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Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – August 19, 2024

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE (August 17, 2024): The latest issue features..

Powell Will Set the Stage for Rate Cuts at Jackson Hole. What to Expect.

The chair will lay the groundwork for the Fed’s next phase of monetary policy. It will be the highest-stakes event for the economy and markets this fall.

Retirees Face Sticker Shock on Healthcare Costs if They Don’t Prepare

A 65-year-old retiring today can expect to spend an average of $165,000 in healthcare expenses throughout retirement, up nearly 5% from last year, according to Fidelity.

Harris Is Veering Away From Econ 101. It Makes Political Sense.

The vice president’s speech in Raleigh puts her squarely to the left of President Joe Biden, Barron’s ideas editor writes.

Jackson Hole Agenda Speaks to the Economy’s Unusual Strength

Economists and policy makers at the Federal Reserve symposium will probe the effectiveness and transmission of monetary policy, which took unorthodox turns in the past 15 years.

Harvard Business Review – September/October 2024

September–October 2024

Harvard Business Review (August 12, 2024) – The latest issue features Embracing Gen AI at Work: How to get what you need from this new technology…

Tom Brady on the Art of Leading Teammates

In this article, NFL great Tom Brady and Nitin Nohria, of Harvard Business School, present a set of principles that people in any realm can apply to help teams successfully work together toward common goals.close

When our society talks about success, we tend to focus on individual success. We obsess about who is the “greatest of all time,” who is most responsible for a win, or what players or coaches a team might add next season to become even better.

Where Data-Driven Decision-Making Can Go Wrong

Let’s say you’re leading a meeting about the hourly pay of your company’s warehouse employees. For several years it has automatically been increased by small amounts to keep up with inflation. Citing a study of a large company that found that higher pay improved productivity so much that it boosted profits, someone on your team advocates for a different approach: a substantial raise of $2 an hour for all workers in the warehouse. What would you do?

AI Won’t Give You a New Sustainable Advantage

History has shown that technological innovation can profoundly change how business is conducted. The steam engine in the 1700s, the electric motor in the 1800s, the personal computer in the 1970s—each transformed many sectors of the economy, unlocking enormous value in the process. But relatively few of these and other technologies went on to become direct sources of sustained competitive advantage for the companies that deployed them, precisely because their effects were so profound and so widespread that virtually every enterprise was compelled to adopt them. Moreover, in many cases they eliminated the advantages that incumbents had enjoyed, allowing new competitors to enter previously stable markets.

Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – August 12, 2024

The Stock Market's Wild Week: Lessons, How to Protect Your Portfolio, and  What to Do Now - Barron's

BARRON’S MAGAZINE (August 10, 2024): The latest issue features..

The Stock Market’s Wild Week Was a Wake-Up Call. What to Do Now.

The Stock Market’s Wild Week Was a Wake-Up Call. What to Do Now.

Long-term investors shouldn’t be spooked by a one-day rout or the market’s churning. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are still up more than 11% on the year.

The Market Is Scary. These Stocks and Bonds Can Protect Your Portfolio.

Adding defensive stocks can allow investors to stay invested while protecting themselves if the economy goes into recession.

As Robo-Advisors Top $1 Trillion in Assets, Banks Pull Back

Robo-advisors continue to pull in new assets, but the revolution has hit a snag. Plus, our latest ranking of best robos.

Chinese Companies Are Everywhere Now—and Setting Off Alarms

Behind China’s export push is increased competition and slowing growth at home, and a move by its leaders to use exports to boost the economy.

Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – July 29, 2024

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE (July 27, 2024): The latest issue features..

John Malone Is King of Liberty Media. How to Play His Struggling Empire.

John Malone Is King of Liberty Media. How to Play His Struggling Empire.

Sirius XM, Charter Communications, and Warner Bros. Discovery have come under pressure. But investors shouldn’t count him out.

Harris Voted Against Powell’s Fed Nomination. A Look at Her Economic Record

Harris Voted Against Powell’s Fed Nomination. A Look at Her Economic Record

Kamala Harris’ Senate career focused on families, workers, healthcare. She is likely to continue the Biden administration’s policies.Long read

Annuities Are Offering Richer Payouts. Here Are the 100 Best.

Annuities Are Offering Richer Payouts. Here Are the 100 Best.

Barron’s annual guide to the top annuities—from those offering guaranteed lifetime income to those linked to the stock market, with downside protection—will help you pick the right one.Long read

Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – July 22, 2024

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How Trump’s Red Wave Would Reshape the Economy and Markets

How Trump’s Red Wave Would Reshape the Economy and Markets

Donald Trump’s second presidency would mean more spending and inflation. Investors might like it—at first.

