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In this episode of the Soil Sisters Podcast, meet Dr. Ken Mix, the Director of the Small Producers Initiative and professor of Soil and Crop Science at Texas State University. Dr. Mix discusses his experience educating the next generation of farmers and the recent rollout of regenerative agriculture degree pathways at the university level. We discuss the challenges associated with off-ramping from conventional agriculture. We delve into farmers' mental health and initiatives to create supportive community networks. The conversation also touches on the newly established soil lab at Texas State University, which offers advanced soil testing services to support and enhance regenerative practices. This episode explores the intersection of education, policy, and on-the-ground agricultural practices, emphasizing the need for collaboration and community to cultivate successful farming pathways that will save family farms and ranches.  MEET OUR GUEST: DR. KEN MIX is the Director of the Small Producers Initiative (SPI) whose mission is to support small producers by providing opportunities and assistance that help build sustainable, thriving businesses while promoting environmental stewardship and long-term resilience. SPI helps program the Southern Family Farmers and Foods Systems Conference and statewide workshops on soil health and regenerative agriculture. Dr. Mix is also Professor of Soil and Crop Science at TXState University, teaching both undergraduate and graduate students while actively advancing research and education in sustainable agriculture. And he leads the Soil, Plant, and Animal Health Research Continuum Lab (SPAHRC), housed in the Department of Agricultural Sciences at Texas State University.TIME STAMPS:00:00 Welcome to the Soil Sisters Podcast00:29 Introducing Dr. Ken Mix02:13 Challenges in Regenerative Agriculture10:09 Educational Pathways in Regenerative Agriculture12:50 Economic Realities of Farming20:30 Health and Safety in Farming34:28 Historical Farming Practices36:45 Challenges of Non-GMO Cotton37:52 Regenerative Agriculture Practices38:41 Technological Impact on Farming46:33 Mental Health in Farming47:28 Community and Cooperation Among Farmers01:03:07 Introduction to the TX State University Soil Lab01:08:39 The Role of Water in Agriculture01:10:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Michael Becker of SPI Advisory discusses the state of the Texas multifamily market as 2025 comes to a close. Michael explores key trends, including rent growth challenges, operational hurdles, and the impact of immigration policies on workforce housing. Also, Michael shares insights on SPI's recent acquisitions, financing strategies, and the importance of certainty with deal execution. Looking ahead to 2026, he predicts market recovery, with rent growth and value stabilization driven by reduced supply and Texas' strong economic growth. Listeners can also learn about the upcoming Old Capital Bus Tour and how to connect with SPI Advisory for investment opportunities. To join the January 16th Old Capital Bus Tour: OldCapitalPodcast.com Are you ready to unlock the potential of Multifamily Syndications? Discover how Michael Becker's proven real estate syndication business can open doors to financial growth and long-term success. Visit SPIADVISORY.COM today and start your journey toward smarter investing!

Stocks rose for a fourth straight session on Tuesday, as artificial intelligence names continued to outperform during a holiday-shortened week.The S&P 500 added 0.46%, closing at a record level of 6,909.79. The broad market index is now just below its intraday all-time high of 6,920.34.The Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.57% to end at 23,561.84. Gains in tech giants Nvidia and Broadcom, which rose around 3% and more than 2%, respectively, lifted the index. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 79.73 points, or 0.16%, and settled at 48,442.41.SPI down 17 – Gold and Silver hit records – MVF bid withdrawn.Want to invest with Marcus Today? Our MT20 portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

The S&P 500 rose on Monday, lifted by strength in artificial intelligence stocks, kicking off a shortened holiday week on a positive note. The index gained 0.64% to 6,878.49, marking its third straight day of gains. The Dow Jones added 0.47%, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.52%.AI-linked stocks led the rally, with Nvidia up more than 1% on reports it plans to resume shipments of H200 chips to China by mid-February. Micron Technology jumped about 4% and Oracle rose more than 3%.The move follows a mixed week on Wall Street. A late surge in technology shares helped the S&P 500 and Nasdaq notch their third positive week in four, while the Dow — the month's outperformer — snapped a three-week winning streak.SPI up 14 - Gold and silver hit new records.Want to invest with Marcus Today? Our MT20 portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

US stocks were higher Friday. There was a broad based rally across big tech, the chip makers and the financial firms. The Industrial sector was strong too. Nvidia made a big move, +3.9%, notable after its subdued trading lately. There is a chance that Trump may even allow Nvidia's second most elite chip for sale to China. The S&P500 rose 0.87% and the Nasdaq 1.3%.SPI futures up 41 points. Resources to shine.Want to invest with Marcus Today? Our MT20 portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

Lýdia Hajdušeková pracuje ako projektová manažérka Spišskej katolíckej charity. „Blízko pri človeku“ v duchu ich hesla sa snaží pomáhať rôznymi spôsobmi. Sandre Vychlopenovej porozpráva o nápade z Kuvajtu – založení prvého respitného centra. Kanonické záhrady vedia byť tiež oázou duchovného pokoja pre ťažko skúšaných ľudí. Po náročných povinnostiach rada venuje čas vnúčatám a na krásnu výstavu Betlehemov vás pozve v tejto epizóde NP. | Hostka: Lýdia Hajdušeková (projektová manažérka Spišskej katolíckej charity). | Moderuje: Gabika Angibaud. | Tolkšou Nočná pyramída pripravuje Slovenský rozhlas, Rádio Slovensko, SRo1.

Episode 153: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Matt Brown returns to talk with us about hacking robots, IOT hackbots, and his Zero-to-Hero Hardware Hacking Guide.Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcastGot any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.ioShoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music!====== Links ======Follow your hosts Rhynorater, rez0 and gr3pme on X: https://x.com/Rhynoraterhttps://x.com/rez0__https://x.com/gr3pme====== Ways to Support CTBBPodcast ======Hop on the CTBB Discord at https://ctbb.show/discord!We also do Discord subs at $25, $10, and $5 - premium subscribers get access to private masterclasses, exploits, tools, scripts, un-redacted bug reports, etc.You can also find some hacker swag at https://ctbb.show/merch!Today's Guest: Matt Brownhttps://x.com/nmatt0https://github.com/BrownFineSecurity/iothackbot====== Resources ======KeeYees USB Logic Analyzer DeviceSaleae logic analyzerXGecuHardware Hacking Tutorial by Make Me HackUART and SPI firmware extractionUART Root Shell on Linux RouterUART Shell Jail and Unlocked BootloaderChinese IP Camera Firmware ExtractionChip-Off Firmware Extraction====== Timestamps ======(00:00:00) Introduction(00:01:22) Incremental Session Token Story and Matt Brown Intro (00:10:42) Hardware Bug Bounty Scene & AI on Devices(00:24:30) Hacking Human Robot(00:41:33) Zero-to-Hero Hardware Hacking Guide(01:01:47) IOT Hackbot

In a recent episode of How I Met My Broker, SPI host Liam Garman and director of Strategic Brokers Hung Chuy are joined by director of Australian Property Scout (APS) Sam Gordon to discuss the challenges and opportunities in commercial property investment. Chuy highlights the busy end-of-year lending period, noting that clients are seeking guidance amidst changing market conditions. Gordon reflects on APS's strong growth in 2025, including recognition as Entrepreneur of the Year and inclusion in the Australian Financial Review (AFR) Fast 100, setting the stage for a strategic 2026. The conversation explores the complexities of commercial property, including understanding yields, tax benefits, vacancies, and asset selection, emphasising that insufficient knowledge can lead to costly mistakes. Both Chuy and Gordon stress the importance of building a solid residential portfolio before transitioning into commercial investments to establish equity and minimise risk. Differences between residential and commercial lending were explained, including typical loan-to-value ratios (LVRs) and the potential pitfalls of cross-collateralisation. The trio also highlights the income potential of commercial properties, noting that passing most outgoings to tenants can offer higher net yields than residential assets.

