How rising bond yields can wreck some portfolios while pumping up others with cash
Also in Weekend Reads: Helping retirees get over their fear of spending, prenups, Walmart’s big move, and advice from the Moneyist. Source：MarketWatch
Investors are all wrong about demography
A shrinking population doesn’t have to be the kiss of death. Source：MarketWatch
Forget the Fed. The Bank of Japan could deliver next week’s market shock.
U.S. stock investors should look to the other side of the world for guidance next week. Source：MarketWatch
I’m locked into a 10-year annuity and now I’m strapped for cash. What are my options?
A selfdescribed “spender” is concerned about taxes. Source：MarketWatch
I went to a dinner party, brought an appetizer and wine — and the host charged me $60. Should I cut ties with her?
“Am I right to think this is pretty cheap and rude?” Source：MarketWatch
Anthropic’s safety-first image takes a hit ahead of its massive IPO: ‘AI could kill all humans.’
While concerns over AI safety are not likely to derail Anthropic’s IPO plans, experts expect more regulation and safety disclosures. Source：MarketWatch
On my late husband’s birthday, I want to pay for every customer at his favorite restaurant. Is this a good idea?
“I’m concerned that my card issuers might freeze or flag the cards when they suddenly see an extraordinary number of transactions.” Source：MarketWatch
The four reasons stocks could embark on a ‘face-ripper rally’ as soon as this morning
Bull markets don’t peak when investors are so bearish, says Fundstrat’s Tom Lee. Source：MarketWatch
Never mind the bond yields, Bank of America shows where the real threat to the economy lies
Diesel prices hit the real economy, says a Bank of America strategist who also offers an exchangetraded fund that has outperformed the market.…
U.S. oil price dips below $100 while diesel passes $6, marking fresh record
Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate’s frontmonth contracts edged lower on reports of plans for diplomatic talks between Gulf states. Source：MarketWatch
Oracle shares are climbing after results. What Wall Street analysts are saying now.
Oracle shares are climbing on Friday after the company delivered a solid quarter, but some analysts are still wary. Source：MarketWatch
Bridgewater investment chief says AI could wipe out humanity
Greg Jensen, the cochief investment officer at hedgefund giant Bridgewater Associates, agreed that AI could wipe out humanity. Source：MarketWatch