# BARRON's * **Definition:** BARRON's is a weekly financial magazine published by Dow Jones & Company, providing in-depth analysis, investment insights, and market commentary, primarily focused on stocks, bonds, and economic trends. * **Taxonomy:** Key Sources / US National / BARRON's ## News * Selected news from the source **BARRON's**, for healthcare technology leaders * 360 news items are in the system for this source * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Topics | | --- | --- | --- | | 3/12/2025 | [**Market Volatility Won't Derail Advisor My in 2025: Echelon**](https://www.barrons.com/advisor/articles/advisor-merger-acquisition-echelon-391e0184) | [[Mergers]]; [[Mergers and Acquisitions]] | | 2/11/2025 | [**A New Prescription for What Ails Medicare**](https://www.barrons.com/articles/how-to-fix-medicare-trust-fund-ef9027db) | [[Health]]; [[Chronic Disease Management]]; [[Hospice Care]] | | 1/21/2025 | [**Trump Touts $500 Bn AI Project From Softbank, Oracle, OpenAI - Barron's**](https://www.barrons.com/news/trump-touts-500-bn-ai-project-with-softbank-oracle-openai-bf7d533f) | [[Artificial Intelligence]]; [[Medical Innovation]]; [[OpenAI]] | | 1/13/2025 | [**PM Vows 'Pro-growth' Rules To Make Britain An 'AI Superpower' - Barron's**](https://www.barrons.com/news/british-pm-vows-ai-will-usher-in-golden-age-f9bec4cd) | [[Artificial Intelligence]]; [[Investment Costs]]; [[Integration of AI]] | | 1/8/2025 | [**Beyond Step Counting: Wearable Tech Promises Medical-grade Data - Barron's**](https://www.barrons.com/news/beyond-step-counting-wearable-tech-promises-medical-grade-data-59ad0e9e) | [[Integration of New Technologies]]; [[FDA Approvals]]; [[Fitness Tracking]] | | 12/5/2024 | [**Nvidia Signs Deal To Establish AI Centre In Vietnam - Barron's**](https://www.barrons.com/news/nvidia-signs-deal-to-establish-ai-centre-in-vietnam-3db45714) | [[Cloud Computing]]; [[AI Development]]; [[Data Supply Chain]] | | 12/4/2024 | [**UN Urges Afghan Taliban Not To Block Women's Medical Training - Barron's**](https://www.barrons.com/news/un-urges-afghan-taliban-not-to-block-women-s-medical-training-4b5cf2f5) | [[Health]]; [[Training]]; [[Maternal Mortality Rates]] | | 12/4/2024 | [**AppLovin, MicroStrategy, and 28 Other Stocks That Could Be Bubbles - Barron's**](https://www.barrons.com/amp/articles/stocks-bubble-too-expensive-5d92bea3) | [[Machine Learning]]; [[Investment Management]]; [[Healthcare Providers]] | | 11/27/2024 | [**A Wave of AI Pessimism Is Coming. How to Outlast It. - Barron's**](https://www.barrons.com/amp/articles/is-ai-overhyped-stock-market-3d20974b) | [[Technology Management]]; [[Innovation]]; [[Financial Management]] | | 11/25/2024 | [**As AI Gets Real, Slow And Steady Wins The Race - Barron's**](https://www.barrons.com/articles/as-ai-gets-real-slow-and-steady-wins-the-race-c11ff8e8) | [[Healthtech]]; [[ChatGPT]]; [[Innovation]] | | 11/14/2024 | [**Amazon Will Start Selling Cheap Hair Loss Drugs. It's a Big Threat for Hims & Hers Stock.**](https://www.barrons.com/amp/articles/amazon-hims-hers-hair-loss-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-8dc9b887) | [[AI in Medicine]]; [[Telehealth]]; [[Healthcare]] | | 11/11/2024 | [**Medicare Is Changing in 2025. Get Ready. - Barron's**](https://www.barrons.com/amp/articles/medicare-2025-part-b-increase-72643fe4) | [[Healthcare Costs]]; [[Durable Medical Equipment]]; [[Healthcare Legislation]] | | 11/6/2024 | [**Here's How Tech, Energy, Auto, and Bank Stocks Are Doing After Trump's Election Win**](https://www.barrons.com/amp/articles/palantir-alphabet-microsoft-amazon-trump-election-f257b14e) | [[Competitive Advantage]]; [[Mergers]]; [[Technology Operations]] | | 10/31/2024 | [**Amazon Results Beat Expectations, Powered By Cloud - Barron's**](https://www.barrons.com/news/amazon-results-beat-expectations-powered-by-cloud-525e2a66) | [[AWS]]; [[Technology Management]]; [[Cloud Computing]] | | 10/14/2024 | [**New Money Is Flowing Into Dementia Care. It Could Transform the