Be in the know. 15 key reads for Monday…

  1. The Metaverse Goes Beyond Facebook. Watch These Stocks. (Barron’s)
  2. Economy Likely to Outgrow China’s Due to Contrast in Pandemic Responses (Wall Street Journal)
  3. This bond expert called the initial spike in interest rates. He now says a new chapter will emerge. (MarketWatch
  4. Chinese Growth Slowdown Adds to List of Investors’ Concerns (Barron’s)
  5. A Skeptical Stock Analyst Wins Big by Seeking Out Frauds (New York Times)
  6. Afghanistan Government Collapses as Taliban Take Kabul (WSJ)
  7. Japan’s Economy Returns to Growth, but Virus Threat Looms (New York Times)
  8. China’s Corporate Crackdown Adds to Junk-Bond Distress (Wall Street Journal)
  9. Robinhood gets boost as Congress declines ban – for now – on sales tactic (FoxBusiness)
  10. You’ve Never Heard of the Biggest Digital Media Company in America (New York Times)
  11. Why Only a Huge Shock Will Deter Risk-Taking Investors (Bloomberg)
  12. Hedge Funds Are Demanding Their SPAC Money Back (Bloomberg)
  13. How a 27-Year-Old Built a $3 Billion Fortune After an Allergic Reaction (Bloomberg)
  14. Economic ‘nirvana’ should usher in roaring ’20s, market bull Ed Yardeni predicts (CNBC)
  15. PG&E (PCG) Gains on Upgrade to ‘Outperform’ at RBC on Attractive Risk/Reward, Analyst Sees 50%+ Upside (Street Insider)