Hana Yamamoto

Hana Yamamoto

Consumer Staples Analyst

Consumer staples and food/beverage analyst with a background in brand strategy and category management. Focuses on pricing power, input cost pass-through, distribution strength, and management discipline. Known for clean, comparable peer frameworks and risk-balanced theses.

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Jan 15, 2026 Finance

BlackRock Reaches $14 Trillion in Assets Under Management, Boosts Dividend

Strong Fourth Quarter Performance Driven by Fee Growth and Strategic Acquisitions

BlackRock, Inc. reported robust fiscal fourth-quarter results for 2025 marked by significant revenue and earnings growth. The asset manager's total as...

Jan 15, 2026 Finance

Taiwan Semiconductor Earnings Propel Chip Sector Amid AI Investment Surge

Robust quarterly results from Taiwan Semiconductor underscore the semiconductor industry's deepening reliance on AI-driven demand

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) delivered outstanding fourth-quarter earnings that exceeded market expectations, fueling a rally in ...

Americans' Steady yet Critical Perspective on President Trump's Second Term
Jan 15, 2026 News & Politics

Americans' Steady yet Critical Perspective on President Trump's Second Term

Consistent approval amid skepticism on economy, immigration, and foreign policy

Nearly a year into President Donald Trump's second term, his overall approval among U.S. adults remains stable at around 40%, revealing a persistent b...

Key Developments to Watch on January 15: Immigration Changes, Minneapolis Unrest, NASA Return, Verizon Disruption, and Dairy Policy
Jan 15, 2026 Business News

Key Developments to Watch on January 15: Immigration Changes, Minneapolis Unrest, NASA Return, Verizon Disruption, and Dairy Policy

An overview of significant events impacting immigration, public safety, space missions, telecommunications, international relations, and school nutrition policy.

On January 15, several major events unfolded with implications across immigration policy, civil unrest in Minneapolis, space exploration medical preca...

Jan 15, 2026 Finance

Amazon Advances $9 Billion Cloud Infrastructure Initiative with New European Sovereign Cloud

Amazon Web Services unveils a dedicated EU cloud environment, emphasizing data sovereignty and regional expansion

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has introduced the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, marking a significant development in cloud infrastructure within the Europe...

Jan 15, 2026 Finance

Cerebras Systems to Supply OpenAI with Substantial Computing Power through 2028

Partnership amplifies AI hardware collaboration alongside Nvidia and AMD with a deal potentially exceeding $10 billion

OpenAI has partnered with AI semiconductor company Cerebras Systems to acquire 750 megawatts of computing capacity extending to 2028. This agreement e...

Trump Expresses Conditional Support for Iran's Reza Pahlavi Amid Rising Unrest
Jan 15, 2026 Business News

Trump Expresses Conditional Support for Iran's Reza Pahlavi Amid Rising Unrest

U.S. signals openness to leadership change as protests intensify and oil markets respond

President Donald Trump has indicated openness to the possibility of Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi assuming leadership, contingent on the a...

New Chinese App 'Are You Dead?' Offers Solo Dwellers a Digital Check-In
Jan 15, 2026 News & Politics

New Chinese App 'Are You Dead?' Offers Solo Dwellers a Digital Check-In

Innovative one-touch app gains rapid popularity among young urban Chinese seeking reassurance with a touch of dark humor

An app called 'Are You Dead?' has surged in popularity among China's young urban population, providing a straightforward way for individuals living al...

Senate Stalemate Over Venezuela Military Action Ends With Vice President Casting Decisive Vote
Jan 14, 2026 Business News

Senate Stalemate Over Venezuela Military Action Ends With Vice President Casting Decisive Vote

J.D. Vance Breaks Tie to Defeat Resolution Limiting President's Military Moves in Venezuela

The Senate narrowly rejected a resolution that would have required President Donald Trump to obtain congressional approval before initiating further m...

Jan 14, 2026 Trade Ideas

Groupon Upgrade: Backing a Billings-Driven Recovery — Tactical Long Trade

Q3 volatility masks a return-to-growth story in North America; trade the re-rate if billings momentum persists

We upgrade Groupon (GRPN) to a tactical long. Recent results show renewed billings/revenue momentum in North America and a surprise profitable quarter...

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