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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – AUGUST 4, 2025 PREVIEW

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Remaking The Fed’ – Trump Will Remake the Fed. Lower Rates Are Just the Start.

Trump Will Remake the Fed. Lower Rates Are Just the Start.

A bubbling movement to overhaul the Fed is ready to seize the moment. Big changes are in store for the central bank.

Stagflation Is Coming. Don’t Blame the Fed—Blame Tariffs.

Randall W. Forsyth

M&A Is Back. These Stocks Could Be Targets.

Dealmaking is in style again under President Donald Trump. Potential takeover targets include C3.ai, Viking Therapeutics, and Lyft.

Trump Tariffs Are Here. The Road Ahead Still Isn’t Clear.

Even the most fleshed-out trade pacts are light on details, and in some cases there are different interpretations of what was agreed upon.

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – JULY 28, 2025 FINANCE PREVIEW

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘TV Is Finally Dying. Why That’s Actually Good News for Disney’…

Why That’s Actually Good News for Disney.

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 Coming in New Shapes and Sizes. Here Are the 100 Best Ones.

Annuities are often complicated, with confusing fee structures, but certain ones can make sense for a portion of your retirement portfolio.

Tariffs May Be Coming for Your Retirement Savings. Here’s What to Do.

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. 

Want to Be a 401(k) Millionaire? Start With These Fixes.

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).

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – JULY 21, 2025 FINANCE PREVIEW

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Inside the Immigration Raid That Shook Horse Racing’—and What It Means for U.S. Businesses

Social Security Forecasts Are Getting Worse. Should You Claim Before It’s Too Late?

The trust fund backing benefits may run dry in seven years. Claiming early still has many drawbacks.

Inside the Immigration Raid That Shook Horse Racing—and What It Means for U.S. Businesses

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.

Here Come Women Investors. Gen Z Is Leading the Way.

Investing used to be a mostly male domain. Young women are helping to change that.

Here Are America’s Top 100 Women Financial Advisors. Our Ranking Turns 20.

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.

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – JULY 14, 2025 – FINANCE PREVIEW

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘The Stock Market Has Bounced Back to New Highs. 55 Picks From Our Roundtable Pros.

The Stock Market Has Bounced Back to New Highs. 55 Picks From Our Roundtable Pros.

The challenges of the first half aren’t over, our 11 panelists say. Where they see opportunities for the second half of the year.

Social Security Needs Fixing. What Washington Can Learn From 1983.

Congress ended up raising the retirement age and payroll taxes to make the program solvent.

Venture Capital Bet Big on Gambling. Now It’s Banking on the Addictions.

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.

Americans Are Eating Cheaper. What That Means for the Economy.

Eating habits can provide subtle clues to how consumers are feeling about the economy and their own financial health.

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Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – June 24, 2024

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – June 22 , 2024: The latest issue features…

Meet This Year’s Top CEOs. They Aced a Tough Job, but Aren’t Resting on Their Laurels.

Meet This Year’s Top CEOs. They Aced a Tough Job, but Aren’t Resting on Their Laurels.

From the heads of e.l.f. to Meta, our picks rewarded customers and investors. They have smart plans for the future, too.

How to Boost Your Social Security Check by 24%

How to Boost Your Social Security Check by 24%

If you filed too early, you can suspend your benefits for up to three years. Here’s how it works.3 min read

Paramount Is the Last Hollywood Studio Standing. Its Days May Be Numbered.

Paramount Is the Last Hollywood Studio Standing. Its Days May Be Numbered.

Paramount’s celebrated film library is attracting a lot of attention from potential buyers.4 min read

Wind Energy Is Starting to Revive. The Election Could Throw a Wrench in the Works.

Wind Energy Is Starting to Revive. The Election Could Throw a Wrench in the Works.

New turbines are popping up offshore and on land. High interest rates and local opposition have been a drag on projects for several years.Long read

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Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – June 17, 2024

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – June 14 , 2024: The latest issue features…

As HCA’s Business Thrives, Its Hospitals Are Paying a Price

As HCA’s Business Thrives, Its Hospitals Are Paying a Price

Federal data show a pattern of staffing cuts at hospitals acquired by HCA. The company disputes the analysis but declined to provide its own numbers.

