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BARRON’S MAGAZINE ———- JULY 20, 2026 PREVIEW

Barron's | Financial and Investment News

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Software’s Hart Truth’ – AI is eating away at software’s superpower: profit-rich recurring revenue. The good news? Companies – and investors- are starting to adapt.

How to Find the Bargains in the Software Stock Wreckage

AI is eating away at software’s superpower: profit-rich recurring revenue. The good news? Companies—and investors—are starting to adapt.

After an Epic Fall, IBM Faces a Long Road Back to Relevance

The blue chip’s biggest wipeout on record will force the company to reinvent itself—again.

America’s Top 100 Women Financial Advisors: How to Lift More Women Into Leadership Roles

Barron’s annual ranking of Top 100 Women Advisors shows that most leading female advisors work on teams. That could be a key to attracting more …

NFL Players Targeted in E-Commerce Scheme Using Fake Shopify Stores

The alleged scam, organized by a 24-year-old from Philadelphia, offered athletes ownership of bogus websites as a place to park cash from their lucrative careers.

The Unanswered Questions Driving the Stock Market Drop

The biggest problems aren’t caused by what you don’t know, but what, as Mark Twain put it, “you know for sure that just ain’t so.” And that’s a massive problem for the stock market right now.

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE – JULY 18, 2026 PREVIEW

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Degradation in progress’…

Donald Trump’s gutting of the Department of Justice

What the degraded institution means for America

It’s too darn hot. Blame global dimming

Earth is absorbing a lot more sunshine

Donald Trump’s blind alley

America’s president looks bereft of good options for solving the stand-off in the Gulf

China’s rulers have a woman problem

Antagonism between the sexes does nothing to address China’s demographic problems

BARRON’S MAGAZINE ———- JULY 13, 2026 PREVIEW

Barron's | Financial and Investment News

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Midyear 2026′ – The stock market is full of bargains, including some tied to AI. 45 picks from our panelists.

This Stock Market Is Full of Bargains, Our Roundtable Pros Say. 45 Picks for the Second Half.

The AI rally has left many other deserving stocks out in the cold. The case for Expedia Group, Total, Brink’s, and more.

SK Hynix Listing Closes Gap With Micron. The Korean Stock Is Still the Better Bet.

SK Hynix’s U.S. listing has narrowed its valuation gap with rival Micron Technology. The new stock is still compelling.

Grandparents, Don’t Use Trump Accounts for College Savings

The accounts can be a good way to fund a grandkid’s retirement, but there are better ways to save for college.

AI Is Transforming the Personal Computing Experience. This Stock Will Profit.

Logitech is reimagining its entire lineup of workplace and gaming devices. Its stock can rally 40%.

The AI Revolution Comes to the Insurance Industry. Look Who’s Winning.

By Andy Serwer

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE – JULY 11, 2026 PREVIEW

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘The man who would change Russia‘…

The man who would change Russia

A leading oligarch speaks out, warning of the looming disaster facing his country

Two cheers for Trump Accounts

The grubby scheme contains the seeds of a good idea

England needs fewer council homes, not more

Andy Burnham’s plan is no way to ease the housing crisis

A no-brainer for protecting your brain

One simple vaccination may dramatically reduce the risk of dementia

Who is capable of evil?

Stop lowering the age of criminal responsibility

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE – JULY 4, 2026 PREVIEW

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘America at 250’

America is anxious, and awesomely powerful

Restlessness is what prevents the republic from sinking into stagnation

America should not imprison frontier AI

Fable is free. But the technology desperately needs better regulations4 min read

Turkey and Israel should trade energy, not insults

Both have much to gain from being less belligerent

Venezuela’s earthquakes are partly America’s problem

The government’s response has been dire. Its patron has a duty to help

BARRON’S MAGAZINE ———- JUNE 22, 2026 PREVIEW

These Are the Country’s Top CEOs. They’ve Maximized the Moment, Whether in Pizza, Sports, or Tech.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘The Top CEOs of 2026′ – Twenty-five leaders who are meeting the moment.

