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Expedia Director Sam Altman Bought Stock Before CEO Mark Okerstrom Resigned
Altman, former president of Y Combinator, paid $2 million for shares of the online-travel agency in late November. His Expedia stock now sports a gain of nearly 9%. New Expedia director Jon T. Gieselman also bought stock.
A new twist in the tariffs battle for steel and aluminum
Steel and aluminum prices reacted after news of planned tariffs on the metals that Brazil and Argentina ship to the U.S.
Three legacy tech stocks that can appeal to income-oriented investors
Three tech stocks look like good buys for income-hungry investors, says one money manager.
This week's cover story: 10 investments poised to win as small-cap stocks get their mojo back
If the economy holds up, shares of companies with market values of $5 billion or less could be the next best stocks to buy. Five stocks and five funds to bet on.
This fund manager has beaten 99% of his peers with a Warren Buffett–like approach to buying quality stocks cheaply
FAM Dividend Focus has bested 99% of its peers in Morningstar’s Mid-Cap Blend category over the past five years, with a 11.7% annualized return.
How to capture what could be a key moment for McDonald's stock
Investors want to know whether McDonald’s is that rare laggard stock that can trade sharply higher and regain lost ground.
High asset prices and low bond yields may require a revision of the traditional 60/40 mix
Stocks no longer seem to zig when bonds zag. What to do over the next 10 years.
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Jury Finds Elon Musk Not Guilty of Defamation
Elon Musk did not defame a British diver by calling him ”pedo guy” in a tweet, a jury has found.
Factor investing doesn't always work overseas the way it works in the U.S. Here are some strategies that tend to work anywhere.
A quick guide to which investment factors work outside the U.S., and which don’t. Beware depending on momentum in China.
One analyst suggests that investors wait on the sidelines until Biogen presents more convincing data about its Alzheimer’s drug
The stock rose after company scientists presented a new analysis of Alzheimer’s drug tests that management thinks will convince regulators that the treatment works.
Why a Win by Elizabeth Warren Won’t Tank the Market
History shows investors shouldn’t worry about the impact on the market next year if Warren’s campaign gains steam, a Bernstein economist says.
Uber's headline numbers, especially for sexual assaults, didn’t help its case
The ride-sharing company issued an 84-page report Thursday night that outlined how the company has been working to improve safety conditions.
Morgan Stanley's best-case scenario for Tesla rests on its prospects in China, the biggest new-car market in the world
Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas increased his “bull case” stock-price target for Tesla to $500 from $440, but his overall target is well below the shares’ current level.
Trump Is Not Ready to Sign a Trade Deal With China — and the Stock Market Doesn’t Care
Amid the elation over Friday’s jobs report, investors are ignoring the fact that Larry Kudlow said President Donald Trump is not ready to sign a trade deal with China.
We’re now accepting nominations for the inaugural Barron’s 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance list, which will recognize women shaping the industry today and those positioned to lead it in the future. Learn more and nominate here: barrons.com/B100Women
The ‘Titanic’ Indicator Has Been Right for the Past Two Years. It’s Flashing Red for the Stock Market.
When stocks hit a record composite high, followed by more 52-week lows than highs, it can signal a meaningful pullback or correction.
Biotech funds have seen $8.3 billion in outflows this year, but that trend is reversing as the sector's performance improves
PiperJaffrey analyst Christopher Raymond wrote that health-care/biotech-focused funds saw a second week of inflows as stocks including Biogen and Amgen are having great fourth quarters.
Paid Program: 3 Factors to Watch for in the S&P 500 Before Year End
Monetary policy, trade talks and the economic picture will ultimately determine the next few months for the S&P 500.
Canopy Growth stock is down more than 30% this year, compared with the S&P 500’s 24.4% gain
MKM Partners is worried by a lack of activity in the company’s product lines ahead of Dec. 17, when pot-infused drinks, edibles, and other products become legal in Canada.
The way companies are required to account for loan losses is changing. Businesses such as JPMorganChase and Caterpillar could suffer.
