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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – JANUARY 19, 2025

30 Stocks to Buy in 2026, According to Our Roundtable Pros

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘The Roundtable, Part 2 – 30 Picks’ – Panelists favor DoorDash, Nestle, Nike and more this year. Why utilities look like a bargain…

Our Roundtable Pros Offer 30 Stocks for ’26

DoorDash, LVMH, and Home Depot are just some of the stocks our panelists favor this year. How AI is changing the game for companies and investors.

Invitation Homes Stock, Rattled by Trump Homebuying Tweet, Now Looks Like a Bargain

This real estate investment trust has a valuable portfolio, trades cheaply on many financial metrics, and carries a safe 4.4% dividend yield.

Electronic Warfare Is Big Business. This Company Is Profiting.

CACI International is growing in the $280 billion national security technology market.

AI Bonds Could Devour Credit Markets. Let Stock Investors Take the Risk.

Amazon, Meta, and other large tech companies are issuing more debt than ever. Why you should steer clear.

1776 Was a Watershed Year for Capitalism, Too

A series of events beginning in 1776, including the writings of Adam Smith, ignited the changes that would produce the modern American economy.

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE – JANUARY 17, 2026 PREVIEW

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Horror in Iran’…

What the collapse of Iran’s regime would mean

Thousands have died and America has threatened to strike back against the horror there

America’s gunboat capitalism will make the world poorer

And Donald Trump’s use of companies as a tool of state will make it no safer

A private memo from central banks to governments

You come at the king (of finance), 

Without democracy, Donald Trump’s Venezuelan oil quest will fail

Sidelining the democratic opposition and its leader, María Corina Machado, would be a mistake

America has coped with worse things than Donald Trump

Lessons from history for the next three years

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – JANUARY 12, 2025

Stock Market and Economy Outlook for 2026, According to Barron's Roundtable  Pros - Barron's

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features Stock Market and Economy Outlook for 2026, According to Barron’s Roundtable Pros

Our Roundtable Pros See More Gains for Stocks, Especially Those Left Behind Until Now

This year’s panelists offered plenty of reasons beyond AI to expect gains in 2026. Plus, 13 investment ideas.

Never Mind Venezuela. Latin America’s Future Looks Bright.

Opportunities abound in Mexico, Brazil, Chile, and more.

Beating Back the Bubble: A Defensive Fund Portfolio for These Times

Spreading your bets among a host of different sectors can help protect you in a down market.

Gold and Silver Funds Surged. Crypto Took a Dive.

Miner stocks did especially well in the fourth quarter, while crypto funds plunged. The other winners.

Retirees: Here’s How to Invest for a Fracturing World

International stocks and gold may be good bets for both gains and safety in a riskier global market.

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE – JANUARY 10, 2026 PREVIEW

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE: The latest issue featuresThe Donroe delusion‘…

In Donald Trump’s world, the strong take what they can

That will be bad for America—and everyone else

Do not mistake a resilient global economy for populist success

Protectionism is failing to revive manufacturing

Does Japan have a “foreigner problem”?

Yes—but it is not what populist politicians say it is

AI is transforming the pharma industry for the better

It is changing the way drugs are discovered and tested

France is paralysed, and everyone is to blame

The budgetary impasse is just one symptom of collective political uselessness

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – JANUARY 5, 2025

January 5, 2026 - Barron's Magazine

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Best Income Investments for 2026’ – We rank 12 sectors from Treasuries to REITs. Why dividend stocks come out on top.

Best Income Ideas for 2026: Dividend Stocks, Energy Pipelines, and Other Top Picks

Barron’s consistently favored equities over bonds for income in the past decade, and we’re sticking with that bias in the new year.

Charles Schwab Is Back on Offense. Its Stock Is a Buy.

The company’s problems of two years ago are well behind it, and shares appear poised for more gains. 

Alibaba, Kering, and 5 More International Bargain Stocks for 2026

Non-U.S. stocks look poised for another standout year, fueled by rising earnings and falling interest rates. Where to shop now.

Even Permabears Have Portfolios. Where Jeremy Grantham Sees Value Now.

The veteran investor and co-founder of GMO likes quality stocks, international value, and Japan.

How Jeremy Grantham Nearly Lost It All and Became a Value Investor

Grantham, co-founder of money manager GMO, had a nasty but illustrative run-in with speculative small-caps early in his storied career. Here’s an excerpt from his new book, “The Making of a Permabear.”

It’s Time to Unleash the Public Markets

Overzealous regulators are getting in the way of the real economy, Amar Bhidé writes in a guest commentary.

Nike CEO Buys $1 Million of Stock as Insiders Bet on a Turnaround

Elliott Hill’s late-December purchase was his first open-market stock buy of 2025.

