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Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Oct 16, 2023

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – October 16, 2023 ISSUE:

Why Apple Wants Its Chips Made in a Desert

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Rising geopolitical tensions are stoking demand for U.S. semiconductor production. What to watch—and how to invest.

Oil Prices Could Spike Above $100 if the Israel-Hamas War Widens

Oil Prices Could Spike Above $100 if the Israel-Hamas War Widens

So far, the fighting has affected oil prices only modestly, in contrast to past wars in the Middle East. That could change, depending on Iran’s role.

Insurance Stocks Have Been Hammered. 6 Picks for the Rebound.

Insurance Stocks Have Been Hammered. 6 Picks for the Rebound.

Insurers have been hit by a one-two punch of natural disasters and lackluster financial markets. But there’s a silver lining: the profits and surpluses that come with rising premiums.

Don’t Make This Common Medicare Open Enrollment Mistake

Don't Make This Common Medicare Open Enrollment Mistake

Enrolling in the wrong plan can cost you hundreds of dollars a year.

Where We Would Invest $100,000 Right Now

Where We Would Invest $100,000 Right Now

Walmart, Moderna, Tesla, and IBM are among our favorite ideas for the current market.

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Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – October 9, 2023

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – October 9, 2023 ISSUE:

12 Picks to Play the Future of Healthcare, From Our Roundtable Pros

12 Picks to Play the Future of Healthcare, From Our Roundtable Pros

Weight-loss treatments aren’t the only big deal in medicine. Our 2023 healthcare roundtable explores the best investing opportunities.

Small-Cap Funds Are More Promising Than They Have Been in Years. Buy These.

Small-Cap Funds Are More Promising Than They Have Been in Years. Buy These.

Small-cap stocks continue to be overlooked. These funds have the edge to reward investors when they finally take off again.Long read

Why Booking Shares Could Rise 41% in a Slowing Travel Market

Why Booking Shares Could Rise 41% in a Slowing Travel Market

The travel website has high margins, low overhead, and lots of free cash flow. The current business has deep strengths in Europe and its rolling out new products.4 min read

A European Carbon Tax Is Coming. What It Means for the World.

A European Carbon Tax Is Coming. What It Means for the World.

With the tariff, climate policy is now being written directly into trade rules, forcing major industrial companies to expedite efforts to reduce emissions, shift trade patterns, or pay up.Long read

Revenge Travel Is Dead. What Comes Next.

Revenge Travel Is Dead. What Comes Next.

After two years of putting up with anything to visit must-see destinations, travelers are looking for more bliss, less stress.Long read

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Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – October 2, 2023

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – October 2, 2023 ISSUE:

What the Job Market’s Baffling Strength Means

What the Job Market’s Baffling Strength Means

Unemployment remains near historic lows even after the Fed’s aggressive rate hikes. What’s behind the job market’s resilience—and why it could last.

Strikes in Detroit and Hollywood Are Just the Beginning

Strikes in Detroit and Hollywood Are Just the Beginning

After decades of losing ground to corporate cost-cutting and globalization, labor unions face their biggest opportunity in years to forge a comeback. It won’t be easy.

General Dynamics Stock Is a Buy. A Shutdown Doesn’t Change That.

General Dynamics Stock Is a Buy. A Shutdown Doesn’t Change That.

The defense contractor’s shares are cheap and the company is growing faster than its peers.

What Cava’s Board Chair Looks for in Restaurant Investments

What Cava’s Board Chair Looks for in Restaurant Investments

Ron Shaich, head of Act III Holdings, founded and later sold Panera, and then backed Cava, this year’s IPO sensation. What he’s investing in now.

Car Insurance Premiums Have Gone Through the Roof. It’s Going to Get Worse.

Car Insurance Premiums Have Gone Through the Roof. It’s Going to Get Worse.

The rising costs of new and used cars has fueled soaring claims costs—19% year over year in August. The situation hurts drivers. insurers, and investors.

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Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Sept 25, 2023

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – SEPTEMBER 22, 2023: The latest issue features the $50 Billion question – How Ozempic and Wegovy could break the healthcare system.

How Ozempic and Wegovy Could Break the Healthcare System

How Ozempic and Wegovy Could Break the Healthcare System

Between cost and demand, the latest breed of weight-loss drugs could transform healthcare in the U.S.—for good and ill.

How a Government Shutdown Could Hurt Retirees

How a Government Shutdown Could Hurt Retirees

Social Security checks will keep coming, but expect other complications.

China Is in Trouble, but It’s Not as Bad as Some Think

China Is in Trouble, but It's Not as Bad as Some Think

Those ready to write off the country underestimate the resources of policy makers and the power of an $18 trillion economy that is home to 1.4 billion people.Long read

This Busted Bank Merger Is Fixing Itself. Its Stock Is Worth Buying.

This Busted Bank Merger Is Fixing Itself. Its Stock Is Worth Buying.

Four years after it was created, Truist Financial is finally dealing with the issues that have damaged it. The case for investing now.Long read

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Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Sept 18, 2023

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – SEPTEMBER 18, 2023:

Why the UAW Strike Isn’t the Biggest Issue for Ford and GM

Why the UAW Strike Isn't the Biggest Issue for Ford and GM

The labor action highlights the biggest issue: Can the auto makers afford to spend what it takes to thrive in the new world of EVs?

This Highflying Defense Stock Stumbled. That’s a Reason to Buy.

This Highflying Defense Stock Stumbled. That’s a Reason to Buy.