Market. - Barron's**](https://www.barrons.com/articles/invest-healthcare-dementia-influx-funds-opportunity-4636bdb3) | [[Medicare]]; [[Healthtech]]; [[Home Healthcare]] | | 10/12/2024 | [**Amazon Wants To Be Everything To Everyone - Barron's**](https://www.barrons.com/news/amazon-wants-to-be-everything-to-everyone-c2b82433) | [[Technology Management]]; [[Innovation]]; [[Technology Standards]] | | 10/12/2024 | [**Amazon Wants To Be Everything To Everyone - Barron's**](https://www.barrons.com/articles/amazon-wants-to-be-everything-to-everyone-c2b82433) | [[Technology Standards]]; [[Technology Management]]; [[Cloud Computing]] | | 9/27/2024 | [**21 Stocks to Play a 'Magical Moment' in Healthcare**](https://www.barrons.com/articles/healthcare-biotech-pharma-stocks-roundtable-dcb49100) | [[Vision]]; [[AI in Healthcare]]; [[Radiotherapy]] | | 9/26/2024 | [**Healthcare Venture Investors Ante Up. Public Markets Remain Cool. - Barron's**](https://www.barrons.com/amp/articles/healthcare-venture-public-markets-6e909379) | [[Biotech]]; [[Venture Capital in Healthcare]]; [[Biopharma]] | | 8/21/2024 | [**South Korean Pet Care Goes High-tech With AI Diagnostics - Barron's**](https://www.barrons.com/articles/south-korean-pet-care-goes-high-tech-with-ai-diagnostics-a91f9e3e) | [[Technology Management]]; [[Medical Diagnostics]]; [[Clinical Diagnostics]] | | 8/21/2024 | [**South Korean Pet Care Goes High-tech With AI Diagnostics**](https://www.barrons.com/news/south-korean-pet-care-goes-high-tech-with-ai-diagnostics-a91f9e3e) | [[Clinical Diagnostics]]; [[Medical Diagnostics]]; [[Technology Management]] | | 7/26/2024 | [**This Biotech Risk-Taker Created Moderna. Now He's Harnessing AI. - Barron's**](https://www.barrons.com/amp/articles/flagship-pioneering-biotech-venture-ai-mrna-moderna-vaccine-innovation-9f30dfde) | [[Cancer Treatment]]; [[AI in Biotechnology]]; [[Engineering]] | | 7/19/2024 | [**CrowdStrike Crash Raises Questions About Tech Dependency - Barron's**](https://www.barrons.com/articles/crowdstrike-crash-raises-questions-about-tech-dependency-7cabe896) | [[Security]]; [[Cloud Computing]]; [[Cybersecurity]] | | 7/19/2024 | [**CrowdStrike Crash Raises Questions About Tech Dependency - Barron's**](https://www.barrons.com/news/crowdstrike-crash-raises-questions-about-tech-dependency-7cabe896) | [[Security]]; [[Cloud Computing]]; [[Technology Management]] | | 7/18/2024 | [**Zambia Arrests Fake Doctors At Lusaka Hospital - Barron's**](https://www.barrons.com/amp/news/zambia-arrests-fake-doctors-at-lusaka-hospital-95192575) | [[Healthcare Fraud]]; [[Hospitals]] | ## Recent Stories (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Topics Covered - **Amazon AWS Initiative**: Amazon's AWS is launching a $50 million initiative to engage the public sector in generative AI applications to enhance public services. - **Samsung Electronics Profits**: Samsung anticipates a significant increase in second-quarter operating profits due to recovering chip prices and rising demand for generative AI. - **China's AI Sector Growth**: China's AI sector showcased resilience at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference, emerging as a leader in generative AI despite Western restrictions. - **Cathie Wood's Market Predictions**: Cathie Wood predicts a market rotation as her ARK funds decline despite overall tech gains, emphasizing a potential shift in equity market winners. - **Public Sector Hiring Trends**: Public sector hiring has contributed to U.S. payroll growth but is expected to slow, leading to a cooling labor market. - **CrowdStrike Software Update Issues**: A recent software update from CrowdStrike caused significant outages, raising concerns about reliance on major tech players. - **GE HealthCare Earnings Report**: GE HealthCare reported better-than-expected earnings but reduced its full-year financial guidance due to declining sales in China. - **Stock Market Trends**: The stock market saw declines in major tech stocks while the Dow reached record highs, indicating a potential