Barron's Live

Stocks have churned through the first two months of 2026, and that was before the U.S. launched attacks on Iran. Now, investors must grapple with the future of the AI trade, tariffs, interest rates, and the uncertainty of a war in the Middle East. Barron's Senior Managing Editor Lauren R. Rublin speaks with Ben Levisohn, Barron's new editor in chief, about stocks and sectors in the news, and what to do now.

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Emerging market stocks had a banner year in 2025, and there is no letup in sight. What's behind the strong comeback, how long can the rally last, and which markets and stocks look most attractive now? Barron's Senior Managing Editors Lauren R. Rublin and Editor in Chief Ben Levisohn interview Louis Lau, a member of the Emerging Markets Investment Committee at Brandes Investment Partners, and co-manager of the Brandes Emerging Markets Value Fund (ticker: BEMIX).

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The market now views artificial intelligence as a disruptor, causing a massive rotation underneath the surface. Barron's Senior Managing Editor Ben Levisohn, Associate Editor Al Root, and Barron's Investor Circle's Josh Schafer discuss what it means for stocks, sectors, and our favorite themes.

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Silver was 2025's best-performing asset, and gold wasn't far behind. What is behind the monumental rally in precious metals, and how long can it last? John Hathaway, a veteran gold analyst and portfolio manager at Sprott Asset Management USA  joins Barron's Senior Managing Editor Lauren R. Rublin and Senior Writer Paul R. La Monica for a discussion of metals, miners, and more.

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Warren Buffett stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of 2025, a mere 95 years young, and longtime Berkshire executive Greg Abel stepped up. What does the leadership transition mean for Buffett's incomparable creation and its shares? Barron's Senior Managing Editor Lauren R. Rublin speaks with Associate Editor Andrew Bary, and Cathy Seifert, a senior vice president at CFRA Research, both of whom have followed Berkshire's evolution and the stock's performance for many years. We will also have a look at other insurance and financial stocks, and what is moving in the markets.

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