The S&P 500 fell for a third session Tuesday as traders digested the delayed release of the November jobs report. The broad market index dropped 0.24% to settle at 6,800.26, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.23% to end at 23,111.46. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 302.30 points, or 0.62%, to close at 48,114.26.U.S. crude oil also came under significant pressure on Tuesday, falling to its lowest level since early 2021.Earlier Tuesday, November's jobs report came in better than expected, showing an increase of 64,000 jobs for the month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones predicted that nonfarm payrolls would grow by 45,000 in the period.However, the BLS reported that October shed 105,000 jobs. The unemployment rate also increased to 4.6%, which was above the Dow Jones forecast for 4.5%, raising concerns about the state of the U.S. economy.SPI down 3 - TWE in focus on US and China downgrade.Want to invest with Marcus Today? Our MT20 portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

Wall St had a nasty fall overnight as Broadcom results drove an uptick in AI ROI concerns and hawkish Fed speak drove up bond yields. S&P 500 down 1.1%. Closing near the low on average volume. Dow down 370. Nasdaq down 1.7%. Its worst session since the Nvidia results drop on 20 November. All about Tech as Broadcom down 11.4% compounded the 10.8% Thursday night fall in Oracle. Copper fell 3% on the LME as profit taking crept in after a record breaking week. Supply disruptions, weak USD and strong demand took the metal within touching distance of the $12,000 mark. USD index flat overnight, down 0.6% for the week.Gold rose but silver fell after also hitting record highs in the previous session. Silver's appeal as both a store of wealth and having manufacturing applications has seen it rise 100% this year vs gold up 60%.SPI down 51 - TWE Trading halt.Want to invest with Marcus Today? Our MT20 portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

For nearly two decades, Pat Flynn has been creating content. What's interesting is how that work has fueled multiple 7-figure businesses. Over the years, he's launched and scaled companies across education, media, software, community, and physical products—from Smart Passive Income and SwitchPod to niche websites, podcasting tools, and more recently, a Pokémon YouTube channel that pulls in 10 million views a day. What ties all of these ventures together is the way Pat builds them. Through his Lean Learning philosophy, he's able to use content to test ideas, reduce risk, and explore a wide range of opportunities while still staying super focused. In this episode, you'll learn exactly how Pat's able to start so many ventures, his approach to mastering any skill, the merger that freed up his time and allowed SPI to scale, and the viral short-form content strategy that's driving millions in both views and revenue.=   Key Takeaways 01:16 Finding the Fun That Fuels Momentum 03:41 Why Pat Abandoned Blogging 04:47 The Problem With Audio-Only Podcasts 05:30 10M Views/Day from Pokémon Short-Form 07:21 Letting Data Drive Your Content Strategy 11:46 The Mental Shift That Separates Creators Who Win 15:32 The 20% Rule Powering Pat's Side Ventures 22:14 The 12-Minute Workflow Generating $25K–$40K Videos 25:30 The Smart Acquihire That Became SPI Media 33:25 Designing Your Business Around the Life You Want 36:21 Just In Time Learning vs. Just In Case Learning 43:12 How Community 3.5x's Your Odds of Success 47:03 Micro-Mastery to 10X Results in ANYTHING 54:12 Using Voluntary Force Functions to Take Massive Action 1:03:02 Pat's Advice to New Entrepreneurs 1:03:53 What No Longer Works in Content Creation     Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hFRAiXt4lAU    Let's Connect: Website | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Twitter | Facebook

La pronuncia italiana rappresenta uno degli aspetti più affascinanti e al tempo stesso una sfida per chi studia la lingua di Dante. Spesso gli studenti si chiedono: "Devo eliminare completamente il mio accento?" La risposta è semplice: gli accenti sono belli e naturali. In questa guida completa, però, scoprirai tecniche pratiche e immediate per perfezionare la tua pronuncia italiana, dalla gestione delle doppie consonanti alle particolarità delle parole straniere adattate alla nostra lingua. Guida Completa alla Pronuncia Italiana: Consigli Pratici per Parlare come un Nativo La Regola d'Oro: Pronunciare Tutte le Lettere Il primo e più importante consiglio per migliorare istantaneamente la tua pronuncia italiana è semplice ma fondamentale: pronuncia tutte le lettere. A differenza di molte lingue, l'italiano non presenta suoni silenziosi (eccetto la H iniziale che è sempre muta). Ogni singola lettera scritta deve essere articolata con chiarezza. Prendiamo alcuni esempi pratici: Giardino: si pronuncia GIAR-DI-NO, con ogni sillaba ben distinta Finestra: FI-NE-STRA, senza mai "mangiare" le lettere finali Ombrello: OM-BREL-LO, prestando particolare attenzione alla parte finale Particolarmente importante è la pronuncia delle vocali consecutive, che rappresentano una sfida per molti studenti. In italiano, anche quando ci sono più vocali di seguito, ognuna mantiene il suo suono distintivo: Paura: PA-U-RA (tre sillabe distinte, non "pàra") Tuoi: TU-O-I (tre sillabe complete) Aiuola: A-IU-O-LA (quattro sillabe ben separate) Questo principio si applica anche alle parole più lunghe e complesse. Per esempio, in "acquario" (AC-QUA-RI-O) ogni lettera deve risuonare chiaramente, creando quella musicalità tipica della lingua italiana. Esercitarsi a scandire lentamente le parole, sillaba per sillaba, aiuta a sviluppare questa consapevolezza articolatoria che poi diventerà naturale anche nel parlato veloce. Le Doppie Consonanti: Il Cuore della Pronuncia Italiana Le doppie consonanti rappresentano probabilmente l'aspetto più caratteristico e distintivo della pronuncia italiana. La loro corretta esecuzione è cruciale perché sbagliare una doppia può cambiare completamente il significato di una parola, creando situazioni imbarazzanti o fraintendimenti. Il segreto tecnico per pronunciare correttamente le doppie è questo: rendi più corta la vocale che precede la doppia consonante. La consonante doppia stessa deve essere "tenuta" più a lungo, creando una breve pausa nella pronuncia. Coppie di Parole che Cambiano Significato Analizziamo alcune coppie di parole dove l'unica differenza sta nella doppia consonante: Consonante SempliceSignificatoConsonante DoppiaSignificatoCaro (cáro - A lunga)Costoso o amatoCarro (càrro - A corta)Veicolo con ruotePala (pála - A lunga)Attrezzo per scavarePalla (pàlla - A corta)Oggetto sfericoPene (péne - E lunga)Dolore, sofferenzaPenne (pènne - E corta)Tipo di pastaPapa (pápa - A lunga)Il padrePappa (pàppa - A corta)Cibo per bambiniSete (séte - E lunga)Bisogno di bereSette (sètte - E corta)Il numero 7Nono (nóno - O lunga)Nono di numeroNonno (nònno - O corta)Padre dei genitori Come potete vedere dalla tabella, un errore di pronuncia può trasformare "Mi piacciono le penne al pomodoro" in una frase piuttosto imbarazzante! Ecco perché prestare attenzione alle doppie è fondamentale non solo per l'accuratezza fonetica, ma anche per evitare malintesi. Le Doppie nei Verbi: Futuro vs Condizionale Le doppie consonanti sono particolarmente importanti nella coniugazione verbale, dove distinguono tempi diversi. Un esempio classico è la differenza tra futuro e condizionale presente della prima persona plurale: Noi partiremo (partirémo - I lunga) = Futuro semplice, indica un'azione che avverrà Noi partiremmo (partirèmmo - I corta) = Condizionale presente, indica un'ipotesi Altri esempi verbali significativi: "Andremo" (futuro) vs "Andremmo" (condizionale) "Vedremo" (futuro) vs "Vedremmo" (condizionale) "Usciremo" (futuro) vs "Usciremmo" (condizionale) Per padroneggiare le doppie, è utile esercitarsi regolarmente con coppie minime (parole che differiscono solo per un suono). Registra te stesso pronunciando queste coppie e confronta con parlanti nativi. Con il tempo e la pratica costante, la corretta esecuzione delle doppie diventerà automatica e naturale. La N Finale di NON, IN, CON: La Regola della Trasformazione Esiste una regola fonetica fondamentale ma spesso trascurata che riguarda le parole NON, IN e CON. Quando queste parole sono seguite da una parola che inizia con B (come Bologna) o P, la N finale si trasforma in M per facilitare la pronuncia e rendere il discorso più fluido. Questa trasformazione, chiamata assimilazione consonantica, avviene perché pronunciare una N seguita immediatamente da una B o P richiede uno sforzo articolatorio innaturale. La bocca, infatti, deve passare rapidamente da una posizione nasale (N) a una posizione bilabiale (B o P), e questo passaggio è molto più facile se anche la consonante nasale diventa bilabiale (M). Esempi Pratici della Trasformazione N → M Scrittura StandardPronuncia CorrettaSpiegazioneIo non parlo moltoIo nom parlo moltoNON + P diventa NOMAbito in periferiaAbito im periferiaIN + P diventa IMVengo con BarbaraVengo com BarbaraCON + B diventa COMNon bevo caffèNom bevo caffèNON + B diventa NOMLavoro in bancaLavoro im bancaIN + B diventa IMStudio con PaoloStudio com PaoloCON + P diventa COM Provate a pronunciare queste frasi ad alta voce: noterete immediatamente che la versione con la M suona molto più naturale e fluida rispetto a quella con la N. Questa è una delle caratteristiche che distingue un parlante nativo da uno studente, perché i nativi applicano questa regola istintivamente, senza pensarci. È importante sottolineare che questa è una regola puramente fonetica: nella scrittura formale si continua a usare la N, ma nella pronuncia effettiva la trasformazione in M è la norma tra i parlanti nativi. Applicare questa regola renderà il vostro italiano più naturale e scorrevole, e soprattutto più facile da pronunciare. I Pronomi Doppi: Dove Cade l'Accento? I pronomi doppi (combinazioni di pronomi come "te lo", "gliela", "ce li", "ve ne") rappresentano una sfida particolare non tanto per la loro pronuncia, quanto per la posizione dell'accento tonico, specialmente quando sono attaccati all'imperativo. Quando i pronomi doppi sono usati con forme verbali normali (indicativo, congiuntivo, ecc.), rimangono separati dal verbo e non creano problemi particolari: "Te lo regalo" - tre parole separate "Gliela mando" - due parole separate "Ce li portano" - tre parole separate Il problema sorge con l'imperativo, perché in questo caso i pronomi si attaccano alla fine del verbo formando un'unica parola. Ed è qui che molti studenti commettono l'errore di spostare l'accento sui pronomi. La Regola dell'Accento Immutabile La regola fondamentale è questa: l'accento rimane sempre sulla stessa sillaba del verbo, indipendentemente da quanti pronomi aggiungiamo alla fine. Non importa se aggiungiamo uno, due o anche tre pronomi: la posizione dell'accento non cambia mai. Imperativo BaseCon PronomiPronuncia CorrettaErrore ComuneDàmmiDàmmeloAccento su DA❌ DamméloRaccontamiRaccontàmeloAccento su TA❌ RaccontaméloCómpraCòmprateloAccento su COM❌ CompratéloScrìviScrìvigliAccento su VI❌ ScrivígliPòrtaPòrtaglieloAccento su POR❌ PortagliéloDìciDìcimeloAccento su DI❌ Dicimélo Un caso particolarmente interessante è il verbo riflessivo "andarsene" con i pronomi: "Vàttene!" (vai via). Anche qui l'accento rimane sul verbo: VÀttene, non Vatténe. E quando aggiungiamo ancora più complessità: "Andàndosene" (gerundio), l'accento resta su ANDAN. Questo principio vale anche per forme più complesse come: "Rèstituiscimelo" (accento su STI, non su CI o ME) "Pòrtagliene" (accento su POR) "Spiègatecela" (accento su GA) Per padroneggiare questa regola, esercitati prima pronunciando il verbo da solo, individuando dove cade l'accento naturalmente. Poi aggiungi i pronomi mantenendo l'accento esattamente nello stesso punto. Con la pratica, questa diventerà un'abitudine naturale e il tuo italiano suonerà immediatamente più autentico. Il Suono Z: Sorda o Sonora? La lettera Z italiana rappresenta una delle sfide più insidiose per gli studenti stranieri perché, a differenza di molte altre lingue, in italiano la Z ha due pronunce completamente diverse: la Z sorda e la Z sonora. E purtroppo non esiste una regola fissa universale per sapere quale usare! La Z Sorda (come TS) La Z sorda si pronuncia come i suoni "T" e "S" pronunciati rapidamente insieme, come se fossero un'unica consonante. È il suono che sentite in parole come "pizza" - che non si pronuncia "piza" ma "pitsa". Esempi di parole con Z sorda: Zucchero (tsucchero) - lo zucchero che metti nel caffè Grazie (gratsie) - la parola di ringraziamento più usata Pazzo (patso) - aggettivo che indica follia Stazione (statsione) - dove arrivano treni e autobus Azione (atsione) - un'attività o un movimento Pezzo (petso) - una parte di qualcosa Piazza (piatsa) - lo spazio pubblico aperto Tazza (tatsa) - il contenitore per il caffè La Z Sonora (come DS) La Z sonora si pronuncia come i suoni "D" e "S" pronunciati insieme velocemente. È il suono di "zero", che non si pronuncia "tsero" ma "dsero". Esempi di parole con Z sonora: Zaino (dsaino) - la borsa per la scuola Romanzo (romandso) - un libro narrativo lungo Mezzo (medso) - metà o veicolo di trasporto Azzurro (adsurro) - il colore blu chiaro Zanzara (dsandsara) - l'insetto fastidioso Zona (dsona) - un'area o territorio Pranzo (prandso) - il pasto di mezzogiorno Linee Guida (Non Regole Assolute) Anche se non esistono regole ferree,

