Prediction markets let you bet on layoffs. Do the masses think your company is next?

Users on platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket bet whether many companies will cut head count. Experts say it’s a trend worth monitoring.

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Prediction markets let users bet on everything from sporting events to natural disasters and the outcomes of war. But they also set odds on layoffs and staff reductions at some of the largest companies, raising a question: If the market isn’t........

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