This Week in Barron's
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This Week in Barron's, May 13, 2013
This Week in Barron's: The market hit a record mark at 15,000 but will it continue to reach higher; Western Union's move to cut fees pays off with more transactions; Hedge-fund giants speak of opportunity at the annual Sohn Conference;
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This Week in Barron's, May 6, 2013
This Week in Barron's: The most recent 'Barron's 500' poll, has quite a few technology companies near the top; Casino stocks have been pretty robust lately, especially in China; this year could be a down year for 3-D movies; Atlas Air, after beating earning expectations, could be a bargain in the making.
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This Week in Barron's Apr. 29, 2013
THIS WEEK IN BARRON'S: MILLENNIALS COULD LEAD THE NEXT BULL MARKET; WHY BORING STOCKS USUALLY OUTPERFORM; THERE'S MORE ROOM FOR COACH SHARES TO CLIMB; DISNEY REMAINS WELL POSITIONED FOR THE LONG TERM.
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This Week in Barron's Apr. 22, 2013
This Week in Barron's: The Big Money poll shows that more investors are feeling bullish about stocks; Gold mining outfits could be a good gamble if gold rebounds; Chiquita Brands has refocused its energy during this restructuring on its core business; Adidas continues to show its global appeal with expansions in China and Europe;
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This Week in Barron's, Apr 15, 2013
This Week in Barron's: For years Priceline has done well for its investors and travelers but increased competition could change that; How will the decision by the Bank of Japan work out in the long run; Investors could see another record year in dividends as corporations are still flush with cash; The market seems to believe in Best Buy's turnaround effort despite weak fundamentals.
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This Week in Barron's, Apr 8, 2013
This Week in Barron's: Major League Baseball's season opens up for the year with higher ticket prices; A forecast for weaker corporate earnings could provide an opportunity to buy quality stocks;Investors show confidence in equity funds; Nigeria shows potential for investors willing to take a risk.
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This Week in Barron's, April 1, 2013
This Week in Barron's: Ruby Tuesday changes its recipe for success under their new CEO; There is a confidence that home prices will continue to rebound this year; When companies buy back stock, it's not always to the advantage of the investor; The Golf industry sees an uptick in the number of rounds played;
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This Week in Barron's, Mar. 25, 2013
This Week in Barron's: Pharmaceutical company, Sarepta Therapeutics, is requesting an accelerated approval from the FDA; Aneuser-Busch Inbev. is currently being sued in 8 different lawsuits; Survey shows some experts optimistic about this year's growth; Government defense contractor's stock price at an attractive level, but for how long.
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This Week in Barron's, Mar. 18, 2013
This Week in Barron's: The correlation between the worlds' growing consumer middle class and emerging markets; Companies linked to the solar industry are not seeing much sunshine lately; A pharmaceutical that does things differently; Take a detailed look at the power of dividends and compounding.
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This Week in Barron's, Mar. 11, 2013
This Week in Barron's: The Dow hit an all time high this week yet some feel this is just the beginning; Bed Bath and Beyond has shown steady growth and strong profits but its priced as a bargain; Integrating online and off-line sales Macy's is seeing a surge in sales; Despite an ailing economy and financial meltdown the markets have done splendid under the leadership of President Obama.
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This Week in Barrons, Mar. 4, 2013
This Week in Barron's: low interest rates have money managers migrating from the safety of bonds; Minimizing hidden fees and costs from mutual funds; Searching for the right dividend-paying stock; The difficult times fared by Aflac could create an investment opportunity.
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This Week in Barron's, Feb. 25, 2013
This Week in Barron's: Dick's Sporting Goods has been consistent with earnings and analyst think there is room to grow;ADT expands burglar-alarm business ;Coach is on the move to be known for more than just handbags; The Girl Scouts are starting to accept mobile payments for Girl Scout cookies;
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This Week in Barron's, Feb. 18, 2013
This Week in Barron's: American Eagle regains its foothold in the teen and young-adult retail sector; Smartphone industry running out of room for growth; More investors are putting their money back into stocks looking for a decent yield; The start of 2013, for merger and acquisitions, is best since 2005.
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This Week in Barron's, Feb. 11, 2013
This Week in Barron's: Investors start shifting from bonds back into equities; Wendy's benefits from changes that customers are eagerly digesting; Investors should limit exposure to frontier markets through emerging market mutual funds; Investing in an airline is risky but Alaska Air has shown robust profitability and growth.
