Barron's Streetwise
Barron's
Get the lowdown on high finance each week with Barron’s columnist Jack Hough. Business leaders and trendspotters, insights and absurdities—this is Wall Street like you've never heard before.
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Mar 2, 2022 • 10min
Home Prices Jumped 19% Last Year. The Outlook for Buyers and Builders
Jack launches a midweek edition with a look at a double-upgrade for two homebuilder stocks, plus tailwinds for home improvement chains.
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Feb 26, 2022 • 20min
War in Ukraine, and Investors Are Buying. Should They Be?
Jack talks with one market strategist who's worried about stagflation, and another who says that stocks tend to shake off geopolitical shocks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 18, 2022 • 26min
Paramount Doubles Down On Streaming. Why Shares Tanked.
Jack talks Jackass, Yellowstone, theater windows and subscribers with Paramount CEO Bob Bakish. Plus, why so many earnings-day blowups? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 12, 2022 • 23min
Cleaning Up a Messy Portfolio. And, Are Analysts Helpful?
Jack answers listener questions, including ones on electric vehicles and inflation. Plus, Mette stops by. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 5, 2022 • 24min
Cathie Wood Says Ark Is the New Nasdaq
The stock-picker talks about her recent declines, why she's sticking with companies like Tesla, Zoom, and Spotify, and why her rivals are overloaded on the FAANGs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 29, 2022 • 24min
Peloton, Netflix, and When to Buy Broken Growth Stocks
Jack talks with a pair of Wall Street analysts making bold calls, and hears from a tiny focus group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 21, 2022 • 23min
The Stock Market’s New Darling? An Oil Driller
Jack talks with the CEO of Devon Energy and a pair of Wall Street analysts to see if energy stocks have more upside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 15, 2022 • 24min
Why Boring Stocks Are Booming. Plus, Beer.
Jack talks with a pair of top Wall Street strategists and the CEO of the world’s largest brewer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 8, 2022 • 23min
Is Tesla Worth $1 Trillion?
Jack examines the bull and bear arguments. And Jackson gets mud on his jeans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 31, 2021 • 23min
Cocktails and Commodities
Hard seltzer drinkers are turning to pre-mixed spirits, says Pernod Ricard. Plus Wells Fargo’s investment outlook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
