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Barron’s Magazine —– April 14, 2025 Preview

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE (April 12, 2025): The latest issue features ‘Heartland Revival’ …

America’s Heartland Is Coming Back. Can the Recovery Last?

Tariffs will threaten the region’s newfound prosperity, but its economic gains may prove surprisingly durable

7 Market Pros on Wall Street’s Wild Month

President Trump’s tariff policy has set off a wave of selling in the stock and bond markets. These savvy investors are buying, too.

Novo Remade Denmark. The Danes Are Still Adjusting.

Denmark’s economy was reshaped by Novo Nordisk and obesity drugs. That identity now is under attack on multiple fronts, from science to geopolitics. 

The U.S. Came Close to Financial Disaster This Week—and Could Come Close Again

The immediate market crisis over President Trump’s tariffs may have eased, but problems in the bond market could easily recur.

Retirees, Buckle Up and Build Your Cash Cushion

Consider defensive portfolio moves or even selling a used car as some of Trump’s tariffs remain in place.

The Economist Magazine – April 5, 2025 Preview

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE (April 3, 2025): The latest issue features ‘Ruination day: How to limit global damage‘….

President Trump’s mindless tariffs will cause economic havoc

But the rest of the world can limit the damage

How America could end up making China great again

A big beautiful opportunity

Lift sanctions to give Syria a chance of rebuilding

Our poll shows Syrians trust their new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa. So should the West

Why the IMF should bail out a serial deadbeat

Under President Javier Milei, Argenti

Barron’s Magazine – March 31, 2025 Preview

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE (March 29, 2025): The latest issue features ‘AI’s Next Phase’….

The Next Phase of AI—and 22 Favorite Stocks—From Our Tech Roundtable Experts

Investors are increasingly searching for AI’s payoff. The recent tech correction offers opportunities to grab stocks like Reddit, Intuit, and more at lower valuations.

U.S. Stocks Are Falling Behind Europe. Where to Find Winners Abroad.

After years of lagging behind the U.S. market, Germany, France, and other nations are playing catch-up. What the pros are buying now.

Trump’s Trade War Is Entering a New Phase. Farmers Are on the Front Lines.

U.S. agriculture exports are at high risk for retaliation when reciprocal tariffs start on April 2.

The Economist Magazine – March 22, 2025 Preview

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE (March 20, 2025): The latest issue features Rise of the superhuman….

How to enhance humans

Finding ways to live much longer—and better—shouldn’t be left to the cranks

The trap Vladimir Putin has set for Donald Trump

The Russian president wants to suggest that Ukraine is just a detail in a wider relationship

The judges Trump scorns should stand their ground

The rule of law is at stake

Dreams of improving the human race are no longer science fiction

But the “enhancement” industry is still hobbled by out-of-date regulation

Barron’s Magazine — March 10, 2025 Preview

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE (March 8, 2025): The latest issue features ‘The Money Men’ – Wall Street giants BlackRock and Blackstone are increasingly getting into each other’s business…

Blackstone vs. BlackRock: The Greatest Wall Street Frenemy Story Ever Told

Stephen Schwarzman and Larry Fink are increasingly all up in each other’s business. Just look at BlackRock’s new Panama Canal deal.

These Stocks Can Fight Through Trump’s Trade War

Stick with companies that have tariff protections or benefit from the president’s trade actions.Long read

Alternatives Are the ‘It’ Investment. What to Know Before You Dive In.

Alternative investments such as private credit and cryptocurrency can diversify investment portfolios. But not all investors need them—and not all alts are created equal.

Cliff Asness on the Trump Market, Warren Buffett, Investing Mistakes—and Hockey

When you picture a quant hedge fund manager, you probably imagine a secretive, wildly idiosyncratic James Bond–villain type. Asness doesn’t really fit the bill.Long read

Private Equity Wants a Piece of Your 401(k)

Companies like Apollo and KKR are angling for retirement savers with new funds. Investors in 401(k)s should be wary.Long read

The Economist Magazine – March 8, 2025 Preview

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE (March 6, 2025): The latest issue features ‘The Revised Economic Outlook’….