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This Week in Barron's, Feb. 4, 2013
This Week in Barron's: Can the Dow top its previous all time high; Tata Motor's luxury division is a good reason to see it as a long-term prospect; The popularity for flash based memory could give a boost to Sandisk for the year; Sometimes it is worth paying a little bit more in mutual fund fees if there is a chance at higher returns.
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This Week in Barron's, Jan. 28, 2013
This Week in Barron's: natural gas has positive impact on U.S. manufacturing; U.S. employees' morale declines in the workplace; Tech giant Apple's stock takes a hit; History tells us following a presidential election gold could still go up.
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This Week in Barron's, Jan. 21, 2013
This Week in Barron's: Fossil has experienced robust sales and healthy growth; Crocs has diversified it's product line; A look into mutual funds with and without a sales load; Solve Media looks to earn revenue from online 'captchas';
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This Week in Barron's Jan 14, 2013
This Week in Barron's: Mutual funds' performance in 2012; After quantitative easing ends, what's next for investors; Movie theaters show a rise in ticket sales for 2012; Copper may have lost its luster for investors.
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This Week in Barron's, Jan. 7, 2013
This Week in Barron's: Airlines show more stability; Vietnam new hot spot for EFT's; 2013, a possible good year for minerals and metals; pharmaceuticals to have wave of new approvals;
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This Week in Barron's, Dec. 31, 2012
This Week in Barron's: Fewer folks used cash for retail purchases; Last year's losers could mean future gains for investors; Motorola gets boost from Super Storm Sandy; Macy's and Bloomingdale's close to posting record holiday sales.
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This Week in Barron's Dec. 24, 2012
This Week in Barron's: Now is a good time to find bargains for shares of European companies; Baby Boomers love for RVs has been a boon to Thor Industries; A realistic breakdown of Santa's true worth; Central Garden & Pet working to restructure and consolidate.
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This Week in Barron's, Dec. 17, 2012
This Week in Barron's: Market strategists think stocks could advance in 2013; J&J appears to be on the mend; South Korea is showing signs of an economy on the rise; The coveted gift of children this year: LeapPad 2.
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This Week in Barron's, Dec. 10, 2012
This Week in Barron's: As the year comes to a close Barron's takes a look ahead at the best stocks for 2013; Men's Warehouse could bounce rally back in the new year; Conagra Foods' new acquisition makes it the largest private-label food producer in the country; A new report shows more and more consumers turning to Amazon for discounted luxury items.
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This Week In Barron's, Dec. 3, 2012
This Week in Barron's: Liberty Media to spin off Starz; Philanthropy has a new younger face; With the help of Super storm Sandy lumber is standing tall; Possible tax hikes have spurred companies to issue special dividends
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This Week in Barron's, Nov. 26, 2012
This Week in Barron's: Hain Celestial Group facing more competition; Atlantic City could see a rough winter; Barron's looks at new group of emerging market mutual funds; Novartis aims to bounce back in 2013 with a couple of new drugs;
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This Week in Barron's, Nov 19, 2012
This Week in Barron's: which is the better investment, Apple or Samsung; Wyndham is the largest hotel franchisor and still there is room for growth; Royal Caribbean continues to sail on despite murky economic waters ahead; Laggard jobs outlook has adults moving back with families which is a plus for homebuilders.
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This Week in Barron's, Nov. 12, 2012
This Week in Barron's: Holiday shopping could be better than expected; Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway stock is priced to; Retiring seniors have plenty of options to keep busy; The post-election sell-off may have created opportunities for those yield seeking investors.
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This Week in Barron's, November 5th, 2012
After a tough year, Brazil could be poised for a comeback, Sales are surging for a back-up generator manufacturer, Callaway Golf is trying to get out of the rough, Now may be a good time to buy US equities
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This Week in Barron's Oct 22, 2012
This Week in Barron's: Smart phones and tablets put pressure on PC makers; Organic food maker doesn't have much room to grow; If the housing market is on the mend this could be a boon for some companies; Investors looking for more income pile into dividend stocks;
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This Week in Barron's, October 15th, 2012
This Week in Barron's: The rally on Wall Street could continue, Several factors could bring down gas prices, There are many alternatives to banks with high fees, New car sales are going to help used car sellers
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This Week in Barron's, Oct 8, 2012
Investors flock to bond funds; There soon may be a home test for colon cancer; The shopping mall in emerging markets is becoming popular with shoppers and investors; Investors are still unsure about Brinks.
