Amy G, Senior VP at Adecco Staffing, talks about holiday hiring trends and rising part-time work. South Korea banning borrowing shares to address issues with illegal naked short selling. Robinhood becoming more like Buffett with its interest income. Big reaction to Toast's slight guidance adjustment and what it bodes for growth stocks.
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South Korea bans borrowing shares to combat illegal naked short selling, seen as a political response rather than a significant problem solution.
Robinhood's decline in trading activity and revenue highlights the potential revenue sources of generating more interest income and investing uninvested cash.
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South Korea Bans Trading on Borrowed Shares Amid Short Selling Scandal
South Korea has implemented a ban on trading on borrowed shares for companies in its major indices until the summer of 2024. The ban comes after regulators discovered instances of illegal naked short selling by global financial institutions, primarily European banks. However, the total amount of naked short sales was relatively small compared to the overall size of the market. This move has been viewed by some as a political response rather than a solution to a significant problem.
Mixed Results for Robinhood's Earnings
Robinhood saw its shares decline by 15% following the release of its earnings report. The decline was attributed to less interest in stocks and cryptocurrencies, resulting in lower trading activity and revenue for Robinhood. Despite the decline, Robinhood's asset levels remained stable, which can be seen as a positive sign for the company. The shift towards generating more interest income and the ability to invest uninvested cash were seen as potential sources of revenue in the future.
Restaurant tech company Toast experienced a 15% decrease in its stock value despite reporting results that were in line with expectations. While Toast saw a decline in revenues on a per-unit basis due to reduced foot traffic at restaurants, the company continued to add new restaurants to its platform. Toast's strong position in the market and its potential to drive a shift away from traditional restaurant payment methods were seen as positive factors for its long-term growth.