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Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Dec 11, 2023

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – DECEMBER 11, 2023 ISSUE:

Higher Rates Are Here to Stay. What That Really Means.

Higher Rates Are Here to Stay. What That Really Means.

Even as inflation eases, global changes including less trade and growing government deficits will keep rates higher than before.

3 Moves That Retirees Can Make Now to Benefit From Higher Rates

3 Moves That Retirees Can Make Now to Benefit From Higher Rates

Three moves to take advantage of higher rates.

It Isn’t Too Late to Reduce Your 2023 Tax Bill. Consider These 6 Steps.

It Isn't Too Late to Reduce Your 2023 Tax Bill. Consider These 6 Steps.

Thanks to an inflation adjustment to the 2024 income-tax bracket thresholds, you may save money by deferring year-end income and bonuses to next year. 

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Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Dec 4, 2023

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – DECEMBER 4, 2023 ISSUE –

Nvidia Stock Is Still Undervalued. So Are These 2 Smaller AI Plays.

Nvidia Stock Is Still Undervalued. So Are These 2 Smaller AI Plays.

Nvidia is the clear—and most obvious—beneficiary from the AI buildout but there are two other companies that are less well known to investors that should equally benefit in the year ahead.

Microsoft Got an AI Boost. It’s Far From Over.

Microsoft Got an AI Boost. It's Far From Over.

Nvidia may be first on the list of AI beneficiaries, but Microsoft is a clear No. 2.

Even Millionaire Retirees Have Credit Card Debt

Even Millionaire Retirees Have Credit Card Debt

A subset of affluent borrowers hold dangerous debt, according to a new study.

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Retirement: Barron’s Magazine – Nov 27, 2023

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – November 27, 2023 ISSUE:

15 Stocks to Buy Around the World, From Our Roundtable Experts

15 Stocks to Buy Around the World, From Our Roundtable Experts

Global turmoil has created opportunities, especially in emerging markets and commodities.

A Golden Age of Vaccines Is Here. What It Means for You.

A Golden Age of Vaccines Is Here. What It Means for You.

Pharmaceutical companies are currently developing vaccines for a range of purposes, from preventing disease to treating cancers.Long read

One Auto Stock to Buy Now to Split the EV Difference

One Auto Stock to Buy Now to Split the EV Difference

The transition to electric vehicles has hit a speed bump, but Vontier shares should benefit no matter what kind of car you drive.4 min read

5 Pros Offer Their Top Year-End Financial Tips

5 Pros Offer Their Top Year-End Financial Tips

We asked financial advisors to share their most surprising year-end financial-planning or investing moves.Long read

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Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Nov 20, 2023

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – November 20, 2023 ISSUE:

Consumers Still Have Plenty to Spend. That’s Good News for the Economy.

Consumers Still Have Plenty to Spend. That's Good News for the Economy.

A resilient labor market and healthy household finances should keep a recession at bay, even if the postpandemic spending boom loses a bit of its vigor.

Retailers Are in for a Holiday ‘Nail-Biter.’ Who Will Come Out on Top.

Retailers Are in for a Holiday ‘Nail-Biter.’ Who Will Come Out on Top.

After the pandemic buying boom, sales are expected to come back to earth this holiday season.Long read

Don’t Assume Your Doctor Still Accepts Medicare Advantage

Don't Assume Your Doctor Still Accepts Medicare Advantage

Some major healthcare systems are dropping the plans that cover seniors.4 min read

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Artisan Foods: How New York’s ‘Bread Alone’ Bakes 150,000 Loaves Every Week

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Eater Films (November 13, 2023) – Nels Leader is the CEO of Bread Alone, an upstate New York bakery founded by his father in 1983. Today, the bakery is committed to the idea that everyone should have access to good bread — a goal it tries to achieve by baking 150,000 loaves every week.

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Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Nov 13, 2023

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – November 13, 2023 ISSUE:

Couples Fight More About Money After They Retire. 3 Ways to Avoid Squabbles.

Couples Fight More About Money After They Retire. 3 Ways to Avoid Squabbles.

The three biggest areas of dispute are spending priorities, worries about running out of money, and legacy questions.4 min read

Clean-Energy Stocks Have Collapsed. What’s Next.

Clean-Energy Stocks Have Collapsed. What's Next.

Stocks related to wind, solar and other forms of renewable energy have fallen by a third this year. Only a handful may be ready to rebound.

A Costly Lesson: How Koch’s Green Push Ended in the Red

A Costly Lesson: How Koch's Green Push Ended in the Red

Since early 2021, Koch’s environment picks have posted an average loss of 58% on a cap-rated basis, Barron’s calculates.Long read

Citi Is in the Doghouse. How It Could Break Out.

Citi Is in the Doghouse. How It Could Break Out.

CEO Jane Fraser is cutting jobs and downsizing globally. With a 5% yield and cheap stock, Citi could pay off.3 min read

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Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Nov 6, 2023

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – November 6, 2023 ISSUE:

PC Sales Are Ready to Take Off Again. It’s All About AI.