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This Week in Barron's, October 1, 2012
This week in Barron's: Kraft Foods has plans to split it's U.S. grocery business from its fast growing global snacks business; Ireland-based bio-tech company has new diabetes testing instrument that is faster and more accurate and easy to use; With the economy so bad for so long more companies are looking for ways to modernize their offices and make more efficient use of their spaces; As the leader of the pack for athletic footwear, Nike will throw another hat into the ring of innovation...
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This Week in Barron's September 22, 2012
This Week in Barron's: After Facebook's initial stumble with its IPO some analyst still think it could go lower; Many small businesses and consumers found savings from using Intuit's many software apps and services and many more are finding continued use with the option of using them on mobile devices; TRW is running into headwinds in the global auto industry but that may not be an issue since TRW specializes in safety equipment; With P-Diddy showing signs of success in pushing Ciroc another...
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This Week in Barron's, September 17, 2012
This Week in Barron's: As Nordstrom retools its stores using integrated technology, it also has plans to open up a store in New York City; No one likes a lot of snow unless you hold stock in a company that provides rock salt, in which you hope for a rebound in wintery precipitation; With Pentagon cuts looming, defense contractors have been out of fashion with investors, but some high-tech providers will probably be safe; Thanks to innovation like the Espresso Book Machine, consumers can...
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This Week in Barron's, September 10, 2012
This Week in Barron's: As rents rise and mortgage rates drop the demand for homes is increasing; Now that it is evident that the housing sector is in recovery, it's probably not a bad idea to find the right stock in the housing sector; Drug giant Pfizer is attractive to investors due to its dividend, but some feel that looking ahead this could be a healthy investment; For investors that like emerging markets take a look at the new thing looking forward.
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This Week in Barron's, September 3, 2012
This Week in Barron's: Ten prominent market strategists about how the year will end for the markets; Even in this shaky economy retail stocks have been healthy keeping some analyst cautious about further growth; Natural gas prices are already low and could go lower if the winter heating season starts out warm; The White House is putting a big push behind natural gas vehicles but the cost of conversion and the senate failing to pass a bill in support may derail the momentum.
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This Week in Barron's, August 27, 2012
This Week in Barron's: There are signs of recovery in the housing sector, which could be a plus for timber giant Weyerhaeuser; The tech-sector recently has become the biggest dividend-contributing sector in the S&P 500; Tech giant Hewlett-Packard is battling against headwinds from market changes, increased competition, and a slow economy; A study finds an interesting correlation between striking workers and job security.
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This Week in Barron's August 20, 2012
This Week in Barron's: After years of growth, the country's largest trash hauler seems have become stagnant despite the signs that would normally attract investors; Office-supply giant Staples feeling the pressure from increased competition and tough economic times; Investors looking for a global company that keeps in step with the times would be pleased to take a look at one of the world's leading watch makers; The cost of meat is going up due to the severe drought taking a hard toll on...
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This Week in Barron's, August 13, 2012
This Week in Barron's: On the surface Sears Holdings doesn't look like much but some investors have confidence in its assets and its chairman going forward; Gamestop, is being overlooked by many investors who think gaming is shifting to a new model; As companies use 'moats' to keep a competitive edge, Morningstar rates companies by their moat characteristics online for investors; Brinker International is behind the profitability of Chili's in such a weak economy through cost cutting and...
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This Week in Barron's, August 6, 2012
This Week in Barron's: Investors should take a cue from gamers, as excite builds for Activision's plans to release its newest edition to World of Warcraft; When dealing with ETF's, some think you would be better off with more obscure markets as opposed to the big mainstays; Despite the recent earnings report, some say Coach is in solid shape and has room for growth looking forward; It's almost time for back to school shopping, but there isn't a positive outlook from retailers as the economy...
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This Week in Barron's, July 30, 2012
This week in Barron's: With a new law primed to help bring antibiotics to market faster, a couple of niche pharmaceutical outfits could profit healthily; The unpredictable weather has created volatility for natural gas as we had a cool winter and now experiencing a hot summer; Weather is key to farming and this year the lack of rain has impacted crops like corn and soybeans, and this in turn will affect agricultural ETF's; Caterpillar's had a good earnings report but some are worried due to...