The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 reached new heights on Thursday, as a Federal Reserve interest rate cut followed by disappointing Oracle results prompted investors to move out of high-flying tech stocks and into names that can benefit from a growing U.S. economy.The 30-stock Dow rose 646.26 points, or 1.34%, to finish at 48,704.01, a fresh closing high. The index also scored a new record intraday high, supported by a rise in Visa shares after the name was upgraded at Bank of America. The broad market S&P 500 traded up 0.21% to settle at 6,901.00, which was also a closing record. However, the Nasdaq Composite pulled back 0.25% to finish at 23,593.86. SPI up 88 – Resources in focus – NAB AGMWant to invest with Marcus Today? Our MT20 portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve decided to cut interest rates once again this year and as traders bet more easing was ahead next year.The 30-stock average gained 497.46 points, or 1.1%, to close at 48,057.75. The S&P 500 advanced 0.7% to end the day at 6,886.68 and briefly traded above its previous record closing high of 6,890.89. The Nasdaq Composite increased 0.3% to 23,654.16. The Fed approved another quarter percentage point cut at the conclusion of its two-day policy meeting. The cut, which marks its third in a row, brings the federal funds rate to a range of 3.5%-3.75%.SPI futures are up 76 points. The ASX to rise strongly.Want to invest with Marcus Today? Our MT20 portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

Overnight, Wall St surged after the Federal Reserve officially approved a quarter percentage point cut to the interest rates, bringing the rate to the range of 3.50% - 3.75%. The Dow Jones rallied 1.1% on the news, the S&P500 jumped 0.8% and closed just shy of its all-time high, and the Nasdaq gained 0.5%. In his remarks, Chairman Jerome Powell ruled out any chance of a rate increase in 2026, and investors are betting that there will be at least one, if not multiple rate cuts to come next year – a bullish sign for equities.Europe saw another relatively stable trading session – the Stoxx600 index closed up 0.1%, as  the FTSE advanced by a similar amount while the German DAX and French CAC declined by 0.1% and 0.4% respectively.And in Asia, the CSI fell 0.1%, the Hang Seng gained 0.4% and the Nikkei fell 0.1%.Locally yesterday, the ASX200 edged down 0.1%, however it was only the high flying materials sector which prevented greater losses on the day, as 9 of the 11 key sectors posted losses on the day. Gold miners were particularly strong in the wake of the Fed's rate cut, with big names Newmont (ASX:NEM) and Northern Star (ASX:NST) increasing 4.4% and 5.1%.What to watch today:Looking ahead to today, the ASX is expected to follow Wall St's strong session, with the SPI futures indicating a 0.9% jump at the open of trade today.Moving over to commodities,Crude Oil has jumped 1.25% to US$58.98 per barrel, continuing its pattern of volatility over recent weeks.Precious metals were buoyed by the rate cuts, with Gold advancing 0.5% to US$4227 per ounce, while Silver has jumped another 1.9% to further extend on its already record high price, and is now trading at US$61.80 per ounce.And Iron Ore is trading up 0.4% to US$106.66 per tonne.Trading Ideas:Bell Potter maintains a speculative Buy rating on emerging online marketplace operator Frontier Digital Ventures (ASX:FDV), with a 12 month price target of 57c per share, based on their projected revenue streams moving into CY26.And Trading Central have identified a bullish signal in Newmont Corporation (ASX:NEM), indicating that the price may rise from the close of $139.10 per share to the range of $160 - $164 per share over a period of 25 days, according to the standard principles of technical analysis.

How do you actually build a sustainable growth and lasting sales strategy in freight? Mike Mikulik from SPI Logistics is back and live to share how they're driving real year-over-year growth by doubling down on existing customers, tightening up their cold-calling strategy, and investing heavily in tech that actually moves the needle! We discuss how respecting people's time builds long-term trust, why agent recruitment needs to be transparent, fast, and rooted in support, and how SPI's push into international air and ocean freight is helping agents deepen their book, navigate supply chain volatility, and stay competitive in a noisy market!   About Mike Mikulik Mike Mikulik is the Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer at SPI Logistics. He is a very personable and enthusiastic person who is a collaborator and thinks out of the box. Mike has a unique background in all sides of the transportation industry from trucking to international freight forwarding and special projects. With over 25 years' experience he credits his School of Hard Knocks for his success. You will find Mike easily engaging in conversation and his willingness to help and draw out the best in people. His positiveness is contagious and willingness to support his team grow personally and professionally. Mike is a collaborator and think out of the box guy. He has had tremendous success in strategically enhancing the customer experience which in turn has led to new opportunities and revenue growth. Mike lives and resides in Vancouver Canada where he has lived all his life.  

