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Barron's Streetwise

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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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A Golden Age for U.S. Oil Refiners 25.03.2022 23:53

The key to profits in the gasoline business is natural gas, not just crude. BofA's Doug Leggate explains. And Denton Cinquegrana at OPIS talks summer pump prices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cybersecurity Threats – and Profits – Are Ramping Up 18.03.2022 20:47

Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora talks Russia, artificial intelligence, and why the network security industry is poised for consolidation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin Doesn't Fix This. Plus, Pets and Profits. 11.03.2022 23:45

Jack hears from a crypto skepti-bull, and catches up with Kristin Peck, CEO of Zoetis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Commodities Perfect Storm. Bed Bath & Beyond Goes Meme Stock. 09.03.2022 14:39

Nickel, wheat, and oil are spiking--but dividend stocks might be better for fighting inflation. Also, a retailer's shares go vertical, as a listener looks for baby stocks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

$5 Gasoline? Where Russia's War Could Take Oil 04.03.2022 25:57

A top commodities strategist lays out the prospects for new supply--and demand destruction. And an oil CEO doubles down on his pledge to limit new drilling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Home Prices Jumped 19% Last Year. The Outlook for Buyers and Builders 02.03.2022 9:39

Jack launches a midweek edition with a look at a double-upgrade for two homebuilder stocks, plus tailwinds for home improvement chains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

War in Ukraine, and Investors Are Buying. Should They Be? 26.02.2022 19:39

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

Paramount Doubles Down On Streaming. Why Shares Tanked. 18.02.2022 24:20

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

Cleaning Up a Messy Portfolio. And, Are Analysts Helpful? 12.02.2022 20:48

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

Cathie Wood Says Ark Is the New Nasdaq 05.02.2022 23:55

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

Peloton, Netflix, and When to Buy Broken Growth Stocks 29.01.2022 23:43

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

The Stock Market’s New Darling? An Oil Driller 21.01.2022 23:23

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

Why Boring Stocks Are Booming. Plus, Beer. 15.01.2022 24:03

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

Is Tesla Worth $1 Trillion? 08.01.2022 23:03

Jack examines the bull and bear arguments. And Jackson gets mud on his jeans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cocktails and Commodities 31.12.2021 21:28

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

Why Regional Banks Could Soon Cash In 24.12.2021 21:22

Hear from Citizens CEO Bruce Van Saun and a Wall Street bank analyst. Plus, Jack has a pitch for chef Guy Fieri. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Outlook for House Prices and REITs 18.12.2021 25:47

Jack talks with America’s biggest single-family landlord and a top Wall Street property analyst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ray Dalio Talks China, Inflation, and US Civil War 11.12.2021 24:55

Plus, Michael Hirson at The Eurasia Group explains why China’s US-listed companies like Alibaba are a target for regulators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Google CEO on Investing in AI 03.12.2021 26:52

Eric Schmidt, who led Google for a decade, talks automated warfare, stock-picking computers and the future of humanity. Plus, we let a robot take over the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inflation Dos and Don'ts 26.11.2021 20:33

Careful loading up on narrow bets on rising prices. Stocks offer better protection than you might think. Jack talks with Katie Nixon, CIO of Northern Trust Wealth Management. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Qualcomm CEO Sees Growth Beyond Apple 20.11.2021 21:01

Cristiano Amon talks about selling chips for more than just iPhones, including cars, factories and smart glasses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barbie's Back 13.11.2021 22:19

CEO Ynon Kreiz is turning Mattel around. Plus, meet a Hot Wheels millionaire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Investing Has Never Looked Weirder 05.11.2021 25:10

There is a bubble of bubbles across NFTs, meme stocks and crypto. How to dabble safely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ready for a 9-Month Cruise? 29.10.2021 21:06

Bookings are strong, says Royal Caribbean CEO Richard Fain. Plus, predicting Grey Poupon demand within 1%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's Crypto Worth? 22.10.2021 21:53

The creator of a two-year-old currency that's now worth more than American Airlines weighs in. Plus, a hedge fund manager on how to trade Bitcoin, and an MIT economist on whether it belongs in your portfolio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices