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Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on July 23, 2025. NYSES&P 500 futures were little changed on Wednesday night after the benchmark notched another record close, fueled by hopes for progress on trade deals.Futures tied to the index climbed 0.1%, while Nasdaq 100 futures were about 0.4% higher. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 104 points, or 0.2%.”Magnificent Seven” megacap stocks Alphabet and Tesla reported their earnings after Wednesday’s bell. Alphabet rose 2% after posting a second-quarter earnings and revenue beat, while Tesla was last down 4% in volatile trading after investors…

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July 23 2025, 4:46 pm | BY Ricki Green | No Comments The Aunties has announced a new event series called Founders & Freelancers, aimed at supporting self-employed professionals across the creative industries. The events are open to women, non-binary, and gender-diverse founders, freelancers, consultants and managing partners and are designed to provide a space to connect and share experiences.   The Melbourne event will be held on Wednesday 13 August at 6pm at Tiny Disco. Speakers include Hannah McElhinney (Snack Drawer), Divya Singh (freelance senior art director), and Elle Bullen (Hellions). The Sydney event will take place on Thursday…

What to KnowNearly 3 million people in California are at risk of losing their Medicaid coverage in the next decade, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom.Medicaid will face over $1 trillion in cuts over the next decade under President Trump’s new tax law, and adults will need to verify twice a year that they are working 80 hours a month, are in school or are doing community service. You might not know it, but you could be at risk of losing your coverage if your health program is part of Medicaid. Millions of Americans might not realize they’re on federally funded Medicaid…

Freelancer marketplace platform Upwork Inc. is beefing up its artificial intelligence capabilities with a new Uma chatbot-powered feature called “Instant Interviews” that aims to help employers streamline the initial screening process and narrow down their list of job candidates. The updates to Uma are part of a comprehensive revamp of the Upwork platform. Other new features include an integrated video meeting tool, a revamped and context-aware search experience, enhanced job posting tools and additional benefits for premium subscribers. The real highlight of the release is the AI interviews, with Upwork’s AI chatbot Uma now able to automate the entire interview…

Key takeaways:XRP (XRP) price is taking a pause after reaching its multimonth high of $3.66 a week ago, fueled by regulatory clarity and institutional adoption. XRP/USD weekly price chart. Source: TradingViewThe resolution of Ripple’s SEC lawsuit with a $50 million fine and confirmation that XRP isn’t a security have unleashed bullish momentum over the past weeks. The launch of the ProShares Ultra XRP ETF and overall bullish sentiment in the crypto market have further solidified XRP’s bull run, driving its market cap to over $210 billion, ranking it third among all cryptocurrencies.Let’s examine how high the XRP price can rise…

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Stand out as a freelancer by delivering good work—and by how you do the work!getty How do you know if you stand out as a freelancer? I can tell you how I know. Just last month, I got a call from one of my very first clients. Back in 2002, after I first opened my freelance writing business, she hired me via Elance, now Upwork, to edit a company brochure. That small project could have been a one-and-done transaction, but it became the start of a relationship that has lasted for more than two decades. As she’s said to me…

The Euro retreats from over two-week highs against the US Dollar amid growing uncertainty about the EU-US trade deal.The US Dollar nudges higher as President Trump announced a “massive deal” with Japan.EUR/USD’s immediate bias remains positive, with downside attempts limited above previous highs.The EUR/USD pair is trading lower on Wednesday, giving away some gains following a 1.3% rally over the last three days. Investors’ concerns about the lack of progress in trade negotiations between the United States (US) and the European Union (EU), combined with a somewhat stronger US Dollar (USD), are keeping the common currency on the back foot.The…

Share Tweet Share EmailThe Aunties has launched a new event series, Founders & Freelancers, designed to support and connect self-employed professionals across the creative industries.Targeted at women, non-binary, and gender-diverse founders, freelancers, consultants and partners, the series will run in both Melbourne and Sydney this August. Each event promises a space for open, practical conversations, with no formal presentations or networking tropes in sight.Supporting solo operators with real-world connectionHeld under Chatham House rules, each evening will begin with a panel of speakers followed by informal discussion and networking. The goal is to foster a “real, generous” community for those working…