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CONTENTS 02.08.21 VOL.CI NO.

Index P. 4

Review & Preview P. 10

Mailbag P. 39

Inside Scoop P. M

Charting the Market P. M

Winners & Losers P. M

Research Reports P. M

Market View P. M

Cover Illustration by

Jess Suttner

Helpedbyasurgeinretailtrading,silverpricesralliedatthestartofthispastweek,butthen

faded. Among the precious metals, platinum may be the best poised for future gains.

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P. 21, M

Bright Prospects for Platinum

The precious metal’s role in the green economy and its relative scarcity suggest that

platinum prices could rally sharply. Here are five ways to play it.By ANDREW BARY

Commodities:The Reddit-triggered surge in silver prices was a mere blip compared

with the upside potential for the supply-squeezed metal.By MYRA P. SAEFONG

P. 12

The Math Isn’t All in

Robinhood’s Favor

Follow-Up:Robinhood’s path to

going public is likely to highlight

the investing app’s impressive

growth—but also the risks it faces.

By AVI SALZMAN

P. 13

This Little Piggly

Had a Short Squeeze

Barron’sCentennial:Nearly 100

years before GameStop,Piggly

Wiggly investors took on Wall

Street. It worked—until it didn’t.

By KENNETH G. PRINGLE

P. 14

You Can Rest Easy

With Hilton Stock

Hilton Worldwide Holdings looks

better positioned than rival hotel

chains for a post-Covid bounce,

thanks to its “asset light” model.

By LAWRENCE C. STRAUSS

P. 16

ThePriceIsRight

for Casey’s Shares

With its reliable growth and

promising outlook, convenience-

store chain Casey’s General Stores

is a rarity among retailers.

By TERESA RIVAS

P. 18

Change Is Coming to

Financial Regulation

Investors could benefit from more

clarity on ESG metrics and other

data, while the financial-services

industry can expect stricter rules.

By ELEANOR LAISE

P. 22

A Wake-Up Call on

Alzheimer’s Disease

Cover Story:The shortcomings

in the care and treatment of

Alzheimer’s have become even

more glaring in the Covid-19 era.

By RESHMA KAPADIA

P. 25

On the Front Lines of

a Devastating Disease

Alzheimer’s specialist Dr. Jason

Karlawish says new approaches

are needed as the population ages.

By RESHMA KAPADIA

P. 27

Trouble With Money

Is an Early Red Flag

How financial advisors can help

families navigate Alzheimer’s.

By BEVERLY GOODMAN

P. 28

Biogen’s Alzheimer’s

Drug Faces a Big Test

The FDA’s decision will determine

whether the stock soars or dives.

By JOSH NATHAN-KAZIS

P. 6

Up&DownWallStreet:

Bonds Send a Message

By RANDALL W. FORSYTH

P. 9

Streetwise:What’s

Working in REITs

By JACK HOUGH

P. 19

Income:Utility Stocks

With Attractive Payouts

By LAWRENCE C. STRAUSS

P. 31

Profile:Betting Big on

a Robust Consumer

By LEWIS BRAHAM

P. 33

Funds:The Problem

With Active Winners

By EVIE LIU

P. 34

Tech Trader:Amazon

in the Post-Bezos Era

By ERIC J. SAVITZ

P. 36

Q&A:Talking With

Savita Subramanian

By LESLIE P. NORTON

P. 38

Economy:ASlogUntil

Vaccinations Rise

By MATTHEW C. KLEIN

P. M

Trader:Reopening

Hopes Lift Stocks

By BEN LEVISOHN

P. M

Euro Trader:Danone

Is Told to Shape Up

By PIERRE BRIANÇON

P. M

Emerging Markets:

Why Myanmar Matters

By LIZ MOYER

P. M

Striking Price:How to

Use Options Wisely

By STEVEN M. SEARS

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