Chris Campbell:

Tiny Glass Fertilizer Beads Could Keep Nutrients in the Soil and out of the Water

Crop fertilizers are a major source of pollution, as the chemicals make their way out of the soil and into the natural environment. Scientists are now working on a possible solution to that problem, by developing a sustained-release fertilizer that takes the form of tiny glass beads.

The little glass beads were created by a team of Brazilian scientists, who started by producing a solid piece of water-soluble oxide glass containing common fertilizer nutrients such as phosphorus, calcium, and potassium.

That glass was then ground into particles ranging from 0.85 to 2 millimeters in width (for reference, grains of sand range from around 0.1 to 2 mm). The idea was that as those particles/beads dissolved in moist soil, they would gradually release the nutrients.

In a greenhouse test, the bead-fertilized plots ultimately produced approximately 70% more biomass than traditional fertilizers as measured across the five harvests. And importantly, the beads were harmlessly taken up by the soil as they dissolved. Finally, as an added bonus, the beads may also help plants grow by aerating their roots.

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James Altucher:

How the U.S. Can Immediately Eliminate the IRS and Get Rid of Personal Income Taxes

In this episode of The James Altucher Show, James tackles a radical idea buzzing from Trump and Elon Musk: eliminating the IRS. With $2.5 trillion in personal income taxes on the line, is it even possible? James says yes—and he’s got a plan.

James breaks down how the U.S. once thrived without income taxes by relying on tariffs and “vice taxes." Fast forward to today: the government rakes in $4.9 trillion annually, but spends $6.7 trillion, leaving a gaping deficit. So how do you ditch the IRS without sinking the ship?

James unveils his bold solution: a progressive national sales tax—5% on necessities like food, 15% on everyday goods like clothes, and a hefty 50% on luxury items like yachts. Seniors and those on Social Security? They’d pay nothing.

James makes a compelling case for a tax revolution. He even teases future episodes on tariffs and why a little debt might not be the enemy. Whether you’re a skeptic or ready to tweet this to Trump, this episode will change how you see taxes—and the economy—forever.

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Davis Wilson:

Tonight – Nvidia’s Big Announcement

Tonight, Nvidia (NVDA) will release its highly anticipated earnings report after the market closes.

This announcement is crucial, not only because Nvidia dominates AI chipmaking, but also because it will provide a glimpse into the AI revolution and whether it’s still going strong.

All ears tonight will be listening carefully to CEO Jensen Huang and his comments regarding what DeepSeek means for the demand of Nvidia chips. Has DeepSeek’s efficient technology decreased the demand for Nvidia GPUs? NVDA stock – and quite frankly the entire stock market – hinges on this question.

In a positive sign, Meta, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft have all increased their 2025 capital expenditure estimates in the last few weeks. As long as these companies keep increasing their AI budgets, Nvidia will continue to benefit.

From a trading perspective, if Huang reassures the market that DeepSeek's advances are unlikely to disrupt Nvidia's dominant position, we could see the stock move higher. That’s why I’m positioning my portfolio accordingly ahead of the announcement.

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