Lenders will now have to recognize all the losses they expect from any loan on the day the loan is made. It is, essentially, an acceleration of loan-loss recognition.
Miracle on 34th Street? Not Anytime Soon for Macy’s
The retailer needs a solid plan that convinces investors that a comeback is in the cards. While its New York flagship bustles, many of its other stores around the U.S. are struggling, and a quick end to the slump isn’t in sight.
A slowing economy isn't producing as many new jobs, but it’s not leading to higher layoffs, either
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits at the end of November fell to the lowest level in seven months and returned to close to a...
Bricks-and-mortar retail is alive and well—as long as you sell at a discount
Dollar General reported better earnings than expected and raised its forecast for its full-year profit. The stock gained 3.4% in premarket trading.
The tug-of-war between Slack's bulls and bears continues
Wall Street analysts are split on Slack, with 45% having a Buy or Overweight rating on the stock and 45% with a Hold rating, according to FactSet.
The new joint venture between GM and LG marks another step toward the automobile's all-electric future
Competition is heating up. Alliances are forming in the nascent electric-car wars and the new joint ventures demonstrate that stalwart car companies are preparing for an all-electric future.
Nobel laureate Robert Shiller offers his views on today's stock market and real estate prices
In an exclusive interview with Barron’s, Robert Shiller says the “Trump narrative,” more than analysis of the president’s tax policies, is encouraging optimism about stocks. Bitcoin’s popularity, he says, stems from “some anarchist sentiment.”
The reduction would come on top of the current agreement between OPEC and its allies, which calls for cuts of 1.2 million barrels a day through March 2020
Oil futures end on a mixed note Thursday, with U.S. prices settling unchanged and global prices higher, as traders await a decision on output from major oil...
During the past 90 years, the market gained 5% or less only 13% of the time
The average target for the S&P 500 was about 3264, a rise of 4.8% from Wednesday’s close. That’s about as likely as a drop of 10% or more.
Investing Lessons From the Art Basel Event in Miami
Investors may not have the Miami Art Basel show on their radar, but they should still pay attention.
The person who was considered a front-runner for Fink’s job was terminated for failing to disclose a consensual romantic relationship with another BlackRock employee
Mark Wiseman was terminated for failing to disclose a consensual romantic relationship with another BlackRock employee.
You can own a baseball team, too — or at least part of one
Gabelli analyst John Tinker told Barron’s that sports ownership is the ultimate trophy asset. “There are not many of them,” he said. “And there are fewer sports teams than there are billionaires.”
McDonald’s investor day event could mark a turning point for the company's stock
Investors want to know whether McDonald’s is that rare laggard stock that can trade sharply higher and regain lost ground.
The news erased Sage's 55.8% gain this year
On Thursday morning, Sage announced that a Phase 3 trial of its depression drug SAGE-217 failed to perform better than a placebo in reducing depression after 15 days. Its stock is down more than 60%.
United Airlines Picks Airbus Over Boeing, but Don’t Blame the 737 MAX
United Airlines is buying more Airbus planes. That’s a blow to Boeing. But the decision isn’t resulting from 737 MAX-related problems or moving Boeing stock that much.
Elizabeth Warren warns Larry Page that he'll still have to answer for Google's actions
The Democratic presidential candidate said that Page, a Google co-founder, is still expected to testify before Congress despite news on Tuesday that he is giving up the job of CEO of Alphabet.
Five stocks that can benefit from China's digital-urban revolution
China is in the beginning of a digital and urban transformation that could remake the country through a significant increase in productivity.
Investors may be expecting too much from “smart-beta” funds, says Research Affiliates https://on.barrons.com/38ajKJM
Investors may be hoping for too much from “smart-beta” funds. These strategies’ performance records aren’t always matching up with what investors expect.
J&J says tests by third-party labs found no asbestos in its baby powder
Shares of the pharmaceutical giant rose after the company said extensive tests had found no asbestos in the bottle of baby powder in which the Food and Drug Administration found asbestos in October. Johnson & Johnson stock has risen 1.5%.