US stocks were middling overnight as the market sweats the Fed tomorrow, US time. The Nasdaq was up 0.13% and the S&P500 down 0.1%.The only notable move from big tech was Tesla stabilising 1.3% after its 4% drop in the previous session. The news about Nvidia selling into China couldn't keep the stocking firing, with it slipping 0.3%. There's pushback to the deal from Democrats and China “hawks”. Gold and lithium shares showed strength and silver hit a record high of US$60 an ounce. Bitcoin rallied to $92k. JP Morgan fell 4.7% on CFO comments on costs in 2026 dragging the Dow down.SPI futures up 24 points. The ASX is set to open higher.Want to invest with Marcus Today? Our MT20 portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

Starting in the US overnight, Wall St saw a relatively flat session, as all eyes remain on the impending Fed meeting later this week. While investors are expecting a nearly 90% chance of a rate cut, focus will be on the economic projections and the general sentiment of Chairman Jerome Powell to help shape how markets will react over the next few weeks. The S&P500 closed the trading day flat, the Nasdaq gained 0.1%, while the Dow Jones fell 0.4%, primarily weighed down by 4.7% drop for JP Moregan Chase, who reported higher than expected 2026 expense projections.Elsewhere, it was a similar story in Europe as the Stoxx600 index ended the day slightly down 0.1%, where  0.5% rise for the German Dax and a 0.7% fall for the French CAC offset, while the FTSE remained just about flat.And in Asia, the Chinese CSI fell 0.5%, the Hang Seng fell 1.3%, while the Nikkei added 0.1%.Locally yesterday, the ASX200 extended on its losses from Monday with a 0.5% slide, mainly in the afternoon after the RBA announced that the cash rate would remain unchanged at 3.6%. Although this was widely expected, the market reacted to comments from RBA Governor Michele Bullock stating that no rate cuts were on the horizon for the “foreseeable future.”What to watch today:Looking ahead to today however, the ASX is expected to rebound from the last 2 days' losses, with the SPI futures indicating a 0.3% jump at the open of trade.Over to commodities,Crude Oil prices have slipped a further 0.8% to US$58.40 per barrel.In precious metals, Gold is trading up 0.5% at US$4209 per ounce, while Silver has jumped another 4.5% to over US$60 per ounce, smashing its previous all time high and reaching 110% price gain year to date. The run is driven by squeezing supply, as well as a surge in demand for industrial usage, as silver is currently used in areas such as electronics and solar panels. Meanwhile, Iron Ore remains stable at US$106.29 per tonne.Trading Ideas:Finally, we'll dive into some trading ideas for your consideration today. Bell Potter maintains its buy rating on online automative retailer CAR Group (ASX:CAR), with a 12 month price target of $42.20 per share. Their recommendation is based on its steadily accelerating growth, and forecasted earnings for next year.And Trading Central have identified a Bullish signal in Vicinity Centres (ASX:VCX), indicating that the price may rise from the close of $2.48 to the range of $2.69 to $2.73 over a period of 24 days, according to the standard principles of technical analysis.

US stocks were down overnight as the market keeps sweating the Fed meeting coming up. All sectors in the red. SP500 down 0.35% and Nasdaq off 0.14%. Bond yields also kept pressing higher. There's still been plenty of action. The major report is that Nvidia will be allowed to sell its H200 chips to China, sending the stock up 1.7%. Paramount Skydance is launching a hostile bid for Warner, at $30 per share, all cash. The Netflix bid was at $27.75, split between $23.25 in cash and $4.50 in Netflix common stock. Either bid has to make it past regulators. Trump is critical of Netflix. SPI futures down 24 points. ASX to open lower. Don't expect much to happen until the RBA release at 2.30pm.Want to invest with Marcus Today? Our MT20 portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

Overnight the US markets pulled back to start the week, as investors await the Fed's pivotal final meeting of 2025 later this week. The S&P 500 slid 0.5%, the Nasdaq slid 0.4%, while the Dow Jones slid 0.6%. There was mixed sentiment across other global markets - the pan-European Stoxx600 dropped just under 0.1%, as 0.1% gain for Germany's Dax was outweighed by a 0.2% drop for the FTSE and a 0.1% drop for the French CAC.And in Asia, the Chinese CSI gained 0.8%, the Japanese Nikkei added 0.2%, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 1.2%.Back in Australia yesterday, the ASX 200 opened the new trading week with a 0.1% decline, with just 3 of the 11 key sectors posting gains on the day. It was a mixed day for materials, as gold miners saw losses across the board, while lithium miners Liontown resources (ASX:LTR) and Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) jumped 15% and 6% on the day.What to watch today:The ASX 200 is expected to extend its losses, with the SPI futures indicating a 0.3% drop at the open of trade.Moving over to commodities:Crude Oil remains volatile, trading down 2% at US$58.87 per barrel, after it was announced that Iraq would resume production on one of its major oilfields, increasing oversupply worries.It was a relatively stable day for previous metals, as gold has slipped 0.2% to US$4191 per ounce, and silver has seen a similar 0.2% drop to US$58.16 per ounce.And iron ore is trading down 0.8% to US$106.42 per tonne.Trading Ideas:Bell Potter has maintained its hold rating on Cobram Estate Olives (ASX:CBO), after the company recently announced a $183m capital raising to fund the development of a further 1600 hectares of orchards in the US.And Trading Central have identified a bullish signal in Adairs Ltd (ASX:ADH), indicating that the price may rise from the close of $1.86 to the range of $2.03 to $2.07 over a period of 33 days, according to the standard principles of technical analysis.

US equities ended the trading week in the green, as all three industry benchmarks closed higher. The Dow Jones gained 0.22%, the S&P500 posted a four-day winning streak, closing 0.19% higher, putting the index about 0.7% off its intraday record. This was after the latest inflation data was announced, which may provide incentive for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates this week. European markets closed mostly in the red, however the German DAX managed to advance 0.6%, while France's CAC dropped 0.09%, the FTSE100 down 0.45% and the STOXX600 closed flat. The euro zone GDP rate was also released, showing the economy grew 0.3% in the third quarter. Locally, the ASX200 gained 0.24% over the week and closed 0.19% higher on Friday. On Friday, materials and financials were up the most, while consumer discretionary and energy weighed down on the market. What to watch today:Our local market is set to drop at the open, with the SPI futures suggesting a 0.15% decline at the time of recording. Looking at commodities, Crude oil is up 0.69% at US$60.08 per barrel, holding at a two-week high, driven by geopolitical risk premium. Gold is trading flat at US$4,198.86 an ounce,And iron ore is down 0.59% at US$107.24 per tonne, while seaborne iron ore has dropped to a near four- week low, following the Simandou project in Guinea which has sent its first commercial shipment to China, which is creating a boost in global supply. This is expected to arrive in China by mid- January which will provide China with an alternative to dominant shipments from Australia and Brazil. And in economic news, investors are cautiously awaiting the next RBA cash rate decision which will be announced tomorrow. Trading Ideas:Trading Central have identified a bullish signal in Tabcorp Holdings (ASX:TAH) indicating that the stock price may rise from the close of $0.94 to the range of $1.12 to $1.16 over 25 days.They have also identified a bearish signal in Supply Network (ASX:SNL) indicating that the stock price of fall from the close of $32.96 to the range of $28.90 - $29.70 over 15 days, according to the standard principles of technical analysis. 

Wall St ground higher Friday ‘Expectations for Fed rate cuts' was the excuse for last week's market rally and that same narrative supported a more modest rise in the three major indices this week. S&P 500 up 0.3% vs the ASX 200 up 0.2%. Nasdaq up 0.9% and the Dow up 239 points. S&P 500 up 0.2% overnight after PCE inflation and consumer spending prints from September both met expectations. Light volume. Nasdaq up 0.3%. Dow up 104 points. Risk-on Technology and Discretionary stocks leading the pack. Value, Utilities and Resources worst.SPI down 13 - NSR agreed bid.Want to invest with Marcus Today? Our MT20 portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

US markets mixed: S&P 500 and Nasdaq finished narrowly higher for the week, with small caps outperforming; leadership came from AI enablers, banks, brokers, machinery and select retail, while consumer defensives and cyclicals lagged.Rates, FX & commodities: US Treasury yields rose 3–5bp with the curve flattening; the US dollar strengthened, gold gained 0.3%, Bitcoin fell 1.1%, and WTI crude rose 1.2%.Market tone: Trading lacked clear macro direction as investors focused on company-specific news (Micro > Macro) ahead of key AI earnings events, the final Federal Reserve FOMC meeting, and lighter seasonal volumes.Key company moves: Meta surged on reports of 30% metaverse budget cuts; Dollar General beat and raised, while Kroger and Costco disappointed; mixed reactions across tech and retail earnings.Economic data & Fed outlook: Jobless claims hit the lowest level since 2022, but annual layoff announcements are the highest since 2020; markets are pricing ~90% chance of a 25bp Fed rate cut at the upcoming meeting.SPI up 20 - Energy stocks in focus.Want to invest with Marcus Today? Our MT20 portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

Kicking off in the US, Wall St extended its gains overnight after new jobs data was released which further increased the likelihood of a Fed rate cut next week. The S&P 500 gained 0.5%, the Nasdaq gained 0.4%, while the Dow Jones index added 1%.Europe saw a mixed day on the markets – the broader Stoxx600 added 0.1%, as a 0.2% gain for the French CAC was offset by a 0.1% drop for both the FTSE and German DAX. And in Asia, the Chinese CSI saw a 0.5% drop, the Hang Seng fell 1.3%. while the Japanese Nikkei added 1.1%.Locally yesterday, the ASX 200 closed up 0.2%, with 8 of the 11 key sectors in the green. The biggest story on the day was the release of GDP data, where it was announced that the economy had expanded by just 0.4%, below market consensus.What to watch today:Looking ahead to today, the ASX 200 is expected to continue its winning streak, with the SPI futures indicating a 0.24% rise at the open of trade.Investors should also keep an eye on the balance of trade data, which is due at 11:30am Sydney time.Moving over to commodities:Crude oil is trading up 0.8% at US$59.11 per barrel.Precious metals remain steady – gold is up less than 0.1% to US$4208 per ounce, while silver is up just over 0.1% to US$58.50.Meanwhile iron ore is trading up another 0.4% at US$107.7 per tonne.Trading ideas:Bell Potter maintains a speculative Buy rating on red hot medical stock 4D Medical (ASX:4DX), and upgraded its 12 month target price to $2.50 per share after they announced a major upgrade to their commercialization agreement with Phillips in the US and Canada yesterday.And Trading Central have identified a bullish signal in Telstra (ASX:TLS), indicating that the price may rise from the close of $4.91 per share to the range of $5.26 to $5.34 per share over a period of 119 days, according to the standard principles of technical analysis.

US stocks were up modestly overnight, with the Nasdaq up 0.17% and the SP500 0.30%. The Dow was up 408 points. Private sector data showed that payrolls declined in November. Government numbers won't be available until after the Fed meeting. It was enough to support stocks for the day, plus some helpful inflation data. There wasn't much action in big tech, but the broader chip makers had a strong day and the small cap index the Russell 2000 rose 1.9%. US financials also lifted. The VIX settled lower at a benign reading of 16. Bitcoin is holding the line at US$93k.SPI futures are up 21 points. ASX to open modestly higher.We could be in for some action in the miners today. Copper rose 2.9% to hit a record high of US$11540. This good for copper producers on the ASX including SFR and CSC plus BHP and RIO. Copper is now up 31% this year.Want to invest with Marcus Today? Our MT20 portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

Overnight in the US Wall St rebounded from Monday's drop as Cryptocurrency regained some of its losses, and investor confidence in an imminent Fed rate drop grows. The Dow Jones added 0.5%, the S&P500 gained 0.4%, while the Nasdaq was the biggest winner on the day, closing 0.8% in the green as tech stocks, especially those in the recently volatile AI trade, posted gains. It was a relatively stable day across the other global markets – in Europe the Stoxx600 index rose just 0.06% as a 0.5% gain for Germany's Dax was offset by a 0.3% drop for the French CAC, while the British FTSE ended flat. Meanwhile in Asia, China's CSI fell 0.5%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng gained 0.2%, while Japan's Nikkei ended flat. Back in Australia yesterday, the ASX 200 posted a 0.2% gain, propelled mainly by a strong day for energy and materials. Major players in the energy space Woodside (ASX:WDS), Santos (ASX:STO) and Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) all added 1% on yesterday's trade, while materials were lead by BHP (ASX:BHP), Fortescue (ASX:FMG) and Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO), which all posted gains of over 1%.What to watch today:And the SPI futures indicate that the momentum will continue, suggesting a 0.17% rise at the open of trade today. Investors should also keep an eye on key economic data being released today, specifically the GDP figures which are due at 11:30am Sydney time.Moving into commodities: Crude Oil continues to be volatile, trading down 1.2% to US$58.60 per barrel. The Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to stay front and centre, as uncertainties around the peace plan remain. In precious metals, Gold has retreated slightly, trading 0.5% lower at US$4208 per ounce, while Silver continues to advance, trading 0.9% higher at US$58.53 per ounce. And Iron ore is trading 0.4% higher at US$107.35 per tonne.Trading Ideas:Finally, we'll end on some trading ideas for your consideration today. Bell Potter have initiated coverage on specialist retailer of lighting, fans and electrical accessories Beacon Lighting (ASX:BLX), with a 12-month target price of $3.35 per share. They expect that its trade business, which currently makes up around 40% of its revenue, will continue to expand over the next 2-3 years.And Trading Central have identified a bullish signal in Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO), indicating that the share price may rise from the closing price of $135 per share, to the range of $142 to $143.50 per share over a period of 23 days, according to the standard principles of technical analysis. 

US stocks rose on Tuesday, boosted by gains in bitcoin and technology names, as traders recovered some of the ground lost in the previous session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 185.13 points, or 0.39%, to end the day at 47,474.46. The S&P 500 climbed 0.25% to settle at 6,829.37, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.59% to finish at 23,413.67.Bitcoin rose around 7% Tuesday, recouping some of its losses from the prior day. Tech players linked to the artificial intelligence trade supported the broader market as well. AI chip darling Nvidia increased almost 1%, while AI infrastructure play Credo Technology soared 10% and hit an all-time high on the back of better-than-expected earnings.SPI up 15 - Gold eases - GDP today at 11.30amWant to invest with Marcus Today? Our MT20 portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

Wall Street drifted lower overnight as the recent recovery rally took a pause. The SP500 was down 0.53% and the Nasdaq 0.38%. That was at least slightly better than the futures trading suggested before the regular day session began.The big action was in bitcoin, which dropped 6.4% for its sharpest daily decline since March, according to The Wall Street Journal. BTC is generally considered a great barometer of risk sentiment, so the recent action suggests any share market rally may struggle to get going. We know the market is sweating the next Fed meeting on December 10.SPI futures up 6 points. ASX to open modestly higher.The current FedWatch reading says odds of a rate cut are now 87.6%. Added to this is Trump announcing he's decided on his pick for next Fed Chair, without yet revealing who. For big tech, Nvidia rose 1.6% after announcing a $2bn investment and partnership with a firm called Synopsys. The two companies say they want to “revolutionise” design and engineering across industries, including semiconductors, aerospace, automotive and robotics. Part of this will be using “digital twins” not available with traditional CPU computing. There were small moves for either way for the rest.It was a decent session for industrial metals in London, all up except tin which was down a tiny amount. Gold and oil were steady.Want to invest with Marcus Today? Our MT20 portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

Wall St kicked off the festive season with a slide in the first trading session of December, as a broad Cryptocurrency sell off dented general investor sentiment. Flagship currency Bitcoin slumped over 6% to below US$86,000, adding to the over 30% drop in price experienced over the last 2 months from highs of $125,000 in October. The S&P 500 fell 0.4%, the Dow Jones lost 0.7%, and the Nasdaq shed 0.4%. It was a relatively stable day across the European markets, with the exception of Germany, where the DAX slid over 1% after monthly manufacturing data came in at a 9-month low, sparking a sell off. Asia saw a mixed day as the Chinese CSI and Hong Kong's Hang Seng added 1.1% and 0.7% respectively, while the Japanese Nikkei slid 1.9%. Locally yesterday, the ASX 200 retreated 0.6%, with 8 of the 11 key sectors posting losses. The biggest story on the day however was a technical outage which prevented the ASX from publishing market-sensitive announcements for over 3 hours, causing around 80 companies to be put into a trading halt. What to watch today:The SPI futures indicate that the ASX 200 will edge slightly up, with a 0.07% gain at the open of trade today. In commodities: Crude Oil prices are trading up another 1.5% at US$59.45, as Ukraine launched a fresh wave of Drone attacks on Russia denting the potential for peace talks, and OPEC announced its decision to leave output levels unchanged in Q1 2026.Onto precious metals, gold has continued its recent rally and is now trading at a 6-week high US$4,240 per ounce. Meanwhile, Silver is trading just under 3% higher at US$58 per ounce, setting a fresh all-time high in the process. Today's increase means that the silver price has now hit a 100% year-on-year rise, outpacing Gold. And finally Iron Ore prices have increased by 2% to just under US$107 per tonne, driven by Chinese demand and a weaker US dollar.Trading ideas:And now we'll end on some trading ideas for your consideration today. Bell Potter have maintained their Buy rating on healthcare equipment provider Paragon Care (ASX:PGC) with a target price of $0.49 per share, after the company announced the acquisition of Indonesian based provider Haju Medical – expanding their presence into overseas markets. And Trading Central have identified a bullish signal in South32 (ASX:S32), indicating that the price may rise from the close of $3.31 to the range of $3.95 to $4.05 over a period of 45 days, according to the standard principles of technical analysis. 