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This Week in Barron's, July 23, 2012
This Week in Barron's: health nuts and hedge fund managers are all going bananas for the new trending juice craze, find out which big corporations are positioning themselves for this new niche; With the popularity of smart phones and tablets AT&T has established a huge customer base and could continue to benefit from wireless trends; Most investors are not aware of a global company that is towards the head of the pack providing equipment for the airline industry and processing equipment for...
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This Week in Barron's, July 16, 2012
This Week in Barron's: A look at Exchange-Traded Funds and the expectations for growth; Looking at commodities in this stressed global economy; Serious investors may want to look into a toy company with some promise of growth looking ahead; Luxury retailers held serve during these hard economic times, will this continue?
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This Week in Barron's, July 9, 2012
This week in Barron's: the best way to approach emerging markets and can ETF's healthy for your portfolio; A review of mutual fund performance for the quarter; International tire company could be bargain for the savvy investor; Food has been trending towards the all natural and organic as more and more parents look for food that has minimal processing;
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This Week in Barron's July 2, 2012
This Week in Barron's: China's reign of economic growth may be coming to an end, as they join the rest of the big players in the global economy with internal problems that could impact their growth; Cruise-ship operators are very upbeat about the long term as recent developments, like lower fuel prices, have been favorable; Barron's takes a look at a recent study by money manager, John Buckingham, crunching the numbers on companies that pay yields vs those that don't during 'the season for...
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This Week in Barron's, June 25, 2012
This Week in Barron's: Barron's annual ranking of the World's Most Respected Companies has been released, see who topped the list and who fell significantly; CCA, the leader in the private prison industry, could be a boon for investors in for the long term commitment; 3-d movie systems company Real-D, to expand market to new genre's and globally; Despite pressure from commodity price jumps, Smucker's could be a tasty play for investors.
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This Week in Barron's, June 18, 2012
This Week in Barron's: As the first of the baby boomers turn 66 the issue of social security needs to be resolved sooner than later; Lawn-and-Garden industry giant, Scott's, has not impressed the market recently but could sprout right up in the next year; Nabor Industries has taken quite a blow to its stock price since last summer but with changes within the company's culture and a rebound in natural gas pricing some think it could show a good amount of upside in the next year; Espirit, the...
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This Week in Barron's, June 11, 2012
This Week in Barron's: With a Supreme Court ruling on Obamacare just a few weeks away, investors could benefit indifferent ways, depending on the outcome; Barron's midyear roundtable talk about global economic concerns and volatility in the U.S. markets; Despite its stock getting hammered recently, Barron's thinks that in the long term Lowe's could have some earnings growth if the housing situation continues to look positive; TimeWarner has been weathering the storm with good new programming...
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This Week in Barron's, June 4, 2012
This Week in Barron's: As the modern car gets more gadgets and makeovers, Gentex, the rearview mirror manufacturer, stands to benefit down the road; A new web-based portfolio manager has been released, evolved and based on WIKINVEST but with some key additions; The popularity of Uggs is still going strong and some believe there is growth ahead for parent company, Decks Outdoor; Blue Nile took a hit from the state of the economy and the increase in price of diamonds, but has decided to...
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This Week in Barron's, May 28, 2012
This Week in Barron's: Intel has a cost effective, battery friendly processor for smart phones and tablets hitting the market; Snap-on tools made it through the recession in decent shape and with an extend product line it could keep building in value; Coca-Cola, through a diverse portfolio of products, has retaken its place as an industry leader in the U.S. and still there is room for growth; Discount brand name apparel retailer, TJX, has done well in this down economy and is projected to...
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This Week in Barron's, May 21, 2012
This Week in Barron's: since gold prices have pulled back since September, some feel the value of the stock of gold mining companies could be worth the gamble in the long run;Mastercard looks like an attractive bet as the second largest card-payment processing company in the world;Barron's looks at some alternative hot spots for summer rentals;The optimism for JC Penney has waned as the overhaul is looking like a long term project.
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This Week in Barron's, May 14, 2012
This Week in Barron's: investors shouldn't sleep on mattress maker Tempur-pedic, as the popularity of memory foam has helped grab a respectable share of the U.S. bed market; In anticipation of the Facebook IPO, Barron's takes a closer look to see if the hype is worth the risk; Legendary musician Bob Dylan recently updated his website and Barron's thinks its one of the 'richest and most comprehensive' sites for a modern musician; Texas Instruments has had shrinking profits and revenue but...
