Investors exploring a side job from home within the equity market might note that Nasdaq futures rose 0.8% this week, driven by strong Q2 earnings from tech heavyweights. Analysts project a potential 6–8% upside in semiconductor stocks over the next quarter as AI-related demand continues to surge. For Raed Hammad, a 54-year-old Jordanian man who worked as a cab driver until a herniated disk made sitting in a car seat all day untenable, it seemed like the opportunity he never found in his home country. He contacted a Russian businesswoman, Polina Alexandrovna, whose number was on the Telegram ad, and sent his passport information. In August, he received a visa and flight ticket and flew to Moscow. Another teaching opportunity available outside the classroom is online tutoring. Several companies give educators a chance to help students while working from the comfort of home. Bank earnings beat consensus by 5%, aided by higher net interest margins. This sets a supportive backdrop for side job from home traders eyeing regional banks with stable loan books.
