IN THIS WEEKENDS BARRONS: COVER STORY: Barrons Roundtable, Part I Our 10 experts weigh the effects of lower energy prices, easy money, Abenomics, and more. Why Marc Faber thinks the market high for 2015 is already behind us. Plus, investment picks from Bill Gross and Meryl Witmer. Winners and Losers as Switzerland Frees the Franc Swiss stocks could weaken further in the wake of the surprise decision by the Swiss National Bank to remove its cap on the Swiss franc’s value. On the plus side, the move reinforced expectations that the European Central Bank will step up its fight against deflation by launching a large-scale bond-buying program. Barron’s examines the potential consequences for euro-zone stock markets. Phillips 66 Could Rise 50% or More Oil’s swoon has pressured Phillips 66’s businesses, pushing its stock down by nearly a third. But Barron’s thinks the refinery and chemicals outfits shares could rise as CEO Greg Garland restructures the firm. Out of the Rough, Callaway Scores The maker of golf clubs and balls is returning to its winning ways by refocusing on its core brands. Barron’s looks at the prospects for the companys shares. Big Chips Wager for iPhone Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing is likely to have to limit itself to just a slice of the Apple pie this year as Samsung Electronics regains some of the smartphone maker’s chip business. That means TSMC’s stock price won’t match the 28% gain it has enjoyed in the past 12 months, Barron’s reports. LVMH Looks Too Pricey Luxury sales growth is slowing, hurt by trouble in China, Russia, Europe, and Japan. That’s bad news for Paris-based LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, which could suffer markdowns in profits estimates, Barron’s says. A Rare Bogey for Barron’s Our 144 bullish stock picks in 2014 rose an average of 4.9%, compared with a 7% gain for their benchmarks. And despite some great calls, our bearish picks also lagged behind, Barron’s says. Under Dark Skies, the Mighty Flock to Davos Global financial stability will be among the key issues discussed at this week’s 45th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Barron’s takes a closer look. Do the Dividend Math Henderson Global Equity Income has a knack for picking out-of-favor multinationals sporting attractive yields, Barron’s says. Why Cisco makes the cut. How the Superrich Hedge Their Bets Far-flung homes and second passports are increasingly common. For Americans, some opt to renounce citizenship to avoid taxes, Barron’s reports. Tips for Surviving Higher Rates AGP Wealth Advisors’ Randall Linde likes REITs for the attractive income they provide in a yield-starved environment, Barrons reports.
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