Barron's Streetwise
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
Earnings Season, Time Billionaires, and Income Strategies
Seaport Research’s Jonathan Golub examines quarterly results. Todd Brighton of Franklin Income Investors likes convertibles. And Jack talks breakdancing and actuarial seconds. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Beef Episode, Reheated
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Perps, Buybacks, Bond Funds, and Women's Basketball
Jack answers listener questions, and walks back a garbage can tip. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bear Flatteners and Stock Pick Rick
Jack answers a listener question about the state of the stock market. A top portfolio manager has four investment ideas. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Flights and Tights: Delta CEO Ed Bastian and a Look at Lululemon.
A leader in air travel joins the podcast. Plus, Jefferies analyst Randal Konik discusses why a yoga wear pioneer has turned downward dog. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Top CEOs of 2026. Plus, Corning's Wendell Weeks Talks A.I. and Glass.
Jack and Barron's all-star Andrew Bary discuss more standout leaders. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Revisiting the K-Shaped Economy
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jack joins the High Miles Club. Is Autozone a buy?
Plus a top money manager shares five healthcare stock picks.
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Jordan, Wemby, and Why Nike’s Turnaround Hasn’t Taken Flight
A footwear analyst, money manager, and a pair of sneakerheads weigh in. And Jack isn’t a fan of the new Flopper 3s. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Sunny Side of the Late Early Cycle
A portfolio manager discerns between investors' macro and micro worries. Plus the anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto VI. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
A CIO's Warning on Stocks
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Future of Discount Flying
A top airline analyst discusses how traditional carriers are reshaping the skies after the Spirit Airlines collapse. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Blowout Earnings, Food Dividends, Psychedelic Stocks
Jack speaks with a top Wall Street strategist about quarterly results. Plus, two industries to view cautiously. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Space, Freedom, and Physics Envy
Jack answers listener questions on extraterrestrial investing, tax loss harvesting, an ETF that shuns dictatorships, and whether stocks are really expensive.
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A Value Investor’s Guide to Software Stocks
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Cheapest Stocks in America
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Why Stocks are Pricier than they Look
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Airplane Stocks Sold Off. Time to Land Some Deals?
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
GM, Ford, Tesla, and Robo-taxis
Gas prices are rising and auto stocks are sliding. Dan Levy from Barclays sizes up who wins and who doesn't. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tacos and Robots
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Iran, Oil, and the Stock Market
With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, Brent crude recently hit 90 a barrel. A Middle East expert talks exit scenarios. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Anything-But-AI Rally. Plus, Social Security’s Countdown.
Value, dividends, and overseas stocks are suddenly working. And a Deutsche Bank economist explains why 2032 is the next national debt deadline. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
A Compost Man Talks A.I. Vibe-Coding. Plus, Agco’s CEO.
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Where's the Beef?
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Frothy Valuations and Fancy-Pants ETFs
Listener questions on stock market valuations, using borrowed money to boost returns, and dividends' contribution to long-term gains. Also, Jack grades three ETFs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Gold, Debasement, and Henry VIII
Plus, Jack answers listener questions on Fannie Mae, profit taking, and scrip dividends. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
'Sell America?' Careful There.
RBC’s Lori Calvasina joins to talk about what’s in store for US stocks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Powell, Trump and Mortgage Rates
A top strategist from Barclays talks creative paths for pushing rates lower. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Small-Cap Earnings Could Jump 20%. Plus, a Beer Mystery.
Jack talks with a top BofA Securities strategist and looks into a Wall Street theory on Corona sales and immigration policy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Quality Signal That Beats the Market. Plus, Can Metals Stay Hot?
