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NGL Energy Partners Posts Strong Q3 on Record Water Disposal Volumes, Eyes Future Growth with Nuclear-Powered Treatment

NGL Energy Partners (NGL) reported a robust third-quarter performance, fueled by record-setting produced water disposal volumes and disciplined capital management. The partnership raised its full-year EBITDA outlook and outlined ambitious plans, including a novel partnership to explore nuclear-powered water desalination in the Permian Basin.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

MGIC Caps 2025 with Robust Earnings, Eyes Stable 2026 Amid Flat Housing Market Forecast

Private mortgage insurance leader MGIC Investment reported strong Q4 and full-year 2025 results, driven by disciplined underwriting and significant capital returns. While executives project a stable but flat market for 2026, the company's fortress balance sheet and strategic reinsurance provide a buffer against economic uncertainty.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

MPLX Charts Aggressive Growth Path on Strong Natural Gas, NGL Demand

MPLX LP reported robust 2025 results, driven by its natural gas and NGL portfolio, and outlined a $2.4 billion capital plan for 2026 focused on expanding infrastructure in key shale basins to meet rising structural demand.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Marathon Petroleum Caps Strong 2025 with Record Midstream, Strategic Capex Shift for 2026

Marathon Petroleum (MPC) reported robust fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, driven by exceptional refining execution and record midstream performance. The company outlined a disciplined 2026 capital plan focused on high-return projects and shareholder returns, while navigating a tightening global refining landscape.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Merck Navigates Mixed Q4 2025 with Oncology Strength Offsetting Vaccine Slump, Sets Cautious 2026 Outlook

Merck & Co. reported a 5% rise in Q4 2025 revenue to $16.4 billion, powered by its blockbuster cancer drug Keytruda and animal health division. However, a steep 35% drop in Gardasil sales, attributed to weakened demand in Asia, highlighted regional vulnerabilities. The pharmaceutical giant issued initial 2026 guidance projecting modest growth while absorbing a significant one-time charge from its recent Cidara Therapeutics acquisition.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Michael Burry Sounds Alarm: Bitcoin's Slide Could Unleash $1 Billion Precious Metals Liquidation

Famed 'Big Short' investor Michael Burry warns that Bitcoin's deepening downturn is creating dangerous cross-market contagion, potentially forcing a massive, rapid sell-off in gold and silver holdings as risk managers scramble.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Bargain Hunt: European Stocks Trading at Steep Discounts to Intrinsic Value

Amid a resilient economic backdrop, a screen of European equities reveals significant undervaluation, with some companies trading nearly 50% below their estimated fair value. We examine three standout opportunities.

Feb 4, 2026

US

A Final Act of Valor: White House Approves Medal of Honor for Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis, 11 Years After Afghanistan Sacrifice

The nation's highest military honor will be posthumously awarded to Army Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis, who died in 2013 shielding a Polish officer from a suicide bomber, following a persistent campaign by his community and advocates.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Gold Recovers Above $5,000 After Historic Plunge, Analysts Cite Technical Unwinding

Gold prices staged a sharp rebound on Tuesday, recovering ground after a historic two-day selloff. Analysts attribute the volatility to market positioning and technical factors rather than a shift in fundamental drivers like central bank demand and geopolitical safe-haven flows.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Anthropic's AI Expansion Triggers Market Tremors, Rattling Data and Professional Services Giants

A sharp selloff gripped data analytics, software, and professional services stocks on Tuesday, as investors reassessed the sector's vulnerability following Anthropic's launch of AI tools capable of automating key legal, sales, and marketing functions.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Simon Property Group: A Value Play in Retail Real Estate After Stellar Run?

Simon Property Group's shares have delivered impressive multi-year gains, leaving investors to question if there's value left. A deep dive into key valuation metrics suggests the retail REIT giant may still be trading at a discount to its intrinsic worth, even after its strong performance.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Ondas Holdings: A Valuation Puzzle After Stellar Long-Term Gains and Recent Cooling

Shares of Ondas Holdings (ONDS) are under the microscope as investors weigh its dramatic long-term returns against a recent pullback. With the stock trading at a significant discount to some fair value estimates, the debate centers on whether this represents a buying opportunity or reflects justified concerns over execution risks in its wireless and autonomous systems business.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Guardiola Takes a Stand: Manchester City Manager Vows to Amplify Voices of Conflict Victims

Manchester City's Pep Guardiola has pledged to consistently leverage his influential platform to advocate for civilians caught in global conflicts, from Gaza to Ukraine, emphasizing a moral duty to confront humanitarian crises.

Feb 4, 2026

US

Congressional Inquiry Targets Future Farmers of America Over Ties to Chinese-Owned Agribusiness and Internal Policies

A bipartisan congressional coalition is scrutinizing the National FFA Organization's partnership with Syngenta, a firm owned by the Chinese state, and its diversity initiatives, citing potential national security risks and mission drift for the tax-exempt youth group.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

S&P Global's Mobility Unit Spin-Off and Lofty Valuation Put Investors on Edge

S&P Global's plan to spin off its Mobility business into 'Mobility Global, Inc.' coincides with a period of stock price weakness and a valuation that appears stretched relative to peers and future cash flow projections, raising questions about its near-term trajectory.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Exclusive: Ford and Geely in Advanced Talks for European Production, Tech Sharing Deal

Ford Motor Company and China's Geely Auto are negotiating a strategic partnership that could see Geely produce vehicles in Ford's European factories and the two automakers share key technologies, including for automated driving, according to multiple sources familiar with the discussions.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Amidst Winter Barrage, Warring Sides Converge in Abu Dhabi for High-Stakes Ukraine Talks

Delegations from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States convened in the UAE capital for a critical diplomatic push to end the devastating conflict, even as a wave of Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure cast a long shadow over the negotiations.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Silver's 'Historic Collapse' May Be a Mirage: Physical Market Signals Underlying Strength

Last week's dramatic plunge in silver prices, described by analysts as a statistically impossible event, appears to have been a paper market reset rather than a fundamental breakdown. Key indicators, including persistent backwardation and a massive physical premium in Shanghai, suggest the bull market's foundation remains intact amid a global scramble for the metal.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Crypto Contagion Fears Rise as Bitcoin Slump Triggers Warnings of Wider Market Fallout

As Bitcoin's sharp correction sparks debate over a new 'crypto winter,' prominent voices clash on its trajectory. Michael Burry warns of a cascading sell-off, while analysts point to a fractured market structure that defies historical comparisons.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Hong Kong's CK Hutchison Launches Arbitration Against Panama After Court Voids Canal Ports Contract

CK Hutchison Holdings initiates international arbitration proceedings following a Panamanian Supreme Court ruling that declared its subsidiary's port concession unconstitutional. The move escalates a diplomatic and commercial dispute, with China warning of severe consequences for Panama.

Feb 4, 2026