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Starting off overseas, it was a relatively quiet day for Wall St on its reopen from Monday's public holiday, as all 3 of the major indexes advanced 0.1%.What to watch today:Looking now at today, the ASX is set to extend on yesterday's gains with the SPI futures indicating a 0.5% jump at the open of trade today.Pivoting to a reporting season update, NAB (ASX:NAB) reported a 30% jump in net profit to $2.21 billion, and a 16% jump in cash earnings to $2.02 billion for the quarter to December.Queensland based insurer Suncorp (ASX:SUN) saw a massive reduction in profit after a period of increased natural hazard events. November's hailstorm in particular was costly, as claims drove Suncorp $453 million over allowance for natural disasters. Their cash earnings of $270 million represented around a third of last years, while the dividend has been cut from 63c per share to 17c per share. And look out for other companies reporting today, including Dexus (ASX:DXS), Santos (ASX:STO) and TechnologyOne (ASX:TNE).So far this reporting season, 69 companies have released their results, with 26 beating expectations, 26 in line with expectations, and 17 missing expectations.Bell Potter's research team have maintained their buy rating on diversified industrial services group SRG Global (ASX:SRG), and increased their 12-month price target from $3 per share to $3.15 per share off the back of solid results released yesterday and an upgrade in guidance.And in commodities,Crude oil is trading down a further 1% to US$62.25 per barrel, after it was announced that the US and Iran had reached a ‘general agreement' on a potential nuclear deal that would pave the way towards a lift in sanctions on Iran, and reduced risk of war in the region.In precious metals both gold and silver are trading down over 2%, with gold falling to US$4882 per ounce, and silver down to US$73.50 per ounce. The decline can be attributed to a number of factors, including a strengthening US dollar, reduced market liquidity due to the public holidays, and geopolitical developments reducing safe haven demand.

The US bond and stock markets were closed Monday for Presidents' Day. That means we have no Wall Street lead for today's ASX. SPI futures are up 15 points and suggest the ASX will open modestly higher. The news of the day will be dominated by the release of BHP's latest results. The market will be looking for further clarity around their current negotiations around iron ore pricing with China. Commodity contracts still changed hands, with oil edging up as the world awaits Iranian developments, while gold slipped back on thin trading. Industrial metals in London were generally lower. China is on Lunar New Year holiday all week so news flow from the biggest consumer will be muted. I wouldn't expect much from any of them for now.BHP - SEK - JDO results—Marcus Today – Daily Market InsightsMarcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise.If you'd like to go further:Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Todayhttp://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcastJoin Marcus TodayUse code MTPODCAST for 10% offhttp://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offerMT20 – Managed ETF PortfolioA professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing.http://bit.ly/mt20-podcastPrinciples – How We Think About InvestingA short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips.http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast—DisclaimerThis podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice.

Stocks dropped on Thursday as investors began to worry about the negative side of the artificial intelligence buildout, which threatens to disrupt the business models of whole industries and raise unemployment.The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 669.42 points, or 1.34%, to end at 49,451.98. The index was led lower by Cisco Systems, which slid 12% after the maker of networking hardware such as switches and routers issued disappointing guidance for the current quarter. The S&P 500 dropped 1.57% and closed at 6,832.76, while the Nasdaq Composite lost 2.03% and settled at 22,597.15.Apple dropped 5% on Siri delays – SPI down 78 – COH and WBC results.—Marcus Today – Daily Market InsightsMarcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise.If you'd like to go further:Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcastJoin Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offerMT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcastPrinciples – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast—Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice.

