BARRON’S MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 9, 2026

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘HE OWES $40 TRILLION’ – The national debt will weigh on all of us long after the election. Here’s what happens next.

The New Congress Must Fix the $40 Trillion Debt—and Soon

The next generation, the little fellow below included, depends on it. Five potential endgames. By Jack Hough

Voters have spoken, and Congress has flipped blue, to counter a Republican White House. Which side will get its way? Increasingly, neither, and not just because of gridlock. America’s debt will write more of the rules from here.

Don’t Lose Sleep Over GLP-1s: Why ResMed Stock Is a Bargain

ResMed, whose devices treat sleep apnea, has dropped on unfounded concerns that weight-loss drugs will replace its treatment. The stock is cheap and worth buying at current prices.

Where Trump and the Dems Can Meet in the Middle

The Washington consensus is that Congress will be gridlocked for the rest of Trump’s presidency. Investors on Wall Street, however, see compromise on the horizon. Healthcare stocks, renewables, and more hang in the balance.

Everything Is Going Wrong for Chip Stocks. 5 Names at Fire-Sale Prices.

The rout doesn’t mean run for the exits, but investors should choose semiconductor names wisely.

The World’s Debt Is at Record Levels. 6 Ways to Protect Your Portfolio.

The borrowing binge makes world markets even riskier and complicates the ability of central banks to step in to help. Where to ride out the storm.

The Rise of AI Shoppers—and the Asterisk Attached

The success or failure of bot shoppers is going to come down to trust. So far, the retail establishment has the upper hand.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2026

Why Israel’s Ex-Army Chief’s Next Mission Could Be Mission Impossible

Gadi Eisenkot is poised to get a chance to form a new government, replacing Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister. But the obstacles are formidable.

Erratic, Distracted, Extravagant: How Elon Musk’s Huge Midterm Bet Flopped

Behind the scenes, the world’s richest person spent a record amount over two years in an attempt to bend the country’s politics to his will. He failed.

In Elevating Stephen Miller, Trump Digs In on Hard-Line Agenda

The new chief of staff is responsible for some of the most provocative policies of President Trump’s second term, and an aggressive approach to executive power.

Susie Wiles Is the Latest Powerful Woman to Exit the Administration

Inside the Operation That Helped Ukraine Turn the Tables

After months of secrecy, Ukrainian commanders let New York Times journalists join them in bunkers and training grounds used to reverse some Russian territorial gains.

Bomb Threats and Cyberattacks in Europe Inject Unease Into Everyday Life

A cyberattack on supermarket fridges, bomb threats to planes and software vulnerabilities have Europe on edge as government officials encourage resilience and stockpiling.