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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.  

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. 

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 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. 

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.

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!

Overnight in the US, Wall St posted its 4th consecutive day of gains, with all 3 of the major indexes closing in the green. The Dow Jones climbed 0.8%, the S&P500 climbed 0.9%, while the Nasdaq saw the biggest wins of the day, advancing 1%. The S&P500 and Dow Jones are both up around 3% this week, putting them on pace for their best weeks since late June, while the Nasdaq has advanced more than 4%, giving it its best week since mid May.European markets saw similar gains – the pan European Stoxx600 index closed up over 1%, spurred by a 0.9% gain for the UK's FTSE, a 1.1% gain for Germany's DAX, and a 0.9% gain for the French CAC. And Asian markets too followed suit, with the Chinese CSI gaining 0.6%, Hong Kong's Hang Send gaining 0.13%, and the Japanese Nikkei jumping 1.85%.It was no different back home in Australia, as yesterday the ASX 200 closed up 0.81%, with 8 of the 11 key sectors posting gains. The market was trading up as high as 1.2%, however the release of hotter than expected CPI data dented the rally somewhat, as chances of the RBA lowering the cash rate become substantially slimmer.The materials sector was once again in the lead, with big names BHP (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) posting gains of over 1%.In notable stock news, furniture maker Temple and Webster (ASX:TPW) shares plummeted 32% after the company reported results that were well short of expectations. What to watch today:Focusing on today, the SPI futures indicate that the ASX will continue its winning streak, predicting a 0.26% rise at the open of trade.Moving to commodities,Crude Oil prices settled up 1.1% after they had hit their lowest point in a month in the previous session. It is currently trading at US$58.56 per barrel.In precious metals, Gold is trading up 0.78% higher at US$4163 per ounce, while silver has jumped 3 and a half percent to US$53.62 per ounce, hitting a two week high.And Iron ore once again remains mostly flat at $104.63 per tonne.Trading ideas:Finally, we'll end on some trading ideas for your consideration today. Bell Potter has maintained its Buy rating on almond grower and processor Select Harvests (ASX:SHV), and increased its 12 month price target to $5.80 per share, after the company reported an 18% increase in YoY revenue, and a 63% increase in operating EBITDA.And Trading Central have identified a bullish signal in gambling company Tabcorp Holdings (ASX:TAH), indicating that the price may rise from the close of $0.92 per share to the range of $1.09 to $1.13 per share over a period of 18 days, according to the standard principles of technical analysis.

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.

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The Dow jumped 664 points on Tuesday as markets shook off early losses, with traders positioning for a potential Federal Reserve rate cut in December. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also finished higher after a mid-session dip. Rate-cut expectations strengthened following reports that Kevin Hassett — viewed as dovish and aligned with Trump's low-rate stance — is the leading candidate for the next Fed chair. The White House may announce the nominee before Christmas, adding to market speculation. Consumers soured on the current economy and their prospects for the future, with worries growing over the ability to find a job, according to a Conference Board survey released Tuesday.The board's Consumer Confidence Index for November slumped to 88.7, a drop of 6.8 points from the prior month for its lowest reading since April. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones were looking for a reading of 93.2.SPI up 97 - FPH Results - CPI 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.