#914 Everything has changed. That's my answer to the question of how the world of online business is today versus how it was when I started. Of course, that was in 2008. But my answer is actually the same if I were to compare right now to this time last year. That's why we have a big change coming at SPI! Listen in on today's session because I need to address the "passive income" elephant in the room. Don't get me wrong, not trading your time for money is still a valid goal to shoot for in business. That said, certain terms associated with this concept have developed a scammy connotation. So tune in to hear how this is all contributing to my shift in a new direction! The big change is right around the corner, so join me to hear about my renewed focus on helping you build a business around your superfans! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session914.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Overseas, Wall St traded slightly down overnight despite the much-anticipated jobs data coming in better than expected. Economists polled by Dow Jones had forecasted a gain of 55,000 jobs, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%, however the data revealed a gain of 130,000 jobs and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. However, the beat failed to move the markets, as the Dow Jones ended the day down as the Dow Jones and Nasdaq both slipped 0.1%, while the  S&P500 ended the day flat.What to watch today:Heading into today's trading session, the ASX is expected to follow Wall St's wavering session, with the SPI futures pointing to a 0.02% drop at the openAnother busy day of results ahead as Reporting Season continues, look out for AMP (ASX:AMP), Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) and Northern Star (ASX:NST) releases, which are all due this morning. You can find all results once released at Bell Direct's reporting season pageSo far this reporting season, 17 companies have released their results, with 3 beating expectations, 9 in line with expectations, and 5 missesFollowing their results yesterday, Bell Potter's research team have maintained their hold rating on CSL (ASX:CSL), however cut their 12-month price target from $195 per share to $175 per share, after updating their Adjusted NPAT and revenue growth guidance off the back of underwhelming results.Bell Potter have also upgraded their rating on SGH (ASX:SGH) from a Hold to a Buy, with a 12-month price target of $56 per share. This comes after the company reported results that beat guidance, sparking a more optimistic medium term outlook.And in commodities, Crude Oil is trading up 1.6% at US$65 per barrel, Gold also jumped overnight 1.4% to just under US$5100 per ounce, while silver remains the most volatile, trading up 4.7% at US$84.50 per ounce

The S&P 500 slipped on Tuesday as investors reacted to weaker-than-expected retail sales data and grew concerned about the threat artificial intelligence poses to the financial sector.The broad-based index lost 0.33% and ended at 6,941.81, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.59% and closed at 23,102.47. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 52.27 points, or 0.10%, posting a closing record of 50,188.14. The index had scored its third consecutive intraday record earlier in the day, a move that comes after it surpassed the 50,000 level for the first time ever last week.SPI up 39 - CSL CBA JHX Results - Gold eases - Copper down.—Marcus Today – Daily Market InsightsMarcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise.If you'd like to go further:Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcastJoin Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offerMT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcastPrinciples – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast—Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice.

Starting over in the US, Wall Street saw a mixed trading session overnight, as the S&P500 and Nasdaq slipped 0.2% and 0.6% respectively, while the Dow Jones added 0.1%, at one point in the day trading at its 3rd all time high in the last 3 days. The market was weighed down by financial stocks, which took a hit after tech platform Altruist officially launched their new AI-powered tax planning tool. Investors are likely to rotate to areas which are most protected from being impacted by the emerging prevalence of AI. What to watch todayThe ASX200 is expected to rise at the open today, with the SPI futures indicating an increase of 0.3%A big morning in reporting season as Australia's biggest bank Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) announced their cash profit has increased 5% to $5.4 billion in the half year ending 31 December, and that they will pay a dividend of $2.35 per share. Although not released at the time of recording, keep an eye on other major results including AGL Energy (ASX:AGL), Evolution Mining, and James Hardie Industries (ASX:JHX), which are all due to be released this morning. You can stay up to date with results as they come out via Bell Direct's reporting season pagePharmaceutical giant CSL (ASX:CSL) also announced their results, reporting total revenue down 4% to $8.3 billion, Adjusted Net profit after tax of $1.9b, which is a 7% drop, and a reported NPA of $0.4 billion, which represents an 81% drop from last results. These results come in a day after it was announced that they would be dumping chief executive Paul McKenzie, extending the volatile period for the blue chip stock. In Bell Potter's latest research, the broker has maintained its Buy rating, however lowered the 12-month target price on WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) from $100 per share to $87.50, citing the fact that the stock is currently trading on its lowest EBITDA multiple since its IPO nearly 10 years ago. And in commodities, Gold has slipped 0.7% to be trading a shade over US$5000 per ounce, while silver has dropped 3.2% to 80 USD ounce. Crude Oil has remained flat at US$64.17 per barrel.  

The S&P 500 rose on Monday, boosted by technology stocks, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached new heights as investors awaited critical economic data and another batch of earnings reports following a volatile week that ended with the 30-stock index reaching a key milestone.The broad-based index advanced for a second straight day, rising 0.47% and ending at 6,964.82. The blue-chip Dow eked out a 20.20-point gain, or 0.04%, and settled at 50,135.87. The Dow Industrials scored a fresh all-time intraday high and closing record. The Nasdaq Composite jumped 0.9%, closing at 23,238.67.Nvidia and Broadcom were standouts yet again Monday, extending their gains from the previous session with an advance of 2.5% and 3.3%, respectively.SPI up 32 – Results in focus. MQG Update. Commodities very firm.—Marcus Today – Daily Market InsightsMarcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise.If you'd like to go further:Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcastJoin Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offerMT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcastPrinciples – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast—Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice.

