NewsWatch: Bank of America declares ‘the end of the 60-40’ standard portfolio

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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE

Bank of America strategists say there are reasons to increasingly doubt the safety of bonds See full story.

One look at this and you’ll get why Warren Buffett sits on a record cash pile

At the midpoint of the year, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway was sitting on a record cash pile of $122 billion, leading one longtime shareholder to dump his position because, as he recently explained, “thumb-sucking has not cut the Heinz mustard during the Great Bull Market.” So why IS Buffett so cash heavy? See full story.

Democratic debate tonight features a surging Elizabeth Warren and a recuperating Bernie Sanders

Tuesday’s Democratic presidential debate will have a significantly different backdrop than prior ones. Warren is now challenging Biden for the front-runner label, Sanders is facing health questions, and an impeachment effort is in full swing. See full story.

‘I’m 73 and fed up with California and want a gun-friendly, affordable city with good weather — so where should I retire?’

Some hidden gems to consider in Georgia, New Mexico and Arkansas. See full story.

Here’s a believable explanation of those UFO videos released by the Navy

Jurica Dujmović says a military patent could explain mysterious objects caught on video by a jet-fighter pilot. See full story.

MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE

Credit-card experts say the choice not to begin reporting to credit bureaus immediately is unusual. See full story.