BARRON’S MAGAZINE – APRIL 22, 2024 ISSUE:

Nvidia Won AI’s First Round. Now the Competition Is Heating Up.

Nvidia’s AI dominance won’t last forever. Big Tech and the rest of Silicon Valley are racing to catch up.

CEO Compensation Rose to Another Record in 2023

The 11.4% median increase for 100 top CEOs was well ahead of the 4.3% gain for the average worker.

This Retirement Tax Move Is ‘On Sale’ Now. How to Play It.

Switching to a Roth IRA from a traditional IRA could save you money in retirement. Here’s what to know.

Buy U.S. Steel Stock. It Won’t Be Stuck in Deal Limbo Forever.

Its merger with Japan’s Nippon is in doubt, but shares still look attractive.

Bonds Are a Minefield. Where to Find 5% to 8% Yields Now.

After a tough start to the year, bonds should start to perk up. Where to invest for income now.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – APRIL 8, 2024 ISSUE:

Big Pharma Stocks Need a Rethink. Investors Keep Making the Same Mistake.

Pfizer’s patent expirations are great for humanity but terrible for investors. It’s a common story across the drug industry.

Bitcoin Wins the Quarter. Energy and Japan Funds Also Scored Big.

After finally securing approval from regulators, the new Bitcoin ETFs gained an average 42.6%.

Spread the Wealth: Stock Funds That Go Beyond the S&P 500

Don’t put all your cards in the Magnificent Seven. These stock funds offer investors true diversification—and that will pay off in more growth opportunities and better protection.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – MARCH 25, 2024 ISSUE:

Medicare Advantage Is Under Fire. What It Means for Your Health—and Wallet.

Insurers may cut back on benefits as their profits get squeezed. Why a Medicare/Medigap plan could be a better deal for consumers.

Anglo American Stock Is a Diamond in the Rough. 2 Reasons to Buy.

The London-based mining company produces copper ore, diamonds, and platinum, but its shares are treated more like lead. It offers shareholders two ways to win.

Trump’s New Media Company Has Risks. 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Invest, in Its Own Words.

The prospectus for former President Trump’s new media company details its potential risks to investors.

The ‘Everything’ Rally Rolls On. Thank You, Central Banks.

Randall W. Forsyth

Home Sales Are Stirring. Zillow Needs the Help—and Some New Ideas.

Jack Hough

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – MARCH 18, 2024 ISSUE:

100 Top Women in Finance: Blazing New Trails in the Markets, the Economy, and Industry

Barron’s annual list of 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance honors established and emerging leaders in the field.

What’s Next for Social Security Depends On Who Wins the White House

Biden has vowed to protect the program, while Trump has floated benefit cuts. What it means for future retirees.3 min read

As Peltz Takes on Disney’s Bob Iger, Here’s a Scorecard for Their Battle

Trian Partners has secured control of more than $3 billion worth of Disney stock and is demanding two board seats.

How AI Is Sparking a Change in Power

Energy companies increasingly cite AI as a major driver of electricity demand. But the grid could hold everything back.

PayPal Stock Has Fallen Far Enough. It’s Time to Buy.

The once-highflying payments company now trades at a valuation more suitable for a midsize bank. The good news: The path to a comeback is simpler than the Street expects.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – MARCH 11, 2024 ISSUE

Will the Stock Market Keep Going Up? What to Know as the S&P 500 Hits New Highs.

Hope for rate cuts has been replaced by stronger economic growth as fuel for stocks.

The Best Financial Advisor for You Might Not Be Local

Our annual ranking of the country’s Top 1,200 Financial Advisors finds a broader embrace of digital tools among advisors and clients alike. The result: more flexibility, potentially lower fees, and greater access to specialists.

Here Are the Top 1,200 Financial Advisors of 2024

Our annual ranking, now in its 16th year, finds an industry that has changed with the times. Here’s what investors need to know about the selection process.

Planning for Long-Term Care Is a Challenge. Here Are Some Key Considerations.

Long-term care insurance generally makes the most sense for seniors with between $500,000 to $2 million in assets, advisors say.