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Upwork Today$16.24 +0.53 (+3.34%) As of 05/7/2025 03:59 PM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more.52-Week Range$8.43▼$18.14P/E Ratio10.62Price Target$18.50 Upwork Inc. NASDAQ: UPWK experienced a notable stock increase after its first-quarter 2025 financial results exceeded analyst forecasts. This positive market reaction, driven by robust earnings and an optimistic outlook, highlights the global work marketplace.Get Upwork alerts:Sign Up While the company’s strategies seem to be effective, its performance raises a larger question: Does Upwork’s recent success signify a long-term expansion of the freelance economy, with the platform poised to benefit from changing work models?  Upwork’s Q1:…

EUR/USD edges down below 1.1300 as the US Dollar strengthens after the Fed said it is in no rush to cut interest rates.US President Trump is set to unveil a bilateral trade deal, reportedly with the UK, on Thursday.The EU prepares countermeasures against US tariffs to offset their costs.EUR/USD ticks lower to near 1.1280 during European trading hours on Thursday. The major currency pair edges down as the US Dollar (USD) trades slightly higher on signals from the Federal Reserve (Fed) that there is no rush to lower interest rates, which came on Wednesday just after the central bank left…

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Image: https://www.globalnewslines.com/uploads/2025/05/1746631207.jpgMay 7, 2025 – The freelance industry is ripe for disruption. For too long, freelancers have been burdened by expensive platforms, unfair competition, and the constant threat of scams. Hainz’el Llanely Cantos, a Filipino freelancer, is tackling this head-on with GigGenius, a new freelance marketplace currently under extensive development but already showing immense promise.Image: https://www.globalnewslines.com/uploads/2025/05/e3f290b5d32fd16a55dd697bb30daad9.jpgWhile GigGenius isn’t fully launched yet, its core principles are already clear: fairness, security, and accessibility. The platform is designed to be completely free for both freelancers and businesses, eliminating the predatory fees and connection costs that plague other marketplaces. This commitment to equity ensures…

Gold price struggles to capitalize on its intraday move higher beyond the $3,400 mark. The Fed’s hawkish pause underpins the USD and caps the non-yielding yellow metal. A positive risk tone further weighs on the XAU/USD pair ahead of Trump’s presser. Gold price (XAU/USD) attracts some sellers following an Asian session uptick to the $3,414-3,415 area and retreats to the lower end of its daily trading range in the last hour. The Federal Reserve’s (Fed) hawkish pause on Wednesday keeps a floor on the US Treasury bond yields and the US Dollar (USD), which, along with a positive risk tone,…

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Freelancers need to submit the ITR-3 or ITR-4 form to file their returns. The ITR-3 form is meant for income derived from business or profession. For income that is calculated on a presumptive basis, the ITR-4 is applicable. Steps To File ITR For Freelancers1.    First, you need to calculate the gross income for the entirety of the financial year.2.    Then you need to estimate the deductions and expenses that you can claim in the financial year. 3.    Now you need to select the appropriate form for filing the tax returns. You can choose from ITR-3 and ITR-4 for filing the returns.To conclude, freelancers must develop…

Applovin Corp APP reported financial results for the first quarter after the market close on Wednesday. Here’s a look at the key details from the report.Q1 Earnings: AppLovin reported first-quarter revenue of $1.48 billion, beating analyst estimates of $1.38 billion, according to Benzinga Pro. The company reported first-quarter earnings of $1.67 per share, beating analyst estimates of $1.45 per share.Total revenue was up 40% year-over-year. Advertising revenue grew 71% year-over-year, while Apps revenue declined 14%. Cash flow from operations was $832 million in the quarter and free cash flow came in at $826 million. Applovin ended the quarter with approximately $551 million…

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4. Use your network Allen, now 58, naturally plans ahead. When the events industry’s commissions structure changed, she and her business partner began formulating a way to take control of their finances by starting their own company. In May 2018, Allen started laying the groundwork for Mindful Meetings Pros by meeting with clients she was already helping at a third-party firm and harnessing her industry knowledge. “We didn’t have to convince anybody,” says Allen. “We let [existing clients] know that we were leaving and they were, like, ‘We want to come with you.’” That strong base helped her company survive the pandemic,…