War Upends the Oil Trade. How It Could Play Out.
Thirty percent of the world’s seaborne oil trade flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran and its proxies could block it.
Long Read
Elon Musk’s X Has a New Show. The Finale Was Postponed After a Barron’s Investigation.
“Going Public,” a show hosted by X, allows viewers to invest in start-ups. Two of the featured entrepreneurs have a checkered past, Barron’s found.
Long Read
These Are the Hottest Bond ETFs This Year—and for Good Reason
Treasury-bill ETFs are rapidly gaining in popularity and challenging money-market funds and bank deposits as a place for retail investors to park cash.
Long Read
Taking Fannie and Freddie Public Is Trump’s Dream. It Might Be Just a Fantasy.
Investors, mortgage lenders, and the government all see an angle. How it ends isn’t clear.
Long Read
The Job Market for New Grads Is Lousy. How to Help Your Kid Without Ruining Your Retirement.
Set a budget and make sure you’re not risking your own financial security later in life.
3 minute read
Buy Sherwin-Williams Stock. It Can Help Paint Your Portfolio Green.
The paints and coatings company looks especially resilient in a tough housing market. It’s set to outshine competitors.
4 minute read
MicroStrategy Insiders Buy $1.3 Million of Preferred Stock
Four insiders, including CEO Phong Le, bought into MicroStrategy’s latest offering of preferred stock on June 6.
2 minute read
The Real U.S.-China Trade Fight Isn’t About Exports
Japanese firms responded to the threat to their exports with a massive foreign direct investment campaign. The U.S. is blocking China from doing the same.
4 minute read
Singapore Tapped the Brakes on Crypto. Who Could Race Ahead.
Singapore’s tightening may spell opportunity for rival crypto centers, particularly Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
3 minute read
This Vanguard Economist Won’t Rule Out 9% Bond Yields
Joe Davis, the firm’s global chief economist, says rates could shoot up if the benefits of AI don’t outweigh the costs of the deficit in coming years.
Long Read
Snowflake Chairman Plans to Sell Over $600 Million of Stock
The cloud-computing company’s earnings have been boosted by strong demand among enterprises for artificial intelligence.
2 minute read
February 16, 2026
America’s Cattle Crisis: a Shrinking Herd, Soaring Beef Prices, and Little Relief in Sight
Steak and hamburgers, American staples, are fast becoming luxury items. Texas ranchers know why.
Investors are increasingly worried that massive AI investment is creating hidden risks, but some strategists argue the market’s tech selloff may actually reinforce the case for continued spending.
4 minute read
Shopping Around
The Central Bank
Are the Fed’s Economic Models Wrong? Rate Moves Depend on the Answer.
The White House says the central bank underestimates productivity gains. Not so, counters Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
Today's Other Headlines
Stellantis Has Stalled. The Stock Can Kick Into High Gear Again.
A management update crashed shares, creating a compelling buying opportunity.
Long Read
Buy This Stock to Own a Piece of Ferrari. It’s a Low-Risk Bet for Value Seekers.
Exor owns stakes in a group of public and private companies, notably a nearly 20% stake in Ferrari, the top luxury car maker in the world. Its shares look cheap.
Long Read
High Prices for Cattle Are Luring Thieves. This Man Knows How to Catch Them.
Business is up for special ranger H.D. Brittain, who is part cop and part cowboy.
2 minute read
Move Over, Arizona and Florida. These States May Be the Best Places to Retire for Your Health.
Vermont, Washington state, and Minnesota score well when it comes to retiree healthcare. What else to know.
Long Read
The Fed Wields Enormous Power. The U.S. Has Debated a Central Bank Since Day One.
From Andrew Jackson to Donald Trump, presidents love to hate the central bank.
Long Read
As Prediction Markets Boom, the CFTC’s Flagship Office Has Lost Its Last Enforcement Attorney
The CFTC’s Chicago office, once home to its top market enforcers, has gone from about 20 trial lawyers to none.
Long Read
Crypto Falls Back to Earth
Cryptocurrencies are losing their narrative lure to gold, Marcello Estevão writes in a guest commentary.
4 minute read
Latin American Stocks Are Back on the Map. The Road Could Still Be Bumpy.
Investors poured twice as much into emerging markets in January as in all of 2025, betting on a weaker dollar and hedging U.S. risk.
3 minute read
The Allure of Chinese Tech Stocks. A Pro Picks 7 Names.
Tekne Capital founder Beeneet Kothari discusses China’s edge in AI—and the nation’s coming IPO boom. Why Samsung is among his favorite stocks.
Long Read
Lumen CEO Johnson Sparks 30% Rally With $500,000 Share Purchase
Johnson’s move appears to have stiffened investors’ spines. On Feb. 6, the day after the purchase was disclosed, shares jumped 29%.
2 minute read
SoFi Stock Has Fallen 14% Since Earnings. Insiders Are Buying Shares.
The vice chairman of SoFi’s board of directors is preparing to sell company stock, a securities filing shows.
2 minute read
Columns
Departments
Rubio Should Think Twice Before Burning Trans-Atlantic Bridges
Washington won’t succeed in its new global priorities if the European alliance is unraveling, Christopher Smart writes in a guest commentary.
4 minute read
Crypto Falls Back to Earth
Cryptocurrencies are losing their narrative lure to gold, Marcello Estevão writes in a guest commentary.
4 minute read
Commentary
The Pentagon Is Keeping a Close Eye on These Chinese Firms. Investors Should Too.
The Trump administration is likely to crackdown further on Chinese companies this year, Jonathan E. Hillman writes in a guest commentary.
Feb 17, 2026 2:50 pm ET
4 minute read
Rubio Should Think Twice Before Burning Trans-Atlantic Bridges
Washington won’t succeed in its new global priorities if the European alliance is unraveling, Christopher Smart writes in a guest commentary.
Feb 13, 2026 4:49 pm ET
4 minute read
Crypto Falls Back to Earth
Cryptocurrencies are losing their narrative lure to gold, Marcello Estevão writes in a guest commentary.
Feb 13, 2026 10:06 am ET
4 minute read
The Death of Software? Forget It.
An AI makeover is coming instead, Mark Penn writes in a guest commentary.
Feb 12, 2026 8:58 am ET
3 minute read
The Bond Market Is Already Delivering a Tough Lesson to the Next Fed Chair
The steepening of the yield curve is a warning for nominee Kevin Warsh.
Feb 10, 2026 3:59 pm ET
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