Starting in the US, Wall St maintained its rally as investors' optimism for a further rate cut in December continues to grow. It is estimated that there is now around an 80% chance of a rate cut in December, sparking hopes for a continued rally into the final month of the year. The Dow Jones gained 1.43%, the S&P500 gained 0.94%, while the Nasdaq posted a 0.67% gain, as an all time high for Google parent company Alphabet was offset by a 2.6% drop for Nvidia.  Europe and Asia saw similar rallies, breaking the previous trends of volatility with a sea of green across the major indexes. In Europe, the UK's FTSE, German DAX and French CAC posted gains of 0.78%, 0.97% and 0.83% - all contributing to the pan-European Stoxx 600 advancing 0.91%. And in Asia, the Chinese CSI advanced 0.95%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng advanced 0.69%, while the Japanese Nikkei edged 0.07% higher. Back locally, the ASX ended Tuesday's trading session 0.14% in the green, with 5 of the 11 key sectors posting gains. Materials were the biggest winner, mainly driven by gold miners and iron ore producers which saw solid gains on the day. Some notable stocks include Northern Star (ASX:NST) which gained 1.98%, Newmont Corporation (ASX:NEM), which jumped 4.63% and Fortescue (ASX:FMG), which gained 2.74%. On the other end, it was another tough day for financials as the big banks saw losses extended – lead by CommBank (ASX:CBA) slipping 1.17%. In other stock news, DroneShield (ASX:DRO) ended its torrid run of late with a 14.61% surge on the day, after the company announced a new $5.2 million contract to supply an unnamed European military. What to watch today:Looking ahead, the SPI futures indicate the ASX will follow Wall St, predicting a 1.13% rise at the open of trade today. Investors can also expect the release of the monthly CPI data at 11:30am Sydney time, which will provide further insight into the state of the Australian economy and may impact the share market. Moving over to commodities:Crude Oil has continued to slip with a further 1.43% decline in the price to US$58 per barrel, mainly driven by continuing uncertainty on the outcome of peace talks in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Precious metals saw a stable day in terms of price, as Gold and Silver are both trading nearly flat at US$4130 and US$51.37 per ounce respectively. And it was a similar story for Iron Ore, which remains flat at US$104.50 per tonne.Trading Ideas:Finally, we'll end on some trading ideas for your consideration today. Bell Potter has maintained its Buy rating on electrical equipment provider IPD Group (ASX:IPG), after the company reported Q1 and Q2 FY2026 EBITDA and EBIT guidance exceeding consensus expectations, indicating a solid upwards trajectory. And Trading Central have identified a bullish signal in gold miner Ramelius Resources (ASX:RMS), indicating that the stock price may rise from the close of $3.56 to the range of $4.40 to $4.70 over a period of 27 days, according to the standard principles of technical analysis. 

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

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US markets bounced back strongly ahead of Thanksgiving, with tech leading the charge after recent AI-driven weakness. The S&P 500 rose 1.55%, the Nasdaq jumped 2.69% — its best session since May — and the Dow added 0.44%.Alphabet surged 6% as investors warmed to Google's upgraded Gemini 3 AI model, sparking a broader rally across AI-linked stocks. Broadcom leapt 11%, Micron gained 8%, while Palantir and AMD each climbed 6%. Meta, Nvidia and Amazon also moved higher as optimism returned to the sector.SPI up 35 Gold up 1.8%. BEN has issues with AML.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 continued its rebound sparked by a revival of the AI trade, with gains primarily lead by Google parent company Alphabet. The S&P 500 increased by 1.59%, the Dow Jones gained 0.44%, while the Nasdaq jumped 2.69%, as other big tech names such as Broadcom, Palantir, AMD and Nvidia all followed Alphabet's lead and posted gains. Across other international markets, it was a mixed bag of results. In Europe, the broad Stoxx 600 edged slightly up 0.14%, as a 0.64% gain in Germany's DAX was offset by declines of 0.05% for the British FTSE, and 0.29% for the French CAC.And in Asia, Hong Kong's Hang Seng posted gains of 1.97%, while the Chinese CSI fell 0.12%, and the Japanese Nikkei saw a 2.4% drop. Back home in Australia, the ASX 200 opened the trading week by advancing 1.29%, earning back some of the over 2.5% drop seen last week. 10 of the 11 key sectors posted gains, with the energy index the sole outlier. Notably the information technology sector, which has been hammered in recent trading sessions, saw a 2.39% advance, spurred by a 7.1% gain for Life 360 (ASX:360).Fertility services provider Monash IVF (ASX:MVF) saw its share price skyrocket up 44% after it rejected a $312 million takeover offer, sparking optimism for the long-term valuation of the company. What to watch today:And now looking ahead to today, the SPI futures indicate that the recent rally will continue, predicting a 0.53% jump at the open of trade today. Moving to commodities, Crude Oil is trading up 1.55% at USD58.96 per barrel, as investors react to increased bets of a US interest rate cut in December, and growing uncertainty over a peace deal in the Russia – Ukraine conflict. In precious metals, both Gold and Silver are trading higher on the release of fresh economic data out of the US – Gold is up 1.73% to USD4132 per ounce, while Silver has jumped 2.7% to USD51.35 per ounce. And Iron Ore remains nearly flat at USD104.42 per tonne. Trading Ideas:Finally, we'll end on some trading ideas for your consideration today. Bell Potter have upgraded their recommendation on mineral assaying provider Chrysos Corporation (ASX:C79) from a hold to a buy, with a 12-month price target of $9.40 per share. This comes after the company posted a 54% increase in YoY revenue, and a strong pickup in adoption globally. And Trading Central have identified a bullish signal in GPT Group (ASX:GPT), indicating that the price may rise from the close of $5.68 per share to the range of $6.10 to $6.25 per share over a period of 55 days, according to the standard principles of technical analysis.

