Jack hears from researchers, industry founders, a pension manager, and a co-author of one of two recent pirate-themed private equity takedowns.

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Does Private Equity Beat Stocks, or Nah?

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.

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Big Data will strain the electricity grid, says BofA. And Jack talks with a top energy analyst.

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A.I. Power Shortage. Plus, Oil & Gas Stock Picks

William Blair Analyst Sharon Zackfia talks restaurants including Chipotle, Sweetgreen and CAVA. Jack assesses his relationship with Siri.

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Why Starbucks Went Cold. Plus, Apple’s A.I. Opportunity.

Sands Capital semiconductor analyst Daniel Pilling shares insights. Plus, more drama at Paramount.

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Chip Stocks and the A.I. Explosion

Plus, the charms of CLOs. BofA’s Jared Woodard sizes up income strategies.

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The Problem With Covered Call Writing

Plus, Tesla earnings, European stock picks, and jellied eels.

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Does Private Equity Beat Stocks, or Nah?

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