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High Prices for Cattle Are Luring Thieves. This Man Knows How to Catch Them.

Business is up for special ranger H.D. Brittain, who is part cop and part cowboy.

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Move Over, Arizona and Florida. These States May Be the Best Places to Retire for Your Health.

Vermont, Washington state, and Minnesota score well when it comes to retiree healthcare. What else to know.

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Energy Stocks Are Winning 2026. Why They Could Keep Going.

Investors are finding a haven in energy as betting on tech gets trickier.

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The Fed Wields Enormous Power. The U.S. Has Debated a Central Bank Since Day One.

From Andrew Jackson to Donald Trump, presidents love to hate the central bank.

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As Prediction Markets Boom, the CFTC’s Flagship Office Has Lost Its Last Enforcement Attorney

The CFTC’s Chicago office, once home to its top market enforcers, has gone from about 20 trial lawyers to none.

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How the Software Panic Hit Private Credit—and Why Some BDC Stocks Might Be Worth Buying

If marquee, public companies like Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Workday are getting hammered by concerns about AI, what is the outlook for the dozens of smaller, highly leveraged companies?

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Commission-Free Annuities Are on the March. When They Make Sense.

The new annuities can save you money, but they are sold through advisors charging their own fees.

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Annuities Tied to Foreign Stock Indexes Are Now Being Sold. Here’s How They Work.

With foreign stocks outperforming domestic stocks, investors are getting products tied to international indexes with downside protection.

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How Crypto ETFs Could Make the Bitcoin Selloff Even Worse

In the past four months, Bitcoin’s price has tumbled more than 40%.

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AI Agents Need Identity Security Too. This Company Does the Job.

The growth of AI agents creates increased demand for Okta’s services. The stock is a buy.

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Layoff Notices Soared in January. What it Means for the Labor Market.

A troubling report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas was the latest to highlight deteriorating labor-market conditions.

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Travel Stocks Are a Mixed Bag, Says This Money Pro. Why It’s Time to Check Into Hyatt, Out of Airbnb.

C. Patrick Scholes, a managing director at Truist Securities, also likes the prospects for Norwegian Cruise Line and Choice Hotels.

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Staples Stocks Are Known for Safety. Now They Look Way Too Frothy.

Consumer staples stocks are soaring. Walmart, Costco, Coke and P&G may have fewer AI risks. But the stocks are now pricey.

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The IPO Market Faces a Busy Week. These Stocks Are Making Their Debuts.

Forgent Power Solutions, Liftoff Mobile and several consumer and biotech firms are set to go public.

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Nvidia Isn’t Dead. But These Dividend ETFs Are Crushing It.

Funds investing in high -yielding stocks like Exxon Mobil, Ford, Coca-Cola and Walmart are blowing it out of the water.

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Silver Is Paying for Its Excesses. Silver Miner Stocks May Be a Buy.

The precious metal had a meltdown after months of big gains. But there’s another way to play the commodity.

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Visa, Amex Results Point to a Strong Holiday Season for Retailers

Wealthy households and e-commerce are driving the momentum into the new year.

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Kevin Warsh Is Trump’s Man—and His Own. How He Will Reshape the Fed.

Kevin Warsh is President Trump’s nominee for the next chair of the Federal Reserve, Trump says in a social-media post.

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This Ark Fund Gives Pre-IPO Access to SpaceX and OpenAI. But There Are Risks.

Cathie Wood’s Ark Venture has stakes in top unicorns. The fund has soared but it’s not for the faint of heart.

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Inside the Mind of the Man Who May Lead the Trump Fed

Kevin Warsh is among the top three contenders for the next chair. He spoke with Barron’s about rates, inflation, Powell, and more.

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A Baby Food Maker and Furniture Retailer Will Test Appetites for Consumer IPOs

Once Upon a Farm and Bob’s Discount Furniture are set to go public. Can consumer stocks shine in an AI-led world?

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S&P Global: More Than the Sum of Its Parts

The stock has moved little despite impressive financial results. Its expansion into private credit is one avenue to growth.

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Barron’s Stock Picks Beat the Market in 2025. What We Got Right—and Wrong.

Out-of-the-box thinking and good timing yielded a roster of winners such as Sphere Entertainment, Amphenol, and Paramount Skydance.

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Venture Capital Financed a Cotton Mill in 1793. Today, It Invests Billions.

Since the early days of the U.S., venture capitalists have funded key technologies.

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How to Fix Disney: A Road Map for the Next CEO

Barron’s offers a four-step plan for Bob Iger’s successor.

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