$Tesla Motors(TSLA)$  Texas says state-funded EV charging stations need to include Tesla’s NACS connector. Texas says it will require state-funded electric vehicle charging stations to have a connector for Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS). The news comes as automakers such as Ford, GM and Rivian shift to adopting the NACS and away from the Combined Charging System (CCS).The Texas Department of Transportation told Reuters that the automakers’ move to NACS prompted the requirement for EV charging companies to install NACS connectors if they want to be included in a state program that involves federal funding. DC fast chargers in the state will still need to have a CCS connector to obtain federal dollars

Texas says state-funded EV charging stations need to include Tesla’s NACS connector. Texas says it will require state-funded electric vehicle charging stations to have a connector for Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS). The news comes as automakers such as Ford, GM and Rivian shift to adopting the NACS and away from the Combined Charging System (CCS).The Texas Department of Transportation told Reuters that the automakers’ move to NACS prompted the requirement for EV charging companies to install NACS connectors if they want to be included in a state program that involves federal funding. DC fast chargers in the state will still need to have a CCS connector to obtain federal dollars through the program.The US Department of Transportation has earmarked up to $7.5 billion in fund

The release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data report yesterday drew significant attention as market participants and economists eagerly sought indicators to assess the trajectory of global markets and the overall economy. It is particularly crucial as it sheds light on the Federal Reserve's potential response to its upcoming meeting by the end of the month and to speculate the likelihood of the Federal Reserve’s adjustment on its implementing interest rate as a means of controlling the inflation. The Global census outlook on overall June Core CPI increase by 0.3% resulting to a year-on-year rate at 5.0%, did over the 2.0% annual goal of the Fed. The anticipation for headline inflation to also increase by 0.3%, which would lower the year-over-year rate to 3.1%. Shelter costs are being

When the shogun of value investing in Japan says "jump", my only possible response is "How high?". The Japanese stock market has been one of the bright stories this year UP +29% relative US stocks which are up +15%. The rally in Japanese stocks in 2023 has been broad-based. What's interesting about Japanese stocks is the rally has not be by singular sectors or themes (like the US) but by but rather a more broad-based rally. Japan has been put on the map by global investors since Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway $Berkshire Hathaway(BRK.B)$ made their earlier investments in Japanese commodity trading firms. Buffett disclosed in August 2020 that he acquired slightly more than 5% in each of Japan's top five trading houses: Itochu Co

Electric car insurance provides financial aid for unforeseen loss or damages caused to the policyholder’s electric car. Electric cars gaining a rise in the market coupled with an increase in electric car insurance buyers. The insurance covers injuries to third-party or damages to their property, car damage by accident, fire or explosion, accidental death or injury of the owner-driver, natural disaster, man-made disasters, and the theft of the vehicle. This growth is primarily driven by the Wide Adoption of Electric Cars and Growing Road Traffic coupled with Road Accidents. Thoughts? [Grin] [Doubt] 

ChatGPT summarises some of the benefits as: 1. Hands-on engagement: Experiential learning encourages active participation and hands-on engagement with new concepts or tools.  2. Skill development: Acquire new skills that are relevant to your evolving role…focus on enhancing your critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, or communication skills. 3. Continuous learning: Experiential learning emphasizes continuous improvement and lifelong learning. 4. Collaboration and networking: Experiential learning often involves collaborating with others. Engaging in conversations with colleagues, experts, or communities can provide valuable insights, alternative perspectives, and potential strategies for adaptation. 5. Reflective practice: Experiential learning encourages reflection on exper

When the shogun of value investing in Japan says "jump", my only possible response is "How high?". The Japanese stock market has been one of the bright stories this year UP +29% relative US stocks which are up +15%. The rally in Japanese stocks in 2023 has been broad-based. What's interesting about Japanese stocks is the rally has not be by singular sectors or themes (like the US) but by but rather a more broad-based rally. Japan has been put on the map by global investors since Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway $Berkshire Hathaway(BRK.B)$ made their earlier investments in Japanese commodity trading firms. Buffett disclosed in August 2020 that he acquired slightly more than 5% in each of Japan's top five trading houses: Itochu Corp, Marube

What has the Market Taught me?? Well, here are some thoughts after self reflection. 🚀🦄 1. Emotions cloud judgment. Emotional responses, such as fear or greed, can cloud our judgment and lead to irrational investment decisions. By removing emotions from the equation, you gain clarity and make more logical choices based on solid analysis. 2. Greed can blind you. Greed is a common pitfall that often tempts investors to chase quick profits or take unnecessary risks. By eliminating greed, you can maintain a disciplined approach, stick to your investment strategy and avoid impulsive actions. 3. Fear hampers rationality. Fear of losses can cause panic selling, preventing you from maximizing gains and potentially missing out on valuable long-term opportunities. In the same way, FOMO can cause you

The biggest gamechanger for me in using ChatGPT is how it can synthesise information in a way that fits with my mental models. For example, I spent some time a few weeks ago trying to understand how to do client side encryption in a more robust manner. My approach prior to ChatGPT would've been to google questions like "How can I encrypt data at rest without it being vulnerable to someone with the database credentials?" The answers are normally very hit and miss. Perhaps someone might've written a Stack Overflow post answering that specific question but it's likely that the wording would be a bit different and I wouldn't get the answer without trawling through a bunch of unrelate content. Being able to ask follow up questions, including completely off the wall ones like "Ok I get how