This Week in Barron's

This Week in Barron's, February 13, 2012

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:01 EST

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 now it's just as popular but for different reasons

This Week in Barron's February 6, 2012

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:01 EST

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 case last month;

This Week in Barron's January 30, 2012

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:01:01 EST

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.

This Week in Barron's, January 23, 2012

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:01:01 EST

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.

This Week in Barron's, January 16, 2011

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:01 EST

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.

This Week in Barron's, January 9, 2011

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:01 EST

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 employees.

This Week in Barron's, January 2, 2012

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:00:01 EST

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.

This Week in Barron's, December 26, 2011

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:00:01 EST

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.

This Week in Barron's December 19, 2011

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:01 EST

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 Gannett, the largest publisher of daily newspapers, is a profitable gamble for the short term;

This Week in Barron's, December 12, 2011

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:00:01 EST

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;