Barron's Streetwise
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Get the lowdown on high finance each week with Barron’s columnist Jack Hough. Business leaders and trendspotters, insights and absurdities—this is Wall Street like you've never heard before.
Episodes
- The Future of Discount Flying
This episode features a discussion with a leading airline analyst about the future of discount flying. The conversation focuses on how traditional carriers are adapting following the collapse of Spirit Airlines.
- Blowout Earnings, Food Dividends, Psychedelic Stocks
This episode of Barron's Streetwise features a discussion about quarterly earnings with a Wall Street strategist. It also covers two industries that warrant a cautious approach.
- Space, Freedom, and Physics Envy
Jack answers listener questions regarding extraterrestrial investing, tax loss harvesting, a dictator-free ETF, and current stock market valuations.
- A Value Investor’s Guide to Software Stocks
D.A. Davidson analyst Gill Luria discusses investing in software stocks amid the rise of AI. The episode also touches on the shift in the business focus of Allbirds.
- The Cheapest Stocks in America
Jack examines the ten stocks with the lowest price-earnings ratios in the S&P 500, a group that has historically outperformed the market. The episode also touches on topics including fireballs, insect dye, and Canadian Froot Loops.
- Why Stocks are Pricier than they Look
Jack discusses the current state of the stock market, warning against the urge to buy the dip and suggesting strategies for building investment resilience.
- Airplane Stocks Sold Off. Time to Land Some Deals?
This episode of Barron's Streetwise examines the impact of rising jet fuel costs on airline stocks and evaluates the recent selloff in aerospace supplier stocks with insights from TD Cowen and Morgan Stanley analysts.
- GM, Ford, Tesla, and Robo-taxis
Dan Levy from Barclays discusses the impact of rising gas prices on the automotive industry and analyzes the performance of auto stocks, including GM, Ford, and Tesla, in the context of the emerging robo-taxi market.
- Tacos and Robots
The CEO of Yum Brands discusses Taco Bell and KFC, a Barclays strategist explores the humanoid economy, and Jack provides a preview of Nvidia's A.I. event.
- Iran, Oil, and the Stock Market
A Middle East expert discusses potential exit scenarios following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the recent rise in Brent crude oil prices to $90 a barrel. This episode explores the impact of these developments on the stock market.
- The Anything-But-AI Rally. Plus, Social Security’s Countdown.
This episode explores the recent performance of value, dividend, and overseas stocks. Additionally, a Deutsche Bank economist discusses the national debt implications leading up to 2032.
- A Compost Man Talks A.I. Vibe-Coding. Plus, Agco’s CEO.
Jack and Jackson discuss current challenges in the software stock market and share Wall Street picks. Additionally, the CEO of Agco provides insights on farm incomes and agricultural planting technology.
- Where's the Beef?
Host Jack visits Texas ranch land to investigate why U.S. cattle herds are at their smallest level in 75 years despite rising steak prices.
- Frothy Valuations and Fancy-Pants ETFs
This episode of Barron's Streetwise addresses listener questions regarding stock market valuations, the use of leverage for investment returns, and the role of dividends. Additionally, Jack provides evaluations for three different ETFs.
- Gold, Debasement, and Henry VIII
This episode of Barron's Streetwise explores gold and debasement, using the example of Henry VIII. Additionally, Jack answers listener questions regarding Fannie Mae, profit taking, and scrip dividends.
- 'Sell America?' Careful There.
Lori Calvasina from RBC joins the show to discuss the outlook for U.S. stocks.
- Powell, Trump and Mortgage Rates
A Barclays strategist discusses potential strategies for reducing interest rates in this episode of Barron's Streetwise.
- Small-Cap Earnings Could Jump 20%. Plus, a Beer Mystery.
Host Jack discusses the potential for a 20% increase in small-cap earnings with a BofA Securities strategist and examines a Wall Street theory regarding Corona sales and immigration policy.
- The Quality Signal That Beats the Market. Plus, Can Metals Stay Hot?
BofA’s Jared Woodard discusses a stock-picking metric, and Jack provides an analysis of the gold, silver, and copper markets in this episode of Barron's Streetwise.
- Pensions, Naked Puts, Low-Sin Investing
On this listener question episode of Barron's Streetwise, the host addresses various inquiries from the audience.
- Andrew Bary’s Top Stocks for 2026
Barron's senior writer Andrew Bary discusses his top stock picks for 2026 following his strong performance in the market throughout 2025.
- GE’s Super-Vernova. Plus, Disney and A.I. Moviemaking
Jack discusses GE's turbine business with an industrials analyst and explores the use of artificial intelligence in moviemaking.
- Small Caps, Chip Wars, and the K-Shaped Economy
In this episode of Barron's Streetwise, Jack explores new market metaphors, and an economist from RBC provides an assessment of the current state of the U.S. economy.
- Amazon’s Rufus Sales Tactics
In this episode of Barron's Streetwise, Jack discusses Amazon’s use of shopping bots and revisits a past segment regarding challenges faced by Target.
- BofA’s Favorite Non-AI Stocks. Plus, Nvidia’s Penny Dividend
This episode of Barron's Streetwise explores a list of 16 non-AI stock picks from a Wall Street researcher. Additionally, the program examines what small dividends can indicate about current market trends.
