Numbers by Barron's

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

Episodes

UBS Buys Credit Suisse

March 21, 2023 • 5 min

The deal happened quickly in the wake of high-profile bank failures. Amazon will lay off another 9,000 employees. And First Republic Bank continues its tumble. Host: Jackson Cantrell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Median Home Prices Dip 1.2% in February

March 20, 2023 • 4 min

New data on February home prices is released. China’s EV production is up. Plus, U.S. companies have more cash on their balance sheets. Host: Nick Devor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The European Central Bank Raises Rates a Half-Point

March 17, 2023 • 4 min

A look at the first triple witching day of 2023. The European Central Bank raises rates. And Honda issues a recall. Host: Zoe Szathmary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Retail Sales Fall in February

March 16, 2023 • 4 min

Spending in February fell across department stores, food services, and furniture stores. Foxconn expands into EVs. Plus, T-Mobile will acquire Mint Mobile’s parent company. Host: Angela Palumbo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Meta to Cut Additional 10,000 Employees

March 15, 2023 • 5 min

An update on inflation in the United States and Japan. Plus, Meta will lay off 10,000 more workers. Host: Jackson Cantrell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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HSBC Buys U.K. Arm of Silicon Valley Bank for £1

March 14, 2023 • 5 min

The deal was brokered by the British government. Bank of America’s Bond Problem. And Pfizer’s offer to buy Seagen values the biotech firm at $43 billion. Host: Jackson Cantrell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Platinum Shines On

March 13, 2023 • 5 min

A look at women’s workforce participation rate. Platinum is in high demand. Plus, Apple gets a downgrade. Host: Jackson Cantrell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jobless Claims Hit Highest Level Since Christmas

March 10, 2023 • 5 min

Jobless claims rise above economists’ forecasts. Stock buybacks aren’t going anywhere. Plus, breaking down Biden’s budget. Host: Jackson Cantrell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Americans Return to the Gym

March 9, 2023 • 4 min

Life Time sees memberships rise. China EV sales jump despite falling car sales overall. And a major recession gauge plunges into triple digits for the first time since 1981. Host: Jackson Cantrell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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More Rate Raises Ahead

March 8, 2023 • 4 min

Stocks fall after Powell’s testimony to Congress. And consumers turn away from RVs but continue to spend on sporting goods. Host: Jackson Cantrell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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What Biden’s Budget Means for the Deficit

March 7, 2023 • 4 min

The CBO predicts the deficit could balloon to $2 trillion. A TikTok ban looks more likely. And JetBlue expects a merger lawsuit. Host: Jackson Cantrell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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January’s Booming Economy Wasn’t All It Seemed

March 6, 2023 • 6 min

The future of crypto and banks looks uncertain. Car loan delinquencies are up. Plus, a dive into January’s economic readings. Host: Jackson Cantrell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Delta Pilots to Receive 34% Pay Increase

March 3, 2023 • 5 min

It’s been a turbulent time for airlines and their pilots. A look at retail, including earnings from Macy’s and American Eagle Outfitters. Plus, the latest in mortgage rates. Host: Jackson Cantrell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Eli Lilly’s Insulin Price Cut

March 2, 2023 • 4 min

Lilly said the move would limit out of pocket costs to $35 for many patients. Plus earnings from Lowe’s, Salesforce and Okta. Host: Jackson Cantrell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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AMC's New Venture: Walmart Popcorn

March 1, 2023 • 4 min

The company reported earnings on Tuesday. Plus, Dish gets a double downgrade. And the M2 money supply experiences its biggest ever decline. Host: Jackson Cantrell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Why is Apple Cutting iPhone Prices?

February 28, 2023 • 4 min

The cuts are a rare move for the world’s most valuable company. Pfizer is reportedly in talks to buy a cancer-focused biotech company. And a J.P. Morgan analyst is bullish on Zillow despite housing market weakness. Host: Jackson Cantrell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Inflation Heats Up Again

February 27, 2023 • 4 min

The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation rose in January. Live Nation’s earnings beat expectations. Plus, Spotify announces a new AI feature. Host: Angela Palumbo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Alibaba Beat Expectations

February 24, 2023 • 4 min

What Alibaba’s earnings tell us about the Chinese economy. Bath & Body Works sends warning on first quarter results. And investment in climate tech firms is up. Host: Nick Devor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Intel to Slash Dividend

February 23, 2023 • 3 min

Intel will cut its quarterly dividend. Amazon’s purchase of One Medical goes through. Plus, what ZipRecruiter’s guidance tells us about the economy. Host: Angela Palumbo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Home Sales Slip for Twelfth Month in a Row

February 22, 2023 • 3 min

Home Depot earnings beat estimates. January’s home sales release is another indicator of the slowdown in the housing market. Plus, bonds see another week of net inflows. Host: Shaina Mishkin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episodes

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The European Central Bank Raises Rates a Half-Point

Retail Sales Fall in February

Meta to Cut Additional 10,000 Employees

HSBC Buys U.K. Arm of Silicon Valley Bank for £1

Platinum Shines On

Jobless Claims Hit Highest Level Since Christmas

Americans Return to the Gym

More Rate Raises Ahead

What Biden’s Budget Means for the Deficit

January’s Booming Economy Wasn’t All It Seemed

Delta Pilots to Receive 34% Pay Increase

Eli Lilly’s Insulin Price Cut

AMC's New Venture: Walmart Popcorn

Why is Apple Cutting iPhone Prices?

Inflation Heats Up Again

Alibaba Beat Expectations

Intel to Slash Dividend

Home Sales Slip for Twelfth Month in a Row

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