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How is QQQ stock faring? The Invesco QQQ ETF has risen 0.29% over the past five days and is up 17.6% 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 $665.30 for the QQQ ETF implies an upside potential of 10.8%.  Currently, QQQ’s five holdings with the highest upside potential are Strategy…

How is SPY stock faring? The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) is up 0.97% over the past five days and has gained about 14.23% 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, SPY is a Moderate Buy. The Street’s average price target of $732.87 for the SPY ETF implies an upside potential of about 9.52%.   Currently, SPY’s five holdings with the…

This precarious situation is compelling them to explore saving options that not only help them sail through troubled water in the future but also assist in building some capital by harnessing the power of compounding.Additionally, their unpredictable and irregular income cycles make it even more crucial for gig workers to prioritise savings and embrace disciplined investment practices such as Systematic Investment Plan (SIP).A method of investing small, fixed amounts into mutual funds on a regular basis, SIP, can be a game changer for millions of Indian freelance workers. By harnessing the twin power of compounding and cost averaging, these investment…

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Tuesday closed up +0.41%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +0.18%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +0.28%.  December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25) rose +0.39%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQZ25) rose +0.26%.Stock indexes recovered from early losses on Tuesday and settled higher.  Short covering emerged in stocks on Tuesday as pharmaceutical makers rallied after Pfizer agreed to slash some of its drug prices by up to 85% in exchange for a three-year reprieve from pharmaceutical tariffs.  The deal may set a path for other pharmaceutical makers to follow, with Eli…

This year I decided to take the whole of August off. It’s something I’ve never done before as a working adult, thinking it the preserve of wealthy company executives, or continental Europeans (a longstanding tradition in France, Spain and Italy especially). But definitely not for me. As a freelancer it’s counter-intuitive – foolish even, to completely down tools and rest instead. I feel duty-bound to stay ‘open for business’ so I don’t miss opportunities. However, this year was different. With a contract ending on 1 August, and some money saved up to cover my costs, I had both the time…

“Surrendering to uncertainty is key.” As any freelancer will tell you, going it on your own can sometimes feel like a circus balancing act. You’re never going to be just a writer (or a designer, social media manager, stylist, etc). Freelancers need to be shrewd businesspeople, and many balance their creative ventures with more traditional jobs. It’s a career path that’s fulfilling and demanding in equal measure. Despite the challenges, freelancing remains one of the best ways to establish a name for yourself in the creative industry. It’s an art form that takes practice, confidence and a little bit of…

Shares were mixed in Asia on Wednesday, with Chinese markets closed for a weeklong holiday, as a U.S. government shutdown loomed. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index shed 1.2% to 44,411.26 after the Bank of Japan reported a slight improvement in business sentiment among major manufacturers. The BOJ’s quarterly tankan adds to the likelihood the central bank will raise its key interest rate soon, to counter inflation that has topped its target range of about 2% for some time. Political uncertainty is also looming over Japan’s markets, with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party due to chose a new leader and prime minister…

Freelancers often navigate a unique professional landscape. While they enjoy flexibility and autonomy, they also face challenges that can hinder performance. Distractions at home, a lack of structured schedules, and limited social interaction can erode focus and efficiency. In recent years, How Coworking Spaces Boost Productivity for Freelancers has become a widely discussed subject, as these shared environments are proving transformative for independent professionals.The Changing Dynamics of Freelance WorkThe freelance economy has grown rapidly, with millions opting for independent contracts over traditional employment. This shift has altered the way people perceive work, blending professional freedom with heightened responsibility. Freelancers are…

How is QQQ stock faring? The Invesco QQQ ETF has risen 0.03% over the past five days and is up about 17% 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 $662.98 for the QQQ ETF implies an upside potential of 10.7%.  Currently, QQQ’s five holdings with the highest upside potential are…

The best-kept secret of top-performing teams isn’t AIAccess to skills matters more than headcount. Is your talent strategy ready?Research shows that employers are making blended teams the norm — mixing full-time employees with independent experts to keep pace with the AI-accelerated skill revolution. Indicators include:Data from the World Economic Forum suggests that, if the world’s workforce were 100 people, 59 would need training by 2030 (29 upskilled in their role, 19 reskilled or redeployed, and 11 likely to miss training).The Upwork Research Institute found 38% of C-suite leaders say the skills gap will materially impede performance this year — more…