Barron's Cover

Lauren R. Rublin

Rising bond yields, rich valuations, and global turmoil could limit the market’s gains, our experts say.

Up & Down Wall St.

Randall W. Forsyth

It is no small measure of irony that measures of optimism, in the stock market and elsewhere, are near their highest as Obama leaves office.

Streetwise

Kopin Tan

Seduced by the promise of tax cuts, investors are shoving concerns about tariffs aside—at their peril.

Feature

Jack Hough

U.S. Steel was our top pick in 2016, with a 120% return. In all, our bullish picks returned 12.8%.

Feature

Vito J. Racanelli

High-profile, anti-euro, anti-immigration Marine Le Pen is unlikely to win the presidency. That’s good news for French stocks.

Feature

Bill Alpert

The coal miner, in bankruptcy court, plans to wipe out shareholders just as coal prices rise.

Mutual Fund Profile

Sarah Max

The co-managers view income from stocks and bonds as equal, and look for undervalued companies.

The Best Advice

Steve Garmhausen

Emily Van Hoorickx, an equity compensation specialist at UBS, helps clients offset the risk of concentrated positions in company stock.

Barron's Penta

Sonia Talati

Joseph Amato, Neuberger Berman’s CIO for equities, sees turbulence ahead. Investors, stick with stocks.

Small Caps

David Englander

The stock could be worth more than twice its current price, even if top shareholder Ron Perelman doesn’t relinquish control.

Editorial Commentary

Thomas G. Donlan

The minimum wage can bring wage hikes to some and cost others their jobs. It is productivity that powers higher wages.

The Trader

Ben Levisohn

The Nasdaq was up 1% for the week, though most market measures were flat or down. Expect more volatility as the new administration tries striking deals and the president continues his Twitter campaign.

Trader Extra

Ben Levisohn

While the initial hit might hurt, it’s just as likely to benefit intrepid investors.

Trader Extra

Ben Levisohn

Rex Tillerson has departed ExxonMobil. It might be time for investors to make their exit as well.

International Trader - Europe

Digby Larner

With most of its sales coming from overseas, Unilever is one of the few large European companies with insulation from political shocks.

International Trader - Asia

Shuli Ren

Credit Suisse Favorites for 2017: Chinese infrastructure stocks like Baosteel and Anhui Conch Cement.

Emerging Markets

Dimitra DeFotis

America’s neighbor has seen the peso hammered. Now it girds for the wall, new U.S. taxes, and Nafta revisions. Time to be wary.

Current Yield

Amey Stone

After a strong 2016, both investment-grade and high-yield corporate debt look vulnerable. But there are ways to protect your portfolio.

The Striking Price

Steven M. Sears

Investors appear to be bracing for a pullback once Trump takes office. Here’s how to sidestep the mess.

Commodities Corner

Carolyn Cui

After a surprising surge in 2016, the price of the metal could drop this year on a jump in new production.

Technology Trader

Tiernan Ray

Bellwethers like IBM and Linear Technology can tell us about stocks and the economy. And get ready for Netflix.

Fund of Information

Lewis Braham

When brokers merge—as when TD Ameritrade announced it will buy Scottrade—or when your advisor switches platforms, it can be costly.

ETF Focus

Reshma Kapadia

Investors bracing for our new economy would be wise to invest in TIPS and bank loan ETFs to protect against rising rates and inflation.

Speaking of Dividends

Lawrence C. Strauss

One way to find companies likely to consistently raise their payouts:Track their cash flow.

Feature

Libby J. Dubick

Libby J. Dubick suggests ways to help make social media an integral part of a financial advisor’s communication strategy.

Economic Beat

David Ader

The latest sentiment readings are the most optimistic in years.

Letter From the Editor

Edwin A. Finn Jr.

After 18 successful years as publisher, Gary Holland is leaving Barron’s.

Review

Investors and advisors offer possible surprises that could shake the markets in 2017. A spike in wages? Peace in the Middle East?

Preview

A number of presidents-elect have seen stocks soar between their election and their inauguration. Then they have to govern.

Follow Up

We caught Goldman shares at the bottom last summer, at $142. Now $246, we think they could tack on another 15%.