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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – DECEMBER 1, 2025

Stocks Rally to 7th Straight Monthly Gain - Barron's

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Roblox Grow Up’ – Kids are swarming to play games on Roblox. Investors are missing out.

Roblox Isn’t Playing Games. Why the Stock Could Jump 50%.

The videogame platform is looking more and more like the next YouTube. Investors are missing the opportunity.

Higher Earners Are Losing a Tax Break on Retirement Savings. There’s a Silver Lining.

Older workers making catch-up contributions to 401(k)s may lose a tax break next year. Here’s how to maximize your tax savings.

Dominion Energy Is a Utility Play With AI Upside. It’s a Buy.

The stock is cheap after years of negative returns, providing a buying opportunity.

AI Is Remaking Shopping. These Companies Are the Leaders.

From Shopify to Walmart, brands and retailers are laying the groundwork for agentic e-commerce. Why “discoverability” is an issue.

New Ways to Minimize Taxes on Your Investments—and Why It’s Especially Important Now

In an elevated market, investors need to embrace new strategies to lower taxes on portfolios.

Tax Rules Are Changing. What to Do Before Year End.

Your guide to changes that are part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which passed in July.

Google Stock Has Been the Clear AI Winner—and the Gains Could Keep Coming

The company’s shares have gained 70% since Barron’s recommended them in December. They’re worth holding despite the jump.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – NOVEMBER 24, 2025

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Brighter Days For Europe’ – European markets are rising as spending surges and profits grow. Panelists pick 12 stocks that could shine.

LVMH and 11 More Stocks to Ride Europe’s Revival

The continent is back on investors’ maps. Our international roundtable experts sized up the winners.

Strategy Stock Is Scary. Its Preferred Might Be Worth a Look.

Shares of the “crypto treasury” company have lost more than half their value over the past year. The income plays could be worth a look.

Retirees, Don’t Get Carried Away by Nvidia. Do This Instead.

Retirees have less wiggle room to weather volatility than younger investors, and it’s important to make sure your portfolio can withstand the stock market bumps.

This Drugmaker Is Too Cheap to Ignore. Why Bristol Is a Buy.

Bristol Myers Squibb trades at seven times earnings, with multiple growth drivers.

Bond Markets Have Europe’s Biggest Economies in a Bind. Why It’s a Warning for Trump.

The U.K. government has been struggling to plug a fiscal hole, shying away from both tax hikes and spending cuts.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – NOVEMBER 17, 2025

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Beyond Buffett’ – Berkshire Hathaway’s legendary CEO is about to step down. The company will do better than you might think.

Berkshire Without Buffett: What’s Next for the Company and the Stock

As the legendary investor prepares to step down as CEO, here’s what his designated successor, Greg Abel, should do to bring Berkshire into the 21st century.

Seniors: Act Now to Squeeze the Most From a Big New Tax Break

Republicans’ new tax law includes a $6,000 deduction for seniors. Here’s how to qualify.

AI Data Centers Need More Power Right Now. These Companies Can Deliver It.

A new group of players in the AI power race are posting huge stocks gains. Their futures look bright.

Concierge Medicine Is Booming. Should You Join the VIP Club?

The membership clubs charge annual fees for access to doctors, extra testing, and perks like an Oura ring. Are they worth the cost?

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – NOVEMBER 10, 2025

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features China’s Stocks Are Flying as Beijing Doubles Down on Tech. Why the Economy Is Still Struggling.

China’s Stocks Are Flying as Beijing Doubles Down on Tech. Why the Economy Is Still Struggling.

China’s commitment to innovation poses a long-term threat to U.S. companies. What it needs now is for its citizens to spend more.

Inside Corning’s Bold Bid to Revive the U.S. Solar Industry

The company is opening a massive plant in Michigan to make a critical component of solar panels. It’s going toe to toe with China.

Trump’s Power Looks to Be Slipping. What a New Political Era Might Bring.

A difficult week for the administration is a sign of bigger changes to come. They could take markets by surprise.

Nvidia, Meta, Alphabet, and SharkNinja? This Manager Thinks All Four Are Winners.

Sonu Kalra has built a stellar record as manager of the Fidelity Blue Chip Growth fund. He calls ChatGPT’s 2022 launch AI’s “iPhone moment.”

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – NOVEMBER 3, 2025

Boeing’s Road to Redemption—and a Higher Stock Price

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Boeing Is Back’ – After six years of serial crises, the plane maker is poised to prosper.

Boeing’s Road to Redemption—and a Higher Stock Price

CEO Kelly Ortberg has made the company investible again. Why shares could climb more than 25%.

Bank of America Has a Game Plan to Catch Up to Its Peers. It’s Time to Buy the Stock.

“The forgotten Goliath” of the big banks is serious about shedding its reputation as an underachiever. CEO Brian Moynihan’s future may depend on it.

China Talks Put Markets At Ease, for Now

A U.S.-China summit in South Korea did just enough, even if it didn’t fix everything that has kept the two sides at odds.

Looking to Diversify Out of the AI Trade? Buy Boston Scientific Stock.

The AI rally has many investors wondering where to turn in anticipation of its end. The medical-device maker is one solid option.

