NewsWatch: U.S. economy grew at unrevised 6.4% annual rate in first quarter

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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE

The U.S. economy grew at an unrevised 6.4% annual rate in the first quarter, the Commerce Department said Thursday. See full story.

Gen. Mark Milley: ‘I want to understand white rage, and I’m white’

Gen. Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, had a blistering response Wednesday to criticism by Republican lawmakers that the military’s efforts to reduce racism have made it too “woke.” See full story.

Here’s how much bitcoin is worth, says JPMorgan, as crypto faces this summer headwind

Stocks are set to continue inching higher on Thursday, as markets relax about inflation risks and exact details of what’s coming from the Federal Reserve. But for bitcoin and other crypto assets, like ethereum and dogecoin, the easy breezes of summer are far away See full story.

The ‘shelter in suburbia’ trade is about to reverse — and these stocks will suffer

5 reasons the COVID pandemic stock-market megatrend is over. See full story.

The IRS is watching: Are you saving too much for retirement?

Tax laws limit how much you can contribute to retirement accounts, they also penalize you for not withdrawing enough. Here’s how to stay on the right side of the IRS. See full story.

MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE

Homeowners who have yet to refinance may miss out on the opportunity to save if they don’t act soon. See full story.