Here Are America’s Top 100 Women Advisors. Their Influence Is Growing.

Here Are America’s Top 100 Women Advisors. Their Influence Is Growing.

More women are reaching the upper tiers of the wealth management industry—just in time for a $30 trillion wealth transfer.

Abolish the Federal Reserve? Here’s What Project 2025 Would Do.

Abolish the Federal Reserve? Here’s What Project 2025 Would Do.

The policy statement recommends a revamp of the Fed’s mandate, balance sheet, and response to financial crises.

What the Stock Market’s Wild Week Means for the Next 6 Months

Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – July 15, 2024

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – JULY 15, 2024 ISSUE:

48 Investment Ideas for the Rest of the Year From Our Roundtable Pros

48 Investment Ideas for the Rest of the Year From Our Roundtable Pros

We checked in with our panelists to get their take on how the world has changed since all 11 met in January.

Shari Redstone Wins, Shareholders Lose in Paramount-Skydance Deal

Shari Redstone Wins, Shareholders Lose in Paramount-Skydance Deal

Paramount Global’s merger with Skydance Media will reward Skydance and Shari Redstone’s National Amusements. But it’s a bad deal for average shareholders. We do the math.

Biden and Trump Want to Save the Ailing Steel Industry. They Could Kill It Instead.

Biden and Trump Want to Save the Ailing Steel Industry. They Could Kill It Instead.

U.S. manufacturers will end up paying more for steel if the Biden administration imposes 25% steel tariffs. Trump has said he would increase tariffs to 60% if elected.

Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – July 8, 2024

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – JULY 6, 2024 ISSUE:

Silicon Valley’s Favorite Nonprofit Looks to Raise—and Donate—Billions

The Silicon Valley Community Foundation has become a game-changing philanthropic organization, with donations from the likes of Mark Zuckerberg and Reed Hastings.

Ford Is Making a Comeback. It’s Time to Buy the Stock.

Ford Is Making a Comeback. It’s Time to Buy the Stock.

The U.S. auto maker is focused on returning capital to shareholders, which should boost performance in the months ahead.Long read

It’s Time to Lock In Yields Before Interest Rates Drop

It’s Time to Lock In Yields Before Interest Rates Drop

Cash will become less attractive when the Federal Reserve finally begins cutting rates.3 min read

Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – July 1, 2024

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Wall Street’s Hottest Lottery Ticket: Zero-Dated Options

Wall Street’s Hottest Lottery Ticket: Zero-Dated Options

Bets on market moves have taken off with these options. Stocks like Nvidia and Apple could be next.

Heart Just Skip a Beat? Your Watch Already Knows.

Heart Just Skip a Beat? Your Watch Already Knows.

Smart rings and smartwatches are providing consumers with reams of health information. Clinical device makers like DexCom needn’t worry.Long read

Things Are Looking Up for Income Investors. Here Are 11 Sectors to Consider.

Things Are Looking Up for Income Investors. Here Are 11 Sectors to Consider.

From Treasuries to REITs and MLPs, there are plenty of places to find generous dividends and yields.Long read

Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – June 24, 2024

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – June 22 , 2024: The latest issue features…

Meet This Year’s Top CEOs. They Aced a Tough Job, but Aren’t Resting on Their Laurels.

Meet This Year’s Top CEOs. They Aced a Tough Job, but Aren’t Resting on Their Laurels.

From the heads of e.l.f. to Meta, our picks rewarded customers and investors. They have smart plans for the future, too.

How to Boost Your Social Security Check by 24%

How to Boost Your Social Security Check by 24%

If you filed too early, you can suspend your benefits for up to three years. Here’s how it works.3 min read

Paramount Is the Last Hollywood Studio Standing. Its Days May Be Numbered.

Paramount Is the Last Hollywood Studio Standing. Its Days May Be Numbered.

Paramount’s celebrated film library is attracting a lot of attention from potential buyers.4 min read

Wind Energy Is Starting to Revive. The Election Could Throw a Wrench in the Works.

Wind Energy Is Starting to Revive. The Election Could Throw a Wrench in the Works.

New turbines are popping up offshore and on land. High interest rates and local opposition have been a drag on projects for several years.Long read

Harvard Business Review – July/August 2024 Issue

July–August 2024

Harvard Business Review (June 15, 2024) –

Why Entrepreneurs Should Think Like Scientists

Founders of start-ups who question and test their theories are more successful than their overly confident peers.

How to Assess True Macroeconomic Risk

Models and forecasts can be seductive, but it’s time for executives to reclaim their economic judgment.

The Middle Path to Innovation

Forget disruption and incrementalism. Here’s how to develop high-growth products in slow-growth companies.