The Readback

By Barron's

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... more

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The podcast currently has 141 episodes available.

The Readback episodes:

December 11, 2019 60: The Forgotten Small Stocks
Shares of Apple are up a staggering 70% in 2019. That's not supposed to happen. By the time companies reach the size of Apple, their earnings growth (and their stock gains) tend to slow. But not in this market. We live in an age of huge companies getting huger. Barron's Avi Salzman and Alex Eule discuss the investment case for small-cap stocks and whether they might be having a comeback. Produced by Mette Lützhøft.

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13min
December 04, 2019 59: A Printer and Copier Walk Into a Bar...
We're in a golden age for technology. Silicon Valley is changing the way we live. For better and worse. The stocks of these companies are having a banner year and an even better decade. Barron's Eric Savitz joins host Alex Eule to discuss why many of the tech pioneers -- the ones that arguably created Silicon Valley -- have been left behind. Produced by Mette Lützhøft.

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15min
November 28, 2019 58: Hurray for Dividends!
Host Alex Eule talks to Barron's Lawrence Strauss about dividends-and why investors are always so thankful for the stream of income they provide. The Readback is a weekly, finance and business podcast from Barron's. Hosted by Alex Eule and produced by Mette Lützhøft.

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17min
November 20, 2019 57: Big Tech vs Banks. Finally a Fair Fight
For a supposedly obsolete idea, the checkbook still holds a lot of power. It remains the gateway to Americans' money. Big tech companies want in on the party, but traditional banks have proven surprisingly resilient when it comes to these customer relationships. This week on The Readback, Alex Eule is joined by Ben Walsh to discuss how much longer Wall Street can hold off Silicon Valley. Producer: Mette Lützhøft.

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16min
November 13, 2019 56: An Industrial Giant Goes High Tech
It's been famously said that software is eating the world. Some traditional companies are having more success than others in fending off the disruption. Host Alex Eule talks to Barron's Al Root about his recent column on one of them -- Honeywell. Hosted by Alex Eule and produced by Mette Lützhøft.

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14min
November 06, 2019 55: Tech's Most Surprising Comeback
Today on The Readback, we're switching things around a little. Guest host Jeffrey Cane interviews Alex Eule about his recent column on Garmin-a tech company that has found success far from Silicon Valley. The Readback is a weekly, finance and business podcast from Barron's. Producer: Mette Lützhøft. Published 11.06.2019.

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14min
October 30, 2019 54: Bears on The Rise
Nicholas Jasinski joins host Alex Eule to talk about Barron's latest Big Money Poll-and why institutional investors are as cautious about stocks-and politics-as they've been in 20 years. Produced by Mette Lützhøft. Published on Oct. 30, 2019.

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13min
October 24, 2019 53: TV's Streaming Moment
You're going to be hearing an awful lot about television streaming in the coming weeks. Years after Netflix began the streaming revolution, the company is finally getting real competition. In the latest episode of The Readback, Jack Hough joins host Alex Eule to talk streaming-and which companies are likely to win (and lose) in the months ahead. Produced by Mette Lützhøft.

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20min
October 16, 2019 52: Why Interest Rates Are Going Negative
Anyone with a savings account is familiar with the impact of low interest rates. The most generous savings accounts in the U.S. barely pay 2%. Bonds aren't a whole lot better. But in Europe and much of the world, interest rates are not just low-they're actually negative. Matt Klein joins host Alex Eule to explain.

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15min
October 10, 2019 51: The Race to Zero
Over the last few weeks, the top U.S. discount brokerage firms have been falling over themselves to cut commissions on stock trades. Today on The Readback, Beverly Goodman joins Alex Eule to talk about the disappearance of fees-and why it might be a mixed blessing for investors. Produced by Mette Lützhøft.

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15min

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How many episodes does The Readback have?

The podcast currently has 141 episodes available.

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