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This Week in Barron's, May 7, 2012
This Week in Barron's: As the U.S. airline industry consolidates into three carriers investors may want to take a look at United Continental; UK Insurer, UNUM Group, has made changes for the future, starting with getting out of long-term care and focusing on profitability and steadying returns; Watson Pharmaceuticals makes a global acquisition that will help make them a major player on the international stage; Western farmers are planting less rice just as inventories are expected to...
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This Week in Barron's, April 30, 2012
This Week in Barron's: Ebay has revolutionized how people buy online and now Ebay has found a way to once again reposition itself for the future; For investors trying to minimize volatility, ETFs have been an option, but they are not for all investors; A retail distributor responsible to brands like Izod and Kenneth Cole is underpriced with a great growth potential ; Silver has seemed to lose its shine from last year as volatility rocks the once popular commodity;
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This Week in Barron's, April 23, 2012
This week in Barron's: Barron's 'Big Money' poll shows that more than half of the respondents are bullish on stocks; A leading maker of Semi-conductors for hard drives and networks has a solid cache of customers for years to come and could see a profitable surge from here on out; With healthcare reform looming states are looking to private companies like Centene and Amerigroup to run their Medicaid programs; Spam celebrates its 75th year and is going strong as ever worldwide.
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This Week in Barron's, April 16, 2012
This Week in Barron's: student loan debt is piling up at an alarming rate and with a dismal job market student loan debt could keep the economic recovery moving at a slow pace; Some think Kohl's is a great place to find a bargain in stocks; Good value could be found among tech stocks; A new study shows that farm animals are increasing in population which in turn is added to the greenhouse effect.
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This Week in Barron's, April 9, 2012
This Week in Barron's: Japan's market scored its best quarter since 1988, which means things could finally turn around for the world's 3rd largest economy; See how foreclosures may have aided in part of the economic recovery; With earning season upon us, Barron's takes a look at a sector that has some solid undervalued companies; Mutual funds, see who has moved to the front of the pack and who has fallen behind.
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This Week In Barron's, April 2, 2012
This Week in Barron's: President Obama may have the odds on his side for re-election but the Republicans are in position to take control of the senate and improve its majority in the house; Natural gas prices continue to fall as inventories reach their highest level for this time of year; Stock screening tools for the savvy investor trying to sort the winners from the losers; More companies are warning of lower expectations for first quarter earnings;
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WSJ's Your Money Matters P.M., March 29, 2012
Rising gasoline prices so far haven't done too much damage to consumers' moods ... plus, a look at a new electric car that's also a luxury sedan. Jim Chesko reports.
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This Week in Barron's, March 26, 2012
This Week in Barron's: John Deere is expanding around the world, while remaining dominant in the US, A slot machine maker should benefit from all the casinos cropping up around the country, Upstart carriers are using the Latin American airline market to take off, Apple's decision to pay a dividend could cause other companies to follow suit.
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This Week in Barron's, March 19, 2012
This Week in Barron's: There is a feeling that home prices will soon hit bottom and the housing market could start to see a turnaround within the year; Novartis could be a good bargain, low stock price, healthy business mix, and a strong outlook on profits; Qualcomm is turning into the Intel of mobile computing and communications, as the provider of technology and chips for almost every smart phone being manufactured; American Eagle is in the midst of a turnaround, under new leadership and...
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This Week in Barron's, March 12, 2012
This Week in Barron's: Lately some have speculated that the recent stock-market rally has legs, yet two trusted sources see things differently; Harmon Industries, best known for Home Audio and sound systems for Sports Arenas is looking to be the king of the car console, and has already set the groundwork; Barron's looks at domestic small-cap funds, that tend to be less risky than emerging market funds and still provide a nice return; Retailer Ann Taylor has plans for an expansion after...
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This Week in Barrons, March 5, 2012
This Week in Barron's: The luxury car market is heating up with new competition that is built to rival Mercedes-Benz and Lexus; Tiffany had a rough 4th quarter despite the fact that luxury retailers have enjoyed strong sales in 2011, but Barron's thinks that could all change over the next year or so; Purchasing a new car can be challenging but with the right resources you can determine the best insurance to get and more; JPMorgan Chase goes head to head with American Express for high-end...