US equities ended the trading week with a strong rebound. All three industry benchmarks closed in the green on Friday. The Dow Jones up 1.08%, the S&P500 up 0.98% and the tech heavy Nasdaq up 0.88%. This rebound came after New York Federal Reserve President John Williams suggested the central bank could cut interest rates yet again this year.European markets closed mixed amid global volatility. The German DAX was down 0.8% while France's CAC was slightly higher, just 0.2%. The FTSE100 gained 0.13% while the STOXX600 ended 0.33% lower.Locally the ASX200 ended the week down 2.52% and on Friday closed 1.59% after a touch week in Australian and US markets.What to watch today:However following the US rebound, our local market is set to rise 1.09% at the open this morning, according to the SPI futures.Also on watch today will be the share price movements of Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) as the health imaging company holds its AGM and are set to provide a trading update.In commodities,Crude oil has dropped 1.59%, to US$58.06 per barrel the lowest in one month, after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signaled a willingness to pursue peace talks, so keep watch of ASX listed energy producers today.Gold is trading 0.3% lower at US$4,063.98 an ounce, as markets digested stronger US labour data, dovish central bank signals and softer US yields.And iron ore is trading flat at U$104.26 per tonne.Trading ideas:Bell Potter maintain a buy rating on WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC), noting the stock could offer more than 50% upside over the next year. They have lowered their price target to $100.00, stating that in FY26 they now forecast revenue and EBITDA of US$1.40bn and US$569m which is towards the lower end of the guidance range for the former and close to the middle for the latter. They see more risk at revenue than EBITDA this year, particularly with the greater-than-usual revenue skew to H2. At the current share price of $65.76 this implies 52.1% share price growth in a year.And Trading Central have identified a bearish signal in NexGen Energy (ASX:NXG) indicating that the price may fall from the close of $11.82 to the range of $9.10 to $9.60 over 22 days, according to the standard principles of technical analysis.

The US markets rose after Fed Member John Williams signalled openness to a Fed December cut. All the major SP500 sectors were positive, with healthcare leading the way. Alphabet was the best of the big tech firms, rising 3.5%. Nvidia was down 1%. Dual listed firm Life360 notably rose 4.6%. The VIX retreated to 23 but remains elevated.SPI futures up 92 points. Macquarie bids for QUB - MVF gets a bid - BHP pulls its 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.

The Nasdaq rallied as much as 2% after the open before reversing to finish the session -2%. That's the highest daily trading range since April's “Liberation Day”. Nvidia did an even bigger swing and finished down -3%. The VIX jumped to as high as 28 at one point. Why the tizz? No one can put a finger on a singular cause. The jobs number looks the obvious culprit. The US added more jobs than expected, and that makes rate cuts less likely.  SPI futures down 142 points. The ASX set to open lower. WTC AGM HEADLINES US posts solid job growth in September, but unemployment rate risesASX to dive, volatility spike triggers Wall St reversal – AFRSpanish court orders Meta to pay $550 million to digital media companiesAI borrowing binge prompts investors to back away from corporate bondsFed officials eye financial stability as they debate next rate moveWant 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.

