NewsWatch: This is the No. 1 reason unemployed Americans aren’t looking for work

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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE

More than 9 million jobs sit unfilled in the U.S., and a record number of workers are quitting. See full story.

S&P 500 sweeps to fresh record close, stocks book best first-half of year since 2019

U.S. stock indexes end mostly higher Wednesday, booking the best first half of the year since 2019, as investors mull if economic growth will temper in 2021’s second half. See full story.

This self-charging electric-vehicle maker is giving Tesla a run for its money — and an IPO could be just around the bend

Sono Motors, a German company making self-charging electric-vehicles, is giving Tesla a run for its money in terms of cash preorders for its flagship vehicle, and could soon go public. See full story.

Didi, the biggest IPO of a monster week, sees stock struggle slightly in debut

Shares of Didi, which one analyst said “is just as unprofitable as Uber and Lyft,” started their U.S. public market debut with a nearly 20% pop but ended regular trading just 1% higher. See full story.

Bitcoin and Ether head for worst second-quarter on record for the world’s No. 1 and 2 crypto

Bitcoin and Ether’s second-quarter performances shape up to be one for the history books. See full story.

MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE

‘I have not donated money to anyone or any organization. I also do not believe in loaning money to friends and relatives, no matter what.’ See full story.