Wall St had a good short session overnight on thin volume. Path of least resistance in the short-term higher amid a lack of major news. S&P 500 up 0.54%, closing on the high. Nasdaq up 0.65%. Dow up 289 points. Another broad rally, all sectors higher save for Health Care. Energy best despite WTI falling 0.4%. Rubio not planning to attend a NATO foreign ministers meeting regarding the Ukraine/Russia peace deal. A surprise move which signals Washington's frustration with the lack of progress. Tech only in the mid-pack yet the average FANG move was better (+0.9%). Meta (+2.3%) best. Nvidia (-1.8%) worst.Most commodities higher overnight save for oil and iron ore. SPI up 4 - AUB bid pulled - TWE write offs.Want to invest with Marcus Today? Our MT20 portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

Wall Street closed in the green on Friday, climbing to near record highs in a shorten session for Thanksgiving, with retail gains and as tech stocks recovered. However, global futures markets fluctuated on Friday following a CME outage, which is the world's largest trading operator. This halted trading in stocks, bonds and commodities. The Dow Jones closed with a 0.6% gain, the S&P500 up 0.54% and the Nasdaq rebounded, closing 0.65% higher. European markets also ended the week in the green. All European markets closed just over 0.2% higher, and the STOXX600 advanced 0.25%. What to watch today:Following a strong end to the week across global markets, the SPI futures are suggesting our local market will rise 0.05% at the open this morning. Keep watch of Metacash (ASX:MTS) share price movements today, with then wholesale distributor set to release its first half results for FY26. In commodities, Crude oil is trading 1.35% higher at US$59.44 per barrel, however, has been pressured by oversupply concerns and posted a monthly loss. So, keep watch of ASX- listed energy producers. Gold is trading 1.4% higher at US$4,217.81 per ounce, reaching a fourth straight monthly gain markets priced a higher probability for a December Federal Reserve rate cut. And iron ore is trading steady at US$104.84. And AUD$1.00 is currently buying US$0.65. Trading Ideas:Bell Potter maintains their buy rating on HUB24 (ASX:HUB) and have lowered their price target from $135 to $125. At HUB's current share price of $104.38, this implies 19.8% share price growth in a year. And Trading Central have identified a bullish signal in Ramelius Resources (ASX:RMS) indicating that the stock price may rise form the close of $3.66 to the range of $4.20 to $4.30 over 17 days, according to the standard principles of technical analysis. 

Welcome to The Adviser's What's Making Headlines podcast, your go-to source for the week's biggest stories in finance and real estate, distilled into bite-sized insights. In this special, cross-over episode with Momentum's property brands, host Annie Kane is joined by Phil Tarrant, SPI director, and REB managing editor Liam Garman, as they review the news of the week. This week, they discuss: Whether APRA will bring further limits on investor lending. Why concerns are mounting about unlicensed advice from buyer's agents. The problems with the government's 5 per cent Deposit Scheme. And much more!

US stocks rose overnight, with the SP500 up 0.69% and Nasdaq 0.85%. It was on light volume, with under 15 billion shares traded against the usual 20bn. The markets are closed tomorrow for the Thanksgiving holiday. The VIX fell back further, now under 20. It was a solid session for chip stocks, with Nvidia stabilising 1.3% and even stronger gains in Broadcom, Intel and Advanced Micro Devices. The other big tech stocks were middling, save for Microsoft and Tesla that rose 1.9% and 1.6% respectively.SPI futures up 20 points. ASX set to open higher. Resources in focus - QBE Update.Want to invest with Marcus Today? Our MT20 portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you.If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

Dnes sa k nemeckej menšine hlási 5 186 ľudí, najmä na Spiši, Ponitrí a v Bratislave. Vypočujte si ich príbehy, súčasnosť aj výzvy. Diskutujú: Rastislav Fiľo – zástupca nemeckej národnostnej menšiny, Michal Schvarc – historik Moderujú: Zuza Kumanová a Michal Oláh Podujatie sa koná vďaka finančnej podpore Fondu na podporu kultúry národnostných menšín.

Pat Flynn, CEO of Flynn Industries and New York Times bestselling author, shares his "lean learning" philosophy for combating information overload. After watching his kids get overwhelmed by endless learning options, Pat developed frameworks for just-in-time learning and micro mastery that helped him overcome stage fright and build multiple successful businesses, including a Pokemon YouTube channel with nearly 2 million subscribers. Key Takeaways We're "obese with information"—transition from just-in-case learning to just-in-time learning focused on your immediate next step Micro mastery: Pick one tiny component of a skill and hyper-focus on it for a specific period rather than trying to improve everything at once Scale your service business by productizing offerings, adding upsells, or creating templated packages that require less customization Community is crucial—surround yourself with peers who lift you up, mentors who guide you, and people you can teach and serve About Pat Flynn Pat Flynn is a father, husband, and lifelong learner from San Diego who has built a reputation as one of the most influential voices in digital entrepreneurship.  Through his diverse portfolio of businesses, award-winning podcasts, newsletters, YouTube channels, and thriving online communities, Pat reaches and inspires millions of people each month.  He is the founder of SPI, an online community for digital entrepreneurs, co-inventor of the SwitchPod, and host of the Deep Pocket Monster YouTube channel as well as founder of Card Party, a large-scale live event for the community of Pokémon collectors.  Pat also serves as an advisor to dozens of companies and is a sought-after keynote speaker.  In his free time, he enjoys fishing, collecting Pokémon cards, and rewatching the Back to the Future trilogy. In This Episode [00:00] Welcome to the show! [07:53] Meet Pat Flynn [13:53] Work Life Balance [21:53] Nailing Down Systems and Automation [26:05] Lean Learning Book [32:43] Micro-Mastery [39:22] Having Community [49:30] Methods for Scaling [53:53] Connect with Pat[ [54:26] Outro Quotes "We are obese with information right now. Find the right thing for the next step that you're doing." - Pat Flynn "You cannot read the label when you are inside the bottle." - Pat Flynn "Information at one point used to be valuable. If you were the smartest kid in the class, you were going to be the most successful. No longer." - Pat Flynn "There's a reason why it's called shower thoughts. When you're in your shower, you have your best thoughts because it's literally the only place in the world now that you have nothing else to do but just think." - Pat Flynn "Count uploads, not likes. Control the thing that you can control, which is you showing up and hitting record and hitting publish." - Pat Flynn Guest Links Find Pat Flynn online at Smart Passive Income & Deep Pocket Monster Follow Pat Flynn on Instagram | TikTok | Twitter Follow Deep Pocket Monster on Instagram | TikTok | Twitter Listen on YouTube Pat Flynn | Deep Pocket Monster | Short Pocket Monster Links Find out more about the Studio Sherpas Mastermind Join the Grow Your Video Business Facebook Group  Follow Ryan Koral on Instagram Follow Grow Your Video Business on Instagram Check out the full show notes

The promise of AI in government is huge, but so are the stakes. We sit down with Dr. Cari Miller and Dr. Gisele Waters, co-founders of the AI Procurement Lab and leaders behind IEEE 3119, the first standard dedicated to procuring AI and automated decision systems. Together we break down how public buyers can make smarter, safer choices—turning values like transparency and human oversight into concrete policies, contract clauses, and day‑to‑day practices that actually hold up under pressure.We start with practical first steps: form a truly cross‑functional procurement team, define a real problem, and assess data readiness. You'll hear why “getting ready to get ready” is a smart move, using small, low‑risk pilots to clean data and build capability before rolling out bigger tools. We share cautionary case studies, including a clever pothole detection project on trash trucks that drifted into unintended surveillance, and we explain how scope, safeguards, and community accountability prevent harm while preserving benefits.From there, we get specific on AI policy versus contracts: how to require model provenance, audit rights, incident reporting, redress processes, and exit strategies that avoid vendor lock‑in. We talk SPI and the hidden risk of metadata, why human‑in‑the‑loop matters for public trust, and how change management helps teams see AI as a useful tool rather than a threat. By the end, you'll have a roadmap for responsible AI procurement that blends governance, ethics, and measurable outcomes.If you found this valuable, follow the show, share it with a colleague in public procurement, and leave a review to help more listeners discover these tools and ideas.Follow & subscribe to stay up-to-date on NASPO!naspo.org | Pulse Blog | LinkedIn | Youtube | Facebook

