The Readback

By Barron'sBusiness Investing

The Readback episodes

November 18, 2020 Nordstrom Plots Its Comeback
Nordstrom opened its flagship store in Manhattan one year ago. Six months later, the pandemic forced it to close. What will the future have in store?

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18 min
November 11, 2020 The Company Formerly Known as Weight Watchers
Oprah helped save Weight Watchers, but the stock continues to yoyo. Inside the company's long journey to stay in shape.

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19 min
November 04, 2020 How Robo Advisors Rescued the Market
As markets collapsed earlier this year, a growing number of investors were lucky enough to have a robot holding their hand. Why digital advice is working.

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18 min
October 28, 2020 Microsoft's Stunning Turnaround
Not so long ago, Microsoft was an afterthought in the world of tech. Its comeback will be studied for years to come.

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22 min
October 21, 2020 Whatever Happened to 3D Printing?
3D printers were supposed to be the next big thing. Then the bubble burst.

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16 min
October 14, 2020 How Fitbit Lost the Wearables Revolution
Just five years ago, Fitbit was one of the hottest companies in tech. Now it's hoping a sale to Google can save its business and help it compete with Apple.

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19 min
October 07, 2020 Nintendo Plays the Long Game
It's been 35 years since Super Mario Bros. changed videogames. Today, Mario is as popular as ever, except on your smartphone. This week, how Nintendo ignored the mobile revolution -- and still won.

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19 min
October 01, 2020 The Readback Returns Next Week
The Readback 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. Listen starting Wednesday, October 7.

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2 min
July 15, 2020 The Readback Returns Soon
The podcast will be on a short break for a few weeks, while we dive into some new ideas and formats for the show. We'll speak to you soon.

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1 min
July 09, 2020 89: Cord Cutting Gets Expensive
Millions of Americans have canceled their cable and turned to streaming services like Netflix and Youtube TV in search of a better deal. But cheap TV is getting hard to find.

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15 min

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The Readback explores why only a few of our most hyped companies and ideas end up meeting their promise. The lessons learned hold value not just for investors, but for everyone trying to find the next…