😲 How the Gig Economy Might Get Killed

Good morning. The financial crash in 2008 led to the creation of the gig economy. From ride.. It’s the monthly jobs numbers today and they’re not going to be pretty and will be possibly the tip of the iceberg as we head into May. [Trading Tips] Good morning. The financial crash in 2008 led to the creation of the gig economy. From ride sharing to room rentals, finding ways to monetize assets that people had became a big business in and of itself. Now, that threat is under fire. Some states, like California, have already decided that gig workers should be treated like employees. That means higher pay and benefits, rather than just making money per gig. That’s a lot costlier, and can eat into a gig worker’s sense of independence. It’s also a threat to this growing part of the economy, which has created plenty of part-time and full-time jobs alike. Stocks naturally sold off on an announcement from the U.S. Labor Secretary that gig workers may get classified as employees. While stocks bounced back, if that change does happen, it may make for a rougher few months while the market adjusts. Now here's the rest of the news: Sponsored Content [Buy These 3 Cryptos to Beat Bitcoin]( The cryptocurrency market is exploding in value right now… Bitcoin broke through $60,000…. And dozens of cryptos have gone up more than 1,000%... If you’re ready to start capitalizing on this massive boom, legendary crypto investor Matt McCall just released a new free report, “3 Cryptos to Beat Bitcoin.” [You can claim your free report by clicking HERE.]( MARKETS DOW 34,062.60 +0.72% S&P 4,211.61 +0.68% NASDAQ 14,082.554 +0.22% *As of market close • Stocks ended the day higher on Thursday, overcoming a steep intraday drop. • Oil rose 1.7 percent, to $64.96 per barrel. • Gold traded slightly down, closing at $1,774 per ounce. • Cryptocurrencies were slightly down, with Bitcoin at $52,753. 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Other company insiders, largely C-level executives have mostly been buyers in the past year, with a smattering of sales. » [FULL STORY]( [Unusual Options Activity: Visa (V)]( Credit card processing company Visa (V) hit an all-time high following a strong earnings report. One trader sees the trend continuing in the next few months. That’s based on the August $240 calls. With 112 days until expiration, over 15,890 contracts traded against a prior open interest of 593, for a 27-fold surge in volume. With shares near $234, the options will move in-the-money on another 2.5 percent move higher in shares. » [FULL STORY]( IN OTHER NEWS • [Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles: 3 Stocks to Power Your Portfolio]( In this Profit Trends special report, you’ll discover... How [three major companies]( are using hydrogen fuel cell technology to revolutionize the electric car industry... and how you could position yourself to profit before [this technology]( goes mainstream. 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