Donald Trump’s economic delusions are already hurting America

The president and reality are drifting apart

The demise of foreign aid offers an opportunity

Donors should focus on what works. Much aid currently does not

A fantastic start for Friedrich Merz

The incoming chancellor signals massive increases in defence and infrastructure spending

The lesson from Trump’s Ukrainian weapons freeze

And the grim choice facing Volodymyr Zelensky

Lifting sanctions on Syria seems mad, until you consider the alternative

Without a reprieve, the country will become a failed sta

Barron’s Magazine – March 3, 2025 Preview

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE (March 1, 2025): The latest issue features ‘The Great Wall Of Worry’ – Chinese problems to beyond U.S. tariffs, but there are fresh reasons to dip into a once-shunned market. Where to invest now?

Chinese Stocks Are Beating U.S. Stocks. Where to Find the Bargains.

As President Trump widens his tariff threats to other nations and China backstops its economy, investors are dipping back into a market they once shunned.

Trump Assails Zelensky. Ukraine Is Part of a Global Power Shift.

The president’s advisers are planning for a shift in the global balance of power. Their plans would reshape the global economy.

Are Social Security Checks Safe From DOGE’s Cuts?

Congress would have to change benefits, but cost cuts are starting to ripple through the Social Security Administration. What to know.

The Gold Rally Can’t Be Stopped. How to Play It Now.

The precious metal has more than doubled the S&P 500’s return. Is silver next?

The Economist Magazine – February 8, 2025 Preview

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THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE (February 6, 2025): The latest issue features ‘Scam Inc.” – How the world’s most dangerous industry really works…

The vast, sophisticated and fast-growing global enterprise that is Scam Inc

Online scamming leaves nobody safe

The meaning of Donald Trump’s war on woke workers

A worthwhile idea is straying into cruelty and, possibly, illegality

America’s scheme for Gaza contains much to regret

As well as some hard trut

It’s not over: Donald Trump could still blow up global trade

Ideology, complacent markets and a need for revenue may still lead to big tariffs

Barron’s Magazine —- January 13, 2025 Preview

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE (January 11, 2025): The latest issue features ‘The 2025 Roundtable’…

The Stock Market’s New Year Is Off to a Tough Start. What Lies Ahead, According to Our Roundtable Pros.

The 2025 Barron’s Roundtable featured a large group of bearish panelists and a smaller but equally committed cadre of bulls.

California Fires Have Caused Billions of Dollars in Losses. Why Insurance Stocks Have a Brighter Future.

California Fires Have Caused Billions of Dollars in Losses. Why Insurance Stocks Have a Brighter Future.

The insurance industry has been thriving as climate change increases the demand for coverage.

How to Make the Most of the New ‘Super Catch-Ups’ for 401(k)s

Workers in their early 60s can contribute nearly $35,000 to a 401(k) in 2025. It raises new tax questions, though.

These Stock Funds Crushed the Market in 2024. What They’re Buying Now.

In a tough year for stockpickers, a handful of funds managed to trounce the market. Here’s how they did it—and what they like for 2025.

Ideas: Wharton Magazine – Fall/Winter 2024 Issue

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Wharton Magazine (October 19, 2024): The latest issue features Fintech Titan…

SoFi CEO Anthony Noto WG99 Is Reshaping Finance for the Digital Age

Noto looks back at lessons learned across his career (including his time at the NFL and Twitter), examines the state of fintech today, and forecasts what’s needed for success amidst “profound change” that lies ahead in the financial-services sector.

Are Cities on the Verge of a Crisis or a Comeback?

Wharton faculty research suggests that how cities navigate the next few years could mean the difference between urban flight and a renaissance that outpaces the aughts.

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