Friday, February 19, 2021

Forbes: U.K. Courts Deal Blow To Uber And Gig Workers

By SIMON CONSTABLE

It’s official. In Britain, Uber Technologies drivers are now employees and not gig workers.

The deal is a (minor) blow to the ride share company, but could become a major hit to the broader economy if policy makers don’t show restraint. Read more here.

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Korn Ferry: The Flip Side of Lockdowns

By SIMON CONSTABLE

A new study suggests that the rate of patent filings shoots up as high as 20% during pandemic-related lockdowns. Read more here.

Forbes: The Real Reason Gold Prices Tumbled This Year Isn’t What You Think

 By SIMON CONSTABLE

Gold investors are having a rough time so far this year. But the reasons for the asset’s poor performance are likely not what you think. Read more here.

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Forbes: Reddit Not The Key Driver Of Higher Silver Prices, Analyst Says

 By SIMON CONSTABLE

Despite reports to the contrary, the recent surge in the price of silver has little to do with the Reddit group that sparked a monster-size rally in the price of beleaguered retailer GameStopRead more here.

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Forbes: Reddit Group Fails In Effort To Squeeze The Silver Market

 By SIMON CONSTABLE

What worked for the Reddit group with GameStop Corp is failing in the silver market. The problem seems to come down to a glaring ignorance of how the commodities markets work. Read more here.

Forbes: Yes, Tesla Stock Really Is Overvalued

 By SIMON CONSTABLE

Investors in iconic electric vehicle company Tesla should take heed: The stock is overvalued.

And its not just a little pricey. The odds are against the company’s financials being sufficient to justify the recent price. Read more here.


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