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Google Search Is Fading. The Whole Internet Is at Risk.

The lifeblood of the internet is drying up. What the decline of search means for users, companies, and stocks.

Jun 13, 2025 3:12 pm ET

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Berkshire Hathaway Wannabes Are Coming. We Sized Up the Contenders.

These companies are seeking to replicate Warren Buffett’s formula as he prepares to retire. Some have been big winners.

Jun 6, 2025 7:54 pm ET

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Target at the Tipping Point: What It Needs to Do Now

The storied company is in a dicey place, plagued by empty shelves, skimpy staff, and messy stores. It’s time for drastic action.

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America’s Sports Betting Boom Is About to Backfire

For every dollar in gambling tax revenue, U.S. states spend under a penny on problem gambling. The gaming industry spends even less. Millions of gamblers are at their mercy.

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13 Ways to Profit From the Energy Market’s Upheaval

OPEC is pumping, oil prices are falling, sale producers are pulling up rigs. Our Roundtable pros see plenty of opportunity.

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Defense Stocks Are Under Fire. How to Play the New World Order.

Traditional contractors L3Harris and Northrop look like winners. Upstarts like AeroVironment, Karman, and Kratos are worth watching, too.

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Money Managers Are the Most Bearish They’ve Been in 28 Years, Our Poll Finds

Nearly 60% say the stock market is overvalued, according to Barron’s latest Big Money poll of professional investors.

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University Endowments Are Worth $874 Billion. Trump Is Waging War on Them.

Under attack from Washington, Harvard and other elite schools could be facing an ‘existential threat.’ What the future holds.

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Stash Some Gold in Your Portfolio—But Not Too Much

Gold is on a historic run, fueled by uncertainty and buying by central banks and individuals. How it fits in a portfolio.

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The Remarkable Revival of America’s Heartland—and Whether It Can Last

Tariffs will threaten the region’s newfound prosperity, but its economic gains may prove surprisingly durable.

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The Tariff Damage Can’t Be Undone Now

President Trump’s tariff shock is forcing a reassessment by countries on how to respond and pushing investors to revise assumptions about profit margins, investments, and inflation.

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The Next Phase of AI—and 22 Favorite Stocks—From Our Tech Roundtable Experts

Investors are increasingly searching for AI’s payoff. The recent tech correction offers opportunities to grab stocks like Reddit, Intuit, and more at lower valuations.

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Single Retirees Face New Challenges. Here Are Ways to Cope.

The population of seniors living alone is rising amid mounting concerns about their nest eggs, Social Security, and Medicaid. Here’s how they’re getting by.

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The Mag 7 Stocks Have Gotten Crushed. Buy These 4 Now.

Amazon.com may be the best bet among the Magnificent Seven. These other three stocks look attractive, too.

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Blackstone vs. BlackRock: The Greatest Wall Street Frenemy Story Ever Told

Stephen Schwarzman and Larry Fink are increasingly all up in each other’s business. Just look at BlackRock’s new Panama Canal deal.

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Chinese Stocks Are Beating U.S. Stocks. Where to Find the Bargains.

As President Trump widens his tariff threats to other nations and China backstops its economy, investors are dipping back into a market they once shunned.

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Trump’s Energy Plans Are Creating Surprising Opportunities

It’s not all about oil, one of the president’s top priorities. Why natural gas leads our list of the industry’s most promising investments. Even some solar and wind stocks could climb.

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Warning Labels Aren’t the Only Threat to the Alcohol Industry

Shares of wine, beer, and liquor companies have been hit hard as consumers cut back on alcohol consumption. But some are finding value in beer stocks.

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Trump 2.0 Is Shock and Awe. What Wall Street Will Stand For.

President Trump is taking aim at China, DEI, wind power, and more, but he isn’t targeting mainstream business. If he goes too far, will the market keep him in check?

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After DeepSeek, Tech Stocks Still Win. Here’s How AI Is Getting Reset.

DeepSeek could spark a shift from hardware to software, similar to what happened to traditional computing beginning in the 1990s.

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