Numbers by Barron's

Every trading day, Numbers By Barron's breaks down the market's most important stories into three essential numbers.

Episodes

August Housing Starts Hit 1.62 Million

September 22, 2021 • 3 min

Housing starts rose at a faster pace than expected last month. Universal Music Group begins trading in Europe. And Google's plans for a new office in New York. Host: Shaina Mishkin. Producer: Katie Ferguson.

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S&P 500 Drops 1.7%

September 21, 2021 • 3 min

The S&P 500 had its most dramatic daily decline since May. Twitter will pay nearly $810 billion to settle an investor lawsuit. And AstraZeneca announces a promising new treatment for breast cancer. Host: Shaina Mishkin. Producer: Katie Ferguson.

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Price of Gold Dips 2.3%

September 20, 2021 • 3 min

Buybacks and dividends dipped in 2020, but are set to make a rebound. China's Evergrande Group is in hot water. Plus, why gold is falling. Host: Nick Jasinski. Producer: Katie Ferguson.

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U.S. Retail Sales Up 0.7% in August

September 17, 2021 • 4 min

U.S. retail sales beat expectations. AMC Entertainment will begin accepting cryptocurrencies as payment. Plus, Las Vegas casinos take a tumble. Host: Nick Jasinski. Producer: Katie Ferguson.

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Goldman Sachs to Acquire GreenSky for $2.2 Billion

September 16, 2021 • 4 min

Goldman Sachs makes the latest deal in the payments space. Covid-19 cases are up in children. Plus, Weber's stock fails to bring the heat. Host: Nick Jasinski. Producer: Katie Ferguson.

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Consumer Price Index Rises Less Than Anticipated

September 15, 2021 • 3 min

Despite a smaller rise in the consumer price index than anticipated, inflation is still a concern. Amazon announces a new hiring spree. And Google gets a fine. Host: Zoe Szathmary. Producer: Katie Ferguson.

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Apple Set to Unveil New iPhones

September 14, 2021 • 4 min

Median home prices are up in mid-tier cities like Boise, Idaho. Apple is set to announce a slate of updated products. Plus, Boston Beer takes a tumble. Host: Nicholas Jasinski. Producer: Katie Ferguson.

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Solar Could Power 40% of U.S. Electricity by 2035

September 13, 2021 • 3 min

The U.S. Energy Department has high hopes for Solar. A new court ruling gives developers room to circumvent Apple. And eyewear maker, Warby Parker, could have a $2.7 Billion valuation when it goes public. Host: Shaina Mishkin.

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Amazon and Tesla's Latest Battle in the Space Race

September 10, 2021 • 3 min

Initial jobless claims hit a pandemic-era low. Amazon and Tesla engage in a war of words. And Lululemon beats expectations. Host: Shaina Mishkin. Producer: Katie Ferguson.

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U.S. GDP Forecast Drops for 2021

September 9, 2021 • 3 min

Concerns over consumer spending downgrade the U.S. GDP forecast. PayPal will acquire Japanese payments company Paidy. Plus, Ford turns a corner. Host: Shaina Mishkin. Producer: Katie Ferguson.

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Tesla's Stock Jumps 7% for the Year

September 8, 2021 • 3 min

Toyota announces an investment in electric vehicles. Tesla gets a bump from Cathie Wood. And the September IPO market is heating up. Host: Shaina Mishkin. Producer: Katie Ferguson.

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Disney's Latest Marvel Film Won't Screen in China

September 7, 2021 • 4 min

Disney's latest Marvel film didn't meet the government's criteria to screen in China. Los Angeles announces it will get rid of fossil fuel generated power by 2035. And Lyft takes a stand in Texas. Host: Jacob Passy. Producer: Katie Ferguson.

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Walmart to Increase Minimum Wage to $12

September 3, 2021 • 3 min

Bitcoin is set to become a legal tender in El Salvador. Social Security may run out a year earlier than expected. And Walmart is the latest company to raise its minimum wage. Host: Jacob Passy. Producer: Katie Ferguson.

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New Covid-19 Variant Mu Detected in 39 Countries

September 2, 2021 • 4 min

A look at the Mu variant of Covid-19. Apple has come under fire for restricting discussions of pay equity. Plus, an analyst's take on defense spending. Host: Jacob Passy. Producer: Katie Ferguson.

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3.5 Million Households at Risk of Losing Their Homes

September 1, 2021 • 3 min

Virgin Galactic stock gets an upgrade. Why Fidelity is embarking on its third hiring push. Plus, a looming eviction crisis. Host: Jacob Passy. Producer: Katie Ferguson.

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Globalstar Shares Up 57% Amid iPhone 13 Rumors

August 31, 2021 • 3 min

Hurricane Ida may affect oil prices. China sets new limits on online video games. And why satellite companies' stocks are rocketing after the latest iPhone rumors. Host: Jacob Passy. Producer: Katie Ferguson.

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Consumer Sentiment Index Dips 13% in August

August 30, 2021 • 3 min

The August reading of the consumer sentiment index is in. Emergency unemployment benefits are set to expire. And Toast files to go public. Host: Zoe Szathmary. Producer: Katie Ferguson.

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Inside the Federal Reserve's Virtual Symposium

August 27, 2021 • 3 min

Taper talk is expected at the Federal Reserve's latest conference. Jobless claims hit a pandemic low. Plus, Snowflake's earnings blizzard. Host: Zoe Szathmary. Producer: Katie Ferguson.

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Nordstrom's Better-Than-Expected Earnings Fail to Impress

August 26, 2021 • 3 min

Nordstrom shares dip despite impressive quarterly results. Why the number of Chinese companies listed in the U.S. might dip. And U.S. households and small businesses have a stockpile of cash. Host: Zoe Szathmary. Producer: Katie Ferguson.

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Best Buy Reports $11.8 Billion in Revenue

August 25, 2021 • 3 min

Best Buy beats expectations. New-home sales rise for the first time since March. And ForgeRock is going public. Host: Zoe Szathmary. Producer: Katie Ferguson.

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