shift in investor focus. - **Zambian Police Arrests**: Zambian police arrested two individuals impersonating doctors at a hospital, highlighting ongoing issues with medical fraud. - **Hedge Funds and Investment Managers**: Reduced holdings in major tech stocks while diversifying into healthcare and consumer sectors. - **Activist Investors**: Nelson Peltz reduced his stake in Walt Disney and acquired new stakes in Solventum and U-Haul; Elliott Management initiated a proxy battle at Southwest Airlines. - **AI in Veterinary Medicine**: South Korea's AI program 'X Caliber' improves veterinary diagnostics, showcasing advancements in healthcare technology. - **Healthcare Sector Investments**: ARCH Venture Partners raised over $3 billion for biotech investments despite underperformance in healthcare stocks. - **Drone Technology in Healthcare**: A London hospital begins a trial using drones for urgent blood sample transport to improve patient outcomes. - **Philippine Digital Tax**: New law imposes a 12% VAT on foreign digital service providers to ensure fair competition. - **Cleveland Clinic's Care at Home Program**: Expanded to Weston Hospital, successfully reducing readmissions and improving patient satisfaction. - **Amazon's Business Expansion**: Amazon integrates deeper into consumers' lives through logistics, healthcare, and entertainment innovations. - **UN Response to Violence in Haiti**: Condemnation of gang violence resulting in numerous deaths and displacement, with a multinational stabilization force approved. - **Wellness Travel Trends**: Shift towards diverse wellness retreats catering to various personal needs, with significant market growth projected. ### Organizations Mentioned - **Amazon AWS**: Amazon Web Services, a subsidiary of Amazon providing on-demand cloud computing platforms. - **Samsung Electronics**: A South Korean multinational electronics company and the flagship subsidiary of Samsung Group. - **United Nations**: An intergovernmental organization aimed at promoting international cooperation and maintaining international order. - **ARK Investment Management**: An investment management firm led by Cathie Wood, known for its focus on disruptive innovation. - **CrowdStrike**: A cybersecurity technology company specializing in endpoint security and threat intelligence. - **GE HealthCare**: A subsidiary of General Electric that provides medical technologies and services. - **Sodexo**: A global provider of food services and facilities management. - **Prelude Therapeutics**: A biopharmaceutical company focused on developing targeted therapies for cancer. - **Alpha Capital Family Office**: A wealth management firm that provides investment and financial services. - **Flagship Pioneering**: A venture creation firm in biotechnology known for developing innovative medical technologies. - **Elliott Management**: An activist investment firm known for its involvement in corporate governance and shareholder activism. - **SK Telecom**: A South Korean telecommunications company that developed the AI program 'X Caliber' for veterinary diagnostics. - **ARCH Venture Partners**: A venture capital firm focused on early-stage biotech companies. - **Cleveland Clinic**: A nonprofit academic medical center that has expanded its home healthcare program. - **Amazon**: A multinational technology company focusing on e-commerce, cloud computing, and digital streaming. - **UN (United Nations)**: An international organization aimed at promoting peace, security, and cooperation among countries. - **General Electric**: An American multinational conglomerate involved in various sectors, including healthcare and energy. - **Trian Fund Management**: An activist investment firm led by Nelson Peltz, known for its involvement in corporate governance. - **Microsoft**: A multinational technology company that competes with Amazon in cloud computing and AI services. - **FactSet**: A financial data and software company providing analytics and information for investment professionals.