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Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Feb 19, 2024
BARRON’S MAGAZINE – FEBRUARY 19, 2024 ISSUE:
Trump vs. Biden: Who Can Handle the Reins of a Hot Economy
The candidates have divergent views on critical matters tied to economic growth. Why investors should pay attention.
How the White House’s New Global Economic Strategist Sees the World
Daleep Singh, a PGIM economist heading back to the White House, says the world’s challenges are going to require more fiscal spending.
Elections Don’t Usually Drive Markets. Just Wait.
A series of consequential elections around the world, including one in the U.S., could affect investors for years to come.Long read
Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Feb 12, 2024
BARRON’S MAGAZINE – FEBRUARY 12, 2024 ISSUE:
Pharmacy Chains Are in a World of Hurt. Blame Shrinking Drug Reimbursements.
Chains like Walgreens and CVS have pivoted from endless expansion to closing stores to boost profits.
Dividend Stocks Make Sense Now. Here Are More Than 20 to Consider.
Many high-yielding sectors of the market are undervalued right now, and collecting dividends has several advantages over clipping coupons on bonds.
U.S. Pharmacies Are in Crisis. A Tale of One Troubled CVS Store.
A Barron’s exclusive shows how corporate decisions at CVS left a pharmacy staff in Virginia Beach reeling, causing costly mistakes.
Home Is Where the Cash Is. How to Tap It Wisely.
Home-equity lines of credit are popular among homeowners, but higher rates and fees might be off-putting. What to look for.
Buy Mondelez Stock for Oreos—and Everything Else
Shares of the snack maker should benefit from continued growth in emerging markets and elsewhere.
Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine- February 5, 2024
BARRON’S MAGAZINE – FEBRUARY 5, 2024 ISSUE:
The 6% Commission for Home Sales Is Under Attack. Inside the Fight to Keep It Alive.
Despite years of technology disruption, home commissions remain stuck near 6%. Now courts, consumers, and some brokers are fighting back.
This Company Sells Wagyu to High-End Restaurants. Its Stock Could Deliver 25% Returns for You.
The specialty food distributor said it would dial back on acquisitions to focus on integrating new purchases and improving profitability.4 min read
Commercial Real Estate Will Rebound, Including Office Sector, Says Investor
Sonny Kalsi is most optimistic about industrial property and data centers.3 min read
Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine- January 22, 2024
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.
Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine- January 22, 2024
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.
Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine- January 15, 2024
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
Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – January 8, 2024
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.
Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – January 1, 2024
BARRON’S MAGAZINE – JANUARY 1, 2024 ISSUE:
Inside Saudi Arabia’s $3 Trillion Plan to Move Past Oil
The world’s largest oil exporter has a plan to transform its economy into a high-tech hub for global business. How investors can ride along.
The Best Income Investments for 2024
Stocks with dividends lead our annual listing. Energy pipelines and utilities also look like good bets.
Changes Could Be Coming to Your 401(k) in 2024
Secure 2.0 included new benefits for savers—but many employers have been slow to add them.
Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Dec 25, 2023
BARRON’S MAGAZINE – DECEMBER 25, 2023 ISSUE:
Apple’s Search for Growth
Apple trades near record highs, with a market value no other company has ever attained. Now it has to justify the gains
Why Emerging Markets Could Have a Strong Run Next Year
Mexico and Brazil are heading into a favorable interest rate backdrop already in a strong position.Long read
This Stock Is a Better Electric-Vehicle Bet Than Tesla. Buy It Now.
Tesla and China-based BYD are financially similar. Both car makers generated almost identical operating profit in the third quarter. The one big difference: their valuations.Long read
5 Ways to Play the Rally in Small-Cap Stocks
Shares of smaller companies have taken off in the recent rally, but they are still a bargain compared with bigger companies.Long read
Star Stockpickers Are Coming to ETFs. Why They May Not Shine as Brightly.
Active ETFs are the industry’s hottest trend. Picking winners is as tricky as ever.Long read
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