- How Robinhood Went From Broken IPO to 1,000% Gainer
Steve Quirk, the chief brokerage officer at Robinhood, discusses the company's recent growth, prediction markets, and tokenization on this episode of Barron's Streetwise.
- Earnings Season Was Surprisingly Surprising
Jack reviews third-quarter earnings results and addresses listener inquiries regarding index funds and sequence-of-returns risk.
- Tesla’s Monster Musk Incentive. Plus, Deutsche Bank’s Jim Reid on Stocks
Jack discusses Tesla's future in robotics and its incentive plans. Additionally, Jim Reid from Deutsche Bank offers insights on market trends based on two centuries of investment data.
- Why Chemical Stocks Have Tanked—and 3 to Consider
BofA Securities analyst Matthew DeYoe discusses the challenges facing the chemical industry and offers insights for investors. He also provides perspective on why bargain hunters should focus on downstream opportunities.
- Gold, Bitcoin, Dividends, A.I., Private Equity
Jack answers questions from listeners and previews the upcoming earnings season. He also looks back at previous coverage of dividend stocks.
- Is A.I. Spending Sustainable?
Barclays US equities strategist Venu Krishna discusses AI spending trends, explaining why they differ from the dotcom bubble and offering strategies for investors to hedge their portfolios.
- What Pfizer's New Deal Means for Healthcare
BMO Capital Markets analyst Evan Seigerman discusses the Trump Administration's deal with pharmaceutical companies. The episode also examines the "Suspicious 8" stocks characterized by 6% dividends and various issues.
- Bull Market Health Check. Plus, Philip Morris CEO Jacek Olczak
This episode of Barron's Streetwise features a Wall Street strategist discussing artificial intelligence and stock market valuations. Additionally, the CEO of Philip Morris discusses the company's shift toward smoke-free products.
- Nuclear Power’s Bright Outlook. Plus, Quarterly Or Semiannual Reporting?
In this episode of Barron's Streetwise, a top Wall Street strategist discusses the outlook for nuclear fission and fusion. Additionally, the show provides a guide on the debate regarding quarterly versus semiannual company reporting.
- Worldcoin's 3000% Gain. Plus, Gold, Dividends and Wedgification.
This episode of Barron's Streetwise explores the performance of crypto treasuries, the rise in gold prices, and dividends. Host Jack provides analysis and addresses questions from listeners.
- Dividends for A Pricey Market
Jack examines the current valuation of the stock market through two different perspectives. This episode also explores the role and state of dividends in the market.
- Lyft’s Ride to Profit
Jack interviews Lyft CEO David Risher about the company's turnaround efforts, its focus on autonomous driving, and competition within the rideshare industry.
- Verizon and AT&T Have Traded Places
Jack speaks with Verizon's CFO and a Wall Street analyst regarding the potential for a rebound in Verizon's stock price.
- How Low Will Mortgage Rates Go? Plus, e.l.f. Beauty
A Morgan Stanley strategist provides an outlook on mortgage rates and securities, while e.l.f. Beauty CEO Tarang Amin discusses the company's recent performance.
- Can Government Data Be Trusted? Plus, Yeti and JNJ.
Jack discusses recent jobs data revisions with a strategist and analyzes the differing stock market performance of Yeti and Johnson & Johnson following their earnings reports.
- Climbing the Wealth Ladder
Personal finance expert Nick Maggiulli joins host Jack to discuss strategies for building wealth at various financial levels.
- Disney's Lost Decade. What's Next?
This episode examines the performance of Disney stock over the last decade and explores why analysts view the company as a buy despite recent declines. Two proponents of the stock share their perspectives on Disney's future.
- Deep Dive on Garbage
This episode of Barron's Streetwise explores the waste management industry and discusses why CVS is favoring a specific weight loss medication.
- Did the Optimists Triumph?
In this rerun of Barron's Streetwise, Jack examines 125 years of global investment returns. The episode also discusses the effectiveness of hedging strategies.
- Roblox and Crocs. Plus, Van Eck On the Market
Jack discusses topics including Roblox and Crocs. Additionally, a money manager provides insight on investment strategies in the current market.
- Can Target Turn Things Around?
Barclays analyst Seth Sigman and reporter Sabrina Escobar join Jack to discuss whether Target can improve its performance as a growth stock.
- Retirement Catch-Up, IPO Heat Check, and the Market Effects of Index Funds
Jack and Barron's colleague Elizabeth O'Brien answer listener questions regarding retirement, IPOs, and the market impact of index funds.
- Government-Proofing Your Portfolio
Vanguard's Joseph Davis discusses megatrends such as AI and US government deficits, while UBS's Mark Haefele explores investment strategies related to government spending.
- CoreWeave's Tightrope Run
CoreWeave co-founder Brannin McBee discusses the business, while Barron's senior writer Adam Levine offers analysis on the company's recent stock performance following its IPO.
- The Kale of Investing Is Tasting Better
Nanette Abuhoff Jacobson of Hartford Funds discusses why ex-U.S. markets are currently performing well and suggests it may be the beginning of a longer trend.