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MPLX Charts $2.4 Billion Growth Push Through 2026, Eyes Strategic Acquisitions in Key Gas Basins

Pipeline and logistics giant MPLX has laid out a detailed $2.4 billion organic capital plan targeting expansion in the Permian and Marcellus basins through 2026, while signaling disciplined M&A to bolster its natural gas and NGL footprint. The move comes as the partnership rides a wave of strong unit performance and consistent cash returns to investors.

Feb 5, 2026

World

China Dismisses Three Defense-Linked Lawmakers Amid Military Modernization Push

Three Chinese legislators with senior roles in the defense, aerospace, and nuclear sectors have been removed from their posts, state media announced. The move follows a high-profile investigation into a top general and comes as Beijing intensifies its military modernization campaign.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Bitcoin Breaches Key $70K Support on Bitstamp Amid Broad Sell-Off

Bitcoin fell below the psychologically significant $70,000 mark on exchange Bitstamp during Asian trading, hitting a session low of $69,101 and trading at a discount to other major platforms as selling pressure intensified.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Seeking Steady Income? Three Energy Giants Offering Robust Yields This February

Amid market volatility, investors are turning to reliable dividend payers. We examine three established energy infrastructure leaders with strong yields and the potential to benefit from long-term trends like AI-driven power demand.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

AI Automation Wave Sparks Investor Flight from IT Services Stocks

A sharp selloff in global IT stocks, led by India's software exporters, reflects mounting Wall Street anxiety that new AI tools from Anthropic and Palantir threaten the core, high-margin service revenues of the industry.

Feb 5, 2026

Paramount's Ellison Courts UK Creatives with Pledge of 30 Films Yearly, Vows to Counter "Monopolistic" Trends in Warner Bros. Discovery Bid

In an open letter to the British creative industry, Paramount CEO David Ellison details commitments for a potential Warner Bros. Discovery takeover, promising at least 30 annual theatrical releases and a staunchly competitive market stance, positioning the move as a counterweight to dominant streaming platforms.

Feb 5, 2026

World

Cambodia Seeks French Colonial Archives to Settle Thorny Border Dispute with Thailand

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has formally requested France to provide historical maps and documents from its colonial administration to help mediate a protracted and occasionally violent border conflict with neighboring Thailand.

Feb 5, 2026

World

China Slams US-Led Critical Minerals Alliance as Threat to Global Trade Order

Beijing has sharply criticized Washington's push to form a preferential trade bloc among allies for critical minerals, warning that such 'small group' rules undermine the multilateral trading system.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Bitwise's Crypto Innovators ETF: A Stealth AI Bet in Disguise?

While tracking Bitcoin's rocky start, the Bitwise Crypto Industry Innovators ETF (BITQ) reveals a surprising core: a heavy pivot towards AI infrastructure by its top crypto-mining holdings, raising questions about its focus and fee structure.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Foxconn Sees Robust Q1 on AI Server Demand, Beating Seasonal Trends

Foxconn, the world's largest electronics manufacturer and a key supplier to Nvidia, projects first-quarter performance to exceed its typical seasonal range, driven by surging shipments of AI infrastructure and stronger-than-expected consumer electronics.

Feb 5, 2026

Paramount's Ellison Courts UK Creatives, Takes Aim at Netflix's "Monopolistic" Ambitions in Warner Bros. Discovery Bid

In an open letter to the UK creative industry, Paramount CEO David Ellison outlines his vision for a combined Paramount-Warner entity, pledging sustained investment and theatrical support while sharply criticizing Netflix's rival bid as a threat to competition.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Sony Lifts Annual Forecast as Sensor and Gaming Units Drive 11% Profit Surge

Buoyed by robust demand for its image sensors and PlayStation games, Sony Group reported an 11% jump in quarterly profit and raised its full-year outlook, signaling resilience across its diverse entertainment and electronics portfolio.

Feb 5, 2026

World

Indirect Talks Resume: U.S. and Iran to Meet in Oman Amid Stalled Nuclear Negotiations

As American and Iranian officials prepare for indirect discussions in Muscat, analysts weigh the prospects for reviving the 2015 nuclear deal and the broader implications for regional stability.

Feb 5, 2026

World

French Envoy Defends Taiwan Strait Patrols as Upholding Law of the Sea

France's top representative in Taipei asserts that naval transits through the sensitive waterway are exercises in defending maritime norms, not deliberate provocations against Beijing.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

FTSE 100 Set to Dip as Investors Await Bank of England Policy Decision

London's blue-chip index is poised to open lower, pausing after hitting a fresh record high, as market focus shifts to the Bank of England's upcoming interest rate announcement and guidance.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Super Micro Computer Soars 13% on Blowout Earnings and AI-Driven Outlook

Shares of Super Micro Computer (SMCI) surged over 13% Wednesday following a stellar quarterly report, where sales more than doubled and the company issued a forecast pointing to continued explosive growth fueled by AI infrastructure demand.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Enphase Energy Stock Soars 38% on Robust Annual Earnings, Despite Near-Term Headwinds

Shares of solar microinverter leader Enphase Energy surged dramatically Wednesday following a strong annual financial report, even as the company navigates a cyclical downturn and provides a cautious near-term outlook.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Silicon Labs Soars to Four-Year High on $7.5 Billion Acquisition by Texas Instruments

Shares of Silicon Laboratories Inc. surged nearly 50% after the announcement of its definitive acquisition by Texas Instruments, a move set to reshape the competitive landscape in embedded wireless connectivity.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Tether Defies Crypto Downturn, Posts Record $187B Market Cap and 534M Users in Q4

Despite a sharp contraction across the broader digital asset market, Tether's USDT stablecoin achieved unprecedented growth in the final quarter of 2025, solidifying its dominance as the sector's primary liquidity vehicle.

Feb 5, 2026

Climate Models Understate Financial Peril, Risking Global Economic Shock, Study Warns

A major international study warns that economic models used by governments and investors are dangerously underestimating climate risks, potentially setting the stage for a systemic financial crisis as global temperatures rise.

Feb 5, 2026