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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – FEBRUARY 23, 2026

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Dollar – In – Decline’. The U.S. currency has lost its dominance. What investors should do now.

The Reign of the Dollar Is Coming to an End. What Investors Can Do About It.

Investment in foreign stocks and debt could be juiced by a falling dollar.

Trump Plans to Double Down on Tariffs After Court Defeat. What’s Ahead for Investors.

The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the president’s signature trade policy will stoke further uncertainty and add to the government’s debt.

Want to Win the Warner Bros. Discovery Takeover Battle? ‘Walk Away Now.’

Both Netflix and Paramount Skydance are prepared to overpay for Warner Bros. Discovery and take on significant debt.

Does Your Retirement Plan Own a Piece of Your Favorite Football Team?

The NFL loosened ownership rules in 2024. Private-equity firms and institutions like pension funds are now trying to get a piece of the action.

Now Is the Time to Buy Alternative Funds

There’s a strong case for hedging your bets with alts. The question is which kind to buy.

These Dividend Stocks and Funds Are Worth a Trip Abroad

Yields over 4% are plentiful in foreign markets. These stocks and funds look appealing.

This Fintech Uses Blockchain to Streamline Lending. Its Stock Is Up 50% Since Its IPO.

Figure says blockchain technology will slash transaction costs and prove to be a cheaper way to show ownership of assets.

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – FEBRUARY 16, 2026

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘The Cattle Crisis’ – The U.S. herd is at a 75-year low, sending beef prices through the roof. Why there’s little relief in sight.

America’s Cattle Crisis: a Shrinking Herd, Soaring Beef Prices, and Little Relief in Sight

Steak and hamburgers, American staples, are fast becoming luxury items. Texas ranchers know why.

The Fed Wields Enormous Power. The U.S. Has Debated a Central Bank Since Day One.

From Andrew Jackson to Donald Trump, presidents love to hate the central bank.

As Prediction Markets Boom, the CFTC’s Flagship Office Has Lost Its Last Enforcement Attorney

The CFTC’s Chicago office, once home to its top market enforcers, has gone from about 20 trial lawyers to none.

Move Over, Arizona and Florida. These States May Be the Best Places to Retire for Your Health.

Vermont, Washington state, and Minnesota score well when it comes to retiree healthcare. What else to know.

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – FEBRUARY 9, 2026

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Robots Get Real’ – The can walk, talk, and even think. Here’s how to invest in the new wave of humanlike robots.

The Robot Revolution Is Real. Tesla, Hyundai, and More Stocks to Play It.

Once the purview of science fiction, automatons are getting closer to reality.

How the Software Panic Hit BDC Stocks—and Why Some Might Be Worth Buying

If marquee, public companies like Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Workday are getting hammered by concerns about AI, what is the outlook for the dozens of smaller, highly leveraged companies?

Commission-Free Annuities Are on the March. When They Make Sense.

The new annuities can save you money, but they are sold through advisors charging their own fees.

Netflix-Warner Bros. Is a Marriage Made in Competition Heaven

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – FEBRUARY 2, 2026

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘He’s Wall Street’s Biggest Showman. Should You Trust Him?’ – Dan Ives is an analyst – and a whole lot more.

He’s Wall Street’s Biggest Showman. Should You Trust Him?

Dan Ives has gone mainstream as Wall Street’s highest-profile stock analyst. Less well known is his growing set of overlapping business interests.

Why a Warsh Fed Won’t Lift Stocks

Under Trump’s candidate, the central bank will likely accommodate Uncle Sam’s spending needs.

Silver Is Paying for Its Excesses. How to Play the Miners.

The precious metal had a meltdown after months of big gains. But there’s another way to play the commodity.

CoreWeave’s CEO Explains Why This Is Not Your Father’s Tech Company

CoreWeave CEO Michael Intrator is not your typical tech company executive—but then again, CoreWeave isn’t your typical tech company.

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – JANUARY 26, 2026

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Meme Stocks Turn 5. Will There Ever Be Another GameStop?

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘5 Years Later’ – How the meme-stock revolt changed investing forever.

GameStop’s Meme Stock Revolt Turns 5. How the Market Changed.

The meme stock revolution changed markets, but Wall Street adapted. How retail investors won some battles but may have still lost the war.

AIG Dropped Sharply in January. The Stock Is a Buy.

The insurer completed a major turnaround after the financial crisis and is now an inexpensive play.

BJ’s Stock Is a Bargain-Priced Alternative to Costco and Walmart

The stock trades at 20 times earnings, a deep discount to its big-box competitors. It’s time to buy this proven growth story.

Silver Has Gone Ballistic. How to Play the Metal’s Next Move.

Solid fundamentals don’t come close to explaining silver’s meteoric rise. Why it may not last.

Trump’s Stormy First Year Has Made Us Richer. But Will We Pay Someday?

Stocks are up. The 10-year Treasury yield is down. Oil is cheap. Still, there’s one asset that shows how stressed Americans really are.

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – JANUARY 19, 2025

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30 Stocks to Buy in 2026, According to Our Roundtable Pros

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘The Roundtable, Part 2 – 30 Picks’ – Panelists favor DoorDash, Nestle, Nike and more this year. Why utilities look like a bargain…

Our Roundtable Pros Offer 30 Stocks for ’26

DoorDash, LVMH, and Home Depot are just some of the stocks our panelists favor this year. How AI is changing the game for companies and investors.

Invitation Homes Stock, Rattled by Trump Homebuying Tweet, Now Looks Like a Bargain

This real estate investment trust has a valuable portfolio, trades cheaply on many financial metrics, and carries a safe 4.4% dividend yield.

Electronic Warfare Is Big Business. This Company Is Profiting.

CACI International is growing in the $280 billion national security technology market.

AI Bonds Could Devour Credit Markets. Let Stock Investors Take the Risk.

Amazon, Meta, and other large tech companies are issuing more debt than ever. Why you should steer clear.

1776 Was a Watershed Year for Capitalism, Too

A series of events beginning in 1776, including the writings of Adam Smith, ignited the changes that would produce the modern American economy.

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – JANUARY 12, 2025

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features Stock Market and Economy Outlook for 2026, According to Barron’s Roundtable Pros…

Our Roundtable Pros See More Gains for Stocks, Especially Those Left Behind Until Now

This year’s panelists offered plenty of reasons beyond AI to expect gains in 2026. Plus, 13 investment ideas.

Never Mind Venezuela. Latin America’s Future Looks Bright.

Opportunities abound in Mexico, Brazil, Chile, and more.

Beating Back the Bubble: A Defensive Fund Portfolio for These Times

Spreading your bets among a host of different sectors can help protect you in a down market.

Gold and Silver Funds Surged. Crypto Took a Dive.

Miner stocks did especially well in the fourth quarter, while crypto funds plunged. The other winners.

Retirees: Here’s How to Invest for a Fracturing World

International stocks and gold may be good bets for both gains and safety in a riskier global market.

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – JANUARY 5, 2025

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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.

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – DECEMBER 29, 2025

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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.