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This Week in Barrons, February 27, 2012
This Week in Barron's: As big drug companies look for the next big thing, investors bet on 2 companies that are close to a possible breakthrough; Hitachi has struggled for years with restructuring but to no avail, but now the Japanese conglomerate may finally have got it right with a streamlined new vision; With money piling into emerging markets funds some investors may be exposing themselves to too much risk; There is a great deal of volatility over the issue of legalizing online poker,...
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This Week in Barron's, February 20, 2012
This Week in Barron's: Experian, the global information services group, has seen its stock rally back and some investors think there is room for growth as its demand in Latin America grows; Madison Square Garden, the owner of the Knicks, has scored of an assist from new point guard sensation Jeremy Lin, that will make investors happy going forward; Hewlett-Packard is hoping its new CEO, Meg Whitman can re-focus the company and get it on the right track; It's that time of year for the Oscars,...
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This Week in Barron's, February 13, 2012
This Week in Barron's: based on historic data many feel now is better than ever to get back into the stock market, with a better than average chance the Dow will reach historic highs in the next couple of years; Dana Holding, the auto supplier, has returned from bankruptcy court and is revitalized, a good ride for investors going forward; Caesars Entertainment scored points with a successful IPO but is this a good gamble for investors; Refinancing was very popular during the housing boom and...
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This Week in Barron's February 6, 2012
This Week in Barron's: As states figure out a way to deal with Medicare and Medicaid costs, some are using managed-care programs and this could be an opportunity for investors; Find out who were the top stock pickers for the end of 2011 and how they did versus the market; The results of the Super Bowl could be a boon for investors if you go off the history of Super Bowls and the market; It looks as if the price of orange juice is not going to increase dramatically as was thought might be the...
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This Week in Barron's January 30, 2012
This Week in Barron's: Tips on how gun shy investors can still add to their returns without adding too much risk; If you can handle some short-term volatility for strong long-term returns then this week's Barron's takes a look at a US company worth researching; The possibility of a lucrative future lies in the hands of a social media company that dwells on the past; According to a survey of accountants, the outlook on the global economy is uncertain.
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This Week in Barron's, January 23, 2012
This Week in Barron's: J.C. Penney's new CEO, Ron Johnson, is expected to captain a comeback for the nation's 3rd largest retailer; IQT continues with its 'Luck 13' portfolio going into 2012; Hertz to a hit during the economic slump but analyst think that that will change in 2012; Kraton Performance Polymers may not be a household name but with their innovation, strong global footprint, and market-leading position many investors still have it undervalued.
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This Week in Barron's, January 16, 2011
This Week In Barron's: Since the financial crisis in 2008, investors have been wary of financial stocks as a whole, but some institutions remained profitable and are steadily improving; A look at CES in Las Vegas of both the high points and misses; A close look at the winners and losers of the DJIA for 2011 and what to expect in 2012; Barron's makes a point that a medical-supply maker has potential for growth in the long run.
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This Week in Barron's, January 9, 2011
This Week in Barron's: As more investors dump cash into uninsured money markets, Barron's looks at safer options; This is prime weight loss season but industry leader Medifast has been thin recently after a very rough 2011; The Dow Jones -UBS Commodity Index fell in 2011 but Barron's thinks that commodities could be a good bet if you understand the market; As the economy starts to look up Temp Agency giant RHI could see its stock rise in 2012 as employers are still reluctant to hire fulltime...
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This Week in Barron's, January 2, 2012
This Week in Barron's: The last two years have been red hot for the Altria Group and its Marlboro brand but Barron's thinks that this up trend may have run out of smoke; Europe's woes may have hit truck manufacturer Paccar in its stock price, but with global demand on the rise investors may want to give them a second look; Barron's looks at the possibility of lowered earnings for the fourth quarter; This winter shouldn't be such a burden on homeowners as natural-gas prices are unusually low.
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This Week in Barron's, December 26, 2011
This Week in Barron's: After years of minimal growth, apparel retailer The Gap gears up for a rebound; As one the best performing stock of 2011 ULTA's aggressive expansion could help keep it on the same track for 2012; New home builders have been attracting investors back but one builder could be a disappointment; As most medical-equipment makers face headwinds one company, with a new product, could see a nice tick in growth in the next year.