Thank you for joining us. We are back with daily market updates over reporting season, where we aim to set you up for the trading session ahead. We'll cover global markets, the latest Bell Potter research, and analyst expectations for listed companies reporting their financial results each day.   Overnight we saw yet another tech driven rally. US equities closed higher with artificial intelligence in focus, ahead of the release of economic data that will help shape the Fed's outlook. At the time of recording, the Dow Jones is up 0.04%, the S&P500 up 0.5%, while the Nasdaq has reached a gain of 0.93%.   The S&P 500 software services index gained as Shares of service almost 3%, while Salesforce and CrowdStrike gained 1.2% and 3.1% respectively.  In other economic news this week, investors will also be monitoring the January non-farm payrolls report out on Wednesday, which was delayed by a partial US government shutdown and the must anticipated January consumer price index, out on Friday.  What to watch today:Following US equities, the Australian market is set to rise 0.35% at the open, according to the SPI futures. In Bell Potter's latest research, the broker has lowered their price target on Sonic Healthcare (ASX:SHL), cautioning ahead of the H1 results set to be released on the 19th, however have maintained their Buy rating, noting the primary growth driver should be the acquired growth in the pathology business and that while their EBITDA estimate is in line with consensus, their margins are higher than consensus due to a lower revenue estimate. Bell Potter also released a Buy rating on REA Group (ASX:REA) and lowered their 12-month price target to $211. At the current share price of $168.10, this implies 25.5% share price growth in a year. So far this reporting season, 13 companies have reported results, with 3 beating analyst expectations, 5 in line with expectations and 5 missing expectations. Today Amotiv (ASX:AOV) and Computershare (ASX:CPU) are set to report today.  And Gold has topped $5,000 an ounce, and the US dollar fell. Oil is up to US$64.29. US President Trump struck optimism over the negotiations with Iran regarding a potential deal on defusing Iran's uranium enrichment capabilities. Oil prices had soared in previous weeks after the escalating tensions between both countries drove markets to consider the risk of the US enforcing sanctions on Iranian oil to a greater extent.

Wall Street traded higher on Friday, paring losses from earlier in the week, with the Dow Jones index surpassing 50 000 for the first time. Almost all sectors saw gains on the S&P500, with tech stocks leading the index, up +4.1%. Communication Services underperformed, down -1.5%. Amazon declined -5.6% after forecasting a more than 50% increase in capex in 2026 after the bell on Thursday. Chip stocks rallied on expectations for increased AI spend, with Nvidia and Broadcom up +7.8% and +7.1% respectively.Commodities rally - SPI up 108 - CAR in line - PPM bid from CGF.—Marcus Today – Daily Market InsightsMarcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise.If you'd like to go further:Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcastJoin Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offerMT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcastPrinciples – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast—Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice.

U.S. equities fell for another session on Thursday as investors took a risk-off stance, leading popular trades in technology and bitcoin to unravel.The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed about 592.58 points, or 1.20%, ending at 48,908.72. The S&P 500 lost 1.23%, closing at 6,798.40 and landing in negative territory for the year. The Nasdaq Composite declined 1.59% and settled at 22,540.59. The 30-stock Dow was down nearly 700 points, or about 1.4%, at session lows, while the broad market S&P 500 and Nasdaq dropped 1.5% and 1.9%, respectively. Amazon dropped 9% after hours on results.Alphabet was the latest of the “Magnificent Seven” companies to report earnings results. The company projected a sharp increase in artificial intelligence spending that spooked some investors, calling for 2026 capital expenditures of up to $185 billion. Shares lost 0.5%. However, shares of Broadcom climbed almost 1% following news of Alphabet's spending plans, offering some hope for the artificial intelligence trade as the market deciphers its winners and losers.SPI down 98 – Commodities fall – Bitcoin dumped.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.

