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Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – August 7, 2023

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – AUGUST 7, 2023 ISSUE

Flying Taxis Have Had Their Ups and Downs. They’re Nearly Here.

Flying Taxis Have Had Their Ups and Downs. They’re Nearly Here.

Companies like Joby and Archer are about to begin production of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. For investors, the upside could be in the billions.

Restaurants Want More Teen Labor. Critics Say They’re Putting Kids at Risk.

Restaurants Want More Teen Labor. Critics Say They’re Putting Kids at Risk.

With restaurants hurting for staff, teenagers are making up a greater share of their workforce. But some say the industry isn’t doing enough to protect its youngest employees.

For ‘Psychology of Money’ Author, Good Investing Comes From Knowing Yourself

For ‘Psychology of Money’ Author, Good Investing Comes From Knowing Yourself

Finance writer Morgan Housel talks about the mistakes investors make, how he assesses risk, and where he puts his money.

Inherited IRAs Have New Rules. What to Know.

Inherited IRAs Have New Rules. What to Know.

Under new guidance, the IRS is allowing people who inherited an individual retirement account after 2019 to skip an RMD this year.

Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – July 31, 2023

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – JULY 31, 2023 ISSUE

Disney’s Magic Will Return. It’s Time to Buy the Stock.

Disney’s Magic Will Return. It’s Time to Buy the Stock.

A renewed focus on lower costs and doing what it does best could help the media titan’s shares recover from a long slump.

Investing in Liberty Stock Is Tricky. Do It Anyway.

Investing in Liberty Stock Is Tricky. Do It Anyway.

The Liberty Media cluster of companies is dauntingly complicated for investors. Now may be the right time to get in.

Drugmakers Want to Crush Medicare’s Pricing Power

Drugmakers Want to Crush Medicare's Pricing Power

The industry has launched a legal war against a new law that would let Medicare negotiate prices. The odds are in Big Pharma’s favor.Long read

Culture: Artisan Olive Oil Soap In Tripoli, Lebanon

Insider Business (July 28, 2023) – Artisans have been producing traditional olive oil soap at Masbanat Awaida for over 140 years. A century ago, there were dozens of soap factories like this in Tripoli, Lebanon. Today, Masbanat Awaida is the only one remaining.

Food Insider: Why Grade A Maple Syrup Is So Valuable

Insider Business (July 22, 2023) – Once pierced, century-old maple trees drip sap referred to as liquid gold. It will take roughly 50 gallons of these drops to make one 1 gallon of 100% pure Grade A maple syrup.

Farms in the Hudson Valley, New York State, can sell that gallon for over $200, almost 29 times more than popular imitation syrup. Despite the price, Grade A maple syrup is incredibly sought-after. So much so that C$18 million worth of it was stolen in one of the largest heists in Canadian history.

But why is Grade A maple syrup worth so much? And why is it so expensive?

Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – July 24, 2023

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – JULY 24, 2023 ISSUE

America’s Bet on Wind Power Is Running Into a Big Problem

America's Bet on Wind Power Is Running Into a Big Problem

Higher costs and serious delays are plaguing offshore wind projects. Consumers, investors, and the environment will pay the price.

High Rates Make Annuities Hot Investments. The 100 Best.

High Rates Make Annuities Hot Investments. The 100 Best.

Barron’s annual guide to the 100 best annuities will help you pick the right one for your needs.Long read

This Insurance Broker’s Stock Is Anything but Boring

This Insurance Broker’s Stock Is Anything but Boring

Shares of Arthur J. Gallagher have trounced the market since it went public in 1984. Expect the gains to continue.4 min

Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – July 17, 2023

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – JULY 17, 2023 ISSUE

40 Investment Ideas From Our Roundtable Pros

40 Investment Ideas From Our Roundtable Pros

Our 10 Midyear Roundtable panelists see value in a variety of healthcare, industrial, media, and other stocks that the market has overlooked.

