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Ride share and food delivery drivers to strike on Valentine’s Day

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2 years ago

February 13, 2024

ticker NEWS, Ahron Young

Thousands of drivers affiliated with ride-sharing giants Uber and Lyft, as well as food delivery app DoorDash, are poised to stage a widespread strike on Valentine’s Day.

This marks the first major strike action since the public listing of Uber and Lyft in 2019.

Drivers intend to gather outside airports and Uber offices across the nation, highlighting their grievances regarding pay disparities.

The announcement comes shortly after Lyft’s commitment to bridging the gap if drivers earn less than 70% of what passengers pay after deductions.

Lyft response

“We are constantly working to improve the driver experience,” Lyft stated ahead of its upcoming quarterly results announcement.

Independent contractors driving for these platforms have long criticised the companies for taking disproportionately high commissions, leaving them struggling to make ends meet.

Shantwan Humphrey, a driver from Dallas, Texas, emphasised the challenges faced by drivers: “By not paying drivers a livable wage, drivers are barely able to afford the bare necessities.”

The Justice For App Workers coalition, representing approximately 130,000 drivers and delivery workers, revealed plans to halt airport rides between 11 am and 1 pm in ten U.S. cities as part of the strike.

Dwindling earnings

Nicole Moore, president of the California-based Rideshare Drivers United union, expressed frustration over dwindling earnings due to algorithmic pricing. “Whatever calculations and algorithms they’re using, it’s absolutely useless,” Moore remarked.

Data from Gridwise, which analyses gig mobility, showed a 17.1% decrease in monthly average gross earnings for Uber drivers in 2023, while Lyft drivers experienced a modest 2.5% increase.

Despite these figures, Uber defended driver earnings, citing an average of $33 per utilised hour as of Q4 2023, with the majority of drivers reportedly content with their earnings.

DoorDash, another major player in the gig economy, did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the impending strike.

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Tech stocks slide as investors rotate into small-cap and value plays

Nasdaq drops 1.84% amid turbulent week; investors pivot to cyclical and value sectors from high-growth tech.

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16 hours ago

February 9, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Nasdaq drops 1.84% amid turbulent week; investors pivot to cyclical and value sectors from high-growth tech.

U.S. equity markets wrapped up a turbulent week with mixed results. The Nasdaq Composite fell 1.84%, marking its worst week for large-cap technology stocks since November, while the S&P 500 remained largely unchanged. Investors are weighing concerns about artificial intelligence and potential overinvestment in high-growth areas.

Meanwhile, smaller-cap and value-oriented stocks continued to add to their year-to-date gains. Market participants rotated into cyclical sectors that had lagged, reflecting a shift in investor sentiment and appetite for risk outside the traditional tech heavyweights.

Analysts say this rotation highlights the broader market’s evolving dynamics, as growth concerns collide with opportunities in underappreciated areas. Stay tuned for further developments as the market digests these trends.

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U.S. markets mixed as tech slumps and Fed moves spark uncertainty

Mixed US equity results as tech stocks drop; market uncertainty rises amid Fed Chair change. Join Steve Gopalan’s insights on FX trends.

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4 days ago

February 6, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Mixed US equity results as tech stocks drop; market uncertainty rises amid Fed Chair change. Join Steve Gopalan’s insights on FX trends.

US equity markets posted mixed results as technology stocks fell, reflecting growing concerns about AI disruptions. The delay of key labour data has added to market uncertainty, especially with President Trump’s recent appointment of Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair.

Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX joins us to discuss how these shifts could influence monetary policy, corporate FX strategies, and the broader financial landscape.

We also dive into FX trends, euro-area inflation signals, and Australian dollar movements, exploring what these developments mean for investors worldwide.

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Tech stocks and Bitcoin tumble amid market uncertainty and rising job concerns

Wall Street plummets as tech stocks and Bitcoin fall, raising concerns about job market and economic stability.

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4 days ago

February 6, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Wall Street plummets as tech stocks and Bitcoin fall, raising concerns about job market and economic stability.

Wall Street took a sharp hit Thursday as technology stocks and Bitcoin plunged, reigniting worries over the job market and global economic stability. Kyle Rodda from Capital.com breaks down how Alphabet and Qualcomm’s earnings may signal broader tech weakness.

Bitcoin’s recent drop also rattled crypto markets, with Coinbase shares falling sharply. Rodda explains how much of the decline is driven by market fundamentals versus shifting investor sentiment, and how rising AI expenditures are affecting investor confidence in tech.

The surge in unemployment claims, coupled with falling bond yields, is prompting concern over overall market stability.

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