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This Week in Barron's December 19, 2011
This Week in Barron's: a glance at a blue chip stock with a solid balance sheet and a strong presence in emerging markets that could see healthy profits over the next year; With Blockbuster bankrupt and Netflix concentrating on streaming video, Redbox, owned by Coinstar, continues to thrive; Looking ahead to 2012, most investors can agree that there will be plenty of volatility, as the stage is set for plenty of peaks and valleys; With a declining publishing industry for print periodicals...
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This Week in Barron's, December 12, 2011
This Week in Barron's: , As the year winds down, Barron's is looking forward and gives a list of promising stocks for 2012; Barron's discusses the upside of ABB, the electrical engineering firm based in Zurich; AMC Network has been building on the success of original programming like Mad Men to increase revenues and continued growth; This holiday season more people will use their smartphones to comparison shop and make purchases;
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This Week in Barron's December 5, 2011
This Week in Barron's: Now is a better time than any to pick up shares in Staples, the stock price is somewhat of a bargain but some think it could gain lost ground in the next year; The writing may be on the proverbial wall for online photography service Shutterfly, with increasing competition and disappointing earnings recently; Top culinary instructors will come and instruct you in your home and help you prepare your dream holiday meal; With the success of 'The Muppets', Disney has shown...
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This Week in Barron's November 28, 2011
This Week in Barron's: A large media and marketing company is poised to generate large amounts of cash in coming year; Investors find a conservative way through a new class of ETFs; Going into 2012 some economist feel more confident about the U.S. economy's outlook; Barron's looks into what some are calling the mini Berkshire Hathaway;
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This Week in Barron's November 21, 2011
This Week in Barron's: With the holiday shopping season kicking into full gear retailers may be hard pressed to match their sales for the year; With the northeast clamoring for backup generators, find out which company is dominating the market with a reasonably priced stock; Since traditional fixed-income investments are producing such low yields, Barron's looks at alternatives to boost your retirement portfolio; McDonald's continues to show profit growth even in this economic slowdown;
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This Week in Barron's, November 14, 2011
This Week in Barron's: Brands like Olive Garden & Red Lobster have felt the pinch from budget-minded consumers, but some analysts think this is temporary; Due to European debt problems Vodafone seems like a dog but analysts think there are great things ahead; After having a rough year the holiday season could revive business for Corning Glass; CVS-Caremark joining hasn't seemed so golden but stock holders could see improvements worth the wait in the long term.
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This Week in Barron's November 7, 2011
This Week in Barron's: Famous for being one the hot tourist spots in South America, Brazil's outlook is looking just as attractive; Equifax is feeling the pinch as the economy drags but has made moves that payoff in the long term; Cablevisions stock doesn't reflect its true worth in the eyes of some investors; Novartis is facing a rough patch but has some profitable ventures in the pipeline.
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This Week in Barron's, October 31, 2011
This Week in Barron's: Despite the recent volatility in the market, there are quite of few money managers that feel Bullish on stocks; Groupon's IPO is next week but is it worth the risk, Barron's takes a look; Explore the best way to expose yourself to foreign stocks; See which car technology company has a good outlook.
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This Week in Barron's October 24, 2011
This Week in Barron's: Despite last week's disappointing earnings from big Tech companies there is still plenty for investors to get excited about in the tech sector; Managed health-care could see a couple of mergers involving the industry leaders and some of the smaller players; This winter to see possible drop in natural gas prices; Find out more options for banking to keep your fees down and alternatives to help you avoid more fee.
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This Week in Barron's October 17, 2011
This Week in Barron's: a look at online restaurant reservation company OpenTable and how it will fare against growing competition; Some believe that the financial sector is in better shape than their stocks would indicate; A look at Nextera, the holding company for Florida Power & Light and North America's largest wind-power generator; Take a look at a good opportunity of an industry leader with rock-bottom evaluation.
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This Week in Barrons, October 10, 2011
This Week in Barron's, Monday October 10th : Learn of the several ways to play the long term bull market in agriculture; Starwood is now managing more properties than owning and has improved its bottom because of this change; Some expect a nice bump in holiday sales from last year; With the help of the Chinese's deep appetite for pork, the demand has remained strong.
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This Week in Barron's October 3, 2011
This Week in Barron's: Urban areas are experiencing a huge population growth and that could mean profitable opportunities for companies in the not so distant future; Since losing ground in 2007 Lowes is revamping it's business to make its store more inviting; As we enter earning season for the 3rd quarter forecasters are less optimistic than in July; The month of October is historically a scary time for investors but this year some think the market could make a change for the better.
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