Is Your Doctor in Your Medicare Plan? Now’s the Time to Find Out.

Far fewer doctors accept Medicare Advantage than traditional Medicare. If you want to change plans for 2026, now is the time.

Affluent Retirees Are Spending More Because of Rising Markets

People born before 1965 hold nearly two-thirds of the wealth in the U.S., and stock gains are making them wealthier.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – OCTOBER 27, 2025

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘The Biggest Activist’ – The U.S. is aggressively buying stakes in companies. How far will it go?

The U.S. Is Taking Stakes in Companies. This New Activism Is Here to Stay.

The U.S. is pushing the bounds of its legal authority to take ownership stakes in a growing number of companies.

24-Hour Stock Trading Is Coming—and Wall Street Isn’t Ready

Extended trading could change everything from staffing models to market volatility. What happens when a bank collapses at 1 a.m.?

Stocks Could Climb Through 2026, According to Our Latest Survey of Money Managers

The bulls are back, our Big Money poll shows. They see profit growth, lower interest rates, and AI driving the market higher. A strong vote for gold.

Progressive Stock Got Hit After Earnings. It’s Time to Buy One of America’s Great Companies.

Concerns about growth have weighed on shares, but they now look like a bargain.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – OCTOBER 20, 2025

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Constellation Energy Has the Power That AI Needs. The CEO Is Making the Most of It.’

Constellation Energy Has the Power That AI Needs. The CEO Is Making the Most of It.

The company is about to become the world’s largest producer of electricity. Joe Dominguez tells us what to expect.

Colgate Stock Is an Antidote to AI-Dominated Markets. Why It’s Worth Buying Now.

The household-goods sector giant has fallen over the past year, but its moment could be coming.

Banks’ Strong Earnings Leave Investors Digging Deeper for Trouble Spots

Earnings from the country’s biggest banks show a booming Wall Street and a solid consumer. But a warning from Jamie Dimon took center stage.

The Rental Boom Is Remaking the Furniture Market. Here Are the Winners.

For many young adults priced out of the housing market, long-term rentals have become the new starter home. That’s a challenge and an opportunity for the home-furnishings industry.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – OCTOBER 13, 2025

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Larry Ellison’s Latest Gambit to Keep Oracle on Top Is His Biggest Bet Ever’

Larry Ellison’s Latest Gambit to Keep Oracle on Top Is His Biggest Bet Ever

Oracle has roared into the AI gold rush, but it’s taking on huge amounts of debt to do so. Last month’s $18 billion bond offering could be just the beginning.

The Government Shutdown and Medicare: What to Know

Medicare’s open-enrollment season starts Oct 15. What to know about picking the best plan for 2026.

Dell Is Just Beginning to Tell Its AI Story. Buy the Stock.

The company is transforming itself into a growth stock but not being treated as one by the market.

BDCs Yield 10% or More. They May Be Worth the Risk.

Business development companies are worth a look, especially given that most now trade for considerably less than the value of their assets.

Worried About the Market? 5 Big Risks and How to Hedge Them.

As the market hits new highs, some investors are losing faith. What to do to ease your fears.

Inside the Mind of the Man Who May Lead the Trump Fed

Kevin Warsh is among the top three contenders for the next chair. He spoke with Barron’s about rates, inflation, Powell, and more.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – OCTOBER 6, 2025

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘How Costco, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s Won Over America’

How Costco, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s Won Over America

Walmart is leveraging its scale and technology to make Sam’s Club even more appealing to its loyal shoppers. Why all three warehouse-club chains stand to win.

Their Funds May Not Beat the Market. Their Stocks Just Might.

The fund industry faces big hurdles, but these three asset managers have been unjustly dismissed.

Fair Isaac Stock Scores Big With Pricing Change. Credit Bureaus, Not So Much.

Fair Isaac, the producer of the FICO Score, changed its pricing model, giving it a greater share of the overall credit-scoring revenue.

Foreign Buyers Are Backing Treasury Bonds. It Comes With Strings Attached.

With hedge funds and other investors becoming more dominant, this haven might not be quite as safe as it used to be.

Jobs Gains May Be Stalling, but Markets Keep Driving Growth

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘A Year of Tumult’ – Policy shifts have thrown the U.S. healthcare industry into turmoil and scared investors. Our panelists find 16 stocks with promising prospects.

Washington Is Disrupting Healthcare. 16 Stocks From Roundtable Pros That Can Win.

Our annual Healthcare Roundtable sizes up the risks and opportunities as public policy shifts. 16 stocks to buy now.

Ukraine Is Upending the Global Oil Market. Here’s Who Benefits.

Drone attacks on Russian refineries are curbing output. Sizing up the impact on U.S. refiners.

Trump Has Exerted Control Over Major Companies. How Their Stocks Have Fared.

Companies that need something from the White House have found the help comes with strings attached.

There’s a New Tax Break for ‘Concierge Medicine.’ Should You Go for It?

Republicans’ health policies may shift more patients and doctors to concierge practices. Should you join the club?

The Stock Market Is Up, but the Dollar Is Down. What It Means for You.