Barron's Streetwise

Elon Musk's company looks more like Apple than a car maker. Plus, the outlook for restaurants is changing.

Masterworks CEO on Monet for the masses. Plus, a finance professor sees selection bias in art.

Also, Jack has thoughts on stocks, vaccines, tech antitrust, leaf blowers, and Smurfs.

The podcast is on vacation, but Jack answers questions and sings some low notes.

Adena Friedman, CEO of the stock exchange owner, talks about fast growth in non-trading revenue. Plus, Jack peeks at a Christmas shopping forecast.

Jack talks with a market strategist and an economic forecaster about whether prices will surge, and what it means for stock returns.

Jack talks with the Shark Tank star and Dallas Mavericks owner about entertainment and investing.

Plus, the founder of Whole Foods on pandemic shortages and obesity. And Jack eyes Airbnb's IPO.

The Readback from Barron's brings you a new season featuring stories about Nintendo, Microsoft, 3D printing and more -- exploring why some companies, ideas, and industries thrive, while others fail to meet their promise. Subscribe to The Readback wherever you listen to podcasts.

Carson Block at Muddy Waters Research on betting against stocks. Plus, Jack discusses the outlook for value stocks.

Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman on the appeal of alternative investments, as new rules open access. Plus, factor investing.

Plus, Jack talks cars and small cap stocks.

Founder Trevor Milton talks with Jack about hydrogen trucks and a new GM deal, while a short-seller dents the stock.

What's the best way to size up drug stocks? Does solar's outlook remain bright? Is a frank on a bun a sandwich? Jack has thoughts.

Why Jack is cutting stock risk. And IMAX CEO Richard Gelfond talks about the return to the big screen.

NYU's Aswath Damodaran weighs in on how much investors should pay for Tesla and Amazon, and says the price of a college degree could crash.

Zoetis CEO Kristin Peck and Credit Suisse strategist Jonathan Golub weigh in. Also, Jack on SPACs.

With other tech giants facing antitrust scorn, Microsoft could walk away with a social media gem. Is that a good thing? NYU professor Scott Galloway weighs in.

Is the greenback's recent slide the start of a bigger move, and what should investors make of gains for cryptocurrencies and precious metals?

As cash pours into do-good investments, Philip Morris is trying to clean up its image. Can a cigarette maker go ESG?

Economist Stephanie Kelton says soaring deficits aren't a problem. Has she converted her critics?

Disney executive chairman on how the coronavirus will change theme parks, movies, and streaming. (First published 4/10/20.)

The burrito chain's CEO on culinary changes, the pandemic response, and growth potential. Also, Jack takes on real estate.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on how the chipmaker has parlayed video game success into supercomputing dominance. Next up: Autonomous driving.

Jack talks with Gilead Sciences CEO Daniel O'Day, and weighs in on a day-trading celebrity.

Yale economist Robert Shiller and the CEOs of broker Redfin and homebuilder Taylor Morrison. Plus, Jack rants about gold.

Good news: The economy is reopening. Bad news: A top economist says Fed overreach could produce scary results.

An analyst upgrades Southwest Airlines, and the CEO of Booking Holdings talks hotels. Also, post-Covid bowling is two comeback stories in one.

Questions about airlines, Uber, a stock market bubble, and globalization on this special edition of Barron's Streetwise hosted by Jack Hough.

ViacomCBS CEO Bob Bakish on soaring demand for streaming; why advertising will come back; and what makes Pluto TV the company's secret weapon.

How the lockdown is affecting booze and takeout. Plus, a conversation with Rob Lynch, CEO of Papa John's.

The CEOs of Slack and Okta talk about what the Covid-19 pandemic means for cloud business software.

Chaotic trading in crude oil, what it means for the energy sector, and why tankers are sitting pretty.

Ford CEO Jim Hackett and Wall Street analysts discuss how the pandemic will change the car industry.

A temperature check before entering Disney World? In the Barron's Streetwise podcast, Disney executive chairman Bob Iger on how the coronavirus will change theme parks, movies, and streaming.

How the coronavirus will accelerate a reckoning for America's stores. Plus, CVS CEO Larry Merlo on testing and telehealth.

Jack Hough speaks with Regeneron CEO Dr. Leonard Schleifer and Wall Street biotech analyst Dr. Yaron Werber. Plus, a bagel store selling toilet paper. Barron's Streetwise is a weekly podcast from Barron's. Produced by Mette Lützhøft.

In Barron's Streetwise, a new weekly podcast from Barron's, Jack Hough talks with business leaders, influencers, market experts -- to provide insights and context around trends we should be watching. In the first episode, Jack interviews Leonard Schleifer, CEO of biotech company Regeneron, who says we could have a treatment for Covid-19 "quickly." Watch this feed for the full episode in the days ahead.

Steak and burger prices have soared, yet U.S. ranchers are raising the smallest cattle herd in 75 years. Jack heads to Texas to learn why. This episode originally aired on Feb. 13, 2026.

Jack answers listener questions, and walks back a garbage can tip.

Jack answers a listener question about the state of the stock market. A top portfolio manager has four investment ideas.

