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The Readback

Barron'swww.barrons.com
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 big thing.
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Episodes

14: Barron's Goes to Disneyland

Host Alex Eule is joined by senior writer Jack Hough, who recently sat down for a long interview with Disney CEO Bob Iger and got an exclusive tour of Disney's new Star Wars land. The Readback is a weekly podcast from Barron's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 02, 201911 min

13: The Unicorns Are Coming

Host Alex Eule talks with managing editor Lauren Rublin about their recent trip to Silicon Valley and their roundtable with some of the Valley's most prominent investors. The Readback is a weekly podcast from Barron's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 26, 201811 min

12: Robinhood's Savings Mirage

A host of digital start-ups have gotten a lot of attention in recent years for using technology to improve investing and democratize finance. Companies like Robinhood have targeted younger investors with commission-free stock trades. That's a compelling offer-but sometimes the offers are a little too compelling. Last week Robinhood announced it was offering a new checking and savings account with 3% interest. That's way higher than anything offered by banks. But there's a catch. This week on The...

Dec 19, 201812 min

11: The Subscription Revolution

In this episode of The Readback, Avi Salzman talks with Alex Eule about the revolution of subscriptions. The Readback is a weekly, financial podcast from Barron's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 12, 201811 min

10: Wall Street Wants Your Data

For decades, corporations and investors have been fighting a battle over data. Shareholders push for transparency, while companies do the bare minimum to comply. Just last month, Apple said it would no longer provide details on its iPhone sales. But investors are a resourceful bunch and there's a booming world of alternative data that's helping to fill in the gaps. This week on The Readback, Alex Eule talks with Barron's senior writer Avi Salzman about how alternative data can give investors an ...

Dec 05, 201813 min

9: The Facebook Conundrum

Host Alex Eule is joined by Barron's associate editor Jack Hough to discuss what to do with Facebook's unloved stock. The Readback is a weekly, financial podcast from Barron's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 28, 201813 min

8: The 401(k)'s Midlife Crisis

Host Alex Eule speaks with Beverly Goodman about whether the 40th birthday of the 401(k) is a time to celebrate or rethink our retirement policies. Produced by Mette Lützhøft. Published 11.21.2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 22, 201815 min

7: PowerPoint Fatigue

Host Alex Eule speaks with Al Root about the possible connection between the length of a company's earnings presentation and its stock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 14, 201813 min

6: The IBM Hype Machine

Among tech companies, IBM has accomplished an unusual feat. IBM shares have lost a third of their value over the last five years. In this episode of The Readback, Alex Eule talks to Barron's Tae Kim about IBM's attempted reboot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 07, 201811 min

5: Permission To Panic

It's been a painful month for stocks and the volatility shows no real signs of abating. While financial advisors' first bit of advice is always to sit tight and not worry, sometimes that's easier said than done. In this week's episode of The Readback, Alex Eule talks to Barron's Jack Hough, whose latest feature gives readers permission to explore their emotions a bit. Even panic. The Readback is a weekly, financial podcast from Barron's. The show is hosted by managing editor Alex Eule and produc...

Oct 31, 201814 min

4: Polling Main Street's Money Managers

In this week's episode of The Readback, Alex Eule talks to Barron's Vito Racanelli about changing attitudes among professional money managers. From Trump to Tesla to tariffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 24, 201814 min

3: The Stamp King

Host Alex Eule is joined by senior writer Mary Childs to talk about the latest chapter in her ongoing coverage of Bill Gross-the bond king's love of stamps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 17, 201811 min

2: Can Barnes & Noble Turn the Page?

In today's episode of Barron's new podcast, The Readback, Alex Eule talks to Barron's Andrew Bary about the book industry and Barnes and Noble's next chapter. The Readback is hosted by Alex Eule and produced by Mette Lützhøft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 10, 201814 min

1: What's Left for The Toy Industry?

Host Alex Eule talks to Barron's Associate Editor Jack Hough about the future of the toy industry and how Hasbro is learning to remake itself in the evolving retail world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 03, 201813 min

Coming Soon: The Readback

Introducing The Readback, a new podcast from Barron's. Every week, we invite you inside the Barron's newsroom-revealing the drama behind our stories, and exposing the forces that shape finance today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 25, 201829 sec
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