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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One unicorn after another has gone public this year. These companies tend to have two things in common: High valuations and steep losses. In this episode of The Readback, Jack Hough joins guest host Jeffrey Cane to talk about why investors appear to have lost their appetite for cash-burning companies. Produced by Mette Lützhøft.

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In this episode of The Readback, Josh Nathan-Kazis joins host Alex Eule to talk about the coming wave of opioid litigation-and who's likely to pay for the ongoing crisis. Produced by Mette Lützhøft.

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AT&T has spent the last few years trying to become far more than just a phone company. But after spending more than $100 billion on acquisitions like DirecTV and Time Warner, the company is now being targeted by an activist investor unhappy with the strategy. Barron's Nicholas Jasinski joins host Alex Eule to discuss why AT&T is suddenly under a microscope.

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We're at the beginning of a global aging boom-and nations are facing mounting challenges. Reshma Kapadia joins host Alex Eule to talk about how four countries are dealing with the retirement crisis. Produced by Mette Lützhøft.

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Biotech companies have been some of the hottest IPOs in recent years. This week, Josh Nathan-Kasiz joins host Alex Eule on The Readback to talk about one of biotech's most promising treatments. The Readback is a finance and business podcast from Barron's. Producer: Mette Lützhøft.

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As viewers cut the cord, TV networks still have one reliable, and very powerful, ally: the National Football League. Host Alex Eule is joined by Barron's Jack Hough to discuss the partnership and why investors may be underestimating its importance. The Readback is a weekly finance and business podcast from Barron's. Producer: Mette Lützhøft.

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Andrew Bary joins host Alex Eule to discuss why energy stocks are so unloved and how the weak sentiment could offer a big opportunity for investors. The Readback is a weekly, finance and business podcast. Hosted by Alex Eule and produced by Mette Lützhøft. Published 08/21/2020.

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This week on The Readback, Avi Salzman joins host Alex Eule to discuss why the escalating U.S.-China battle is once again spooking investors. The Readback is a weekly, finance and business podcast from Barron's. Produced by Mette Lützhøft.

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Jack Hough joins host Alex Eule to discuss the future of malls and why the retail reckoning has only just begun. 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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