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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – MARCH 9, 2026 PREVIEW

March 9, 2026 - Barron's Magazine

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘What Iran Really Means For The Market’ – The war could heat up inflation and reshuffle stocks. Investing moves to consider.

What the Iran War Really Means for the Stock Market

From inflation and interest rates to a stock market reshuffling and the federal deficit, this war could have far-reaching financial effects. Investing moves to consider.

Tax-Efficient Strategies for Your Mandatory IRA Withdrawals

Four ways to reduce the tax impact of annual IRA required minimum distributions that investors need to start taking by age 73.

Lockheed and 5 More Defense Stocks With Strong Prospects—Whether There’s War or Peace

It’s a dangerous world—as recent events in the Middle East demonstrate. These key defense companies stand to gain.

Why $100 Oil Is Now in Sight. Who Wins, Who Loses.

Until now, producers have been able to keep the taps flowing, and store any excess oil in tanks on land or ships at sea. Not anymore.

The Small-Cap Stock Revival May Just Be Starting. 12 Ideas to Play It.

Earnings are picking up among small-caps. Consider these under-the-radar stocks and top-notch mutual funds.

South Korea’s Stocks Go on a Wild Ride

The market, the world’s hottest of 2025, plunged as the Iran war broke out.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – MARCH 2, 2026 PREVIEW

March 2, 2026 - Barron's Magazine

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘The Trillion-Dollar Electric Bill’ – Tech giants are paying up to power AI. Utilities could be big winners.

Tech Giants Are Paying Up to Power AI. These Utilities Will Be Big Winners.

Electric companies are gaining the upper hand in deals with Alphabet, Amazon, and others.

Netflix Walks Away a Winner After Losing Warner Bros. to Paramount

Paramount is taking on a lot of debt to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, faces a difficult approval process, and will have a tough time absorbing the media giant.

Insider Trading Is Shaping Prediction Markets. Polymarket Sees an Edge.

Polymarket’s social-media account has repeatedly identified signs of insider trading on its prediction-market platform. It isn’t clear what happens next.

American Airlines Stock Is Ready for Takeoff

The stock has underperformed other airlines for too long. Time to buy the shares.

Barron’s Best Fund Families

The top fund families of 2025 had exquisite timing—and managers with strong stomachs. How they navigated a tumultuous year.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – FEBRUARY 23, 2026

February 23, 2026 - Barron's Magazine

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Dollar – In – Decline’. The U.S. currency has lost its dominance. What investors should do now.

The Reign of the Dollar Is Coming to an End. What Investors Can Do About It.

Investment in foreign stocks and debt could be juiced by a falling dollar.

Trump Plans to Double Down on Tariffs After Court Defeat. What’s Ahead for Investors.

The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the president’s signature trade policy will stoke further uncertainty and add to the government’s debt.

Want to Win the Warner Bros. Discovery Takeover Battle? ‘Walk Away Now.’

Both Netflix and Paramount Skydance are prepared to overpay for Warner Bros. Discovery and take on significant debt.

Does Your Retirement Plan Own a Piece of Your Favorite Football Team?

The NFL loosened ownership rules in 2024. Private-equity firms and institutions like pension funds are now trying to get a piece of the action.

Now Is the Time to Buy Alternative Funds

There’s a strong case for hedging your bets with alts. The question is which kind to buy.

These Dividend Stocks and Funds Are Worth a Trip Abroad

Yields over 4% are plentiful in foreign markets. These stocks and funds look appealing.

This Fintech Uses Blockchain to Streamline Lending. Its Stock Is Up 50% Since Its IPO.

Figure says blockchain technology will slash transaction costs and prove to be a cheaper way to show ownership of assets.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – FEBRUARY 16, 2026

February 16, 2026 - Barron's Magazine

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘The Cattle Crisis’ – The U.S. herd is at a 75-year low, sending beef prices through the roof. Why there’s little relief in sight.

America’s Cattle Crisis: a Shrinking Herd, Soaring Beef Prices, and Little Relief in Sight

Steak and hamburgers, American staples, are fast becoming luxury items. Texas ranchers know why.

The Fed Wields Enormous Power. The U.S. Has Debated a Central Bank Since Day One.

From Andrew Jackson to Donald Trump, presidents love to hate the central bank.

As Prediction Markets Boom, the CFTC’s Flagship Office Has Lost Its Last Enforcement Attorney

The CFTC’s Chicago office, once home to its top market enforcers, has gone from about 20 trial lawyers to none.

Move Over, Arizona and Florida. These States May Be the Best Places to Retire for Your Health.

Vermont, Washington state, and Minnesota score well when it comes to retiree healthcare. What else to know.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – FEBRUARY 9, 2026

The Robot Revolution Is Real. Tesla, Hyundai, and More Stocks to Play It.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Robots Get Real’ – The can walk, talk, and even think. Here’s how to invest in the new wave of humanlike robots.

The Robot Revolution Is Real. Tesla, Hyundai, and More Stocks to Play It.

Once the purview of science fiction, automatons are getting closer to reality.

How the Software Panic Hit BDC Stocks—and Why Some Might Be Worth Buying

If marquee, public companies like Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Workday are getting hammered by concerns about AI, what is the outlook for the dozens of smaller, highly leveraged companies?

Commission-Free Annuities Are on the March. When They Make Sense.

The new annuities can save you money, but they are sold through advisors charging their own fees.

