Junk bonds are Barron’s top pick among 10 income sectors, thanks to their generous payouts and discounted prices. Bringing up the rear: MLPs.
Shares of cruise-ship operators Carnival, Norwegian, and Royal Caribbean are on course to keep rising, buoyed by low fuel costs and booming demand from China, Barron’s reports.
Internet-radio pioneer Pandora could get left behind in the music-streaming business, as Apple, Microsoft, and Alphabet join the fray, Barron’s says. The Beatles’ catalog was added to streaming services on Christmas Eve, dealing another blow to Pandora.
If a sale or breakup of American Capital results in the payoff activists seek, other business-development companies could face similar battles, Barron’s says.
Santa Fe, N.M.–based Thornburg Global Opportunities scours the globe for promising stocks, such as airport operator Aena. Barron’s takes a closer look.
Texas-based top advisor Jeanie Wyatt sees double-digit gains for the stock market in 2016. But she isn’t giving up on bonds yet, Barron’s reports.
Increased scrutiny by tax authorities means that art buyers must be more careful about paying sales taxes—or risk big penalties. Barron’s offers advice.
This week, Barron’sinterviews Chris Hyzy, chief investment officer for Bank of America Global Wealth and Investment Management. He warns that high-yield bonds, emerging markets, and commodities are traps right now.
A continuing restructuring makes the Dutch paint and coatings outfit more efficient—and more tempting to investors. A 2.4% dividend adds to stock’s appeal, Barron’s says.
Asian strategists believe 2016 is likely to be better for this member of the “Fragile Five” emerging economies—but the improvement may not be seen until the second half. Singapore-based Nomura strategist Mixo Das sees the Jakarta Composite rising 16% or more in the next year as earnings surprise on the upside, Barron’s reports.
Best Income Ideas for 2016: Get Yields Up to 9% Junk bonds are Barron’s top pick among 10 income sectors, thanks to their generous payouts and discounted prices.