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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.

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Global Markets Are On a Tear. These Stocks in Europe and Japan Are Still Bargains.

Causeway’s Sarah Ketterer likes AstraZeneca and Gucci’s parent company, Kering. Where else she’s picking up bargains.

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This Fund Manager Avoids Fads—and Volatility. Why AI Stocks Are in the Mix.

Alan Berro of American Funds Washington Mutual focuses on buying good companies at a decent price, such as Amgen, Comcast, and Boeing. Why Broadcom makes the cut.

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These Investors Search for ‘Extreme Winners.’ Why Aurora, BYD, Tempus AI Make the Cut.

Lingotto Innovation’s James Anderson and Morgan Samet favor companies with explosive growth potential and a focus on innovation.

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The Longevity Economy Is Booming. Here’s How to Play It.

Joseph Coughlin, head of the Age Lab at MIT, sees opportunities for growth and innovation as the senior population swells.

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Sirens Are Sounding About the Market. The U.S. Has a Lot to Lose.

Jens Nordvig sees a strategic shift happening among global investors that could affect U.S. assets.

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A Bond Titan’s Guide to the Rocky Market

Rick Rieder of BlackRock has been favoring higher-quality credit and shorter maturities. The allure of 5% mortgage securities.

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This Economist Sees Global Supply Shocks, Higher Rates, Reduced Tariffs

Freya Beamish, chief economist at TS Lombard, says market ructions and an eye to the midterms will spur the Trump administration to negotiate reciprocal tariffs away.

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Fed’s Hammack: ‘Soft Data’ Signals Concerns About Higher Inflation

Beth Hammack, president of the Cleveland Federal Reserve, is watching travel and shipping numbers to get a better handle on the economy’s health.

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Chocolate and Coffee Will Stay Expensive. A Commodities Pro Explains Why.

Judy Ganes of JGanes Consulting follows “soft” commodities, which have seen price spikes due to poor harvests and strong demand.

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He’s One of Wall Street’s Biggest Bears. Where He’s Investing Now.

Strategist David Rosenberg sees ways to trade a tough market and capitalize off the downturn. What he likes now.

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Taiwan Semi and Tencent Stock Top This Manager’s Holdings. How AI Benefits Both.

Thornburg’s Sean Sun likes high-quality growth companies with reasonable valuations and “optionality.”

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A Housing Expert Sizes Up the Outlook for Home Sales, Mortgage Rates, and Tariff Impacts

But Robert Dietz, chief economist at the National Association of Home Builders, says policy uncertainty is the industry’s biggest concern.

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Economic Forecast: Gloomy, with a Strong Chance of Rate Cuts

Ellen Zentner, chief economic strategist at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, expects economic growth to slow due to tariffs and reduced immigration.

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‘Change and Uncertainty’ Are Roiling Markets. How This Top Advisor Keeps Clients on Track.

Barron’s Hall of Fame financial advisor Dalal Salomon details the rules-based trading system her firm developed to remove emotion from decisions and help clients “weather any storm.”

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Getting Rich Clients Comfortable With Illiquidity Is Key to Unlocking Alts’ Potential

Charlie Maxwell, co-chairman and co-founder at Cresset, is looking to cover wealthy clients’ income needs while increasing their exposure to a broad menu of alternatives.

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Why This Top-Ranked Advisor Likes Many Alts—but Not Crypto—and Sees a Bumpy Road Ahead

Merrill Lynch’s Rick Migliore started off cold-calling and now makes investment allocation decisions as a team leader.

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Meat Anxiety? Healthy Sodas? Eating Is Getting an Overhaul. Here’s How to Play It.

Jim Salera, a restaurant, packaged-food, and beverage analyst at Stephens, talks food trends and stock picks—like Wingstop and Celsius Holdings.

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Private Markets Offer Big Rewards—and Headaches. An Insider’s Tour.

Andrea Auerbach, global head of private investments at Cambridge Associates, sizes up the industry’s prospects.

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