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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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Source: FactSet
Gold Futures Silver Futures Platinum Futures
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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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for a Covid-19 relief package.