Do podcastu Góly z bufetu na ŠPORT.sk prijal pozvanie Dávid Romaňák, slovenský hokejový reprezentant a opora HK Spišská Nová Ves. Pred štyrmi rokmi pomohol klubu k návratu medzi slovenskú elitu a dnes patrí medzi jeho najspoľahlivejších obrancov. Na MS v hokeji odohral zatiaľ jeden duel, no aj táto skúsenosť mu pomohla posunúť sa ďalej v kariére.Úvod sezóny na Spiši sa však nevyvíjal podľa predstáv. Tím sa po slabšom štarte snažil nájsť správny rytmus a nadviazať na výkony z minulého ročníka. Dávid Romaňák priznáva, že mužstvo prešlo zmenami, no verí, že z reprezentačnej prestávky sa vráti silnejšie: „Úvod sme mali asi najhorší odkedy sme postúpili do extraligy. Prišlo k výmenám hráčov a zmenil sa aj tréner, ale už v posledných zápasoch bolo vidieť progres.”V tíme Spišskej Novej Vsi si vybudoval pevné miesto najmä spoľahlivou a poctivou hrou. Jeho úloha nespočíva v strieľaní gólov, ale v práci, ktorú fanúšik často nevidí – v defenzíve, pri oslabeniach a v detailoch, ktoré taktiež rozhodujú o výsledku zápasu. Aj vďaka tejto zodpovednosti patrí medzi najvyťaženejších hráčov mužstva.Reprezentačný dres si váži o to viac, že jeho cesta medzi najlepších nebola jednoduchá. Ako mladší nepatril medzi najväčšie talenty a dokonca prežil obdobie, keď nedostával príležitosť ani v kategórii o rok mladších hráčov. „Bol som hráč, ktorý nehral v mládeži skoro vôbec, dokonca som bol preradený k o rok mladším chlapcom a ani tam som niekedy nehrával,” spomína. Práve vtedy sa v ňom zlomilo odhodlanie niečo zmeniť a začal hľadať spôsoby, ako sa zlepšiť, trénoval navyše a nastavoval si ciele, ktoré si každý deň plnil.Okrem hokeja sa zaujíma aj o technológie a analytiku. V minulosti študoval informatiku a dodnes ho fascinuje dátová stránka športu. Po kariére by si vedel predstaviť práve prácu pri analýze výkonov a moderných hokejových dát.

SPI Logistics CFO James Lemon joins to cut through the noise on agent and brokerage finances in a tough market. We cover the real signals your brokerage is in trouble, what healthy margins look like now, how to set up your money from day one as an agent, and where AI is actually paying off (hint: 42% of SPI invoices now auto-approve without a human).You'll learn: — The first red flag: carriers calling about late pay—what it really means for your book of business — How slipping “days to pay” crushes carrier trust on DAT/Truckstop and pushes you back to the spot market — Today's margin reality (8–30%), why 15–18% is harder, and what to target — W2 vs. agent life: taxes, cash-flow risk, and the simple system to avoid the “surprise” tax bill — The overlooked first-year expenses (and the bare-minimum tech setup that won't choke under load) — Why a 30–60 day cash cushion matters when customers and vendor onboarding drag — AI that's worth it: document imaging, scheduling, and keeping a human in the loop — What shippers now expect: real-time visibility, API/EDI ties, and proof you're fighting fraud — Conferences and ROI: how one five-minute tool can pay for the trip — 2026 outlook: why disruption favors prepared agents who keep relationships tight and processes sharpFeedback? Ideas for a future episode? Shoot us a text here to let us know. -----------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! SPI Logistics has been a Day 1 supporter of this podcast which is why we're proud to promote them in every episode. During that time, we've gotten to know the team and their agents to confidently say they are the best home for freight agents in North America for 40 years and counting. Listen to past episodes to hear why. CargoRex is the search engine for the logistics industry—connecting LSPs with the right tools, services, events, and creators to explore, discover, and evolve. Digital Dispatch manages and maximizes your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers.

Professional services leaders are constantly balancing growth, delivery, and profitability, but what if the biggest opportunities are hiding in plain sight?In this episode, Charles Gustine, Director of Customer and Market Insights at Kantata, and Connor Budden, Global Director at Service Performance Insight (SPI), explore how benchmarking helps firms uncover hidden inefficiencies, strengthen leadership, and transform performance across every area of the business.Recorded live at Kantata Converge, this conversation draws on decades of SPI's benchmarking insights and unveils SPI Insight, a breakthrough integration that brings real-time benchmarking directly into the Kantata platform.In this episode, you'll learn:Why benchmarking matters — and how top-performing services firms use data to turn blind spots into breakthroughs.The five pillars of performance maturity — leadership, client relationships, talent, service execution, and operations.Real-world stories of firms uncovering costly inefficiencies and driving measurable improvements.How AI is reshaping benchmarking — delivering faster, smarter, and more contextual decision-making.A first look at SPI Insight — the new embedded benchmarking capability within Kantata that turns data into real-time guidance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

High performers often chase peace but feel unsafe when they slow down. In this episode, Julie Holly reveals how early stories of worth and success shape our drive—and how recalibration helps you rewrite them so rest finally feels safe again.If you've ever tried to rest but felt restless instead—this episode is for you.In The Recalibration, Julie Holly unpacks the psychology and identity behind high performance, revealing how our earliest stories quietly shape the pace we keep as adults. From the family messages of “Be the best” and “Don't fail,” to the cultural scripts that say worth equals output, this episode exposes the deeper narratives driving exhaustion.You'll learn how story work bridges behavior and belief—and why adding more habits or hacks won't heal the root cause of burnout or performance pressure. Drawing on psychological insight and nervous system science, Julie explains how these unconscious stories become embodied patterns: you produce to stay safe, prove to stay seen, and protect to stay in control.Through Identity-Level Recalibration (ILR)—the psychology-backed, faith-rooted pathway that realigns identity at the root—you'll discover how to retrain your body to experience stillness as safety. Because when your nervous system believes you're safe to rest, peace stops feeling like loss and starts feeling like trust.This episode invites you to grieve your old story, thank it for keeping you safe, and finally meet the truer version of you beneath it all.The Recalibration isn't therapy or mindset work—it's the smallest internal shift that changes everything. It's not about doing less; it's about leading from who you truly are.Today's Micro Recalibration:“What story am I still performing—and is it still true?” Let this question soften the part of you that's still performing for safety. The story that got you here doesn't have to be the one that carries you forward.If this episode gave you language you've been missing, please rate and review the show so more high-capacity humans can find it. Explore Identity-Level Recalibration→ Follow Julie Holly on LinkedIn for more recalibration insights → Schedule a conversation with Julie to see if The Recalibration is a fit for you → Download the Misalignment Audit → Subscribe to the weekly newsletter → Join the waitlist for the next Recalibration cohort This isn't therapy. This isn't coaching. This is identity recalibration — and it changes everything.

Mikuláš Sisák začínal pred pár rokmi s malým food truckom na troch kolesách. Jeho koncept Miki Streetfood sa minulý rok stal víťazom najprestížnejšej európskej súťaže v oblasti pouličného občerstvenia – European Street Food Awards 2024. Miki je navyše zo slávnej gastro rodiny. Jeho rodičia vlastnia reštauráciu v Spiškej Sobote a jeho mama, Zuzana Sisáková, sa od roku 2016 pravidelne umiestňuje v TOP 20 šéfkuchárov a šéfkuchárok Slovenska.

This week's EYE ON NPI is as mysterious and powerful as the extra-dimensional being from Star Trek (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Q_(Star_Trek)) - it's the new Arduino UNO Q (https://www.digikey.com/en/product-highlight/a/arduino/uno-q-microcontroller-board) microcontroller board, released as part of the Qualcomm/Arduino acquisition announcement (https://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2025/10/qualcomm-to-acquire-arduino-accelerating-developers--access-to-i). This Uno-shaped board is packed with both an STM32 microcontroller and a Qualcomm Dragonwing microprocessor so you get the best-of-both-worlds: 3.3V/5V logic compatibility with timers and ADCs, plus a full Debian install and AI support for running local vision models. We last checked in on Arduino we were reviewing their new announcements based on a partnership with Renesas: the Arduino Nano R4 SoC (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLAI41ZfCfw) which is a miniaturized version of the UNO R4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uw0EU8urz5M). These boards feature an Arm microcontroller, with lots of fun on-board accessories like an LED grid, Qwiic connector, and WiFi/Bluetooth module. These boards represented a bump in capabilities over the classic UNO R3 (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/arduino/A000073/3476357) but are still under-powered compared to the 'Portenta' line (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/arduino/ABX00045/15294134). So, when we see the Arduino UNO Q (https://www.digikey.com/short/qc9d09fm) is a merging of three separate 'strands' of Arduino development history. One, it's shaped and has hardware-compatibility with the classic UNO which has been their mainstay for decades. Two, it has the powerful microcontroller type that the Pro line features. And three, it revives some of the Linux-based boards that Arduino had previously released like the Yun (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/arduino/A000008/4486331), Tian (https://docs.arduino.cc/retired/boards/arduino-tian/) and Tre (https://docs.arduino.cc/retired/boards/arduino-tre). What sets the Q apart is that this time instead of being just a chip-supplier partnership, Arduino has been acquired as a subsidiary of Qualcomm (https://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2025/10/qualcomm-to-acquire-arduino-accelerating-developers--access-to-i) which means that there's going to be first-class engineering support for the onboard Dragonwing processor. Speaking of, let's take a look at the hardware included in the new Q! There's two chipsets on each board: the big processor is a Qualcomm Dragonwing™ QRB2210 (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/qualcomm/QRB-2210-0-NSP752-TR-00-0/27904331) - 64-bit System-on-Chip with 4 × Arm Cortex-A53 running at 2.0 GHz and Adreno 702 GPU running at 845 MHz for 3D graphics. This chip runs mainline Debian OS with upstream support so you can configure a kernel and distribution image without needing patches. Arduino and Qualcomm distribute their own ready to go image too (https://docs.arduino.cc/tutorials/uno-q/update-image/). This chip has modern A/V support with both CSI camera and DSI MIPI display capability to match. Those high speed connects are available on the dual 60-pin bottom connects - while there isn't a sub-connect board right now, it's likely that Arduino will develop one soon. Meanwhile, you can use their documentation (https://docs.arduino.cc/hardware/uno-q/) such as STEP and Gerber files if you want to start adding a direct-plug integration into your hardware now. The second chipset is a STM32U585 Arm Cortex-M33 with 2 MB Flash, 786 kB SRAM and running at 160 MHz - it runs the Arduino Core via Zephyr OS and from the block diagram, looks like it communicates with the main core via UART and SPI. The STM is what handles GPIO, PWM, ADC, DAC, timers, etc since it is 3.3V logic and has some 5V logic-level compatibility. The main headers on the Arduino - and some of the bottom extra headers - expose the STM logic so you can connect standard sensors, OLEDs, relays etc. While there are some GPIO from the Dragonwing also available, they're 1.8V logic and are already allocated in the Linux Device tree. The Arduino UNO Q (https://www.digikey.com/short/qc9d09fm) is available for pre-order right now from DigiKey for a door-busting $44! We've already put in our order, and we'll do a project to check it out as soon as it arrives. After you get your pre-order in, check out some of the projects that have already been published to get a sense of the Q's capabilities like this MAME emulation arcade cabinet (https://projecthub.arduino.cc/jcarolinares/arduino-uno-q-arcade-cabinet-machine-39dd38) or face-recognition car (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGDxAXpH_Ag). You can start dreaming of what you'll be able to do with a full computer + microcontroller board that fits where your old UNO R3 would fit, while you wait for the shipping notification.