In the US overnight, Wall St rebounded after a 4 day losing streak with all 3 major indexes closing in the green. The S&P 500 gained 0.5%, while the Dow Jones edged 0.1% higher, and the Nasdaq advanced 0.8%, driven by a new all time high for Google parent company Alphabet, as well as a 3% gain for Nvidia ahead of its pivotal earnings release this morning. Markets across Europe were mainly down – the broader European Stoxx 600 Index edged less than 0.1% down, while the German DAX fell 0.1%, the French CAC 0.2%, and the British FTSE was the biggest slider, shedding 0.47%.In Asia, China's CSI gained 0.44%, but the other major markets all slid, including Hong Kong's Hang Seng retreating 0.38%, and Japan's Nikkei losing 0.34%.Locally yesterday, the ASX 200 extended Tuesday's rout with a further 0.25% slide, dropping the index to its lowest point in 6 months. Strong gains in materials, which were lead by the gold miners, were offset by a tough day for financials, as major banks including CommBank (ASX:CBA), Westpac (ASX:WBC) and Macquarie (ASX:MQG) all slid more than 1%, while ANZ (ASX:ANZ) fell 2%. In other major stock news, popular defence pick DroneShield (ASX:DRO) continued its tumultuous run from the last few weeks after it was announced that its US chief executive Matt McCrann resigned effective immediately, prompting a further 19% loss. After hitting peaks of over $6.50 per share as recently as October, the stock closed trading at less than $2 per share yesterday.What to watch today:The SPI futures indicate that the ASX will snap its losing streak and regain some of its recent losses, predicting a 0.63% jump at the open. Over to commodities, Crude Oil has dropped over 2% to US$59.50 per barrel, after reports indicated that the US government is renewing its efforts to end the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. In theory, this would reduce supply risks to Russian oil, which in turn caused the price to drop.In precious metals, Gold is trading more or less flat at US$4074 per ounce, while silver has gained just over a percent and is trading at US$52.21 per ounce. And Iron ore remains just about flat at US$104.26 per tonne. Trading ideas:Bell Potter has maintained its Buy rating on agricultural chemicals supplier Nufarm (ASX:NUF), and upgraded its 12-month target price from $3.55 per share to $3.60 per share, after the company reported FY25 underlying EBITDA slightly ahead of expectations, and upgraded its FY26 guidance. And Trading Central have identified a bullish signal in ResMed (ASX:RMD), indicating that the price may rise from the close of $37.98 per share, to the range of $43.50 to $44.75 per share over a period of 29 days, according to the standard principles of technical analysis. 

Yesterday we saw another tough day in the markets across the board, continuing trends we have seen emerging so far this month. Starting in the US, it was another day of sliding for all 3 major indexes – The Dow Jones lost 1.07%, the Nasdaq lost 1.2%, while the S&P500 slid 0.8%, to mark its biggest losing streak since August. The pullback comes as 2 critical results come out later this week – Nvidia's Q3 earnings, and the US September jobs report – demonstrating how overevaluation of the tech sector, and the more general state of the US economy remain the most important issues for investors at the moment. We saw similar results across Europe, with major declines across the major markets. The Stoxx600, French CAC, German DAX and British FTSE all slid more than 1% in overnight trade. Meanwhile in Asia, losses were more pronounced, as Hong Kong's Hang Seng slid 1.7%, while the Japanese Nikkei recorded a 3.22% decline. And back home in Australia it was no different, as the ASX 200 fell just under 2% to record its second worst individual day of 2025, only behind Trump's Liberation Day in April when sweeping tariffs were announced. All 11 key sectors posted losses, with materials and technology hit the hardest – the latter with a nearly 6% loss on the day. TechnologyOne (ASX:TNE), dragged down the technology sector the most, plummeting 17% after reporting revenue which fell short off expectations, and declining to provide FY26 guidance. In materials, Northern Star (ASX:NST) closed trading down 5.6%, as expectations of a US rate cut continue to shrink. What to watch today:Looking ahead to today's trading, the ASX is set to extend yesterday's losses, with the SPI futures predicting a 0.2% drop at the open. In commodities, Crude Oil is trading 1.2% higher at 60.6USD per barrel, as US sanctions placed on Russia in October are beginning to curb their export volumes. In precious metals, Gold is trading 0.5% higher at 4066USD per ounce, while Silver is up 1% at 50.7USD per ounce. And Iron ore is trading nearly flat at 104USD per tonne. Trading Ideas:Bell Potter has maintained its Buy rating on testing, inspection and certification company ALS (ASX:ALQ), and raised its target price by 10% to $25 per share, after the company reported results that beat forecast, and upgraded its FY2026 guidance. And Trading Central have identified a bearish signal on Westpac (ASX:WBC), indicating that the price may fall from the close of $37.87 per share, to the range of $34.60 to $35.20 per share over a period of 35 days, according to the standard principles of technical analysis. 

