Medal table | Live scores and schedule | Results | Briefing Follow us over on Bluesky | Get in touch: mail Daniel Britain now lead Germany 5-2 in the men’s curling, all over them. Elsewhere, Italy are up 5-4 on Norway and USA 4-2 on Sweden. All this talk of Hector… Continue reading...
Medal table | Live scores and schedule | Results | Briefing Follow us over on Bluesky | Get in touch: mail Daniel Britain now lead Germany 5-2 in the men’s curling, all over them. Elsewhere, Italy are up 5-4 on Norway and USA 4-2 on Sweden. All this talk of Hector… Continue reading...
Hong Kong has begun 2026 with a surge in inbound tourism, welcoming 7.23 million visitors to date, marking an increase of 9.6 per cent compared with the previous year. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po also said that 1.43 million mainland Chinese visitors were expected during the Lunar New Year holiday, up 6 per cent from last year. He attributed this expected boost to the mega-events scheduled ...
Hong Kong has begun 2026 with a surge in inbound tourism, welcoming 7.23 million visitors to date, marking an increase of 9.6 per cent compared with the previous year. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po also said that 1.43 million mainland Chinese visitors were expected during the Lunar New Year holiday, up 6 per cent from last year. He attributed this expected boost to the mega-events scheduled throughout the holiday. “Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year atmosphere is rich and vibrant, blending...
Key PointsFrom an investment standpoint, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite have thrived with Donald Trump in the White House.
Key PointsFrom an investment standpoint, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite have thrived with Donald Trump in the White House.
Key PointsRobinhood reported year-over-year growth in key metrics like net deposits, Gold subscriptions, and total platform assets, but revenue fell short of expectations.
Key PointsRobinhood reported year-over-year growth in key metrics like net deposits, Gold subscriptions, and total platform assets, but revenue fell short of expectations.
spooh/E+ via Getty Images Investment thesis Demand for electricity, meaning natural gas, the key energy resource for power plants, will reach new record highs in 2026, bringing more attention to the midstream sector. Although this market segment offers a large number of assets with high and reliable returns, selection requires discipline in the allocation of financial capital. MPLX LP ( MPLX ) and...
spooh/E+ via Getty Images Investment thesis Demand for electricity, meaning natural gas, the key energy resource for power plants, will reach new record highs in 2026, bringing more attention to the midstream sector. Although this market segment offers a large number of assets with high and reliable returns, selection requires discipline in the allocation of financial capital. MPLX LP ( MPLX ) and Western Midstream Partners ( WES ) are examples of two conceptually mirror-image companies that, in the opinion of a large number of investors, share similar business strategies and asset structures. But this isn't really the case, making it possible for MPLX and WES to have different growth paths and market cap changes. The former is betting on an aggressive strategy of scaling its gas business profile by entering into new agreements with data center operators; the latter is focused on simplifying its structure, leverage, and implementing a broad business differentiation strategy. In addition to providing an in-depth comparison of the two companies' business models and strategies, this article aims to determine which of them is more attractive to investors focused on MLP assets. MPLX Strategy Overview MPLX is a diversified energy infrastructure company engaged in the collection, transportation, and processing of natural gas, oil, and petroleum products. The key facilities are located in the Permian Basin, Marcellus, and Utica fields, providing a steady stream of orders under long-term contracts that generate core EBITDA in the form of commissions from operators. Additionally, today MPLX is increasingly signing new contracts to supply energy resources to data centers. In fact, an agreement was recently signed to supply gas from Delaware to MARA Holdings ( MARA ) gas-fired power plants, which are expected to increase their capacity to 1.5 GW. An example of this deal reflects MPLX's tremendous prospects as supplies increase from the ongoing AI supercycle, contributing to gro...
Devon Energy announced an all-stock merger with Coterra, creating a $58B shale giant. Here’s what the deal means for DVN stock, dividends, and investors
Devon Energy announced an all-stock merger with Coterra, creating a $58B shale giant. Here’s what the deal means for DVN stock, dividends, and investors
ByteDance’s latest video generation model Seedance 2.0 has blown people away for its ability to rapidly generate lifelike videos, but is also receiving blowback globally for alleged intellectual property (IP) violations. The controversy focuses on TikTok-owner ByteDance’s alleged use of copyrighted content to train its artificial intelligence model, as videos of Hollywood celebrities, Disney chara...
ByteDance’s latest video generation model Seedance 2.0 has blown people away for its ability to rapidly generate lifelike videos, but is also receiving blowback globally for alleged intellectual property (IP) violations. The controversy focuses on TikTok-owner ByteDance’s alleged use of copyrighted content to train its artificial intelligence model, as videos of Hollywood celebrities, Disney characters and comic book heroes generated by Seedance have flooded the web in recent days. On Saturday,...
From an investment standpoint, Wall Street is a fan of Donald Trump in the White House. During President Trump's first term in office, the mature stock-driven Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) , benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) , and innovation-fueled Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) gained 57%, 70%, and 142%, respectively. In the year and change since he was inaugurated for h...
From an investment standpoint, Wall Street is a fan of Donald Trump in the White House. During President Trump's first term in office, the mature stock-driven Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) , benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) , and innovation-fueled Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) gained 57%, 70%, and 142%, respectively. In the year and change since he was inaugurated for his second, non-consecutive term, an encore Trump bull market rally has taken shape . From Jan. 20, 2025, through the closing bell on Feb. 10, 2026, the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite have, respectively, rallied 15%, 16%, and 18%. Outsize returns have become something of the norm. While several catalysts are behind this exceptionally strong bull market , some of which can be attributed to Donald Trump, there are also headwinds that can derail this rally. One insurmountable obstacle that has over 150 years of history in its sails is of particular concern. Continue reading
Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) posted another quarter of year-over-year growth in all its key operating metrics, including net deposits, Gold subscriptions, and total platform assets. However, the stock fell sharply as revenue came in below analysts' forecasts. The stock is now trading 53% below its 52-week high at the time of writing. For investors, all that matters is that Robinhood continues ...
Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) posted another quarter of year-over-year growth in all its key operating metrics, including net deposits, Gold subscriptions, and total platform assets. However, the stock fell sharply as revenue came in below analysts' forecasts. The stock is now trading 53% below its 52-week high at the time of writing. For investors, all that matters is that Robinhood continues to broaden its offering with more features and services. This is how management is transforming Robinhood from a simple trading app to a long-term growth machine. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
Key PointsRetirees who claim Social Security at age 62 receive the smallest monthly payout based on their personal earnings history, while those who claim at age 70 receive the largest payout.
Key PointsRetirees who claim Social Security at age 62 receive the smallest monthly payout based on their personal earnings history, while those who claim at age 70 receive the largest payout.