Category Archives: Finance

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – NOVEMBER 10, 2025

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features China’s Stocks Are Flying as Beijing Doubles Down on Tech. Why the Economy Is Still Struggling.

China’s Stocks Are Flying as Beijing Doubles Down on Tech. Why the Economy Is Still Struggling.

China’s commitment to innovation poses a long-term threat to U.S. companies. What it needs now is for its citizens to spend more.

Inside Corning’s Bold Bid to Revive the U.S. Solar Industry

The company is opening a massive plant in Michigan to make a critical component of solar panels. It’s going toe to toe with China.

Trump’s Power Looks to Be Slipping. What a New Political Era Might Bring.

A difficult week for the administration is a sign of bigger changes to come. They could take markets by surprise.

Nvidia, Meta, Alphabet, and SharkNinja? This Manager Thinks All Four Are Winners.

Sonu Kalra has built a stellar record as manager of the Fidelity Blue Chip Growth fund. He calls ChatGPT’s 2022 launch AI’s “iPhone moment.”

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE – NOVEMBER 8, 2025 PREVIEW

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE: The latest issue featuresThe relationship recession‘.

The rise of singlehood is reshaping the world

In good ways and bad

China’s clean-energy revolution will reshape markets and politics

The world’s biggest manufacturer now has an interest in the world decarbonising

Democrats risk drawing the wrong lessons from one good day

Moderate governors offer a better model than a charming socialist in New York

America should not push other countries to adopt the dollar

More dollarisation would be a double-edged sword

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – NOVEMBER 3, 2025

Boeing’s Road to Redemption—and a Higher Stock Price

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Boeing Is Back’ – After six years of serial crises, the plane maker is poised to prosper.

Boeing’s Road to Redemption—and a Higher Stock Price

CEO Kelly Ortberg has made the company investible again. Why shares could climb more than 25%.

Bank of America Has a Game Plan to Catch Up to Its Peers. It’s Time to Buy the Stock.

“The forgotten Goliath” of the big banks is serious about shedding its reputation as an underachiever. CEO Brian Moynihan’s future may depend on it.

China Talks Put Markets At Ease, for Now

A U.S.-China summit in South Korea did just enough, even if it didn’t fix everything that has kept the two sides at odds.

Looking to Diversify Out of the AI Trade? Buy Boston Scientific Stock.

The AI rally has many investors wondering where to turn in anticipation of its end. The medical-device maker is one solid option.

Is Your Doctor in Your Medicare Plan? Now’s the Time to Find Out.

Far fewer doctors accept Medicare Advantage than traditional Medicare. If you want to change plans for 2026, now is the time.

Affluent Retirees Are Spending More Because of Rising Markets

People born before 1965 hold nearly two-thirds of the wealth in the U.S., and stock gains are making them wealthier.

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE – NOVEMBER 1, 2025 PREVIEW

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE: The latest issue featuresThe battle for New York

The battle for New York

A fight is brewing between Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani 

Why funding Ukraine is a giant opportunity for Europe

The bill will be huge. It is also a historic bargain

America and China have only holstered their trade weapons

Neither country wants decoupling or confrontation—at least, not yet

Javier Milei’s chance to transform Argentina and teach the world

Lessons in public finance from the original sinner

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – OCTOBER 27, 2025

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘The Biggest Activist’ – The U.S. is aggressively buying stakes in companies. How far will it go?

The U.S. Is Taking Stakes in Companies. This New Activism Is Here to Stay.

The U.S. is pushing the bounds of its legal authority to take ownership stakes in a growing number of companies.

24-Hour Stock Trading Is Coming—and Wall Street Isn’t Ready

Extended trading could change everything from staffing models to market volatility. What happens when a bank collapses at 1 a.m.?

Stocks Could Climb Through 2026, According to Our Latest Survey of Money Managers

The bulls are back, our Big Money poll shows. They see profit growth, lower interest rates, and AI driving the market higher. A strong vote for gold.