Posuňme voľby primátorov a starostov o rok. Povedal si predseda vlády a na straníckom sneme to nahlas prezentoval kolegom. Ozvali sa však nielen zástupcovia samospráv, ale aj ústavní právnici, ktorí kritizujú najmä to, že posun by sa mal týkať aktuálneho funkčného obdobia. Relevantný dôvod chýba prezidentovi a KDH už odkázalo, že tentoraz s nimi premiér pri ústavnej deväťdesiatke počítať nemá.Premiér zatiaľ neobjasnil ani to, čo znamená, že majú voľby do samospráv odrážať výsledky parlamentných volieb. O čo ide a aký môže byť výsledok premiérových snáh v samosprávach, hovorí v Dobrom ráne s Janou Krescanko Dibákovou bývalý poslanec a bývalý primátor Hlohovca Miroslav Kollár.Zdroje zvukov: TASR. TA3OdporúčanieSychravé chladné večery majú v divadlách špeciálnu atmosféru. Moje dnešné odporúčanie znie – hor sa na kultúru. Mestské divadlá po celom Slovensku rozbehli sezónu, je si z čoho vyberať. A ak navštívite malé – neštátne, pomôžete im v neľahkých časoch prežiť. Viaceré prišli o dotácie a vašu podporu si zaslúžia. Napríklad Divadlo Kontra v Spišskej Novej Vsi, kde jeho šéf Peter Čižmár dopláca na to, že je aj aktívnym občanom.–Všetky podcasty denníka SME nájdete na⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ sme.sk/podcasty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠–Odoberajte aj audio verziu denného newslettra⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SME.sk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ s najdôležitejšími správami na⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ sme.sk/brifing⁠⁠⁠

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After our regular news digest covering the past week, we now bring you another part of our 2025 series, Window to the World. Today, our colleague from the Russian section, Tatiana Žitníková, takes you on a journey to Spišské Podhradie in Slovakia and Perečín in Ukraine.

This week's EYE ON NPI takes a look at a new product with a lot of potential: it's the Microchip Technology MCP41U83 (Single) and MCP42U83 (Dual) Digital Potentiometer series. This family of solid-state potentiometers is ready to replace your mechanical knobs and trimmers: no through hole soldering, and no mechanical failures due to oil, dirt or vibration. With 10-bit resolution, you'll get excellent repeatability and precision for tweaking analog voltages. And, the high 100MHz+ bandwidth means you can use it for filters, audio, sensors, without worry that about losing your signal shape. Potentiometers are trusty mechanical-to-electrical components, used in almost every design to convert mechanical motion - both linear and rotational - to an electronic signal that can easily be measured. They're inexpensive, available in thousands of configurations (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/category/potentiometers-variable-resistors/5): linear or logarithmic, panel mount or SMT, single or dual, linear or rotational, in values from 1 ohm up to 1 Meg. They all pretty much work the same way, with a strip of conductive material such that from end-to-end the resistance is the total 'range' of the pot, and a wiper that literally wipes across from one end to another. Pots can be easily configured as voltage dividers by putting a signal across the two ends and then 'tapping' in to the wiper. Or, they can be rheostats (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potentiometer#Rheostat) where only one end and the wiper are used to make a variable resistor value. We love pots and trimmers and use them all the time, but they have serious down-sides. Over time, the wipers eventually scrape through the conductive material creating 'scratchy' pots that jump around in value. Or, oil and dust get in and gunk up the internals (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUMxFIH5BN8). They can also drift over time or with humidity so that the center isn't really centered anymore. Also, if your product gets moved around, the knob can get bumped or if its a trimmer, it can get shifted from the vibration (https://forum.digikey.com/t/potentiometer-locking-adhesive-goop/50757) - for that reason if you open up a product with trimmers often times they are dabbed with wax or glue to keep them 'set' (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/mg-chemicals/4228A-55ML/17884735). Thus the genius of digital pots! The Microchip Technology MCP41U83 (https://www.digikey.com/short/wt3zwnq5) and MCP42U83 series chips can replace the mechanical versions while providing I2C or SPI interface for configuration. Unlike many digital pot chips we've used in the past, the MCP41U83 (https://www.digikey.com/short/wt3zwnq5) has 10-bits of resolution for 1024 positions - most top-out at 7-bits or 128 positions! That means you'll actually get better resolution and repeatability than a mechanical pot. Also, many digipots lose their value when power cycled, but the MCP41U83 (https://www.digikey.com/short/wt3zwnq5) comes with internal non-volatile memory so once you've settled on a value you can save it semi-permanently. Note that the NVRAM is rated for 1000 cycle writes so just be aware you can't write to it continuously. The MCP41U83 (https://www.digikey.com/short/wt3zwnq5) comes with both I2C and SPI interfaces. For I2C there are two address pins so you can select up to 4 addresses. For SPI, the pots can be 'daisy-chained' together for up to 128 without needing separate CS lines for each one. For power/logic you can use 2.7~5.5V. If you happen to want to use this for a split supply, you can but the split voltages will still need to be no more than -2.75 and +2.75V. A nice specification we noted in the datasheet is the high bandwidth, with tens-of-MHz even at 100Kohm - this makes it a fine substitute for trimmers in analog settings where signal is passing through the pot such as filters or op-amp circuits. For times when you have stereo signals you want to manage at the same time, there's also the MCP42U83 (https://www.digikey.com/short/hcqj8nn2) which has dual separated pots inside. Both configurations come in both QFN and TSSOP packages, for easy pick-and-placing. We really like the ease and simplicity of these digital potentiometers with good documentation and just enough features to solve common engineering requirements. Whether you need the signal channel MCP41U83 (https://www.digikey.com/short/wt3zwnq5) or dual MCP42U83 (https://www.digikey.com/short/hcqj8nn2), 5K or 100K, QFN or TSSOP. DigiKey has the full series in stock (https://www.digikey.com/short/wz13wpp5) right now for immediate shipment! Order today and you can start integrating these components into your next design by tomorrow afternoon.

#889 In business and in life, we need connection to thrive. So what is the number one superpower for building deep relationships? The answer is communication! That said, it's not enough to become a great on-stage speaker. While leveling up your skills around prepared talks is great, what happens when something like a networking dinner requires you to be spontaneous? That's where the true growth opportunities live. I'm diving into this topic with Tristan de Montebello, co-founder of Ultraspeaking and a finalist in the World Championship of Public Speaking. Listen in on this episode because Tristan didn't start out as a "natural." Like many elite communicators, he has identified the bad habits holding him back and replaced them with the powerful skills that make speaking feel effortless. You'll hear Tristan and me run through a series of exercises meant to train and transform your on-the-spot thinking. Tune it to uncover blind spots and begin expressing yourself with ease! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session889.Ultraspeaking is offering SPI listeners two free ways to level up as communicators:A free email course to learn the same techniques and games I tried on the podcast. Sign up to make your next video, podcast, or pitch 10x more impactful!Check out their free live class for a hands-on session from Ultraspeaking's flagship Staying Calm Under Pressure course, designed to help you finally overcome speaking anxiety!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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