Ian Salisbury

New York

Senior Writer at Barron's

Writer for @Barrons. Formerly @BuySideWSJ and @Money.

Articles

Buy Jacobs Solutions Stock. Shares Look Cheap After DOGE, Tariffs Hit Them.

1 week ago | barrons.com | Ian Salisbury

Jacobs Solutions has more than $21 billion of projects in its pipeline and a stock that looks too cheap. April 16, 2025, 1:00 am EDTWorries about DOGE and Donald Trump’s trade war have hit this engineering company’s stock. Jacobs is globally diversified, with 25,000 projects in areas like water, critical infrastructure, and pharmaceuticals. The stock is inexpensive and has attractive long-term growth prospects. Bob Pragada knows he got lucky.
The Dollar Has Been Tumbling. Will It Fall Further?

1 week ago | barrons.com | Ian Salisbury

Updated April 15, 2025, 2:09 pm EDT / Original April 15, 2025, 1:21 pm EDTIn this articleThe dollar has had a rough month. It could have further to fall if President Donald Trump’s trade war sours foreign investors’ appetite for U.S. assets and puts a drag on U.S. economic growth. The WSJ Dollar index is down about 3.7% since April 2, when Trump unveiled his controversial plan to impose so-called reciprocal tariffs on goods imported from dozens of nations.
60/40 Portfolios Are a Letdown. Here’s What to Do.

1 week ago | barrons.com | Ian Salisbury

Skip to Main ContentSkip to Search60/40 Portfolios Are Letting Investors Down. Here’s What to Do.Updated April 14, 2025, 4:42 pm EDT / Original April 14, 2025, 2:21 pm EDTIn this articleInvestors frustrated by classic 60/40 portfolios’ latest struggles may be able to get better results by expanding their holdings to include assets like alternatives and gold, although it pays to be aware of the trade-offs.
Buy Jacobs Solutions Stock. Shares Look Cheap After DOGE, Tariffs Hit Them.

1 week ago | barrons.com | Ian Salisbury

Jacobs Solutions has more than $21 billion of projects in its pipeline and a stock that looks too cheap. Worries about DOGE and Donald Trump’s trade war have hit this engineering company’s stock. Jacobs is globally diversified, with 25,000 projects in areas like water, critical infrastructure, and pharmaceuticals. The stock is inexpensive and has attractive long-term growth prospects. Bob Pragada knows he got lucky.
Buy Jacobs Solutions Stock. Shares Look Cheap After DOGE, Tariffs Hit Them.

1 week ago | barrons.com | Ian Salisbury

Jacobs Solutions has more than $21 billion of projects in its pipeline and a stock that looks too cheap. April 16, 2025, 1:00 am EDTWorries about DOGE and Donald Trump’s trade war have hit this engineering company’s stock. Jacobs is globally diversified, with 25,000 projects in areas like water, critical infrastructure, and pharmaceuticals. The stock is inexpensive and has attractive long-term growth prospects. Bob Pragada knows he got lucky.
The Dollar Has Been Tumbling. Will It Fall Further?

1 week ago | barrons.com | Ian Salisbury

The dollar has had a rough month. It could have farther to fall if President Donald Trump’s trade war sours foreign investors’ appetite for U.S. assets and puts a drag on U.S. economic growth.
Alternative Funds Just Faced a Big Test. How They Did in the Tariff Panic.

1 week ago | barrons.com | Ian Salisbury

Alternative investments just faced a big test. Some, such as market-neutral strategies, held up well, according to a recent report by Morningstar. Others may find it harder to justify their high fees. Wall Street has been pushing hard for investors to adopt alternatives as a way to diversify portfolios beyond stocks and bonds. Alt mutual funds, which frequently adapt strategies from the world of hedge funds, come with fees 10 times or more than those of popular index funds.
Theme-Park Stocks Could Be a Winner as Tariffs Rattle Markets

2 weeks ago | barrons.com | Ian Salisbury

Theme park stocks have sold off hard this year. Investors may want to take them for a ride. Things have been tough for travel and leisure stocks because the economy is weakening and consumer sentiment is persistently sour. Theme parks have been no exception. Shares of Six Flags Entertainment have tumbled 34% so far, while United Parks & Resorts, which owns SeaWorld and Busch Gardens, is down 26%.
Microsoft, Ferrari, and Other High Quality Stocks to Weather the Market Selloff

1 month ago | businessandamerica.com | Ian Salisbury

As the outlook for stocks grows increasingly uncertain, investors should seek out companies with strong, stable profits and solid business franchises—the factor known as quality. After an initial surge of optimism that President Donald Trump would enact growth-fueling tax cuts, fears over a tariff war with Mexico and China sent stocks tumbling.
Cyber Monday Fitness Deals 2023: Fitness Trackers, Treadmills, Bikes and More

1 month ago | wsj.com | Ian Salisbury

The discounts reflected in these deals may no longer be available. Cyber Monday is a great time to stock up on fitness essentials, whether for gifts—or for yourself. When the weather is too frightful to commute to the gym, having the right gear at home can help a lot. And, since quality gear—from treadmills to fitness trackers—usually requires a big investment, these sale items can mean big savings.