Category Archives: Investing

Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Oct 24, 2022

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Dow Surged 749 Points on Hopes the Fed Will Shift Gears

Fed officials are considering the timeline of a potential slowdown in interest-rate hikes, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Bond yields moved off their highs.

Tesla Stock Could Rebound in 3 Months. Here’s What it Would Take.

Tesla’s stock has been in a tailspin. But if the electric-vehicle maker is able to navigate a few bumpy months, it will be a signal that it’s headed in the right direction.

Big Banks Can Ride Out a Recession. The Top Stocks to Buy.

A recession in 2023 would put banks back on their heels after a strong recovery from the pandemic. Sticking with the battleships may be best.

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Cover Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Oct 17, 2022

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California Is Pushing a Major Progressive Agenda. Will It Work?

A state long known for liberal policies is advancing the most progressive economic and social agenda in a generation. Some companies are moving out.

It’s Time to Snap Up Bargains, Say Big Money Managers

Our latest Big Money poll of professional investors finds many bearish about stocks in the near term, but bullish about the market’s longer-term outlook.

Where to Find Dividends as High as 5%

Their stocks are down, but regional banks have solid businesses, ample capital, and payouts attractive to income investors.

The Market Rebound Fizzled. Here’s Why a Real Bottom Could Form Soon.

Cover Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Oct 10, 2022

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The U.S. Dollar Is Superstrong. 8 Ways to Invest Abroad

The U.S. dollar got a brief, welcome walloping this past week, falling 1.5% on Tuesday alone against a basket of six major currencies. It remains up a hefty 17% for the year, and close to its strongest level in decades. That matters for ordinary savers, and not just forex flippers.

Rivian Is Recalling Nearly All Vehicles It’s Produced. The Move Shows the Challenges of Building Cars.

Payrolls Are Strong, Oil Is Rising. But the Fed Seems Intent on Raising Rates.

Chipotle Set to Test a Speedy Robo Burrito Maker

Tax-Loss Selling Is Wall Street’s Refuge in a Down Market

Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – October 3, 2022

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How to Invest for the Next 10 Years

The investment landscape is shifting. Here’s how to build a plan for long-term success—along with some stocks, bonds, and funds that can help you reach your goals.

Brazil’s Election Is Almost Here. Get Ready to Buy Petrobras Stock.

The Fed Is Starting to Break Things. Stocks Are Paying the Price.

The U.K.’s Sudden Bond Buying Is Setting Off Global Alarm Bells

House Prices Are Cooling Down. But That Doesn’t Mean We’re Heading for a Bust.

The Fed Put Isn’t Dead, but It’s Still a Long Way Off

Cover Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Sept 26, 2022

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Tumbling Markets Imperil Tech, the Dollar, and Private Equity

Randall W. Forsyth

TECHNOLOGY TRADER

A Small-Cap Way to Play Streaming’s Next Big Opportunity

Eric J. Savitz

THE TRADER

September Was Bad for Investors. October Could Be Worse.

Nicholas Jasinski

INCOME INVESTING

5 Dividend Picks to Beat Inflation and Rising Rates

Lawrence C. Strauss

STRIKING PRICE

How a ‘Put-Spread Collar’ Protects Your Portfolio

Steven M. Sears

STREETWISE

Stocks Are Sinking and Rates Are Rising. It’s Painful, But We’re Heading for Normal.

Cover Previews: Barron’s Magazine – Sept 19, 2022

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Bulls Get Scorched by FedEx. Don’t Expect The Fed to Help.

Randall W. Forsyth

The Stock Market Finally Understands What’s Coming

Ben Levisohn

Some Consumer-Staples Stocks Might Not Be as Safe as They Look

Ben Levisohn

Workers Resist a Return to the Office. That’s Bad News for REITs and Their Investors.

Jack Hough

Forget a Fed Pivot. Rates Will Stay High as Inflation Persists.

Lisa Beilfuss

IBM, CVS, and 10 Other Stocks That Are Too Cheap Now

Al Root

Cover Previews: Barron’s Magazine – Sept 12, 2022

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Inflation Could Be Harder to Tame Than the Fed Anticipates

Randall W. Forsyth

Europe’s Natural-Gas Problem Feeds North America’s Fertilizer Boom. How Long Will It Last?

Jack Hough

The Stock Market Rallied This Week. Thanks, Technical Analysis!

Nicholas Jasinski

IHS Is a Play on Emerging Market Cellphones. Why the Stock Looks Like a Buy.

El Salvador’s Failed Bitcoin Experiment

The country made history in legalizing Bitcoin, but it is now suffering the consequences. What went wrong is a cautionary tale for crypto.

Cover Previews: Barron’s Magazine – Sept 5, 2022

The Labor Shortage Will Get Worse and May Last for Decades

There are far too few workers in the U.S. to meet rising demand, a problem exacerbated by an aging population, low birthrates, and stifled immigration. It could become one of the biggest economic challenges of the next several decades.

UP AND DOWN WALL STREET

Should We Trust the July Bulls or August Bears?

Social Media’s New Reality: Advertising Is a Tough Business

Stocks Fall Again as Jobs Data Goes From ‘Just Right’ to ‘Too Hot’ for the Fed

Retail Escapes—for Now

Should We Care About Stock Ratings?

Cover Preview: Barron’s Magazine – August 29, 2022

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How Water Scarcity Threatens the Global Economy

The scarcity of fresh water is rapidly emerging as a global economic threat that could disrupt businesses, crimp profits, and jeopardize growth. Companies, regulators, and investors are starting to react.

The Stock Market Finally Heard Powell’s Message. It Won’t Be Pretty.

Ben Levisohn

Juniper Networks Had Lousy Earnings. It’s AI Strategy Could Help the Stock Break Out.

Ben Levisohn

California Sets the Pace on Zero Emissions. Car Makers, Old and New, Are Cheering.

Al Root

Why Apple Might Push Deeper Into Sports Streaming

Eric J. Savitz

Fed Chief Talks Tough on Inflation. Stocks Listen and Fall Sharply

Cover Preview: Barron’s Magazine – August 22, 2022

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Recession Is Already Here for Many

Despite the market bounce driven by the release of federal oil reserves, small businesses and households are straining under the pressure of still-high inflation, an unbalanced labor market, and dwindling savings.

The Bulls Still Own This Market. But Cracks Are Starting to Show.

Nicholas Jasinski

UP AND DOWN WALL STREET

Oil Prices Have Been Falling. Why It’s Time to Buy Oil Stocks.

Ben Levisohn

UP AND DOWN WALL STREET

The Stock Market Couldn’t Handle the Uncertainty. It Better Learn How.

Ben Levisohn

STREETWISE

Shoppers Are Getting Cheap. The Result Will Be a Trade-Down Economy.

Jack Hough