Welcome to another episode of "Analysts Ideas of the Week" with your host, Sid Rajeev, the Head of Research. This week, we delve into the exciting world of finance and investment, bringing you the latest news and insights from the market.

The S&P 500 is on the rise, up 1.3% amid a tentative deal to raise the U.S. debt ceiling. This development is expected to serve as another catalyst for equity markets this week, and we'll be discussing the potential implications and opportunities that may arise.

In other news, two major companies are in advanced talks to form a lucrative joint venture for lithium extraction. As the demand for lithium continues to grow, this could be a massive opportunity for investors. Stay tuned as we delve deeper into this topic. We also have some exciting news from the AdTech industry. Shares of a company under our coverage soared by 28% last week. We'll be discussing the factors that contributed to this rise and what this could mean for future trading. In the realm of digital currencies, two countries are launching pilot projects for their Central Bank Digital Currencies.

As trust in digital currencies continues to grow, this could be a game-changer for the finance industry. We'll be discussing the potential impact and the future of digital currencies. Lastly, we'll be discussing the ongoing decline in cannabis sales in California. Despite the downturn, there are still potential opportunities to be found. We'll be exploring these in detail.