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US stocks rose on Thursday as the AI trade continued to power a push for fresh records amid new buzz around OpenAI (OPAI.PVT). Meanwhile, investors kept an eye on developments in Washington, weighing the chances of a lengthy US government shutdown. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) rose 0.4%. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) gained 0.1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) rose 0.2%. All three major averages posted new records. Stocks rose one day after the S&P 500 closed above 6,700 for the first time. A wave of good news from the AI sector lifted chip stocks worldwide, with Nvidia (NVDA)…

58% of businesses say they’ll prioritize AI proficiency and understanding when hiring freelancers in the next three months 4 PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Upwork Inc. (Nasdaq: UPWK), the world’s human and AI-powered work marketplace, today released its Monthly Hiring Report for September, revealing rising demand for skills that combat AI “workslop,” such as quality assurance and project management. The report illuminates real-time trends signaling how business leaders are hiring, providing a more comprehensive picture of the U.S. labor market by focusing on the freelance economy – a dynamic sector of the workforce that generates an…

How is QQQ stock faring? The Invesco QQQ ETF has risen 0.19% over the past five days and is up about 18% year-to-date.  Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 55% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. According to TipRanks’ unique ETF analyst consensus, which is based on a weighted average of analyst ratings on its holdings, QQQ is a Moderate Buy. The Street’s average price target of $663.44 for the QQQ ETF implies an upside potential of about 10%.  Currently, QQQ’s five holdings with the highest upside potential…

Bectu’s Big Survey highlights the perfect storm of uncertainty facing creative industry freelancers currently, with 39% out of work and just 13% feeling secure in their job. The precarity of work and state of freelancers’ finances are of particular concern.

Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz breaks down the changes to Medicaid, the impact on hospitals, its 60th anniversary and more on Varney & Co. Leading health insurers announced Wednesday that they will scale back their Medicare Advantage offerings next year as the health insurance industry braces for decreases in government reimbursement. The U.S. government has been cutting back payments on Medicare Advantage since 2024 to reduce spending. Medicare Advantage is a privately-run insurance program that serves people aged 65 and above as well as those with disabilities.CVS Health’s Aetna insurance business said its prescription drug plans will be available…

When the government announced plans to appoint a Creative Freelance Champion, as part of the Creative Industries Sector Plan this June, the news barely made a ripple. Outside of a few pieces in the design press, including our exclusive interview with culture secretary Lisa Nandy, it got little coverage. In the mainstream media, there were no thinkpieces, no jubilant LinkedIn pile-ons, no hot takes. Pretty much… silence. Jon Williams, founder and CEO of The Liberty Guild and a member of the UK Creative Council, was disappointed by that. “The news didn’t get much pickup,” he shrugs. “Not enough people understand…

Original SEC deadlines had set Oct. 2 for LTC decisions, Oct. 10 for Solana rulings, and Oct. 17 for XRP determinationsMultiple spot crypto ETF approvals have become a certainty rather than a probability, according to Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas. The senior analyst says recent regulatory changes by the SEC have eliminated previous approval timelines and made new fund launches inevitable.The agency’s adoption of generic listing standards removed the significance of 19b-4 filings and their associated review deadlines. Balchunas explained that only S-1 registration statements now require a sign-off from the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance before products can debut.Solana issuers recently…

Here we are, in a world where digital currencies are making their mark. More freelancers are jumping on the crypto bandwagon for payments. But, as you might guess, it’s not all smooth sailing. There are plenty of hurdles to jump over—think regulatory compliance and tax implications. If you’re a freelancer wanting to ride this wave, you need to know your stuff. Let’s break down the challenges and solutions for using cryptocurrency in your freelance biz. The Compliance Conundrum When you start accepting crypto payments, you’re not just in for a treat. You also deal with regulatory challenges, particularly around AML…

Australian Dollar holds ground after the release of domestic Trade Balance data on Thursday.Australia’s Trade Surplus narrowed to 1,825M in August, well below expectations of 6,500M and down from 7,310M prior.The US Dollar struggles after the federal government shut down on Wednesday.The Australian Dollar (AUD) maintains its position against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, following the release of Trade Balance data. Additionally, the AUD/USD pair moves little as traders adopt caution after the United States (US) government shutdown.Australian Bureau of Statistics reported on Thursday that Australia’s Trade Surplus narrowed to 1,825 million month-over-month (MoM) in August, against 6,500 million…

Woman working on a coffee shop using a laptop The freelance struggle is real. Heck, I’ve been there, and we all know someone who has been too. But freelancing in this economy, under this administration? A whole different ballgame in itself. Now couple that with trying to balance unpredictable income with very predictable bills (it’s honestly expensive just to breathe at this point). And what’s becoming increasingly clear: in an economy that feels more unstable by the day, the struggle might actually be teaching us something essential about building careers that can weather any storm. And sis, we’re definitely in…