Your ‘Independent’ Advisor Now Works for Private Equity. What It Could Mean for Your Portfolio.

Your ‘Independent’ Advisor Now Works for Private Equity. What It Could Mean for Your Portfolio.

Registered investment advisors have built lucrative practices that are attracting big private-equity firms.

Nvidia Is the Pricey AI Play. These 7 Stocks Are Real Bargains.

Companies in emerging markets are important players in AI—and they are cheaper than many U.S. counterparts.

Nvidia Is the Pricey AI Play. These 7 Stocks Are Real Bargains.

Forget Free Trade. Biden’s Use of Tariffs Follows a Long History in the U.S.

Forget Free Trade. Biden’s Use of Tariffs Follows a Long History in the U.S.

Before World War II, countries around the world including the U.S. frequently used tariffs to protect local manufacturers and farmers.

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Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – June 10, 2024

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – June8 , 2024: The latest issue features

Investing in Sports Has Arrived. Here’s the State of Play.

A fluid and disparate sports business ecosystem is being etched by a handful of pioneering private-equity firms

Bill Ackman Wants Your Money. Should You Buy Pershing Square USA?

Bill Ackman Wants Your Money. Should You Buy Pershing Square USA?

The hedge fund manager is launching a publicly traded fund—and planning an IPO for his investment management firm.Long read

A Flood of Money Is Changing Young Athletes’ Lives. What Parents Need to Know.

A Flood of Money Is Changing Young Athletes’ Lives. What Parents Need to Know.

Endorsement deals and possible direct payments to athletes from their universities mean that student athletes must navigate a whole new landscape.Long read

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Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – June 3, 2024

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – June 3, 2024 ISSUE:

Don’t Expect the Fed to Cut Interest Rates This Year

Don’t Expect the Fed to Cut Interest Rates This Year
Chairman Powell and his team had hoped to lower rates in 2024. But sticky inflation, a strong economy, and calendar quirks are thwarting their plans.

Where to Find 7% Yields on Preferred Stock

Where to Find 7% Yields on Preferred Stock

Some preferred stock offers a far better yield than the 4.65% rate on 30-year Treasuries. Here’s what to know.

Rockefeller’s Giant Lives On. Energy Industry Mergers Are Resurrecting Standard Oil.

Rockefeller’s Giant Lives On. Energy Industry Mergers Are Resurrecting Standard Oil.

A series of the mergers and acquisitions are putting together the oil company that was broken up by the Supreme Court in 1911.

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Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – May 27, 2024

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – MAY 13, 2024 ISSUE:

What China’s Cheap EVs Mean for GM and Tesla

Inexpensive vehicles aren’t a threat to the U.S. auto makers, but better ones might be.

How to Build Your Retirement Paycheck—and Make It Last

How to Build Your Retirement Paycheck—and Make It Last

An income annuity might just be your lock on enough money for life. Here’s how to know.Long read

Treasury Bills Are the Best Place to Park Your Cash. Just Ask Warren Buffett.

Treasury Bills Are the Best Place to Park Your Cash. Just Ask Warren Buffett.

Their 5%-plus yield looks attractive—especially with the Federal Reserve unlikely to cut interest rates soon.Long read

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Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – May 13, 2024

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – MAY 13, 2024 ISSUE:

Trump Hates Bidenomics. Why He Can’t Dump It.

Trump Hates Bidenomics. Why He Can’t Dump It.

Swing states and Republican areas are getting jobs and money from Biden’s economic plan. What’s at stake if Trump takes the presidency.

Here Are America’s Top 250 Private Wealth Teams. Why We Expanded Our List.

Here Are America’s Top 250 Private Wealth Teams. Why We Expanded Our List.

With more top advisors working in teams, we needed a bigger list to represent the industry’s best.

Financial Advisors Are Hiring Their Own Kids. Here’s Why.

Financial Advisors Are Hiring Their Own Kids. Here’s Why.

Financial advisors who bring qualified children on board can set up their practices for long-term success and stability. Here’s what it means for clients.