Barron's This Week Magazine

Leveraging Up To Learn

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:52:11 EST

Apollo Group and other for-profit colleges will find it harder to make the grade -- especially as they come under scrutiny for aggressive enrollment practices.

Getting Reacquainted With Risk

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:29:46 EST

AN INTERVIEW WITH BRIAN C. PFEIFLER: Rated best among financial advisors last year, he sees opportunities among high-quality stocks and bonds.

L-3: Battle-Tested and Cheap

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:02:04 EST

L-3 could rally more than 30% in the next year amid rising demand for its communications, intelligence, surveillance and other defense systems. How asymmetrical warfare plays into the contractor's strengths.

Super-Cheap Smokes

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:14:59 EST

Cigarette maker Altria has a lush dividend and a best-selling product in Philip Morris USA's Marlboro brand. All it needs is a plan to get investors back on board.

A Fixer-Upper Stock on the Mend

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:32:01 EST

Look for Sherwin-Williams to paint the town red once the economic recovery kicks into high gear. With innovative products, this well-run company continues to take market share from rivals.

A Healthier Prognosis for Cardinal

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:59:57 EST

Leaner and meaner drug-distributor Cardinal health is positioned for growth. But few on Wall Street recognize its full potential -- yet.

Better Baking for the Bank

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:02:04 EST

The right recipe for rates.

First the Crisis, Now the Books

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:02:04 EST

After the fall, the autopsies.

What America Makes Best

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:02:04 EST

Our future lies in services, not manufacturing.

Stocks Jump Despite Rising Unemployment

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:02:04 EST

Mixed data leave some investors wary -- yet indexes manage to reverse two weeks' decline.

Russian Telecom Sends Conciliatory Message

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:02:04 EST

On the phone, that is -- so investors should check out this telecom.

Short Seller: Dump Munis

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:02:04 EST

A short seller sounds an alarm over states' deficits -- and bonds. Muni managers demur.

The Street Shelters Its Stash

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:11:19 EST

Putting a "bonus put" under U.S. stocks.

Turning Up the Heat on Rice

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:02:04 EST

Adverse weather and New Delhi's hints at massive imports make for a rice-price cooker.

Second Time a Charm for Chinese-Realty IPO?

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:02:04 EST

In mainland builder's second public offering, first-day run-up snaps up most of the value.

Labored Conditions

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:02:04 EST

The real secret of Corporate America's profit and productivity miracle.

Time to Order the Top-Shelf Stuff

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:08:49 EST

For quality, look to laggards.

Voting With Their Portfolios

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:15:28 EST

A growing fear of inflation.

Picking Up the Gait

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:02:04 EST

Polo's more dapper payout.

Take Heed: Cisco Sees Start of a Recovery

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:26:30 EST

Oh, joy! Cisco's happy again.

Are EMC, Cisco Altar-Bound?

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:02:04 EST

An EMC-Cisco merger looks unlikely.

Quicken's Lonely Quest

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:02:04 EST

Quicken is still the best.

Shining Star

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:12:37 EST

5.11 Tactical Light for Life

Changing Streams

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:15:30 EST

Some financial-services companies are worth owning, despite the chaos that surrounds them. The question to ask: Who's buying?

Hot Time for Growth Investing

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:02:04 EST

A good time to be in growth.

A Stock With Some Teeth

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:26:27 EST

Shares of dental-supply company Dentsply are being unfairly dragged by concerns about health-care reform.

Corning CFO's $1.6 Million Sale

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:28:39 EST

James B. Flaws sold 100,000 shares of the LCD-panel and specialty-glass giant.

Stocks in the Spotlight Tuesday

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:01:57 EST

Live Nation and Priceline.com rose. Barclays and Carter's fell.

Android Roils Handset Market

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:11:19 EST

High-profile Android launches are one factor hurting BlackBerry sales.

A Buying Opportunity in Fluor

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:20:54 EST

Credit Suisse suggested capitalizing on weakness in the engineering firm.

Priceline Can Rocket Higher

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:45:39 EST

The online travel site, famous for having William Shatner as its pitchman and being a dot-com hero, has seen its stock soar to a nine-year high.

H-P Seen Having the Edge on Dell

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:09:38 EST

Credit Suisse says H-P will benefit more from early stages of a PC recovery.

Clorox Loses a Little Shine

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:17:11 EST

Caris trimmed estimates and the target price on the household-goods giant.

The Inside Skinny on Insider Trading

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:31:06 EST

An expert weighs in on how useful this information is in predicting stock values.