PC Sales Are Ready to Take Off Again. It's All About AI.

AI’s big opportunity goes beyond the cloud. How to play the future of PCs.

This Uniform Maker Is Finally Going Solo. Its Stock Is a Buy.

This Uniform Maker Is Finally Going Solo. Its Stock Is a Buy.

Vestis was just spun out from Aramark, and now looks poised to compete with industry leader Cintas.

Chevron Is a Buy. It’s Been Punished Enough.

Chevron Is a Buy. It's Been Punished Enough.

The oil titan has disappointed investors, but shares look attractive after the recent selloff.

6 Picks and Pans From a Long/Short Fund Pro

6 Picks and Pans From a Long/Short Fund Pro

Charles Kantor, manager of Neuberger Berman Long Short fund, aims to make more by losing less. Why Kantor and his team like Dollar Tree, Match Group.

Kyla Scanlon Is Gen Z’s Savviest Financial Influencer

Kyla Scanlon Is Gen Z's Savviest Financial Influencer

Her social media videos explain the markets, the economy, and the Fed to the next generation.

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Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Oct 30, 2023

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – October 30, 2023 ISSUE:

It’s Time to Stop Crying About Bonds—and Buy Them Instead

It’s Time to Stop Crying About Bonds—and Buy Them Instead

Treasuries have had one of their worst three-year stretches on record. Why it can’t get much worse.

Investors Are Worried About U.S. Spending. That’s No Reason to Avoid Bonds.

Investors Are Worried About U.S. Spending. That’s No Reason to Avoid Bonds.

Rising levels of national debt are scary, but higher rates make government bonds your friend.

Big Money Pros Are Split on the Outlook for Stocks. But They Are Fans of Bonds.

Big Money Pros Are Split on the Outlook for Stocks. But They Are Fans of Bonds.

Nearly half of poll respondents consider the U.S. stock market overvalued at current levels.

Byron Wien Had Wall Street’s Attention. The Creator of the 10 Surprises List Dies at 90.

Byron Wien Had Wall Street's Attention. The Creator of the 10 Surprises List Dies at 90.

The longtime market strategist vowed never to retire and worked right up until his death.Long read

HSAs Are a Powerful Tool—for Nearly Everyone, Study Finds

HSAs Are a Powerful Tool—for Nearly Everyone, Study Finds

The Voya Financial analysis assumes employers are contributing to workers’ health savings accounts.

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Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Oct 23, 2023

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – October 23, 2023 ISSUE:

Brokerage King Charles Schwab Won’t Be Dethroned. Here’s Why.

Brokerage King Charles Schwab Won’t Be Dethroned. Here’s Why.

For some advisors, the move to Charles Schwab from TD Ameritrade didn’t go smoothly. Chances are, they’ll stick around anyway.

How to Play Investors’ Growing Interest in Bonds

How to Play Investors’ Growing Interest in Bonds

Asset managers’ shares are cheap, and the companies could benefit from an upturn in investment flows. Sizing up BlackRock, T. Rowe Price, and more.Long read

Making of a Mortgage Giant: Loopholes and Nonprofits

Making of a Mortgage Giant: Loopholes and Nonprofits

The Change Company was touted as a community-development leader. It became the country’s largest provider of exotic mortgages.Long read

Crypto Is Lobbying Congress Hard. It Wants More Than a Bitcoin ETF.

Crypto Is Lobbying Congress Hard. It Wants More Than a Bitcoin ETF.

The crypto industry wants laws passed that clarify how it will be regulated.Long read

Why Rising Home Prices Aren’t Always Good for Retirees

Why Rising Home Prices Aren't Always Good for Retirees

Home equity accounts for almost half of the median net worth of homeowners 60 and older.4 min read

Athleisure Is Bigger Than Ever. Here’s How to Play It.

Athleisure Is Bigger Than Ever. Here’s How to Play It.

Apparel that straddles athleticwear and loungewear has become Americans’ de facto uniform. Here are the companies best positioned to profit from it.Long read

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Harvard Business Review – November/December 2023

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Harvard Business Review (November/December 2023) –

The Resale Revolution

Increasingly, companies are reselling their own products. Should you get into the game? 

by Thomas S. Robertson 

Summary: The average U.S. household contains a trove of potentially reusable goods worth roughly $4,500. That’s a lot of trapped value, and companies are at last getting serious about accessing it—by developing new resale capabilities. Resale has been with us for a very long time, of course—at yard sales, on used-car lots, in classified ads. 

A Step-by-Step Guide to Real-Time Pricing

An advanced AI model considers much more than what competitors are charging. 

Summary: In today’s fast-paced world of digital retailing, the ability to revise prices swiftly and on a large scale has emerged as a decisive differentiator for companies. Many retailers now track competitors’ prices via systems that scrape rivals’ websites and use this information as an input to set their own prices manually or automatically. A common strategy is to charge X dollars or X percent less than a target competitor. However, retailers that use such simple heuristics miss significant opportunities to fine-tune pricing.