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The American economy has left other rich countries in the dust. Expect that to continue, argue Simon Rabinovitch and Henry Curr
Analysis: ‘The American Economy’ (Oct. 19, 2024)
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Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine-October 14, 2024
BARRON’S MAGAZINE (October 12, 2024): The latest issue features ‘Hidden Drug Deals’ –
PBMs’ Backroom Negotiations Revealed in Confidential Files
PBMs are under the microscope for allegedly inflating drug prices. New Barron’s reporting raises broader questions about the industry—and its role in the opioid crisis.
Insurer Stocks Ride Out Hurricanes With Manageable Losses. How to Play Them Now.
Share prices of insurers bounced back when Hurricane Milton caused less damage than forecast. Here’s how to play the sector now.
Berkshire Hathaway and Cathie Wood Own Nu Holdings Stock. Why You Should, Too.
Nubank, Latin America’s largest fintech bank, has the ability to grow globally. A recent pullback in its parent company’s shares offers an attractive entry point.
Tech Investing in Private Markets Takes Guts. Know the Risks.
There are several ways for retail investors to trade shares of hot tech start-ups that don’t trade publicly. But know the potential pitfalls before jumping in.
Oil’s ‘War Premium’ Is Back. Can Prices Top $100?
As violence escalates in the Middle East, traders are scooping up oil-sensitive stocks and options. It’s a risky strategy.
Own ‘Junk’ in Your Retirement Portfolio? It’s Not as Crazy as It Sounds.
Default rates are low and yields top 7%. How to invest in the upper tiers of the high-yield bond world.
Emerging Markets Are Finally Taking Off. Stocks and Funds to Buy.
The recent rally in Chinese stocks gives long-suffering investors in emerging markets reasons to be optimistic.
Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – October 7, 2024
BARRON’S MAGAZINE (September 21, 2024): The latest issue features ‘Tesla’s Turning Point’ – The electric vehicle maker faces a make or break moment as it unveils robotaxi technology…
Tesla Robotaxi Day Is a Make or Break Moment for Elon Musk
The CEO will need to convince investors that the company is still more than an auto maker.
Unhappy With Your Medicare Plan? You Can Make a Change.
Open enrollment starts soon and big changes are in store for traditional Medicare and Advantage plans. What to know.
Gold Is Beating Stocks. 5 Things to Know Before You Buy.
The forces that are fueling gold’s rise—and whether it makes sense to latch on to the rally.
GLP-1 Drugs Are Everywhere Now. How the Copycats Took Over.
Wegovy and Zepbound are still hard to get. Knockoff versions from Noom, Ro, and others are filling in the gaps.
Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Sept. 30, 2024
BARRON’S MAGAZINE (September 21, 2024): The latest issue features ‘Healthcare’s Magical Moment’ – The sector is bouncing back. Our roundtable pros talk cutting-edge science and alluring pharma and biotech stocks…
21 Stocks to Play a ‘Magical Moment’ in Healthcare
Barron’s 2024 Healthcare Roundtable panelists make the case for 21 healthcare companies of all stripes, including Humana, Novo Nordisk, BioLife Solutions, and more.
Seniors Shouldn’t Worry About a Few Extra Pounds. ‘Too Skinny Is Not a Good Thing’
Numerous studies show that seniors who lose weight have higher mortality rates.
China’s Stock Market Gets Another Lift. Can Beijing Follow Through?
China’s problems run deep, but policymakers are changing their tone. Experts are taking note but are still wary as previous moves haven’t worked.4 min read
Caterpillar Stock Is Digging Out of the Mining Malaise. Why It’s Time to Buy.
The construction business is strong. The real growth for the company will come from a rebound in the mining sector, fueled by demand from China and elsewhere.Long read
Shareholders Say Companies Are Using New Tactics to Muzzle Them
Shareholders say companies are increasingly limiting what they can say at annual meetings. How virtual meetings are making it worse.
Sugar High: How a Glucose Monitor Told Me Startling Things About My Diet
Little did I realize a few grapes could send my blood sugar soaring until I tried the first glucose monitor without a prescription. I managed to lose seven pounds.
Special Report: ‘Homeland Economics’ (October 2023)
Homeland Economics
Governments across the world are rediscovering industrial policy. They are making a big mistake, argues Callum Williams
- Governments across the world are discovering “homeland economics”
- Attempts to make supply chains “resilient” are likely to fail
- “Homeland economics” will make the world poorer
- New industrial policies will make the world more unequal
- Green protectionism comes with big risks
- New industrial policies will not help economic stability
- Video: Busting globalisation myths
- Sources and acknowledgments
Money: Non-Cash Payment Option In US, India & China
Video timeline: 00:00 Cashless transactions are on the rise 00:18 America: account and card 02:01 India: Unified Payment Interface 04:06 China: App payments
Special Report: ‘Digital Finance’ – The Economist
As payments systems go digital, they are changing global finance
The fight over payments systems is hotting up around the world. There may be surprising winners, says Arjun Ramani
Payment is one of the most fundamental economic activities. To buy anything, you need something the seller wants. One option is barter, but that is beset by friction (what are the chances of having something your counterparty wants at any exact moment?). Early forms of money, from cowrie shells to beads to metal coins, offered a solution: they were always in demand to settle transactions.
- Emerging markets: A digital payments revolution in India
- Techfin v fintech: The old bank/card model is still entrenched in the rich world
- Cryptocurrencies: The promise of crypto has not lived up to its initial excitement
- Digital money: Central-bank digital currencies are talked about more than coming to fruition
- International finance: Could digital-payments systems help unseat the dollar?
- The future: There are risks but also big potential benefits from digital payments
Finance: Why Do U.S. Banks Keep Going Bankrupt?
Over 550 banks have collapsed since 2001, according to the FDIC. So what exactly causes a bank to fail? And what implications does it have on the U.S. economy?
Chapters: 00:00 — Introduction 01:41 — Chapter 1 05:28 — Chapter 2 08:55 — Chapter 3
Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Feb 20, 2023
Barron’s Magazine – February 20, 2023:
Why the World Is Using More Plastic
A glut of so-called virgin plastic is pushing down prices and fueling demand as recycling fails to advance.
Barron’s Best Fund Families
Last year was a tough one for investors. Our latest annual ranking of actively managed funds reveals how the best firms pulled it off.
Russia’s War in Ukraine Has Scarred the Global Economy. The Risks Aren’t Over.
The invasion has lowered global growth, upended energy markets, and heightened geopolitical risk. What comes next might not be an improvement.
Previews: The Economist Magazine- Feb 18, 2023
Inflation will be harder to bring down than markets think
Investors are betting on good times. The likelier prospect is turbulence
Israel’s proposed legal reforms are a dreadful answer to a real problem
They will damage the country at home and abroad
The World Bank’s embattled chief steps down
David Malpass’s record is better than his many critics will credit
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