US markets were down again overnight as the market sweats the Nvidia results due tomorrow after the US market close. The SP500 was down 0.8%, down four sessions in a row. The Nasdaq was off 1.2%. The VIX rose 7% to hit its highest level in a month at 24.  Technical analysts point out that the Nasdaq and SP500 are now below their 50-day moving averages for the first time since April.We also saw news around another big AI deal too. Microsoft and Nvidia are going to commit $10bn and $5bn respectively to Anthropic in its next funding around. It will use the money to use Microsoft's Azure cloud services. Nvidia dropped 2.8%. Amazon was the worst of the big tech names, -4.4%. Apple was flat. News recently suggests they are now actively planning in order to replace CEO Tim Cook as he contemplates stepping down next year.   SPI futures are down 15 points. ASX set to open lower.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 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

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Wall St saw a pullback to open this week, with the losses once again lead by the recently struggling tech sector. The Dow Jones lost 1.2%, the S&P500 dropped 1% while the Nasdaq slipped 0.9%. Nvidia was a big factor weighing down the market, dropping 3% ahead of its Q3 results which are scheduled for Thursday morning Sydney time, as investors remain anxious about stretched evaluations. The results are expected to shape the trajectory of the entire sector for the next few weeks.In other overseas markets, Europe and Asia saw similar results to the US, with a sea of red across all the major indexes, including the European Stoxx600, Chinese CSI and Hong Kong's Hang Seng which all dropped over half a percent.Locally yesterday, the ASX technically did buck the global trend and close in the green, although it was only 1.9 points or 0.02% up. This result did however ensure that the ASX avoided what would have been its longest losing streak since June, had it closed down again. What to watch today:Today however, the ASX is expected to follow the slip we saw abroad overnight, with the SPI futures indicating a 0.6% drop at the open. Crude Oil is trading down 0.64% at 59 USD and 71 cents per barrelPrecious metals have also seen similar drops, with gold down 1% to 4042USD per ounce, and silver down 0.76% to 50USD per ounce. Iron ore is trading up 0.45% at 104.42USD per tonne. Trading ideas:Bell Potter has maintained its Buy rating on agricultural chemicals supplier Elders (ASX:ELD) with a 12-month price target of $9.45, after the company reported strong results and positive guidance for FY26. And Trading Central have identified a Bearish signal in Aussie Broadband Ltd (ASX:ABB), indicating that the price may fall from the close of $5.51 to the range of $4.80 to $4.95 over a period of 60 days, according to the standard principles of technical analysis. 

Not much fun at all for investors in the US overnight. The VIX spiked up 11.6% as the SP500 fell 0.9% to 6672. The Nasdaq was off 0.8% to 22708. The Russell 2000 was worse, down nearly 2%. There was no hiding in Big Tech, with Nvidia off 1.9% as its results on Wednesday loom ever closer over the market. Apple, Meta and Amazon were all down. The only winner was Alphabet, up 3% as news came out that Berkshire Hathaway has been accumulating the stock. Only the Utilities sector across the SP500 was green.  Again we saw bitcoin lower, down toward $91,000 as risk sentiment in crypto really comes off the boil.  SPI futures are down 52 points. The ASX set to open lower. JHX ALS Results. RBA Minutes.Most commodities were down overnight too. Oil was mildly down as supply concerns still weigh on the trading outlook. Gold slipped 1% as it continues to consolidate the recent surge.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 staged a recovery from opening lows to finish near flat in another volatile session. S&P 500 flat on average volume. Nasdaq up 0.13%. Dow underperformed. Down 310 points and down 1100 in two sessions after hitting record highs earlier in the week. Short-term rotation from growth to value didn't last long. The weak open coming from the same narrative as yesterday – odds of a Fed December rate cut falling due to inflation concerns (no official economic data released). 50% to 45% this time (again, yawn). The drop was attributed to Jeffrey Schmid, saying inflation was too hot and is being driven by broader factors other than tariffs. Schmid was the only Fed member to dissent in favour of no change in October (Miran was the only one to dissent in favour of a 50bp cut). Nasdaq was down 1.9% at worst before the precipitous moment was again avoided and the dip bought. Volatility remains high. Above 20 points.SPI down 17 - ELD results.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.