C dans l'air du 4 février 2026 - Jusqu'où ira le scandale ? Les secousses de l'affaire Epstein ont des répercussions aux États-Unis, mais aussi en Europe. Six ans après la mort en prison du prédateur sexuel, la justice américaine a publié vendredi dernier plus de trois millions de nouveaux documents issus de l'enquête le visant. Des millions de fichiers qui demandent du temps pour être analysés, triés entre courriels incriminants et simples mentions d'un nom, mais qui révèlent déjà ou confirment les liens entre le criminel sexuel et de nombreuses personnalités du Vieux Continent… Et ce, même après sa première condamnation en 2008. Au terme d'un plaider-coupable, le milliardaire avait alors écopé de plusieurs mois de prison pour « racolage » de mineures.Royauté, dirigeants politiques, figures économiques ou du monde de la culture… La liste n'épargne aucune sphère du pouvoir, ni aucun pays. Parmi ces personnalités, plusieurs noms français sont notamment cités dans ces documents. On découvre ainsi que Jack Lang, l'ancien ministre de la Culture, a fait des affaires avec Jeffrey Epstein. Les e-mails révèlent une réelle proximité entre eux. La fille de Jack Lang, Caroline, a, elle, cofondé une société offshore dans les îles Vierges avec Jeffrey Epstein. L'ancien ministre de la Culture a déclaré lundi à l'AFP assumer « pleinement les liens » qu'il avait pu créer avec Jeffrey Epstein, « à une époque où rien ne laissait supposer qu'il pouvait être au cœur d'un réseau de criminalité ». Caroline Lang, de son côté, a confié à Mediapart avoir fait preuve d'une « naïveté confondante » et a démissionné du poste de déléguée générale du Syndicat de la production indépendante (SPI), où elle venait d'être nommée.Au fil des millions de pages, le nom de Marine Le Pen ressort indirectement. Selon un mail d'un journaliste adressé à Jeffrey Epstein en 2018, on apprend ainsi que l'ex-stratège de Donald Trump, Steve Bannon, a rencontré Louis Aliot, alors compagnon de Marine Le Pen, pour évoquer le « refinancement » du Rassemblement national (RN). Apparaissent également les noms de Bruno Le Maire, Cédric Villani, de l'ex-conseiller diplomatique de Nicolas Sarkozy Olivier Colom, ou encore du chef d'orchestre Frédéric Chaslin.La simple mention du nom d'une personne dans le dossier Epstein ne suppose néanmoins aucun acte répréhensible a priori de sa part. Mais ces révélations font vivement réagir. À l'Assemblée nationale, La France insoumise a proposé la création d'une commission d'enquête transpartisane sur l'affaire Epstein.La publication de cette nouvelle masse de documents a également provoqué une cascade de réactions et de démissions en Europe. La famille royale norvégienne se retrouve aussi sous le feu des critiques, après la publication de correspondances entre la future reine de Norvège et Jeffrey Epstein. Au Royaume-Uni, le prince déchu Andrew est sous le coup de nouvelles révélations, tandis que l'ex-ambassadeur et ancien ministre Peter Mandelson a, lui, démissionné du Parti travailliste. Selon des documents des dossiers Epstein publiés vendredi, Peter Mandelson aurait transmis des informations sensibles au financier américain, notamment lorsqu'il était ministre dans le gouvernement travailliste de Gordon Brown, de 2008 à 2010.Nos experts :- Christophe BARBIER - Éditorialiste politique, conseiller de la rédaction - Franc-Tireur - Virginie VILAR - Grand reporter à Complément d'enquête - France Télévisions, réalisatrice de l'enquête Les derniers mystères de l'Affaire Epstein- Audrey GOUTARD - Grand reporter - France Télévisions, spécialiste des faits de société- Richard WERLY - Éditorialiste international - Blick.ch, auteur de Cette Amérique qui nous déteste- Marie BILLON ( en duplex) – Correspondante à Londres - RTL

The S&P 500 fell on Wednesday as the sell-off in technology stocks intensified, with losses in Advanced Micro Devices hindering the trade.The broad market index slid 0.51% and closed at 6,882.72, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 260.31 points, or 0.53%, and settled at 49,501.30. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.51% to end at 22,904.58. Adding to the risk-off sentiment, bitcoin fell more than 3% after earlier breaking below the $73,000 level.Meanwhile, ADP on Wednesday released its monthly look at private payroll growth for January, which showed an increase of just 22,000 on the month. That's below the gain of 45,000 jobs that economists polled by Dow Jones had forecast.The release generally precedes the Bureau of Labor Statistics report on nonfarm payrolls, but that won't be out this week due to the partial government shutdown. Due now Feb 11.SPI down 20 – Gold steady – Copper and uranium slip.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.

