BARRON’S MAGAZINE – JANUARY 29, 2024 ISSUE:

Microsoft Is the World’s Most Valuable Company. Now It Has to Prove It Can Stay There.

The company is in the early stages of infusing OpenAI’s technology into all of its offerings. How much will it make from AI, and how long will it take to do so?

Nvidia, Birkenstock, and 28 More Stock Picks From the Barron’s Roundtable

Our final group of pros say media, banks, REITs, and more look like winners this year.Long read

Buy Chesapeake Stock. A Natural-Gas Merger Is Coming at the Right Time.

The combination with Southwestern will allow Chesapeake to compete with the majors—and its stock looks cheap.Long read

Medicare Advantage Plans Have Pros and Cons. Now’s the Time to Consider Switching.

Enrollees have a brief window to change insurance providers or go back to traditional Medicare. Here’s what to know.3 min read

Nvidia, Birkenstock, and 28 More Stock Picks From the Barron’s Roundtable

Our final group of pros say media, banks, REITs, and more look like winners this year.

Buy Chesapeake Stock. A Natural-Gas Merger Is Coming at the Right Time.

The combination with Southwestern will allow Chesapeake to compete with the majors—and its stock looks cheap.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – JANUARY 22, 2024 ISSUE:

Sizing Up Barron’s Stock Picks of 2023. Why We Trailed the Market.

The 77 companies featured in bullish Barron’s articles last year returned nearly 10% on average, slightly trailing their benchmarks. Here’s what we got right—and wrong.

The S&P 500 Just Hit a New High. 27 Picks for the Year Ahead, From Our Roundtable Pros.

Tech, energy, entertainment, and more ideas to power your portfolio.

Dividend Cuts Are Coming. They Bring Big Opportunities.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – JANUARY 15, 2024 ISSUE:

The Market’s Gains Won’t Come Easy From Here, Barron’s Roundtable Pros Say

Interest rates will come down, but our panelists don’t see another magnificent year for stocks. Eight picks to beat the odds.

So Long, Apple and Tesla. We Built a Better Magnificent 7.

Too much tech and communication services. Not enough finance and healthcare. We make some changes.Long read

Bitcoin ETFs Mark a Milestone for Crypto. Now the Real Test Begins.

The industry’s big win could bring a flood of new money to Bitcoin, but it still faces hurdles to going mainstream.Long read

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – JANUARY 8, 2024 ISSUE:

The Power Grid Is Changing. What It Means for Utility Stocks—and Your Electricity Bill.

Renewable energy will make life more complicated but could be a boon for the companies providing it.

Watch Out for This Rude Surprise From Medicare

If your Medicare modified adjusted gross income is on the edge of a tax bracket, you could save thousands of dollars a year by keeping it from going over.

Home Builders’ Stocks Soared in 2023. Brace for a Dip.

High expectations for the spring buying season are already priced into most of the stocks, analysts say.

Japan Is Hot. Here Are the Best Funds to Play It.

Japan was once the world’s hottest stock market, before falling into a decadeslong slumber. It revived in 2023, awakening investors to its long-term potential. How to invest in the country now.

The Right Balanced Fund Can Carry Your Portfolio. Where to Find It.

The rise in bond interest rates makes the classic 60/40 balanced fund attractive again.