The defense contractor spent heavily on acquisitions, then struggled during the pandemic. Now with new senior leadership working to fix its operational problems, its shares could fly.

Arm Is a Pricey Bet on AI

Arm Is a Pricey Bet on AI

Arm Holdings closed its first day as a public company priced at more than 25 times sales and 100 times profit. It’s a pricey bet on AI.4 min

From Mom-and-Pop Shops to Powerhouses: Here Are Barron’s Top Independent Financial Advisors

From Mom-and-Pop Shops to Powerhouses: Here Are Barron’s Top Independent Financial Advisors

With a full range of investment and planning services at their fingertips, independent financial advisors are managing more of America’s wealth. Here’s how they do it.

Unions Are Rising Up Again. The Fallout for Labor and the Economy.

Unions Are Rising Up Again. The Fallout for Labor and the Economy.

The United Auto Workers strike is unlikely hurt the economy much. But it could encourage other unions to bargain more aggressively.

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

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – SEPTEMBER 11, 2023:

More Americans Are Working Into Their 80s. The Future of Labor.

More Americans Are Working Into Their 80s. The Future of Labor.

As the baby boomers age, it’s becoming more common for people to remain employed into their 70s and 80s. These octogenarians tell us why they still aren’t ready to retire.

Food Stocks Have Gotten Hit Hard. 6 to Buy Now.

Food Stocks Have Gotten Hit Hard. 6 to Buy Now.

Kraft Heinz, Kellogg, General Mills, and other leading snack makers could serve up gains of 20% or more. Their healthy dividends are a plus.

Almost All Workers Should Contribute to Roth Accounts. Here’s Why.

Almost All Workers Should Contribute to Roth Accounts. Here's Why.

No matter what your current income, saving part of your retirement money in a Roth after-tax account will give you more flexibility down the road.

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

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – SEPTEMBER 4, 2023: The new issue feature a Fall Investment 2023 preview.

Warner Bros. Discovery Has Big Challenges. The Barbie Movie Won’t Solve Them.

The Warner Bros. Discovery CEO has a big salary and a big task at the parent company for CNN and Max: turning around a media giant saddled with high debt and multiple challenges

Coinbase’s Winning Streak Looks Shaky. Why the Stock Isn’t a Buy.

Coinbase’s Winning Streak Looks Shaky. Why the Stock Isn’t a Buy.

Shares of the crypto exchange have soared, but legal challenges are mounting along with competitive threats.

Hedge Funds Challenge the SEC’s New Rules

Hedge Funds Challenge the SEC's New Rules

Just as they threatened to do, the hedge fund and private equity industries are challenging new rules imposed on them by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Trade groups for those private fund advisers filed their petition Friday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fift…

Student Loan Payments Are Back. Your Biggest Questions Answered

Student Loan Payments Are Back. Your Biggest Questions Answered.

Federal student loans will resume soon, more than three years after the government paused them du…

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Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – August 28, 2023

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – AUGUST 28, 2023 ISSUE:

Weather Is Wreaking Havoc With Insurance. These Companies Can Handle the Storm.

Weather Is Wreaking Havoc With Insurance. These Companies Can Handle the Storm.

Backed by nearly $1 trillion in capital and rising premiums, insurers might actually profit off the coming wave of catastrophic weather.

Floods, Wildfires, and Droughts: People Still Moving to Hotspots

Floods, Wildfires, and Droughts: People Still Moving to Hotspots

Why millions of Americans continue to move to areas exposed to high climate risks.

How to Get Extra Yield on Your Cash

Bonds are close to becoming more attractive than stocks.

This Invesco Pro Is High on China, ETFs, Today’s Markets—and the Future

This Invesco Pro Is High on China, ETFs, Today’s Markets—and the Future

Marty Flanagan spent 18 years as Invesco’s CEO. During that time, he transformed the assets manager by expanding operations in Asia and acquiring the PowerShares ETF brand.Long read

SharkNinja Reinvented the Ice Cream Maker. Its Stock Is a Buy.

SharkNinja Reinvented the Ice Cream Maker. Its Stock Is a Buy.

The company has been a consistent and successful innovator in small appliances, an industry that has been marked by slow growth and few exciting new products.4 min

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Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – August 21, 2023

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – AUGUST 21, 2023 ISSUE:

AI Is the Real Deal—if You Get It. Our 5 Roundtable Pros Can Help.

AI Is the Real Deal—if You Get It. Our 5 Roundtable Pros Can Help.

Five experts discuss the opportunities and risks around artificial intelligence—and the companies most likely to lead the way.

Social Security Benefits Could Shrink in 10 Years. How to Plan.

Social Security Benefits Could Shrink in 10 Years. How to Plan.

A new study finds that a typical couple would lose $17,400 in benefits in the first year the trust runs dry.

A Booster Shot for Your Portfolio

A Booster Shot for Your Portfolio

Moderna and BioNTech are no longer minting money from Covid vaccines. But both have strong drug pipelines and plenty of cash.

EV Start-Up VinFast Had a Hot Debut. Its Stock Price Is Indefensible.

EV Start-Up VinFast Had a Hot Debut. Its Stock Price Is Indefensible.

The Singapore-based company is already worth more than GM or Ford.

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Opinion: The Biden China Strategy, Saudi Arabia’s Sports Push, Green EV’s?

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‘Editor’s Picks’ Podcast (August 14, 2023) – Three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week, why Biden’s China strategy isn’t working, Saudi Arabia’s plan to dominate global sport (10:20) and how green is your electric vehicle, really? (17:55).