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.

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

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.