SNEAK PEEK AT THIS WEEKENDS BARRONS COVER STORY: Top 10 Takeover Targets Ten companies that Barron’s thinks will outperform with or without deals—but whose takeover potential makes them especially appealing. Going for Gold -- and Treasuries Barron’s interviews Stephanie Pomboy, president of MacroMavens. Shes worried that the U.S. doesn’t have enough strength for sustainable growth without another boost from the Fed. And, she says, too many investors have a false sense of security about the economic fundamentals. Time Inc.’s Prospects Make for Good Reading The country’s leading magazine publisher looks cheap as its spun off from its parent, Time Warner. With strong free cash flow that may be enhanced by cost reductions, it could be in a position to return increasing amounts of cash to shareholders, Barron’s reports. Buy American Stocks Pence Wealth Management’s principals Dryden and Laila Pence advise investors to “stay calm” and buy companies poised to gain from U.S. growth, Barron’s reports. A Gleaming Bargain in the Metals Market Worries about the strength of the housing-market rebound have put a dent in shares of Global Brass & Copper, which produces metals used to make things like faucets and door hinges. Barron’s explains why the selloff looks overdone. Seven Deep Values in a Pricey Market Chubb and Zoetis were among the picks of the value managers who spoke at last week’s London Value Investor Conference. Barron’s names some others. Why Barnes & Noble Could Double A breakup, a big buyback, or a dividend could send shares of the country’s largest bricks-and-mortar bookseller soaring, Barron’s says. How its flexing its muscle on college campuses. Restocking Small-Caps Mario Cibellis Marathon Partners is betting against the herd with stocks like Shutterfly and Xoom, Barron’s reports. Dixons-Carphone Merger Should Be a Winner The £3.8 billion ($6.41 billion) merger of British retail heavyweights Dixons Retail and Carphone Warehouse was greeted with skepticism when it was finally announced last week. But Barron’s thinks investors are ignoring the deals very real benefits. Oddly, Thai Stocks Up in 2014 Despite ongoing civil unrest and a military coup, Thai stocks are gaining even as the economy turns down. Barrons names some stocks money managers say they intend to buy on a pullback. PENTA: New Age Social Clubs Venues geared toward the Facebook crowd are likely to catch on, Barron’s reports.
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