High-Speed Internet Will Boost Frontier Stock

High-Speed Internet Will Boost Frontier Stock

Three years after a bankruptcy filing, Frontier Communications plans to connect 10 million locations to its fiberoptic network.

The Treasury Hoped to Aid Low-Income Home Buyers. The Help Went to Johnny Depp, Too.

The Treasury Hoped to Aid Low-Income Home Buyers. The Help Went to Johnny Depp, Too.

A mortgage firm was tasked with lending to minority and low-income home buyers. So why have many of its loans gone to celebrities and the ultrawealthy? A Barron’s investigation.

Louisiana View: History Of The Tabasco Sauce Brand

Insider Business (July 9, 2023) – The McIlhenny Company has made Tabasco sauce using the same recipe since 1868: red peppers, vinegar, and salt. Since the hot sauce is aged in bourbon barrels, it takes five years to fill just one bottle.

And most of this process still happens where it all began: Avery Island, Louisiana. Six generations of McIlhennys have lived on the island. But with disappearing marshes and more intense storms along the coast, the family is fighting to protect their, and the hot sauce’s, home.

Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – July 10, 2023

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – JULY 10, 2023 ISSUE

Walmart Is Quietly Growing Into a Retail Tech Titan

Walmart Is Quietly Growing Into a Retail Tech Titan

The world’s biggest retailer stumbled in the early innings of the e-commerce revolution. Now that Walmart has found its footing, it’s poised for big profits.

Americans Have the Travel Bug, and They’re Going Abroad. What Stocks to Play.

Americans Have the Travel Bug, and They’re Going Abroad. What Stocks to Play.

Pent-up demand is fueling a surge in international travel. Cruise lines, select air carriers, and Hyatt Hotels offer ways to play the trend.3 min

Growth Is Back. Where to Invest Now.

Growth Is Back. Where to Invest Now.

Can the AI-driven rally in growth stock funds continue? Large-cap growth funds are already up 24% this year, but so are valuations.

Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – July 3, 2023

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – JULY 3, 2023 ISSUE – The Ten Best Income Investments; Time to buy Real Estate Stocks; Automation is the Future, and more…

The Market Hates Real Estate Stocks. It’s Time to Buy.

The Market Hates Real Estate Stocks. It’s Time to Buy.

A steep slide in commercial real estate has put the sector on sale. Where to find 6% yields and growth.

The 10 Best Income Plays for the Second Half of the Year

The 10 Best Income Plays for the Second Half of the Year

The 60/40 portfolio isn’t dead. From utilities to junk bonds and energy pipelines, we offer ways investors can get high yields and appreciation.

There’s a New Way to Watch TV. It’s Already More Popular Than HBO.

There’s a New Way to Watch TV. It’s Already More Popular Than HBO.

FAST channels have brought back old-school TV channel guides—and plenty of advertising. But the shows are free and incredibly varied. Media execs are taking note.

Automation Is the Future. Buy Rockwell Stock.

Automation Is the Future. Buy Rockwell Stock.

Rockwell Automation’s shares should earn a higher valuation as investors begin to consider it for what it really is—a tech company.

Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – June 26, 2023

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – JUNE 26, 2023 ISSUE – The top CEOs of 2023; The Age of Oil will Endure; A Volatile Market is good news for Savers, and more…

Here Are Barron’s Top CEOs of 2023

Here Are Barron’s Top CEOs of 2023

From tech to tortillas, these 25 innovative leaders found ways to thrive through the mayhem and prepare their companies for the challenges ahead.

The Age of Oil Will Endure. These Drilling Stocks Could Be Gushers.

The Age of Oil Will Endure. These Drilling Stocks Could Be Gushers.

The industry looks headed for a major rebound, defying expectations of a long-term decline. Stocks such as Diamond Offshore Drilling and Noble could surge 50% or more.

A Volatile Market Comes With Good News for Savers

It’s likely to be a bumpy ride, but the long-term outlook for a globally diversified portfolio has meaningfully improved, writes Gregory Davis.