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Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Dec. 2, 2024

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE (November 30, 2024): The latest issue features ‘Tax ‘Moves for Trump 2.0’

Trump Tax Cuts 2.0: How They Will Affect You

A postelection look at how tax laws are likely to change, and especially the outlook for the 2017 tax cuts.

What the Trump Tax Cuts Mean for the Deficit and Your Bond Portfolio

The deficit is likely to rise a lot more, and inflation could prove stubborn, leading to higher interest rates. How investors can protect themselves.

It’s Time for a Portfolio Reality Check

Rebalancing after a strong year for stocks may be uncomfortable. Do it anyway.

Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Nov. 25, 2024

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE (November 23, 2024): The latest issue features ‘Google Is Under Siege. It Will Prevail.”

Google Is Under Siege. Why Alphabet Stock Will Win.

The company is facing pressure on two fronts—the government and a host of new AI-powered search rivals. It has the capacity to meet both challenges and continue to prosper.

Bitcoin Never Sleeps. Stock Markets May Be Next as Trump Takes Charge.

Wall Street is making a push for more extended hours in the stock market, and Trump’s incoming regulators are likely to approve. What to know so you don’t lose your shirt.

Holiday Spending Looks Strong. Where to Find Bargains in Retail Stocks.

Retailers are lifting their earnings guidance as shoppers hit the stores. Five names in the bargain bin.

Fed’s Williams Sees Inflation Cooling and Interest Rates Falling Further

John Williams, who heads the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, says 2% is the rate that can best balance the Fed’s employment and price stability goals.

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Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Nov. 18, 2024

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE (November 9, 2024): The latest issue features ‘The Nvidia Way’.

How Jensen Huang and Nvidia Led an AI Revolution

Nvidia’s CEO turned a struggling upstart into the world’s most valuable company. It took 30 years.

Inflation May Not Be Tamed. Commodities Can Protect You.

If prices start rising again, copper, corn, and oil could offer protection.

The Age of AI Is Still in the Early Innings. These 3 Stocks Will Keep Winning.

Barron’s interviewed more than a dozen senior executives across the world’s most important tech companies. Here’s why they remain bullish on the long-term opportunity for AI. Plus, the stocks to buy now.

Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Nov. 11, 2024

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE (November 9, 2024): The latest issue features ‘What Lies Ahead’ – It’s Donald Trump’s market now. Investors need to prepare.

Dear Trump: Leave Powell Alone, Keep an Eye on Musk

The stock market welcomed your victory but will turn quickly if the economy falters.

Buffett Bails Out of Some Big Berkshire Stock Bets

Buffett Bails Out of Some Big Berkshire Stock Bets

Berkshire was a net seller of $127 billion of stocks this year, bringing its equity portfolio down to $300 billion and nearly doubling its cash position to a record $311 billion.

Bonds Are in Turmoil Again. How to Protect Your Portfolio.

Bonds Are in Turmoil Again. How to Protect Your Portfolio.

Consider shifting to areas of the market that are less sensitive to inflation expectations.

Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine-Nov. 4, 2024

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE (October 26, 2024): The latest issue features ‘The Secret to Walmart’s Success’…

Walmart Is on a Winning Streak. How the Walton Family Keeps the World’s Biggest Retailer on Track.

Beyond bricks and mortar: Walmart’s executives and family owners quietly share a bond that helps the grocery and retail giant thrive, year after year.

What the Election Means for Companies and Sectors

We size up the likely impacts on the auto industry, energy, healthcare, industrials, regional banks, and technology.Long read

Move Over, Banks. Alternative Asset Giants Plunge Into Private Credit.

Lending from asset managers has quadrupled over the past decade to nearly $2 trillion in assets.

Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine-October 28, 2024

BARRON’S MAGAZINE (October 26, 2024): The latest issue features ‘Retirement NIghtmare’…

They Bought Insurance for Security in Old Age. They Got a Financial Nightmare Instead.

People who bought long-term care policies decades ago face a wrenching dilemma: Pay much higher premiums or brace for crippling bills to cover their care in old age.

Stocks Could Rally 7%-8% Through Next Year, According to Our Exclusive Poll of Investment Pros

Barron’s latest Big Money poll finds money managers bullish on earnings, worried about inflation, and buying gold.Long read

A Stealth Way to Grow Your Savings for Retirement

Health savings accounts have tax advantages that can help you save for retirement. What to know before you invest.4 min read

Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine-October 21, 2024

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE (October 19, 2024): The latest issue features ‘The Millennial Divide’….

Millennials Aren’t Falling Behind After All. This Data Reveals the Generation’s Deeper Problem.

Millennials might be doing better than their predecessors—but they also might be the most economically divided generation that America has ever seen.

Immigration Is a Top Issue for Voters—and Companies Like Amazon

Immigration Is a Top Issue for Voters—and Companies Like Amazon

Voters will soon decide if they want Trump or Harris to handle the immigration crisis. The consequences for corporate America and the economy run deep.

8 Other Dividend Stocks Beyond the Usual Suspects

8 Other Dividend Stocks Beyond the Usual Suspects

With utilities, pipelines, and REITs fully priced and at times dividend-light, yield-hungry investors should consider alternatives like Pfizer and Chevron.

Immigration Is a Top Issue for Voters—and Companies Like Amazon

Immigration Is a Top Issue for Voters—and Companies Like Amazon

Voters will soon decide if they want Trump or Harris to handle the immigration crisis. The consequences for corporate America and the economy run deep.Long read

8 Other Dividend Stocks Beyond the Usual Suspects

8 Other Dividend Stocks Beyond the Usual Suspects

With utilities, pipelines, and REITs fully priced and at times dividend-light, yield-hungry investors should consider alternatives like Pfizer and Chevron.Long read

Take the Win: Rebalance Your Portfolio Before Markets Get Bumpy

Take the Win: Rebalance Your Portfolio Before Markets Get Bumpy

The bull market may be nearing a peak after a stellar two-year run. Rebalancing into these areas could help you avoid losses.

Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine-October 14, 2024

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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

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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

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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

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’

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

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.