Well it was another mixed session on Walk Street to end the trading week. The S&P500 continued to fall with the High Beta segment down the most, while Energy held up the most among the S&P large cap segments. On Friday the S&P500 closed 0.05% in the red, the Dow Jones 0.65% in the ted, while the Nasdaq gained 0.13%, regaining losses after coming under pressure recently. Nvidia's earnings are also out on Wednesday, so investors will be watching out for that.European markets were all in the red as concerns around artificial intelligence stocks continue. The German DAX down 0.69%, France's CAC down 0.76%, FTSE100 1.11% lower, and the STOXX600 down 1.01%.On Friday our local market closed 1.54% lower over the week and 1.36% lower for the day, hitting a 4-month low. Losses were wide spread, however tech stocks dragged down the market the most on Friday, with the sector heavily falling 4.32%. A few key factors weighing down on the maker last week included hotter than expected jobs report which came out on Thursday, which slashed expectations for rate cuts this year. We also know that key monthly data on US inflation might not be released for the month due to the shutdown US. And weak economic data was released from China as well.However it's important to note that YTD number for the Australian and US market are still positive.What to watch today:The SPI futures are suggesting the local market will drop 0.2% at the open this morning.Elders (ASX:ELD) shares will be on watch today when the agribusiness company releases its FY 2025 results.In commodities: We'll keep watch of energy producers today, such as Woodside Energy (ASX:WDS) or Santos (ASX:STO) as oil prices pushed high on Friday, driven by news that a Russian port has suspended oil exports falling an attack. Crude oil is up 2.4% to US$60.09 per barrel. Meanwhile, gold has dropped over 2% now at US$4083.60 an ounce, though the metal remained on track for a weekly advance of roughly 3%. The market continued to grapple with uncertainty stemming from a significant backlog of US economic data following the end of the longest government shutdown in the country's history.And iron ore has dropped slightly, to US$103.95 per tonne.Trading Ideas:Bell Potter have a buy rating on medical device company Aroa Biosurgery (ASX:ARX) with a price target of $0.85. At the current share price of $0.72 this implies 18% share price growth in a year.And Trading Central have identified a bearish signal in NAB (ASX:NAB), indicating that the stock price of $41.48 nay fall to the range of $38.70 - $39.30, over 52 days according to the standard principles of technical analysis.

Slovenská spisovateľka, publicistka, prekladateľka a vydavateľka Ingrid Majeriková sa narodila a vyrastala na Spiši v rodine etnografa a poetky, medzi zamagurskými rozprávkami, zvykmi a obyčajmi. Nielen o svojej láske k domovu, rodičom a slovu porozpráva Blažene Bóoczovej v tomto vydaní NP. Vypočujte si túto epizódu. | Hosť: Ingrid Majeriková (spisovateľka, publicistka, prekladateľka). | Moderuje: Blažena Bóoczová. | Tolkšou Nočná pyramída pripravuje Slovenský rozhlas, Rádio Slovensko, SRo1.

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.

The ASX is set for a very tough open after Wall Street went down heavily and dragged the ASX futures down with it. It was the biggest one day fall for the SP500 and Nasdaq for over a month. It's a similar story to the ASX yesterday with the prospect of rate cuts becoming fainter. In the US, the odds of a cut were 70% last week. Their only 47% now. The Nasdaq was down 2.2% and the SP500 1.66%. Volume lifted back to 20.8 bn shares after the recent lull, and the VIX jumped 16% to hit 20 again. Some notable movers were Nvidia, which fell 3.6%, Telsa off 6.6% and Intel down 5.2%. Bitcoin was down 3% too.  SPI futures down 136 points. ASX set to open lower. 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.

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.

