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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Aug 6, 2021 • 25min
Plastic Has Gone Golden
Profits in polymers are piling up. But so are tossed-out bottles. LyondellBasell's CEO talks about demand, shortages, and recycling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 30, 2021 • 26min
Intel CEO Aims for a Quadruple
Pat Gelsinger says he can return the chipmaker to glory by 2025. Jack examines his plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 23, 2021 • 24min
Utility CEO Talks Nuclear, Solar. Plus, Bonds and Inflation.
Duke Energy chief Lynn Good discusses the future of power distribution -and why breaking up is a bad idea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 16, 2021 • 21min
Back-to-Work Fashion Angst
Jack talks with the incoming CEO of Stitch Fix. Also, why your favorite fashion brands might not make great stocks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 13, 2021 • 16min
CEO Chat: Generac
Over the past 12 months, shares of the home generator company have shot up twice as fast as Tesla's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 9, 2021 • 16min
CEO Chat: General Electric's Larry Culp
GE's long-awaited turnaround is gathering momentum. Jack talks with the man at the helm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 6, 2021 • 15min
CEO Chat: Bank of America
Interest rates might rise sooner than you think, says BofA's Brian Moynihan. Plus, why he's not too worried about digital challengers like Robinhood and Venmo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 2, 2021 • 11min
CEO Chat: Chevron's Mike Wirth
Chevron's CEO Mike Wirth discusses oil price fluctuations, production forecasts, and converting dairy farms into gas plants. They explore rising oil prices, OPEC Plus production, and investor interest in decarbonization. Chevron's focus is on renewable technologies, sustainable aviation fuel, hydrogen production, and carbon reduction. They also analyze the company's competitive strengths and industry strategies in addressing climate change.
Jun 29, 2021 • 16min
CEO Chat: Lowe's Marvin Ellison
The home improvement chief talks inflation, shortages and whether the remodeling boom will continue as workers return to their offices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 25, 2021 • 17min
CEO Chat: Pfizer's Albert Bourla
The pharma chief talks vaccines, cancer treatments, rising drug prices and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