BofA’s Jared Woodard shares a powerful stock-picking metric. And Jack sizes up gold, silver, and copper. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Pensions, Naked Puts, Low-Sin Investing
It’s a listener question special, and grill master Jack is ready to push the pace. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Andrew Bary’s Top Stocks for 2026
The Barron’s star has a hot hand after crushing the market in 2025. Can he do it again? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
GE’s Super-Vernova. Plus, Disney and A.I. Moviemaking
Jack talks turbines with a top industrials analyst, and storms Hollywood with a DIY Avengers sequel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Small Caps, Chip Wars, and the K-Shaped Economy
Jack searches for new market metaphors. An RBC Economist sizes up US conditions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Amazon’s Rufus Sales Tactics
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
BofA’s Favorite Non-AI Stocks. Plus, Nvidia’s Penny Dividend
A Wall Street researcher has 16 picks, and Jack pronounces 15 of them correctly. Also, what dinky dividends say about the market. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
How Robinhood Went From Broken IPO to 1,000% Gainer
Chief brokerage officer Steve Quirk talks prediction markets and tokenization, and does a convincing dial-up modem impression. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Earnings Season Was Surprisingly Surprising
Jack discusses third-quarter company results, and answers listener questions on index funds and sequence-of-returns risk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tesla’s Monster Musk Incentive. Plus, Deutsche Bank’s Jim Reid on Stocks
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Why Chemical Stocks Have Tanked—and 3 to Consider
BofA Securities analyst Matthew DeYoe discusses his industry’s challenges and why bargain hunters should stay “downstream” for now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Gold, Bitcoin, Dividends, A.I., Private Equity
Jack answers listener questions and previews earnings season.
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Is A.I. Spending Sustainable?
Barclays US equities strategist Venu Krishna talks about why this isn’t a replay of the dotcom bubble, and how nervous investors can hedge. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What Pfizer's New Deal Means for Healthcare
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bull Market Health Check. Plus, Philip Morris CEO Jacek Olczak
A top Wall Street strategist discusses A.I. and stock valuations. And Big Tobacco talks smokefree profits. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nuclear Power’s Bright Outlook. Plus, Quarterly Or Semiannual Reporting?
A top Wall Street strategist talks fission (and fusion). And Jack has a guide to arguing about company reporting. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Worldcoin's 3000% Gain. Plus, Gold, Dividends and Wedgification.
Crypto treasuries are dominating. Gold is up. Jack explains why, and answers listener questions on dividends. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dividends for A Pricey Market
Is the stock market too expensive? Jack compares two perspectives. Plus, the deal on dividends. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Lyft’s Ride to Profit
Jack talks to Lyft CEO David Risher about the company's turnaround, autonomous driving, and whether they can beat rideshare's biggest company. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Verizon and AT&T Have Traded Places
It could be Verizon’s turn for a stock bounce. Jack hears from the company’s CFO and a Wall Street bull. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
How Low Will Mortgage Rates Go? Plus, e.l.f. Beauty
A Morgan Stanley strategist discusses the outlook for home loans and the appeal of mortgage backed securities. Jack chats with e.l.f. CEO Tarang Amin and a Wall Street bull about that stock's wild ride. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Can Government Data Be Trusted? Plus, Yeti and JNJ.
Jack talks to a strategist about the recent jobs revisions, and looks at two stocks that took very different paths after earnings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Climbing the Wealth Ladder
Jack sits down with personal finance expert Nick Maggiulli to talk strategies for building wealth at every level. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Disney's Lost Decade. What's Next?
Disney stock has slumped for the past 10 years, but most of Wall Street calls it a buy. Two bulls tell us why.
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Deep Dive on Garbage
Plus, why CVS prefers the second-best weight loss drug. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Did the Optimists Triumph?
In this rerun, Jack explores 125-years of global investment returns. Plus: When hedging works and when it doesn't. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Roblox and Crocs. Plus, Van Eck On the Market
Jack talks fake farming and Jibbitz. And a top money manager explains how to invest now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Can Target Turn Things Around?
Jack talks with Barclays analyst Seth Sigman and Barron’s reporter Sabrina Escobar about the once-great growth stock.
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Retirement Catch-Up, IPO Heat Check, and the Market Effects of Index Funds
Jack answers listener questions with help from Barron's colleague Elizabeth O'Brien. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Government-Proofing Your Portfolio
Vanguard's Joseph Davis talks about megatrends, including the tug of war between AI and US government deficits. UBS's Mark Haefele discusses investing where governments spend.