 The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose to new heights on Wednesday, extending its gains from the previous session, as Wall Street looked ahead to a potential end to the record-breaking U.S. government shutdown.The 30-stock Dow was last up 334 points, or 0.7%, and hit a fresh intraday high in the session. The S&P 500 traded around the flatline, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.3%. SPI up 11 - Australia's October labour force report is due at 11.30am. Results expected on Thursday from Graincorp, Orica, Xero, Catapult Sports and Infratil.Companies scheduled to host annual meetings include Arena REIT, AUB Group, Computershare, Catalyst Metals, Greatland Resources, Guzman Y Gomez, Ingenia Communities Group, Inghams Group, Nextdc, Pexa Group, SGH, Superloop, Servcorp and Strike Energy.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 saw a very similar trading day to yesterday's, with the Dow Jones advancing 0.7% to reset its record, while the Nasdaq slipped a further 0.3%, lead once again by reevaluations in the high flying AI sector. The S&P500 meanwhile edged 0.2% higher on the day.Across the pond Europe's strong momentum continued with another day of solid gains. The Stoxx 600 index closed up 0.71%, drive primarily by Germany's DAX and the French CAC, which added 1.22 and 1.04% respectively. The FTSE lagged behind, only edging up 0.1% higher.Asia saw a mixed session, as the Hang Seng and Nikkei added 0.85% and 0.43% respectively, while China's CSI index closed down 0.1%. Locally yesterday, the ASX saw its second straight day of the market opening higher, but ending the day in the red. The ASX 200 slipped 0.22%, despite 6 of the 11 key sectors in the green. Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) was the biggest winner, with investors impressed by the announcement of a new deal with South Korea's POSCO to sell a 30% stake in its lithium operations for 765 million USD. On the losing end, popular tech stock Life360 (ASX:360) tumbled 13% after reporting lower than expected user growth numbers, and Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) slipped a further 3% after yesterdays sell off as investors continue to weigh the disappointing results. What to watch today:Looking ahead to today, the SPI futures indicate that the ASX will open slightly higher, with a 0.12% gain. In precious metals, Gold and Silver continue to extend their recent rallies, with gold up a further 1.7% to just under $4200 USD per ounce, while silver is trading another 4.1% higher at 53 USD and 30 cents per ounce. Meanwhile, Crude Oil prices have plummeted nearly 4 and a half percent down to 58 USD and 40 cents per barrel, after a recent OPEC report suggested that global oil supply is expected to match demand in 2026, marking a shift from previous forecasts which had predicted a supply deficit. And Iron ore is trading up 0.6% to 104USD and 17 cents per tonne. Trading ideas:Bell Potter has maintained its buy rating on gaming machines supplier Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL) and increased its 12-month price target to $80 per share, based on its forecasted NPAT and EBIT growth from ongoing R&D projects. And Trading Central have identified a bullish signal in Regis Resources (ASX:RRL), indicating that the price may rise from the close of $6.88 per share, to the range of $7.40 to $7.60 per share over a period of just 17 days, according to the standard principles of technical analysis. 

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.

A quiet session for US markets overnight. The bond market was closed for Veteran's Day. There was also light volume on the share market, with only 15.3bn shares traded. The average over the last month is 20bn. That said, the Dow Jones index closed at a record high, while the Nasdaq slipped 0.25% with Nivida and other AI related firms closing lower. CoreWeave took a big 16% hit after it lowered its revenue forecast. The VIX continued to moderate down. Positive sentiment continues to flow from a likely resolution to the US government shutdown. US government officials from across the country are heading to Washington to vote in the House of Representatives on Wednesday. A deal will extend funding through to January 30.SPI futures are up 15 points. ASX set to open higher. FLT update - ALL resultsWant 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.

In the US, Wall St saw a mixed session overnight, with the Dow Jones closing up 1.18% to set a fresh record high, while the Nasdaq slipped 0.25% as volatility in the AI sector continues. Nvidia pulled back 2% from yesterday's rally on news that Japanese investment holding company SoftBank had sold its entire 5.8 billion USD stake in the company. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 also saw gains overnight, adding 0.21%. In Europe, markets across the continent carried their momentum from yesterday as optimism following the end of the US government shutdown continued. The pan European Stoxx 600 index closed up 1.3%, as the FTSE and French CAC saw gains of over 1%, while the German DAX was slightly behind, only advancing half a percent.  Back home yesterday, despite opening in the green and seeing 8 of the 11 key sectors positive, the ASX 200 declined 0.2% on the day. It was primarily weighed down by the financial sector, where the big story was Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) shares tumbling 6.6%, after the bank reported higher net interest margin and cost pressure than expected. What to watch today:Looking ahead to today's trading session, the SPI futures indicate that the ASX will open up 0.2%.Both gold and silver have continued to rally, bringing them now to a 5% and 8.5% advance on the week so far respectively. Gold is currently trading at 4129USD per ounce, while silver is at 51USD per ounce.  Crude oil is trading 1.5% higher at nearly 61 USD per barrel, as the US recently announced fresh sanctions on Russian oil along with optimism on the impending end of the government shutdown. Iron ore is down 0.4% at 103 UD and 56 cents per tonne.Trading ideas:Bell Potter has upgraded its recommendation on pharmaceutical giant Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) from a hold to a buy, with a 12 month target price of $320 per share, based on its baseline revenue forecast along with the announcement of 3 new major deals in the US. And Trading Central have identified a bullish signal in pathology services provider Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL), indicating that the price may rise from the close of $2.64 to the range of $2.99 to $3.07 over a period of 12 days, according to the standard principles of technical analysis. 