These Are the Country’s Top CEOs. They’ve Maximized the Moment, Whether in Pizza, Sports, or Tech.

From Delta’s Bastian to Exxon Mobil’s Woods, these 25 leaders have positioned their companies for long-term success.

SpaceX Shares Are Hot. This Looming Event Could Derail Them.

The aftermath of SpaceX’s public offering saw the shares soar, in part because of demand outstripping supply. But that could soon end as a staggered release of lockups makes more shares available.

General Motors Is a Cash-Compounding Machine. Buy the Stock.

Share repurchases have boosted the stock. There are other reasons to buy.

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE – JUNE 20, 2026 PREVIEW

America's AI power grab | June 20th 2026 | The Economist

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘America’s AI power grab’ – Anthropic and the geopolitics of frontier models….

AI has granted America vast new power

Its government is now the gatekeeper to frontier models—and most compute

Donald Trump gambles that Iran wants money more than power

The peace deal is all carrot and no stick

Don’t restrict Chinese biotech

Patients benefit from faster, cheaper treatments, wherever they are invented

India’s new economy still faces an old problem

Family-run conglomerates make the stock market a tricky place to invest

BARRON’S MAGAZINE ———- JUNE 15, 2026 PREVIEW

June 15, 2026 - Barron's Magazine

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Nestle Stock Is Ready To Rally’ – After a long slump, the food giant is finding its sweet spot. An alternative to tech?

Nestlé Finds Its Sweet Spot. How the New CEO Is Turning the Food Giant Around.

Philipp Navratil aims to restart growth in the 160-year-old food giant by focusing on core brands like KitKat, Fancy Feast, and Nespresso.

AI Stocks Underestimate the Technology’s Potential, Says This Tech Investor

Brian Barbetta, co-head of technology investing at Wellington Management, is betting on Nvidia, ASML, and Samsara.

The Great, Big, Boring SpaceX IPO

In the end, the space company’s debut was relatively mundane.

Forget ‘Too Big to Fail.’ How ‘Community’ Became the Most Controversial Word in Banking.

Regulators, lawmakers, and consumer groups are fighting over what it means to be a community bank. The debate has implications for lenders and borrowers everywhere.

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE – JUNE 13, 2026 PREVIEW

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘A World Cup paradox’ – The global fragmentation of fun….

The World Cup paradox

How the rules of both entertainment and soft power are being rewritten

Donald Trump’s least bad option in Iran

He must swallow his pride and accept a deal worse than the pre-war status quo

The Federal Reserve must soon give Donald Trump bad news

Kevin Warsh, the unlucky new chairman, has seen his case for lower interest rates disintegrate

For its own sake, China should change its growth model

It is suffering economic costs for its industrial dominance 

BARRON’S MAGAZINE ———- JUNE 8, 2026 PREVIEW

Barron's | Financial and Investment News

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘The World Cup Is Sports Betting’s Biggest Moment—and Maybe Its Last Hurrah’

Big Money Powers the Biggest Sporting Event Ever

Big Money Powers the Biggest Sporting Event Ever

The 2026 World Cup, to be played in North America, has been called the equivalent of 104 Super Bowls in a month. Who stands to gain—and what it will cost fans.

The World Cup Is Sports Betting’s Biggest Moment—and Maybe Its Last Hurrah

Gamblers are expected to wager $50 billion on the coming World Cup, but signs of betting fatigue are emerging across the U.S.

Goldman Is Priced Like a Tech Stock. Investors Can Find Better Deals Elsewhere.

While the fundamental outlook at Goldman looks as good as ever, the stock already reflects that. The shares look pricey relative to peers based on key metrics.

The Navy Makes Our Economy Float. Iran Is a Dark Cloud.

The emergence of military drones in the 21st century could undermine the importance of naval supremacy.

Elon Musk’s $1.8 Trillion SpaceX IPO Is Too Big to Succeed

While the company is spectacular, the stock is too expensive to justify the risks.