Think you had a busy month but didn't move the needle? We unpack why progress often feels invisible and how to make it tangible by changing small behaviors that create big ripples. This solo cast stitches together January's standout insights on culture, pressure, change, influence, and feedback—then turns them into simple moves you can apply within 24 hours.We start with a hard truth from Bill Benjamin: your culture is revealed under pressure. When stress spikes, untrained emotional intelligence drops, shortcuts sneak in, and safety evaporates. We walk through practical ways to slow your cadence, protect standards, and keep access to reality. From there, Hugh Thomas reframes change as identity work, not a project plan. People grieve loss—of familiarity, status, and confidence—so leaders must acknowledge loss before asking for alignment. Expect clear prompts you can use to surface the real obstacles and rebuild commitment through honesty rather than false certainty.Next, Salvatore Manzi brings a candid reminder: good intent does not equal good impact. Influence lives in how you're received. We break down presence, pacing, and listening as the levers that lower threat and help your message land. Then we move into the Lead Better series on YouTube, where we de-risk feedback with brain-based insights and practical tools. You'll learn the micro yes to gain permission, the calibrate reality step to align perceptions, the SPI model to deliver clarity without judgment, and the close-the-loop move to lock agreements. Structure beats good intentions when trust is on the line.We close by turning reflection into action: give one real piece of feedback you've been avoiding, run one alignment conversation about “what good looks like,” or remove one piece of interference holding your team back. Leaders who win the year don't do more; they do what matters, more consistently. If these ideas hit home, subscribe, share with a leader who's ready to level up, and leave a quick review telling us which action you'll take today.Send us a textSupport the show✅ Follow The Leadership Project on your favourite podcast platform and listen to a new episode every week!

How patient design and ideological diversity are reshaping food productionAshley sits down with Ryan Blosser and Trevor Piersol, co-founders of Shenandoah Permaculture Institute and authors of Mulberries in the Rain, to explore permaculture beyond the stereotype of backyard herb spirals. We discuss what sets permaculture apart from regenerative agriculture, the evolving demographics of people drawn to food production, and how ideological diversity from left-wing environmentalists to conservative land stewards strengthens the movement.We dive into the practicalities of perennial systems, why comfrey matters more than you might think, and the often-overlooked messiness of annual vegetable farming. Ryan and Trevor challenge permaculture dogma around native plants and invasive species, sharing our own experiences with bamboo and autumn olive. We also discuss Ryan's innovative farm-based education program that integrates Virginia's K-12 curriculum standards with food production and how it's showing promising results for student achievement while producing thousands of pounds of organic food for the community.As the discussion turns philosophical, we explore what "doomer optimism" really means: preparing for an uncertain future not out of fear, but because building local food systems, land relationships, and community resilience are inherently fulfilling. We examine land access challenges, the psychology of sustainable living, and why relationships, especially those forged across ideological lines, may be our most valuable resource as we face systemic change. Perfect for anyone interested in permaculture, regenerative agriculture, education, and building meaningful alternatives to industrial food systems.The Shenandoah Permaculture Institute teaches practical, hands-on permaculture with a focus on building healthy, resilient communities. Co-founded by Ryan Blosser and Trevor Piersol, along with Dr. Ted Butchart and Emilie Gooch Tweardy, SPI offers Permaculture Design Courses and workshops that blend ecological knowledge with human-centered design. Their mission is to equip communities with the tools and strategies for health and resilience, from soil to self.@shenandoahpermaculturehttps://www.shenandoahpermaculture.com/

USS equities had a soggy Tuesday. Not disaster territory, but definitely a “this could've been worse” close after things looked uglier earlier. Tech was the problem child. Again. Software got smacked, dragging down the usual suspects — BDCs, private equity names and financial data plays all caught in the downdraft. The AI trade wasn't spared either, with semis, Nvidia/OpenAI ecosystem stocks, retail favourites and crypto proxies all leaning the wrong way. Other soft spots: China tech, Payments, Rails, Entertainment. Basically, if it had momentum and a story, it got trimmed.This wasn't a full risk-off panic Under the surface, money didn't leave the market — it just changed seats. Cyclicals actually had a decent day, which is not what you'd expect if recession fear was the driver.Winners included: Small caps, Homebuilders (helped by the rumoured “Trump homes” affordability push), Industrial metals, Chemical Plus: Staples strong (yes, Walmart now a $1T stock — let that sink in)This looked more like rotation than “sell everything and hide.”SPI down 20 - Commodities rally - Gold up over 5%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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US stocks bounced as the world seemed a little less fraught. Boosting by a strong PMI manufacturing number. Oil prices fell sharply as Iran tensions eased. Gold and silver are still cooling, and the USD looks like it will stabilise from here. There's no big American debt crack up imminent. US President Trump said a trade deal with India would see their tariffs cut from 50% to 18% in exchange, at least in part, for discontinuing to buy Russian oil and ordering American barrels instead. Indian PM Modi will lower Indian tariffs and buy American goods and services too. Details are, as ever, light. The S&P500 and the Nasdaq liked it anyway, and rose 0.5% each.Disney is likely less enamoured with Trump. International visitors are going to the USA in less numbers (6% less in 2025), and it's hitting their theme park numbers. It's TV and film division isn't running on all cylinders either. The shares dropped 5% after its earnings report came out. Elon Musk's SpaceX and xAI are set to merge for a combined valuation of $1.25T. Trump announced a $12bn strategic minerals stockpile to reduce China reliance. Uranium and nuclear stocks down while copper miners had a tentative bounce. BHP and RIO both up in the US.SPI up 97 - Commodities steady. Ish!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 equities finished down in Friday trading, though ended off worst levels. Big tech was mostly lower; however AAPL was a slight gainer on its report and TSLA fared well. Other underperformers included semis/semicaps , software, precious-metals miners, homebuilders, transports, managed care, hotels, cruise lines, auto suppliers, China tech, nuclear, and quantum computing. High-beta, momentum, small-caps, most-shorted names, and retail-investor favorites lagged as well. Relative outperformers included HPCs, telecom  energy, insurers, food/beverage, grocers, media, apparel and off-priced retail. Treasuries were mixed with the curve steepening; yields down 3-4 bp at the short end. Dollar index up 0.8%, though still lower WTD. Gold finished down 11.4%, its largest single-day drop in decades. Silver settled down 31.4%, its worst session since 1980. Bitcoin futures were down 0.2%, but came off worst levels. WTI crude settled down 0.3% in choppy trading.SPI down 60 - RBA tomorrow.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 as traders monitored political developments and braced for a big week of key earnings reports as well as the latest Federal Reserve interest rate decision.The broad market index advanced 0.50% to end at 6,950.23. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 313.69 points, or 0.64%, and settled at at 49,412.40. The Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.43% and closed at 23,601.36. The tech-heavy index was supported by jumps of about 3%, 2% and 1% in Apple, Meta Platforms and Microsoft, respectively, ahead of their earnings reports later in the week.Gold and silver shine - SPI up 37 - Quarterlies continueWant 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.

