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Here are stocks making headlines before the opening bell on Tuesday, July 8. Sunrun , First Solar , Enphase Energy — Solar stocks were under pressure on Tuesday morning after President Donald Trump issued an executive order calling for the roll back of green energy subsidies, including to “build upon and strengthen” some of the changes in the recent tax bill. Sunrun fell more than 7%, Enphase dropped 3.7% and First Solar slid 2.6%. Datadog — The cloud security stock fell more than 2% following a downgrade to sell from neutral at Guggenheim. Datadog is at risk of losing significant…
July 8, 2025 Photo: Dutch NewsFreelancers who earn less than €36 an hour could be reclassified as employees and offered permanent contracts under new draft legislation submitted to parliament by the social affairs ministry.The bill aims to clarify when someone should be considered self-employed and when an employer must offer a formal contract. It follows years of debate over the rise in flexible working arrangements and ‘sham’ freelance constructions such as those used by delivery companies.“We are strengthening the position of people who are being forced to accept a lower salary and work via a freelance construction,” social affairs minister…
Spirits stocks rise in choppy marketCampari bottle is seen in this illustration photo taken in Berlin, Germany on Nov. 11, 2024.Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesMarket moves on the Stoxx 600 are fairly muted this morning. Swedish investment firm Kinnevik is the top performer, up 5%, after reporting a sharp improvement in year-on-year profit in the second quarter.Spirits-makers Davide Campari and Pernod Ricard are both up over 2%. That comes with investors awaiting updates on EU-U.S. trade negotiations in which drinks could get a tariff exemption — or at least a much lower rate than President Trump has previously threatened.An…
KUALA LUMPUR, WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN, MALAYSIA, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — Marqetr.com, a Freelance Professionals Marketplace, announced the comeback of its digital platform to welcome the flexible work community and those affected by layoffs and rightsizing in the wake of rapid transformations across industries. This strategic relaunch is a testament to Marqetr’s journey since its inception in 2020, in advocating and innovating flexible work solutions for companies and professionals.Turning Layoffs into LeverageAmid growing concerns about layoffs, the workforce now has more options than ever to leverage and reposition themselves for future success. While traditional employment remains dominant in many parts of…
Gold price loses momentum to around $3,330 in Tuesday’s Asian session. Trump unveiled new tariff rates, still open to additional trade negotiations. The downside for yellow metal might be limited as central banks worldwide continue to buy gold. The Gold price ( XAU/USD) trades in negative territory near $3,330 during the Asian trading hours on Tuesday, pressured by a firmer US Dollar (USD). The precious metal edges lower on easing trade tension after US President Donald Trump announced an extension to the upcoming tariff deadline and suggested that he was still open to additional negotiations.Market concerns eased after Trump hinted at the possibility…
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(Adds headline tag to the article. No changes to text.) -TRADING DAY Making sense of the forces driving global markets By Alden Bentley, Editor in Charge, Americas Finance and Markets Jamie is enjoying some well-deserved time off, but the Reuters markets team will still keep you up to date on what moved markets today and we’ll take a close look at how markets are digesting the latest U.S. tariff headlines and how they reacted to Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s move to reclaim political influence. I’d love to hear from you so please feel free to reach out at Alden.Bentley@thomsonreuters.com Today’s…
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In 2024, 72.7 million freelancers made up the American workforce and delivered an estimated $1.5 trillion to the U.S. economy. Freelancing comes with freedom and flexibility, allowing you to choose your projects, set your schedule, and work from virtually anywhere. But, by definition, freelancing also comes with the need to take complete responsibility for your retirement planning. There’s no employer-sponsored retirement plan with matching contributions. Sometimes, you may not even get steady paychecks. So, you’ll need a solid savings and investing plan with clearly defined goals and actions that build your financial resources. Key Takeaways Freelancers have multiple retirement account…
The US Dollar starts the week higher, supported by safe-haven flows amid tariffs fears.The US is set to formally notify over 100 countries of new tariffs by July 9, with implementation scheduled for August 1.The US Dollar (DXY) rises back inside a falling wedge pattern, with RSI and MACD showing signs of bullish momentum building.The US Dollar (USD) kicks off the week on a firmer footing against its major peers, underpinned by safe-haven demand and reduced odds of near-term Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate cuts. Risk sentiment sours as markets brace for the July 9 deadline, when the United States…