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CoreWeave's Tightrope Run
After a muted IPO, the A.I. stock is soaring. CoreWeave co-founder Brannin McBee breaks down the business. Barron's senior writer Adam Levine shares some points to consider. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Kale of Investing Is Tasting Better
After decades of making sense only on paper, ex-US markets are suddenly shining.
Nanette Abuhoff Jacobson from Hartford Funds says it’s just the start. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Golden Age of Income
Bonds took a hit this week. BlackRock's Russ Brownback explains why that's an opportunity, and what investors should do now.
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What’s Behind FICO’s Bodacious Stock Returns?
Jack looks at how the humble credit score has made investors more than 100,000%. Plus, Barron's reporter Mackenzie Tatananni answers a question about Wolfspeed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
How to Invest for Tariff Purgatory
The market has bounced back from its 'Liberation Day' lows, but tariff shake-ups aren't over. What does that mean for you? Jack sits down with Bhanu Baweja, Chief Strategist at UBS Investment Bank.
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A Second Chance to Panic
Jack gives his thoughts on the market rebound, and previews Disney earnings. Plus, Allspring Portfolio Manager Bryant VanCronkhite gives us some stock picks, and explains why he's going with value over growth.
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New Weight Loss Pill. Plus, Congress and the Disappearing $4 Trillion.
In this vacation non-episode, Jack talks about Lilly’s latest trial breakthrough and the mysteries of federal budget reconciliation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Can You Dig It?
Jack gives gold bugs their due, and hears from strategists about what’s next for the metal, and mining stocks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
How Low Can We Go?
Jack examines the bear case on tariffs and hears from top strategists at Vanguard and real estate group Hines.
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Southwest Airlines Turnaround Comes With Baggage
The low-cost carrier is adding fees and up-charges. Is it trying to mimic Spirit or Delta? And is the industry headed into a downturn? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Lululemon Is Stretched Thin
Randy Konik at Jefferies discusses yogawear woes and his Nike upgrade. Jack looks at how food insurgents are gobbling market share. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Managed Futures, Infinite Banking, BDCs
Plus, Bitcoin ETFs. Time for a “great loop” through some listener questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
10% Market Dip? How Not to React
Jack walks through ways to hedge market downside from foolish to sensible. Plus, we talk to Barry Ritholtz about strategies from his new book, How Not To Invest. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Is the S&P 500 Enough?
A 125-year history of financial returns challenges conventional wisdom. Plus:
When hedging works and when it fails with RBC's Amy Wu Silverman. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Index Funds vs. Ivy League
Cambria CIO Meb Faber on why ETFs might match Yale's stellar returns. Plus, from protein to pets, food companies search for growth amid shrinking "algos." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Wildfires and Utility Stocks. Plus, Merrill’s Investment Chief.
PG&E CEO Patti Poppe talks about reducing fire risk and keeping A.I. powered up. And BofA's Chris Hyzy on what investors should do now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Stock Splits + Semis
A top chip analyst predicts a near-term peak in spending on computing. Also, stocks are rocketing after split announcements. Here’s who might be next. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Last Call for Alcohol Stocks?
Beer, spirits and wine have suddenly fallen into decline, especially with young people. What it means for investors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
China's AI Breakthrough Rewrites the Script
As markets react to DeepSeek's innovation, Hollywood faces its own AI revolution. Tonight Show veteran Gavin Purcell explains what's at stake. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Taking over the Beer Aisle — Without the Buzz
Athletic Brewing founder Bill Shufelt turned non-alcoholic beer into a treat, not a sacrifice. He explains what's next. Jack previews earnings and Jackson drops a sneeze-guard bombshell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Freight Recovery is in Sight
But trucking and rail stocks aren’t all good deals. Jonathan Chappell from Evercore ISI explains. Jack and Jackson talk inflation, the stock market, and mechanical bull pricing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