Progressive Stock Got Hit After Earnings. It’s Time to Buy One of America’s Great Companies.

Concerns about growth have weighed on shares, but they now look like a bargain.

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE – OCTOBER 25, 2025 PREVIEW

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE: The latest issue featuresWinning the trade war

Why China is winning the trade war

It has rebuffed America and rewritten the norms of global commerce

Javier Milei faces his most dangerous moment yet

He could still survive a currency run and knife-edge election

To save the world’s tropical forests, learn from Brazil

Last year it lost more rainforest than any other country. Yet there is hope

The migration schemes even populists love

Why temporary workers bring great benefits

Never mind your children’s screen time. Worry about your parents’ 

A new generation of pensioners are glued to their smartphones

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – OCTOBER 20, 2025

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Constellation Energy Has the Power That AI Needs. The CEO Is Making the Most of It.’

Constellation Energy Has the Power That AI Needs. The CEO Is Making the Most of It.

The company is about to become the world’s largest producer of electricity. Joe Dominguez tells us what to expect.

Colgate Stock Is an Antidote to AI-Dominated Markets. Why It’s Worth Buying Now.

The household-goods sector giant has fallen over the past year, but its moment could be coming.

Banks’ Strong Earnings Leave Investors Digging Deeper for Trouble Spots

Earnings from the country’s biggest banks show a booming Wall Street and a solid consumer. But a warning from Jamie Dimon took center stage.

The Rental Boom Is Remaking the Furniture Market. Here Are the Winners.

For many young adults priced out of the housing market, long-term rentals have become the new starter home. That’s a challenge and an opportunity for the home-furnishings industry.

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE – OCTOBER 18, 2025 PREVIEW

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE: The latest issue featuresThe coming debt emergency

The rich world faces a painful bout of inflation

Governments are living far beyond their means. Sadly, inflation is the most likely escape

Brute force is no match for today’s high-tech drug-runners

They are more inventive and adaptable than ever

The America v China spat reveals a dangerous dynamic

A balance of economic terror is no basis for stability

First Brands is a painful but necessary warning for Wall Street

Lessons from a $10bn panic on the prairie

Why Trump is looking the wrong way in the Arctic

Forget Greenland; worry about Alaska

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – OCTOBER 13, 2025

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Larry Ellison’s Latest Gambit to Keep Oracle on Top Is His Biggest Bet Ever’

Larry Ellison’s Latest Gambit to Keep Oracle on Top Is His Biggest Bet Ever

Oracle has roared into the AI gold rush, but it’s taking on huge amounts of debt to do so. Last month’s $18 billion bond offering could be just the beginning.

The Government Shutdown and Medicare: What to Know

Medicare’s open-enrollment season starts Oct 15. What to know about picking the best plan for 2026.

Dell Is Just Beginning to Tell Its AI Story. Buy the Stock.

The company is transforming itself into a growth stock but not being treated as one by the market.

BDCs Yield 10% or More. They May Be Worth the Risk.

Business development companies are worth a look, especially given that most now trade for considerably less than the value of their assets.

Worried About the Market? 5 Big Risks and How to Hedge Them.

As the market hits new highs, some investors are losing faith. What to do to ease your fears.

Inside the Mind of the Man Who May Lead the Trump Fed

Kevin Warsh is among the top three contenders for the next chair. He spoke with Barron’s about rates, inflation, Powell, and more.

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE – OCTOBER 11, 2025 PREVIEW

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE: The latest issue featuresA new beginning

A new beginning for the Middle East

The breakthrough in Gaza could open up a new approach to peace

Donald Trump’s fortress economy is starting to hurt America

The pain from trade and immigration restrictions cannot be postponed forever

Japanese politics enters its heavy-metal phase

Takaichi Sanae is a refreshing change—but problems loo

Cybercrime is afflicting big business. How to lessen the pain

Banning the payment of ransoms would be a start

Africa’s leaders-for-life offer a warning to the world

The longer autocrats stay in power, the worse they become