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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.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2026

U.S. Job Market Gained Momentum in October, and Unemployment Fell

Employers hired at a vigorous pace, adding 165,000 jobs. The unemployment rate fell to 4.1 percent.

Tech Stocks Bounce in Another Day of Dizzying Volatility

Global markets were rattled after a deep U.S. sell-off on Thursday, but signs of a modest rally emerged at the end of a turbulent week.

After a $2.5 Trillion Wipeout, Tech Investors Brace for More Pain

Guarded Optimism, and Some Jokes, in Ukraine Over Trump’s Midterm Wipeout

Victory for Democrats could alter the course of peace negotiations and a war nearing its fifth year.

Saudi-Led Forces Bombed Yemeni Home, Killing Nine Family Members, Relatives Say

The attack in October cast a spotlight on civilian casualties in the Saudi-led and U.S.-assisted bombing campaign against the Houthis.

Wave of Bomb Hoaxes Leaves European Travelers Peeved, Not Panicked

Bomb threats have disrupted dozens of flights in Europe over the past week. At airports in Rome, Madrid and Warsaw, travelers were more frustrated than fearful.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – THURSDAY, NOV. 5, 2026

Inside the G.O.P.’s Historic Collapse

‘I Have Seen the Enemy, and It Is Us’

Here’s how an unpopular president and an unpopular war provided an opening for Democrats to make sweeping gains in the midterms.

‘Florida Is the Last Main Anchor Standing’ for Republicans

The third most populous state withstood a Democratic surge, even as Republicans suffered deep losses across the country.

Stop the Steal? Netanyahu Borrows a Page From Trump’s Playbook

The Israeli leader and his allies are alleging that Arab voters last month stole the election. Election officials say that while foul play was being investigated, it could not have affected the result.

New Series of Bomb Threats Disrupts Flights in Europe

The planes that were targeted, including in Italy and France, landed safely, officials said. No explosives have been found.

Political Losses Deepen the Stakes as Trump Contemplates Renewed Iran Attack

The midterm results showed how much backlash President Trump could face for major strikes against Iran as he struggles to end the war.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4, 2026

DEMOCRATS ROUT G.O.P.


Party Flips Senate and House as Voters Deliver Stunning Rebuke to Trump

Democrats flipped seven Senate seats and overcame the Republicans’ House redistricting effort to capture control of Congress. President Trump told The New York Times that he would accept the results.

Countries Weigh, and Worry About, What Trump Will Do After Midterm Defeat

Commentators abroad wondered what the president’s electoral losses might mean for oil prices, the war on Iran and the end of the Trump era.

Israel’s President Holds Crucial Cards in Breaking Post-Election Deadlock

President Isaac Herzog has tried to avoid controversy and heal rifts in his largely ceremonial role. But his skills as a savvy mediator could be instrumental after an inconclusive election.

War in the Middle East

On Cusp of Renewed War, More Iranians Are Calling for Nuclear Weapons

Some Iranian clerics and officials argue the country must rebuild deterrence by dropping its longstanding pledge not to build a nuclear bomb.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026

Hard-Fought Campaign Is Now in the Hands of Voters

A Divided U.S. Heads to the Polls to Decide Control of Congress

The midterm elections will offer the first nationwide verdict on President Trump’s second term. Tens of millions of early ballots have already been cast.

U.S. Military Strikes Iranian Island in What U.S. Officials Call a Defensive Measure

The action was limited, the officials said, with no immediate plans to escalate. The strikes came on the eve of the midterm elections.

America’s Arab Allies Brace for War as Trump’s Midterm Deadline Looms

The energy-rich Gulf Arab countries are engaged in a flurry of mediation efforts to avert war between the U.S. and Iran, as many fear that the fighting will be worse this time around.

The Iran War Is Unpopular. Trump Keeps Talking About It Anyway.

President Trump has repeatedly reminded Americans of a losing campaign issue just as voters head to the polls. Why?

THE NEW YORK TIMES – MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2026

Israel Turns to Next Big Question: Who Gets a Shot at Being Prime Minister?

