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

September 22, 2023 boomersdaily Leave a comment

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

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

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

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.

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

September 16, 2023 boomersdaily Leave a comment

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – SEPTEMBER 18, 2023:

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.

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 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

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.

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

September 9, 2023 boomersdaily Leave a comment

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – SEPTEMBER 11, 2023:

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.

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.

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.