Ulta Reports Earnings Thursday. Here’s What to Expect.
When Ulta Beauty reports quarterly earnings after the close of trading Thursday, it will be an opportunity for investors to see just how ugly things have been at the cosmetic retailer—and, possibly, snap up a bargain.
Investors are buying up gold stocks, and the dollar is getting closer to breaking down
The gold stock indexes have been under powerful accumulation, and the U.S. dollar is getting closer to breaking down.
J.P. Morgan reiterated its $200 price target for Salesforce stock
Shares fell after Salesforce.com issued mixed forecasts about the current quarter on Tuesday. J.P. Morgan reaffirmed his Overweight rating for the stock,
Carl Icahn calls the HP-Xerox merger a "no-brainer"
In an open letter to HP shareholders, the activist investor urges the HP board to reverse its rejection of Xerox’s $22-a-share bid for the company.
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Barron's Associate Editor Jack Hough interviews Jeffrey Kobernick of UBS Private Wealth, who looks for ETFs with lower cost and risk.
Exchange-traded funds are thought of as passive investments, but Jillian DelSignore of JPMorgan tells Barron's Associate Editor Jack Hough that active management makes sense for fixed income.
Sue Thompson of State Street Global Advisors sits down with Barron's Associate Editor Jack Hough to break down the costs of ETFs in a volatile market, and how to reduce fees and taxes.
Barron's Associate Editor Jack Hough talks to VanEck Head of ETF Product, Ed Lopez about how to use exchange-traded funds to invest in gold. Lopez makes the case that the commodity—a hedge against inflation—is especially attractive in the current market cycle.
Investors are still waiting for Warren Buffett to name a successor and find a way to boost Berkshire's lagging stock. Andrew Bary, Associate Editor, breaks down what to watch ahead of the meeting.
Abby J. Cohen, advisory director and senior investment strategist at Goldman Sachs, counters skeptics on ESG investing https://on.barrons.com/2FNmlgQ
DoubleLine CEO Jeffrey Gundlach on weak manufacturing data, strong jobs numbers and what to make of such mixed signals https://on.barrons.com/2FSsXe3
What is short-selling? Our reporter Mary Childs explains https://on.barrons.com/2RIpL7u
The telecommunication services sector will go away, Alphabet and Facebook won’t be considered tech companies anymore, and a new sector is being created—a deep look at the S&P and MSCI reclassifications https://on.barrons.com/2wxO0Nh
In this week cover, we’ll explain how blockchain is revolutionizing businesses, analyze projects that are underway and highlight women that are leading the way in this new industry. Full story will be available later today. Illustration by Tim Boelaars
Here’s a behind the scenes look at how our cover of this week's magazine, featuring @twitter & @square’s CEO Jack Dorsey, came together
The paradox of modern financial regulation is that governments have an interest in keeping banks profitable. Here is part of a conversation between historian Adam Tooze and Barron’s economy columnist Matthew C. Klein. Listen to the whole interview at https://www.barrons.com/unexpectedreturns
CNH Industrial, Ferrari and other top stock picks from Mario Gabelli. Read more: https://on.barrons.com/2uktGy2
Drugstore stocks plunged on news that Amazon is buying PillPack— but investors are probably overreacting https://www.barrons.com/articles/awed-by-amazons-pharmacy-push-dont-ditch-your-druggist-1530202394
It’s easy to get lost in the recent back and forth between the U.S and China—here’s what you need to know about a trade war between the two countries
Here are model portfolios for hypothetical investors at different life stages https://on.barrons.com/2JFWUkh
Here’s a sneak peek of the our newest cover, featuring Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly and the list with our selection of the world's best 30 CEOs
Our latest issue: Facebook under fire, Stephanie Pomboy on the next crash, Shiller's new bond idea, and more https://on.barrons.com/2IPeVca
Facebook under fire, Stephanie Pomboy on the next crash, Shiller's new bond idea, and more in our latest issue: https://on.barrons.com/2pDVlGX
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