Nový rok 2026 prináša do éteru nielen očakávania spojené s blížiacou sa olympiádou, ale aj ostrú sondu do aktuálneho diania v Tipos extralige. Do horúceho kresla podcastu Góly z bufetu tentoraz zasadol bývalý obranca, tréner a dnes už aj etablovaný televízny expert TV JOJ Šport Martin Chovan. V rozhovore s Marekom Marušiakom a Tomášom Prokopom sa nezdržal len pri zdvorilostných frázach.Práve naopak, s chirurgickou presnosťou pomenoval bolesti našich hokejových bášt, pričom nešetril ani tie najväčšie značky, vrátane bratislavského Slovana či trápiacej sa Dukly Trenčín.Hoci „belasí” trónia na čele tabuľky, Martin Chovan upozorňuje na paradox, ktorý v Bratislave vládne. Slovan totiž dominuje vonku, no na Zimnom štadióne Ondreja Nepelu sa pod tlakom náročného publika často trápi. „Ak sa ti nepodarí prvých pár zápasov, diváci začnú pískať, sú nespokojní a to všetko hráči vnímajú. Je to extrémny tlak z domáceho ihriska,” analyzuje Martin Chovan psychiku kabíny, ktorá sa podľa neho uvoľní až v momente, keď autobus opustí hranice hlavného mesta.V podcaste sa dozviete aj to, prečo porovnáva situáciu v Slovane s atmosférou v slávnej Madison Square Garden a prečo si myslí, že práve angažovanie kanadského trénera bolo kľúčovým krokom pre mentalitu mužstva.Diskusia sa však neobmedzila len na súčasnú tabuľku. Bývalý extraligista sa vášnivo rozhovoril o výchove mládeže a chybách, ktorých sa dopúšťajú tréneri, keď nútia mladé talenty zbavovať sa puku. Jeho filozofia je jasná – kreativita a odvaha musia mať prednosť pred alibizmom. Ešte tvrdšie slová však volil pri pohľade na kariérne trajektórie niektorých hviezdnych talentov, ktoré nenaplnili svoj potenciál.Najsilnejší moment rozhovoru prichádza pri téme Martina Réwaya a jeho pôsobenia v lige. Martin Chovan ho dáva do priameho kontrastu s profesionálnym prístupom a slúži mu ako memento pre nastupujúcu generáciu. „Tam si myslím, že sa tápa. Tak, ako to robí Réway, tak to je krásny príklad pre našich mladých hráčov, ako to nerobiť a ako si pokaziť kariéru,” hovorí Martin Chovan otvorene o premrhanom talente.V najnovšej epizóde sa však dozviete aj to, prečo Zvolen napriek obrovským investíciám nenapĺňa očakávania a prečo tamojší finančný potenciál zostáva podľa Martina Chovana už roky nevyužitý. Rozoberie sa aj prekvapujúca kríza v Trenčíne, kde panika viedla k neustálym zmenám v bránkovisku, či fenomén Spišskej Novej Vsi.A keďže sa blíži olympiáda, reč nemohla obísť ani nomináciu Vlada Országha. Kto by mal byť v bránke a prečo je podľa Martina Chovana Adam Líška v životnej forme?