Party leaders will make competing cases to the Israeli president for either Benjamin Netanyahu or Gadi Eisenkot to get the first chance to build a governing coalition.

War in the Middle East

Gulf Economies, Torn by War in Iran, Desperately Need a Return to Normal

States like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates that have worked to rebalance from a dependence on energy have seen growth plunge in a year of strife.

China’s Message to Its Rivals: You Need What We Make

It’s not just rare earths. China is making it harder for other countries to shed their dependence on its solar, drone and drugmaking technology.

The Parties Make Their Closing Arguments: ‘This Isn’t Just Red Versus Blue’

Republicans, worried about losing control of Congress, are sending dire warnings about the opposing party. Democrats are keeping their focus on affordability, corruption and President Trump.

Inside the Meltdown Between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens

THE NEW YORK TIMES – SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2026

Netanyahu’s Bid to Stay in Power Will Test His Political Savvy

After losing ground in Israel’s election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must draw on decades of political capital and reckon with old foes if he is to build a governing coalition.

Tens of Thousands Protest in New Delhi Over Modi and Voter Roll Changes

Many more are still streaming into the city for what organizers hope will be one of the biggest demonstrations yet in a string of recent rallies.

Threats, Gaffes and Men’s Posteriors: Trump’s Talk Gets Wilder

A Times review of President Trump’s public speeches found that he was more profane, more absolutist, longer-winded and less coherent than he was in 2016.

Trump Calls Former Lawyer’s $50 Million Deal ‘Obnoxious and Outrageous’

Putin Breaks Down His Isolation, With a Big Assist From Trump

Notching wins from Washington, the Russian leader is talking with foreign leaders and could return to diplomatic center stage with possible summit meetings.

‘We Are Coming From Hell’: A Ukrainian City’s Evacuees Tell Survival Stories

Safely out of Oleshky after enduring years in the combat zone and a harrowing 24-hour journey, weary civilians reunited with family and friends.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2, 2026

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘THE CHINA AUTO SHOCK’ – The country is flooding the world with cars. Investors, beware.

China Is Flooding the World With EVs—and Drowning Auto Stocks

China is flooding the world with cars, hurting rivals everywhere. Why GM and Lear could thrive anyway.

The Oil Giants Are Raking In Cash. Here’s What They’ll Do With It.

The five global oil majors added $67 billion to their huge cash piles in the third quarter. Don’t expect a spending spree anytime soon.

Half of ‘Big Money’ Managers Say the AI Boom Has Years Left to Run

The optimists cite robust earnings growth; the pessimists see a bubble in danger of bursting. Plus, the pros’ forecasts for interest rates, international markets, the midterm elections, and more.

Want to Be Like Larry Ellison? Then Borrow Like a Billionaire.

It’s an increasingly popular approach with investors. Just don’t get carried away.

California’s Billionaire Wealth Tax Is a Referendum on Big Tech

If passed, Proposition 40 will primarily affect leaders of technology companies, but that doesn’t mean everyone else supports it.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2026

Iran Braces for More War, No Matter the Outcome of U.S. and Israeli Elections

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is jockeying to stay in power and President Trump is in a midterm fight, yet Iran does not expect a major shift in policy.

High Inflation Haunts Trump and Republicans on Eve of Election

A backlash over high prices helped Republicans capture a majority in 2024. Now, it may be the source of the party’s own undoing.

In Dueling Health Messages, Democrats Focus on Cost and Republicans on Fraud

After concentrating on the high price of gas and groceries, Democrats are using health costs to make their case about an “affordability crisis.”

Trump’s ‘Smart Wall’ of A.I. Cameras Is Watching the Border, and More Than a Million People

The administration is planning a massive expansion of the surveillance program. Here’s how much it can see.

Binance’s $6.3 Billion Hack Is Just the Start of a Risky New Era

The largest cyber heist in history came as attackers increasingly use artificial intelligence and other advanced techniques to steal crypto and quickly launder the funds.