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

JST SH Compatible - 1mm Pitch - 3 Pin to Premium Socket Cable - 200mm long (0:33) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6376 JST SH Compatible 1mm Pitch - 3 Pin to Premium Plug Header Cable - 200mm long (0:33 )https://www.adafruit.com/product/6375 JST SH Compatible 1mm Pitch 3-pin Plug-Plug Cable - 50mm long (1:36) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6405 JST SH Compatible 1mm Pitch 3-pin Plug-Plug Cable - 100mm long (1:36) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6404 JST SH Compatible 1mm Pitch 3-pin - Plug-Plug Cable - 200mm long (1:36) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6406 Conductive Rubber Cord Stretch Sensor + extras! - 3m long (2:19) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6379 Adafruit E-Ink Bonnet for Raspberry Pi - 24-pin E-Paper Displays (3:00) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6418 Snap-on Enclosure for Adafruit Fruit Jam (5:28) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6425 Adafruit SPA06-003 Temperature + Pressure Sensor - STEMMA QT (6:17) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6420 Adafruit PCM5122 I2S DAC with Line Level Output - HW, I2C or SPI (6:55) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6421 Slim 19-Conductor Cable - 1.8 meter / 6 feet long (8:52) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6412 Adafruit Feather STM32F405 Express (9:13) https://www.adafruit.com/product/4382 Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ Compact (10:15) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6427 NeoPixel Nano 2020 RGB LEDs - 100-pack - WS2812B (10:56) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6428 Raspberry Pi 500+ (11:14) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6416 MyoWare 2.0 Muscle Sensor (12:01) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6423 ESP32-S2 Saola 1R Dev Kit featuring ESP32-S2 WROVER (12:52) https://www.adafruit.com/product/4693 Adafruit STHS34PF80 IR Presence / Motion Sensor - STEMMA QT / Qwiic (13:39) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6426 Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ----------------------------------------- New nEw NEWs New Products, News, and more: https://www.adafruit.com/newsletter #newnewnew Shop for all of the newest Adafruit products: http://adafru.it/new Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com Adafruit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adafruit LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Subscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it/subscribe New tutorials on the Adafruit Learning System: http://learn.adafruit.com/ -----------------------------------------

JST SH Compatible - 1mm Pitch - 3 Pin to Premium Socket Cable - 200mm long (0:33) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6376 JST SH Compatible 1mm Pitch - 3 Pin to Premium Plug Header Cable - 200mm long (0:33 )https://www.adafruit.com/product/6375 JST SH Compatible 1mm Pitch 3-pin Plug-Plug Cable - 50mm long (1:36) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6405 JST SH Compatible 1mm Pitch 3-pin Plug-Plug Cable - 100mm long (1:36) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6404 JST SH Compatible 1mm Pitch 3-pin - Plug-Plug Cable - 200mm long (1:36) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6406 Conductive Rubber Cord Stretch Sensor + extras! - 3m long (2:19) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6379 Adafruit E-Ink Bonnet for Raspberry Pi - 24-pin E-Paper Displays (3:00) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6418 Snap-on Enclosure for Adafruit Fruit Jam (5:28) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6425 Adafruit SPA06-003 Temperature + Pressure Sensor - STEMMA QT (6:17) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6420 Adafruit PCM5122 I2S DAC with Line Level Output - HW, I2C or SPI (6:55) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6421 Slim 19-Conductor Cable - 1.8 meter / 6 feet long (8:52) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6412 Adafruit Feather STM32F405 Express (9:13) https://www.adafruit.com/product/4382 Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ Compact (10:15) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6427 NeoPixel Nano 2020 RGB LEDs - 100-pack - WS2812B (10:56) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6428 Raspberry Pi 500+ (11:14) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6416 MyoWare 2.0 Muscle Sensor (12:01) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6423 ESP32-S2 Saola 1R Dev Kit featuring ESP32-S2 WROVER (12:52) https://www.adafruit.com/product/4693 Adafruit STHS34PF80 IR Presence / Motion Sensor - STEMMA QT / Qwiic (13:39) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6426 Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ----------------------------------------- New nEw NEWs New Products, News, and more: https://www.adafruit.com/newsletter #newnewnew Shop for all of the newest Adafruit products: http://adafru.it/new Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com Adafruit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adafruit LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Subscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it/subscribe New tutorials on the Adafruit Learning System: http://learn.adafruit.com/ -----------------------------------------

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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