Nový rok 2026 prináša do éteru nielen očakávania spojené s blížiacou sa olympiádou, ale aj ostrú sondu do aktuálneho diania v Tipos extralige. Do horúceho kresla podcastu Góly z bufetu tentoraz zasadol bývalý obranca, tréner a dnes už aj etablovaný televízny expert TV JOJ Šport Martin Chovan. V rozhovore s Marekom Marušiakom a Tomášom Prokopom sa nezdržal len pri zdvorilostných frázach.Práve naopak, s chirurgickou presnosťou pomenoval bolesti našich hokejových bášt, pričom nešetril ani tie najväčšie značky, vrátane bratislavského Slovana či trápiacej sa Dukly Trenčín.Hoci „belasí” trónia na čele tabuľky, Martin Chovan upozorňuje na paradox, ktorý v Bratislave vládne. Slovan totiž dominuje vonku, no na Zimnom štadióne Ondreja Nepelu sa pod tlakom náročného publika často trápi. „Ak sa ti nepodarí prvých pár zápasov, diváci začnú pískať, sú nespokojní a to všetko hráči vnímajú. Je to extrémny tlak z domáceho ihriska,” analyzuje Martin Chovan psychiku kabíny, ktorá sa podľa neho uvoľní až v momente, keď autobus opustí hranice hlavného mesta.V podcaste sa dozviete aj to, prečo porovnáva situáciu v Slovane s atmosférou v slávnej Madison Square Garden a prečo si myslí, že práve angažovanie kanadského trénera bolo kľúčovým krokom pre mentalitu mužstva.Diskusia sa však neobmedzila len na súčasnú tabuľku. Bývalý extraligista sa vášnivo rozhovoril o výchove mládeže a chybách, ktorých sa dopúšťajú tréneri, keď nútia mladé talenty zbavovať sa puku. Jeho filozofia je jasná – kreativita a odvaha musia mať prednosť pred alibizmom. Ešte tvrdšie slová však volil pri pohľade na kariérne trajektórie niektorých hviezdnych talentov, ktoré nenaplnili svoj potenciál.Najsilnejší moment rozhovoru prichádza pri téme Martina Réwaya a jeho pôsobenia v lige. Martin Chovan ho dáva do priameho kontrastu s profesionálnym prístupom a slúži mu ako memento pre nastupujúcu generáciu. „Tam si myslím, že sa tápa. Tak, ako to robí Réway, tak to je krásny príklad pre našich mladých hráčov, ako to nerobiť a ako si pokaziť kariéru,” hovorí Martin Chovan otvorene o premrhanom talente.V najnovšej epizóde sa však dozviete aj to, prečo Zvolen napriek obrovským investíciám nenapĺňa očakávania a prečo tamojší finančný potenciál zostáva podľa Martina Chovana už roky nevyužitý. Rozoberie sa aj prekvapujúca kríza v Trenčíne, kde panika viedla k neustálym zmenám v bránkovisku, či fenomén Spišskej Novej Vsi.A keďže sa blíži olympiáda, reč nemohla obísť ani nomináciu Vlada Országha. Kto by mal byť v bránke a prečo je podľa Martina Chovana Adam Líška v životnej forme?

There was a relief rally in the US markets overnight after Donald Trump moderated his rhetoric against the EU over Greenland and withdrew his tariffs threat, at least for the February deadline originally in place. He also ruled out taking Greenland by force. That said, he still wants it under American ownership. Both the Nasdaq and S&P500 rose over 1%. It was a broad based rally with every sector up except a tiny drop in utilities. The big chip stocks rallied strongly while the bounce in US big tech was slightly more moderate.  Energy led the way as a sector as oil finished up and natural gas rips up. They have risen over 50% over the last 2 sessions. There's a cold spell hitting America and stoking heating demand.   SPI futures up 47 points. ASX set to open higher.  Plenty of quarterlies. Gold hits record.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 ran out of steam on Friday night. Losing an opening gain to finish flat as Trump hinted at a new, potentially more Hawkish Fed president. SP500 down 0.06% just off record highs. Volume above average before the Martin Luther King holiday tonight. Small caps outperformed yet again as mega-cap valuation concerns continue. Most FANG stocks down. Dow down 83 points. Market stalling at the ceiling. Bond yields up.SPI futures down 1 point. ASX to open flat. Greenland and Davos in focus -Quarterlies continueWant 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 dropped 0.53% and closed at 6,926.60. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 42.36 points, or 0.09%, and ended at 49,149.63. The Nasdaq Composite shed 1%, settling at 23,471.75. It was the second consecutive day of losses for all three indexes.Tech bogged down the broader market. Chip stocks in particular suffered losses, as Broadcom fell 4% and Nvidia and Micron Technology slid more than 1% each. On Wednesday, Reuters, citing people briefed on the matter, reported that Chinese customs authorities have advised customs agents that Nvidia's H200 chips are not permitted to enter the country.Wells Fargo was among the laggards in the session, falling more than 4% after the company posted weaker-than-expected revenue for the fourth quarter. Bank of America and Citigroup were lower despite their results beating consensus estimates, as traders didn't view them as strong enough to continue supporting a market trading near record highs.Oil fell on reduced Iran tension. Gold and silver push higher. SPI up 24.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.

