit-rich recurring revenue. The good news? Companies—and investors—are starting to adapt.

After an Epic Fall, IBM Faces a Long Road Back to Relevance

The blue chip’s biggest wipeout on record will force the company to reinvent itself—again.

America’s Top 100 Women Financial Advisors: How to Lift More Women Into Leadership Roles

Barron’s annual ranking of Top 100 Women Advisors shows that most leading female advisors work on teams. That could be a key to attracting more …

NFL Players Targeted in E-Commerce Scheme Using Fake Shopify Stores

The alleged scam, organized by a 24-year-old from Philadelphia, offered athletes ownership of bogus websites as a place to park cash from their lucrative careers.

The Unanswered Questions Driving the Stock Market Drop

The biggest problems aren’t caused by what you don’t know, but what, as Mark Twain put it, “you know for sure that just ain’t so.” And that’s a massive problem for the stock market right now.

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE – JULY 18, 2026 PREVIEW

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Degradation in progress’…

Donald Trump’s gutting of the Department of Justice

What the degraded institution means for America

It’s too darn hot. Blame global dimming

Earth is absorbing a lot more sunshine

Donald Trump’s blind alley

America’s president looks bereft of good options for solving the stand-off in the Gulf

China’s rulers have a woman problem

Antagonism between the sexes does nothing to address China’s demographic problems

BARRON’S MAGAZINE ———- JULY 13, 2026 PREVIEW

Barron's | Financial and Investment News

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Midyear 2026′ – The stock market is full of bargains, including some tied to AI. 45 picks from our panelists.

This Stock Market Is Full of Bargains, Our Roundtable Pros Say. 45 Picks for the Second Half.

The AI rally has left many other deserving stocks out in the cold. The case for Expedia Group, Total, Brink’s, and more.

SK Hynix Listing Closes Gap With Micron. The Korean Stock Is Still the Better Bet.

SK Hynix’s U.S. listing has narrowed its valuation gap with rival Micron Technology. The new stock is still compelling.

Grandparents, Don’t Use Trump Accounts for College Savings

The accounts can be a good way to fund a grandkid’s retirement, but there are better ways to save for college.

AI Is Transforming the Personal Computing Experience. This Stock Will Profit.

Logitech is reimagining its entire lineup of workplace and gaming devices. Its stock can rally 40%.

The AI Revolution Comes to the Insurance Industry. Look Who’s Winning.

By Andy Serwer

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE – JULY 11, 2026 PREVIEW

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘The man who would change Russia‘…

The man who would change Russia

A leading oligarch speaks out, warning of the looming disaster facing his country

Two cheers for Trump Accounts

The grubby scheme contains the seeds of a good idea

England needs fewer council homes, not more

Andy Burnham’s plan is no way to ease the housing crisis

A no-brainer for protecting your brain

One simple vaccination may dramatically reduce the risk of dementia

Who is capable of evil?

Stop lowering the age of criminal responsibility

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE – JULY 4, 2026 PREVIEW

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘America at 250’

America is anxious, and awesomely powerful

Restlessness is what prevents the republic from sinking into stagnation

America should not imprison frontier AI

Fable is free. But the technology desperately needs better regulations4 min read

Turkey and Israel should trade energy, not insults

Both have much to gain from being less belligerent

Venezuela’s earthquakes are partly America’s problem

The government’s response has been dire. Its patron has a duty to help

BARRON’S MAGAZINE ———- JUNE 22, 2026 PREVIEW

These Are the Country’s Top CEOs. They’ve Maximized the Moment, Whether in Pizza, Sports, or Tech.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘The Top CEOs of 2026′ – Twenty-five leaders who are meeting the moment.

These Are the Country’s Top CEOs. They’ve Maximized the Moment, Whether in Pizza, Sports, or Tech.

From Delta’s Bastian to Exxon Mobil’s Woods, these 25 leaders have positioned their companies for long-term success.

SpaceX Shares Are Hot. This Looming Event Could Derail Them.

The aftermath of SpaceX’s public offering saw the shares soar, in part because of demand outstripping supply. But that could soon end as a staggered release of lockups makes more shares available.

General Motors Is a Cash-Compounding Machine. Buy the Stock.

Share repurchases have boosted the stock. There are other reasons to buy.