The guardrails are off as crypto prices soar. The next crash will hurt.
Hackers stand to gain “a superpower.” Will the crypto industry be ready?
With elevated inflation, income investments that can keep up with the pace of rising prices are crucial.
A bubbling movement to overhaul the Fed is ready to seize the moment. Big changes are in store for the central bank.
Randall W. Forsyth
Dealmaking is in style again under President Donald Trump. Potential takeover targets include C3.ai, Viking Therapeutics, and Lyft.
Even the most fleshed-out trade pacts are light on details, and in some cases there are different interpretations of what was agreed upon.
It has been a lost decade for the entertainment giant. But with TV declines baked in and growth improving, the stock is ready for a new era
Annuities are often complicated, with confusing fee structures, but certain ones can make sense for a portion of your retirement portfolio.
Higher inflation data could soon fuel market volatility. While that can be scary, it pays to stick with your diversified mix of stocks and bonds.
The stock market gains about 10% a year, but your savings may be falling behind. Here’s how to make the most of your 401(k).
The trust fund backing benefits may run dry in seven years. Claiming early still has many drawbacks.
A raid at Louisiana’s Delta Downs illustrates the challenges for businesses—and potentially the U.S. economy—as a result of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
Investing used to be a mostly male domain. Young women are helping to change that.
Dozens of women have repeatedly made our list over the past two decades. It’s a testament to the overall excellence of the advisors we highlight each year.
The challenges of the first half aren’t over, our 11 panelists say. Where they see opportunities for the second half of the year.
Congress ended up raising the retirement age and payroll taxes to make the program solvent.
U.S. VC firms have invested $2 billion in gambling businesses since 2018. At least six of the firms are simultaneously betting on problem gambling treatments.
Eating habits can provide subtle clues to how consumers are feeling about the economy and their own financial health.
Our annual list features 26 leaders whose deft guidance has put their companies in a stronger competitive position.
Chase’s Sapphire Reserve is charging $795, topping the American Express Platinum card. We look at the slew of rewards premium credit cards offer.
A conversation with Ulrike Hoffmann-Burchardi of UBS Global Wealth Management. Where she sees the next “transformational innovations.”
Fintech may be generating unintended consequences for consumers and the industry.
Regulating new financial products and platforms requires understanding their risks and vulnerabilities.
Researchers gave AI a way to evaluate and calibrate its own uncertainty.
Labor’s share of national income has fallen, and competition for workers may have something to do with it.
BARRON’S MAGAZINE (December21, 2024): The latest issue features ‘Buy Now, Cry Later’…
The rise of affiliate links, Buy Now buttons, and other technology has made it easier than ever to binge, often with dire consequences.
The company is firing on all cylinders, but its valuation has become concerning. Shares now trade for 53 times projected earnings.
Trump’s policies are a wild card for markets. Making these portfolio moves could help smooth your ride.
Some wealthy families look elsewhere to invest as private-equity funds become too big. The strategies aren’t for the average investor.
BARRON’S MAGAZINE (December 7, 2024): The latest issue features ‘Outlook 2025’….
Wall Street’s market forecasts are too tepid. The S&P 500 could rally next year on a combination of AI growth and deregulation. But investors should prepare for a wilder ride.
The Federal Reserve could find it harder to balance growth and inflation next year, given the incoming Trump administration’s policies. So far, the forecast looks sunny.
Millennials see real estate as a speculative asset. That makes them less apt to buy than their parents did at similar ages.
Wringing savings from the program could result in worse customer service. What you need to know.
BARRON’S MAGAZINE (December 7, 2024): The latest issue features ‘The Bull Case for Investing Abroad’…
Investing abroad has been a tough sell, but overseas markets offer growth—and value.
Investors effectively are paying nearly $240,000 for each of the company’s 402,100 Bitcoins, well above the market price.
People can avoid messy family fights by preparing a will. It needn’t be a complicated document.
Rising prices are here to stay. Use these investments to beat the inflation trap.Long read
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