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE – JANUARY 3, 2026 PREVIEW

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE: The latest issue features The angst over affordability


The truth about affordability

Voters in rich countries are angry about prices. Politicians could make things worse

OpenAI’s cash burn will be one of the big bubble questions of 2026

There is a dark side to the model-maker’s stunning growth

Cruise-ship catering

How to spend $1.5m on ingredients

Jane Austen, economist

It depends how you count their wealth

The sultans of slang

What street talk reveals about Anglophone civilisation

The origin of dogs

The strange symbiosis between two hyper-predators: humans and hounds

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – DECEMBER 29, 2025

These 'Quality' Stocks Are Trading at a 40% Discount to the Market. Act Now.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Quality Stocks 40% Cheaper (Than a broad market index)…

These Quality Stocks Look Really Cheap. This Could Be Their Year.

After getting thrashed by low-quality stocks in 2025, high-quality names should outperform in 2026.

This Calculator Shows the Biggest Risk Factors for Heart Disease. It Might Surprise You.

The revamped American Heart Association tool offers a surprising look at the issues that make cardiovascular disease the country’s top killer.

Salesforce Is Ready to Emerge an AI Winner. Buy the Stock.

The company has unfairly received the label of AI loser. That should change, and soon.

Fidelity Contrafund’s Will Danoff Is Getting Closer to Handing Over the Reins

The legendary manager has taken on two co-managers to help him run the mammoth fund. Just don’t use the word “retirement.”

Timeshares Have Made a Comeback. Can Their Stocks?

Once tarred as an unwise investment at best, fractional ownership has a new set of fans.

This Tech Investor Likes Broadcom, Bloom Energy, and Other AI Bargains

Paul Wick of Seligman Investments has piloted his winning fund through numerous technology cycles. How he is playing AI, and why he is skeptical of quantum computing stocks.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – DECEMBER 22, 2025

December 22, 2025 - Barron's Magazine

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Wall Street’s New Wager’ – The rise of prediction markets is raising an uncomfortable question: Is there any difference between investing and gambling?

Predictions Markets Will Make the Stock Market Obsolete. Yes or No?

As prediction markets surge, Wall Street is grappling with an uncomfortable question: Is there any distinction left between investing and gambling?

China’s Tencent Is Accessing Banned Nvidia Chips Through the Cloud

Tencent is using a Japanese cloud service to access Nvidia Blackwell chips that remain banned to Chinese customers.

These Stock Funds Are Crushing the Market. Here Are Their Picks for 2026.

These market-beating funds see bargains in stocks like AppLovin, Wells Fargo, and Boeing. Where they’re investing for 2026.

Retailers Are Pushing Store Brands. Why Wings and French Macarons Are Big Money Makers.

Walmart, Target, and Kroger are competing with national brands by promoting their own products with healthy ingredients and innovative flavors to lure customers.

How Companies Are Using AI to Squeeze More From Your Wallet

Companies like Instacart and Delta are using AI to set prices. What you pay may hinge on how much the AI knows about you.

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE – DECEMBER 20, 2025 PREVIEW

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Holiday double issue’

China proved its strengths in 2025—and Donald Trump helped

It was a good year for Xi Jinping

Two months in, the Gaza ceasefire is floundering

The consequences will ripple beyond the Middle East

The Economist’s country of the year for 2025

Which country improved the most this year?

What Novo Nordisk, OpenAI and Pop Mart have in common

All three have suffered the curse of overnight success

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – DECEMBER 15, 2025

Hassett Says He Would Be Independent at the Fed. Some Who Know Him Worry.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘The Race Is On’ – Kevin Hassett may be the next Federal Reserve Chair. Some former colleagues are worried about his independence.

Kevin Hassett Says He Would Be Independent at the Fed. Some Who Know Him Worry.

Barron’s spoke with former colleagues of the leading candidate to replace Chair Jerome Powell.

How the Stock Market’s Rally Can Keep Going in 2026—and What to Buy Now

The economy is looking resilient and there are bargains below the AI surface. Where to invest in the new year.

Amazon and 9 More Stocks to Buy for 2026

Our 2025 picks trounced the market. Amazon and Visa are among our choices for next year.

3 Ways to Lower Your 2025 Tax Bill Before It’s Too Late

Time is running out to take advantage of tax breaks before year end. Here are some moves to make.

Put Some Eggs in This Stock’s Basket. It’s Time to Buy.

The company is producing record profits, with shares poised to appreciate by almost 20%.

The U.S. Economy Looks Stable for 2026—and You’ll Feel Better About It, Too

Economists expect GDP to benefit from numerous tailwinds, including lower interest rates, AI spending, and hefty tax refunds.

How Quantum Computing Could Put IBM Back on Top Again

Big Blue has been working on the next-gen technology for decades, and now has major breakthroughs in its sights. We get a look behind the scenes.