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Alternative Assets Are Coming for Your 401(k). Do They Deserve the Hype?

They offer diversification and the potential—but no guarantees—for higher returns than publicly traded stocks and bonds. A final rule is expected later this year.

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The Mag 7 Had a Lousy Quarter. Tech’s Next Moves.

2026 hasn’t been tech’s year so far.

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Smart Glasses Might One Day Replace Your Phone. These Stocks Can Benefit.

Investors looking to play the trend can focus on retailers and suppliers set to benefit from the wave of demand. 

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Crypto Is Getting Closer to Upending The Stock Market. The Next Battle Comes Soon.

Crypto firms have won temporary permission to trade tokenized stocks without the regulatory constraints imposed on traditional finance firms. “TradFi” is fighting back.

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Better Days Await for UPS Stock

The iconic shipping company hasn't given investors much to celebrate recently. But headwinds are turning to tailwinds.

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The Oil Shock Is Here to Stay. Energy Bosses Brace Themselves.

The energy industry is just starting to grapple with the huge toll of the Iran war.

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The Janus Henderson Bidding War Is Over. Here’s How the Funds Trian Fought for Have Performed.

The company’s fixed-income funds are thriving, but its stock funds remain a mixed bag.

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Kevin Warsh Wants to Shrink the Fed’s $6.7 Trillion Balance Sheet. It Could Lead to a Market Revolt.

Warsh, in line to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, wants to trim the central bank’s balance sheet. Past efforts to do so haven’t gone well.

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Retirement Savers, Here’s How to Find a Trusted Advisor

A federal rule aiming to protect retirement investors has been officially scrapped. Take these steps to find an advisor you can trust.

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Inflation Could Hit 4% After the Oil Shock. It Isn’t a Short-Term Problem.

Even if oil prices fall sharply, inflation probably won‘t return to the Fed‘s 2% target for at least several years, due to structural changes in the U.S. economy.

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4 ETFs to Consider for the End of the Iran War

ETFs focused on consumer staples, utilities, low volatility, and high-quality metrics should bounce back, says one strategist.

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Private Equity’s Push for Small Investors Is ‘Scandalous,’ Says Chris Davis

The value maven decried high fees, high leverage, and dangerous lockups. Plus, why he likes Capital One, Chubb, and Tyson.

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Ackman Pitches Washington on Fannie, Freddie Plan. Why a Deal Isn’t a Sure Bet.

Ackman brought his campaign directly to administration officials this month, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Investors Are Fleeing Private Credit. What the Funds Should Do Now.

Private credit was initially an investment mainly for institutions. Then the industry made a big bet on retail investors.

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How Mom-and-Pop Investors Can Find a Good Financial Advisor

As financial advisors set their sights on the wealthiest Americans, mainstream investors are getting squeezed out. Here’s what to do.

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Natural Gas Prices Soar After Iran’s Attacks. 3 LNG Stocks to Watch.

The attacks could knock one of the world’s most important energy exporters offline for months.

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It’s Not Just Oil. The Iran War Sparked a Supply-Chain Mess That’s Hitting Tech, Medicine, and More.

Fallout from the Middle East conflict is rippling through the global economy—and growing worse the longer it lasts.

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Oracle’s ‘Di-SaaS-ter’ Leaves the Stock Too Cheap. Buy It.

Oracle will not only survive AI, but could use it to grow top- and bottom-line figures.

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Citigroup and 5 More Bank Stocks Set to Thrive in a Choppy Market

The sector has taken a hit this year. Now the stocks are starting to look like bargains. We found six with strong prospects.

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What Could Happen if Warsh Isn’t Confirmed Before Powell’s Term as Fed Chair Expires

The nominee still doesn’t have a Senate confirmation hearing date, although Jerome Powell’s term as chair technically ends May 15.

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Seniors Find College Cheer by Living Close to Campus

There are now around 85 retirement homes in the U.S. with varying ties to universities. Some residents take college classes.

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Berkshire Bought Back $225 Million of Stock on March 4, the Day It Resumed Buybacks

Berkshire Hathaway resumed stock repurchases after a nearly two-year hiatus, buying back 309 Class A equivalent shares on March 4, Barron’s calculates.

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Shopping Will Take a Hit From the Iran War. Retail Stocks Are Already Paying the Price.

American shoppers will still feel the pain from climbing global oil prices, beyond what they pay at the pump.

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This Copper Stock Is Worth Mining. The Metal’s Boom Is On.

Copper has pulled back on Iran concerns, creating a buying opportunity for Freeport-McMoRan stock.

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Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square IPO Is Coming. Should You Buy?

Ackman has had a great record over the past seven years. Now he’s making it easier for U.S. investors to buy in. They should be wary.

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