Netflix-Warner Bros. Is a Marriage Made in Competition Heaven

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – FEBRUARY 2, 2026

February 2, 2026 - Barron's Magazine

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘He’s Wall Street’s Biggest Showman. Should You Trust Him?’ – Dan Ives is an analyst – and a whole lot more.

He’s Wall Street’s Biggest Showman. Should You Trust Him?

Dan Ives has gone mainstream as Wall Street’s highest-profile stock analyst. Less well known is his growing set of overlapping business interests.

Why a Warsh Fed Won’t Lift Stocks

Under Trump’s candidate, the central bank will likely accommodate Uncle Sam’s spending needs.

Silver Is Paying for Its Excesses. How to Play the Miners.

The precious metal had a meltdown after months of big gains. But there’s another way to play the commodity.

CoreWeave’s CEO Explains Why This Is Not Your Father’s Tech Company

CoreWeave CEO Michael Intrator is not your typical tech company executive—but then again, CoreWeave isn’t your typical tech company.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – JANUARY 26, 2026

Meme Stocks Turn 5. Will There Ever Be Another GameStop?

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘5 Years Later’ – How the meme-stock revolt changed investing forever.

GameStop’s Meme Stock Revolt Turns 5. How the Market Changed.

The meme stock revolution changed markets, but Wall Street adapted. How retail investors won some battles but may have still lost the war.

AIG Dropped Sharply in January. The Stock Is a Buy.

The insurer completed a major turnaround after the financial crisis and is now an inexpensive play.

BJ’s Stock Is a Bargain-Priced Alternative to Costco and Walmart

The stock trades at 20 times earnings, a deep discount to its big-box competitors. It’s time to buy this proven growth story.

Silver Has Gone Ballistic. How to Play the Metal’s Next Move.

Solid fundamentals don’t come close to explaining silver’s meteoric rise. Why it may not last.

Trump’s Stormy First Year Has Made Us Richer. But Will We Pay Someday?

Stocks are up. The 10-year Treasury yield is down. Oil is cheap. Still, there’s one asset that shows how stressed Americans really are.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – JANUARY 19, 2025

30 Stocks to Buy in 2026, According to Our Roundtable Pros

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘The Roundtable, Part 2 – 30 Picks’ – Panelists favor DoorDash, Nestle, Nike and more this year. Why utilities look like a bargain…

Our Roundtable Pros Offer 30 Stocks for ’26

DoorDash, LVMH, and Home Depot are just some of the stocks our panelists favor this year. How AI is changing the game for companies and investors.

Invitation Homes Stock, Rattled by Trump Homebuying Tweet, Now Looks Like a Bargain

This real estate investment trust has a valuable portfolio, trades cheaply on many financial metrics, and carries a safe 4.4% dividend yield.

Electronic Warfare Is Big Business. This Company Is Profiting.

CACI International is growing in the $280 billion national security technology market.

AI Bonds Could Devour Credit Markets. Let Stock Investors Take the Risk.

Amazon, Meta, and other large tech companies are issuing more debt than ever. Why you should steer clear.

1776 Was a Watershed Year for Capitalism, Too

A series of events beginning in 1776, including the writings of Adam Smith, ignited the changes that would produce the modern American economy.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – JANUARY 12, 2025

Stock Market and Economy Outlook for 2026, According to Barron's Roundtable  Pros - Barron's

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features Stock Market and Economy Outlook for 2026, According to Barron’s Roundtable Pros

Our Roundtable Pros See More Gains for Stocks, Especially Those Left Behind Until Now

This year’s panelists offered plenty of reasons beyond AI to expect gains in 2026. Plus, 13 investment ideas.

Never Mind Venezuela. Latin America’s Future Looks Bright.

Opportunities abound in Mexico, Brazil, Chile, and more.

Beating Back the Bubble: A Defensive Fund Portfolio for These Times

Spreading your bets among a host of different sectors can help protect you in a down market.

Gold and Silver Funds Surged. Crypto Took a Dive.

Miner stocks did especially well in the fourth quarter, while crypto funds plunged. The other winners.

Retirees: Here’s How to Invest for a Fracturing World

International stocks and gold may be good bets for both gains and safety in a riskier global market.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – JANUARY 5, 2025

January 5, 2026 - Barron's Magazine

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Best Income Investments for 2026’ – We rank 12 sectors from Treasuries to REITs. Why dividend stocks come out on top.

Best Income Ideas for 2026: Dividend Stocks, Energy Pipelines, and Other Top Picks

Barron’s consistently favored equities over bonds for income in the past decade, and we’re sticking with that bias in the new year.

Charles Schwab Is Back on Offense. Its Stock Is a Buy.

The company’s problems of two years ago are well behind it, and shares appear poised for more gains. 

Alibaba, Kering, and 5 More International Bargain Stocks for 2026

Non-U.S. stocks look poised for another standout year, fueled by rising earnings and falling interest rates. Where to shop now.

Even Permabears Have Portfolios. Where Jeremy Grantham Sees Value Now.

The veteran investor and co-founder of GMO likes quality stocks, international value, and Japan.

How Jeremy Grantham Nearly Lost It All and Became a Value Investor

Grantham, co-founder of money manager GMO, had a nasty but illustrative run-in with speculative small-caps early in his storied career. Here’s an excerpt from his new book, “The Making of a Permabear.”

It’s Time to Unleash the Public Markets

Overzealous regulators are getting in the way of the real economy, Amar Bhidé writes in a guest commentary.

Nike CEO Buys $1 Million of Stock as Insiders Bet on a Turnaround

Elliott Hill’s late-December purchase was his first open-market stock buy of 2025.