Empezaremos visitando la pintoresca región de Spiš para descubrir el “Pequeno Vaticano Eslovaco”. Seguiremos presentándoles Hohenlohe un castillo que servía de pabellón de caza y en la actualidad sirve de representación para el jefe del Estado y a pesar de ello puede ser visitado por el público. Y terminaremos abordando el tema de Modrotlač – o tejido tenido con anil – es una técnica tradicional de coloración de los tejidos usada desde el siglo XVII en algunas regiones eslovacas.

People are missing the context of Ephesians 5:22! In his book, "Beyond Eden - Ephesians 5:15-6:9, The Great Mystery Revealed: Mutually Submitting in Christ," author and scholar Bruce C. E. Fleming points out MAJOR errors that  most people are making. In this episode he reads from Chapter One in Book Two of The Eden Book Series, which is available in softcover, as a Kindle eBook and on Audible.Learn aboutmisunderstood imagerythe pattern of foursthe jump, jump, high jump prophetic templatethe Great Mysteryand much more that localizes the meaning of Paul's instructions on reciprocating horizontal submission! The Tru316 Foundation (www.Tru316.com) is the home of The Eden Podcast with Bruce C. E. Fleming where we “true” the verse of Genesis 3:16. The Tru316 Message is that “God didn't curse Eve (or Adam) or limit woman in any way.” Once Genesis 3:16 is made clear the other passages on women and men become clear too. You are encouraged to access the episodes of Seasons 1-11 of The Eden Podcast for teaching on the seven key passages on women and men. Are you a reader? We invite you to get from Amazon the four books by Bruce C. E. Fleming in The Eden Book Series (Tru316.com/trubooks). Would you like to support the work of the Tru316 Foundation? You can become a Tru Partner here: www.Tru316.com/partner

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US equities were higher in Friday trading as stocks ended just off best levels. S&P 500 set a fresh record close and Nasdaq a little over 1% off its record, as both indexes capped of third week higher in past four. Big tech all higher with TSLA the standout, while high beta, momentum, retail favorites among better performers. Outperformers included homebuilders (Trump policy proposals), nuclear (Meta agreements), solar, building products, home improvement, E&Cs, copper and aluminum, airlines, parcels and logistics, semicap equipment, and A&D. Laggards included China tech, software, networking/communications equipment, toys, credit cards, rails, entertainment, hospitals, and MCOs. Treasuries mixed with curve flattening; yields up 5 bp at front-end. Dollar index up 0.2%; yen in focus amid latest snap election rumors. Gold finished up 0.9%. back above $4,500/oz. Silver settled up 5.6%, capped off 11.7% weekly gain. Bitcoin futures down 0.5%. WTI crude was up 2.4%.SPI up 29 ALL has a win against LNW.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.

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!

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.

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,

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.  

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!

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.

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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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.

Pat Flynn shares his strategies on how to escape the trap of endless information—and learn the right way. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why learning less can help you achieve more2) How pressure helps you learn better 3) How to teach others in order to learn fasterSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1089 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT PAT — 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.• Book: Lean Learning: How to Achieve More by Learning Less• Website: SmartPassiveIncome.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: Poppy AI• Book: Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire by Dan Martell• Book: Moonlighting on the Internet: Five World Class Experts Reveal Proven Ways to Make and Extra Paycheck Online Each Month by Yanik Silver• Book: The Long-Haul Leader: Ten Strategies to Work Smarter, Live Better, and Achieve Lasting Success by Chris Ducker— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome• LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at linkedin.com/beawesome• Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome• Square. See how Square can transform your business by visiting Square.com/go/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.