A leader in air travel joins the podcast. Plus, Jefferies analyst Randal Konik discusses why a yoga wear pioneer has turned downward dog.

Jack and Barron's all-star Andrew Bary discuss more standout leaders.

In this rerun, Jack searches for new market metaphors and a RBC Economist sizes up U.S. conditions. This episode originally aired on Dec. 5, 2025.

Plus a top money manager shares five healthcare stock picks.

A footwear analyst, money manager, and a pair of sneakerheads weigh in. And Jack isn’t a fan of the new Flopper 3s.

A portfolio manager discerns between investors' macro and micro worries. Plus the anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto VI.

Brad Conger, chief investment officer at Hirtle & Co., explains why the market looks vulnerable, and what to do about it. And Jack has thoughts on how to lord your understanding of the "equity risk premium" over your friends.

A top airline analyst discusses how traditional carriers are reshaping the skies after the Spirit Airlines collapse.

Jack speaks with a top Wall Street strategist about quarterly results. Plus, two industries to view cautiously.

Jack answers listener questions on extraterrestrial investing, tax loss harvesting, an ETF that shuns dictatorships, and whether stocks are really expensive.

AI is eating the software sector. D.A. Davidson analyst Gill Luria explains which stocks are cheap enough to buy. Also, Allbirds is now a chip company, apparently.

Jack screens the S&P 500 for its 10 lowest P/E stocks — a group that's beaten the market by 300 points over a decade. Also: fireballs, insect dye, and Canadian Froot Loops.

Beware buy-the-dip-itis. If anything now is a good time to build resilience. Jack explains in this “talker” with turkeys, King Kong Bundy and Jackson on guitar.

Jet fuel is up 62% since the Iran war began. A TD Cowen analyst on which airlines can weather it, and a Morgan Stanley analyst on why the selloff in aerospace suppliers is overdone.

Gas prices are rising and auto stocks are sliding. Dan Levy from Barclays sizes up who wins and who doesn't.

The CEO of Yum Brands talks Taco Bell and KFC. A Barclays strategist looks at the coming humanoid economy. And Jack previews Nvidia’s big A.I. event.

With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, Brent crude recently hit 90 a barrel. A Middle East expert talks exit scenarios.

Value, dividends, and overseas stocks are suddenly working. And a Deutsche Bank economist explains why 2032 is the next national debt deadline.

Jack and Jackson discuss what’s ailing software stocks, and list Wall Street picks. And a tractor executive has the latest on farm incomes and planting tech.

Steak prices are soaring. So why is the U.S. cattle herd the smallest in 75 years? Jack heads to Texas ranch land to find out.

Listener questions on stock market valuations, using borrowed money to boost returns, and dividends' contribution to long-term gains. Also, Jack grades three ETFs.

Plus, Jack answers listener questions on Fannie Mae, profit taking, and scrip dividends.

RBC’s Lori Calvasina joins to talk about what’s in store for US stocks.

A top strategist from Barclays talks creative paths for pushing rates lower.

Jack talks with a top BofA Securities strategist and looks into a Wall Street theory on Corona sales and immigration policy.

BofA’s Jared Woodard shares a powerful stock-picking metric. And Jack sizes up gold, silver, and copper.

It’s a listener question special, and grill master Jack is ready to push the pace.

The Barron’s star has a hot hand after crushing the market in 2025. Can he do it again?

Jack talks turbines with a top industrials analyst, and storms Hollywood with a DIY Avengers sequel.

Jack searches for new market metaphors. An RBC Economist sizes up US conditions.

In this half-fresh Black Friday episode, Jack talks about how Amazon is winning the shopping-bot war, and we revisit a June 27, 2025 episode on what’s ailing Target.

A Wall Street researcher has 16 picks, and Jack pronounces 15 of them correctly. Also, what dinky dividends say about the market.

Chief brokerage officer Steve Quirk talks prediction markets and tokenization, and does a convincing dial-up modem impression.

Jack discusses third-quarter company results, and answers listener questions on index funds and sequence-of-returns risk.

Jack looks at Tesla’s robo future. And a self-described inflationist discusses what two centuries of returns say about what investors should do now.

BofA Securities analyst Matthew DeYoe discusses his industry’s challenges and why bargain hunters should stay “downstream” for now.

Jack answers listener questions and previews earnings season. For more on dividends, check out our episode from 2023.

Barclays US equities strategist Venu Krishna talks about why this isn’t a replay of the dotcom bubble, and how nervous investors can hedge.

BMO Capital Markets analyst Evan Seigerman discusses the Trump Administration's deal with Big Pharma. Plus, meet the Suspicious 8, with 6% dividends and lots of problems.

A top Wall Street strategist discusses A.I. and stock valuations. And Big Tobacco talks smokefree profits.

A top Wall Street strategist talks fission (and fusion). And Jack has a guide to arguing about company reporting.

Crypto treasuries are dominating. Gold is up. Jack explains why, and answers listener questions on dividends.

Is the stock market too expensive? Jack compares two perspectives. Plus, the deal on dividends.