Barron's Cover Story
Barron's Cover Story

• Don't Bet the Farm
  Farmland prices are soaring, thanks mainly to rising demand for ethanol. But like other bubbles, this one could get sunk. (Video)
• Reforming the Rating Agencies
  Rating agencies such as Moody's and Standard & Poor's blew it big-time in the subprime-mortgage mess. Five prescriptions for fixing a troubled industry.
• Buffett's Baby Is Too Rich
  Berkshire Hathaway looks overpriced, even after factoring in the legendary talents of its CEO. For better value, consider AIG and Wells Fargo. (Video)
• Thrill of the Chase
  JPMorgan Chase has maneuvered around the credit-crisis pileup with minimal scratches, thanks to smart driving. Once the economy gets moving again, the big bank is ready to take the lead in the fast lane of recovery. (Video)
• Tale of Two Deals
  Why one fund merger worked while another hit snags.