Barron's Recap: Investing Like a Tech Tycoon

This weekend in Barron's online: finding Silicon Valley riches, the prospects for JetBlue, Molson Coors, Beacon Roofing Supply, as well as the new and improved Penta quarterly.

Cover Story

"Invest Like a Tech Tycoon" by Alexander Eule. Silicon Valley moguls are investing smarter, with help from private bankers, according to this week's cover story in Barron's. See how East Coast bankers are teaching West Coast tycoons how to invest so they can avoid another tech bubble. See also: Is This THE Correction?

Feature Stories

Avi Salzman's "Now You Can Fly on the Stock, Too" points out that JetBlue Airways Corporation JBLU arrives on time more often than it meets earnings forecasts. See why profits could rise under a new chief executive. In "Gains Are on Tap at Molson Coors," Andrew Bary says that further consolidation in the beer industry could lift shares of Molson Coors Brewing Company TAP, but even without a deal, the world's seventh-largest brewer is worth a look. "Beacon Roofing Could Rise 40%" by David Englander recalls that a mild hurricane season put a damper on shingle sales last year. Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.'s BECN should benefit from pent-up demand and a stormier season this year. For the first time in almost a decade, American farmers could lose money on corn, soy beans and wheat, according to "Trouble on the Farm" by Bill Alpert. See which stocks of companies tied to farming are likely to feel the biggest impact. See "Tips From a Hedge Fund That Bets Big in Tough Situations" for Eric Uhlfelder's profile of David Ford and David Sabath, the managers of the Latigo Ultra Fund, who seek ways to profit from business events, including adversity such as bankruptcies. "A Feel for Markets" by Michael Vallo features some best advice from Marc Shegoski of UBS, who is also a top Barron's financial advisor who has scored with master limited partnerships. See how an easy manner and a conservative bent have served him well with clients. In Sandra Ward's "Still Bullish on Tech, Drug, Online Ed, and Solar," Joe McNay, the founder and chief investment officer of Boston-based Essex Investment Management, is interviewed. He names some of his current picks in cloud computing, clean technology and education. "Pension Possibilities" is an editorial commentary by Frederick E. Rowe that asks when managers of big public pensions will accept their responsibilities. See also: What Do 'The Secret Goldman Sachs Tapes' Say?

Barron's Penta Quarterly

For an overview of the new and improved Penta quarterly, now a glossy magazine, but still offering trusted advice for families with assets of $5 million or more, be sure to check out Richard C. Morais's "A New Look, and More." "Irish Hospitality," also by Richard C. Morais, makes the case that Ireland serves up some of the best values in luxury travel. See why top-flight hotels on the Emerald Isle offer unusually good buys. Stacy Perman's "Behind the Scenes at the Getty" examines why the world's richest art institution is fund-raising for the first time. See what that may mean for your family foundation. In "Time-Tested Timepieces," watch collector Paul Boutros reviews the five most collectible wristwatches of the 20th century. They combine timeless aesthetics with high-quality, well-finished movements. See Jeffrey Podolsky's "For CEOs and Pop Stars," in which the focus is on Brioni, the venerable Italian men's designer that is worn by only a small circle of powerful men, such as CEOs, movie stars and world leaders. "Luster Restored" by Vito J. Racanelli discusses how the huge demand for classic cars has boosted interest in auto refurbishment. See what makes restoring a classic car so deeply satisfying. In Mark Huber's "The Finest Five," the focus is on favorite business jets. Find out which are the best ones in different categories, from entry level to top of the line. Read "Wells Fargo Courts Small-Business Owners" by Robert Milburn to discover how showering small-business owners with special services has worked out for this private bank from San Francisco. What to do and not to do when buying a luxury hotel residence is discussed in "High Life, High Fees," also by Robert Milburn. Find out whether hotel residences are worth the price. "Dumping a Trustee" by Amy Feldman suggests that while changing trustees can be tricky, there are ways that beneficiaries can ease the process. Karen Hube's "A Tax Strategy for Multiple Income Streams" examines how board members can use their company's 401(k)-like plan to lower their taxes. In "Trend Spotting," see why rugs designed by famous artists have become more popular than ever, and some good reads to satisfy the renewed interest in World War I on the 100th anniversary of its outbreak. Keep up with all the latest breaking news and trading ideas by following Benzinga on Twitter.