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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Bipartisan Legislation Seeks to Exempt Blockchain Developers from Money Transmitter Regulations
Jan 13, 2026 Business News

Bipartisan Legislation Seeks to Exempt Blockchain Developers from Money Transmitter Regulations

Senators aim to clarify legal status of non-controlling blockchain software creators and infrastructure providers

Senators Cynthia Lummis and Ron Wyden introduced the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act to prevent blockchain developers who lack transaction control...

Iran Protests Death Toll Exceeds 2,571 Amid Communication Blackout
Jan 13, 2026 News & Politics

Iran Protests Death Toll Exceeds 2,571 Amid Communication Blackout

Activists report a significant rise in casualties as Iranian authorities take measures to control public dissent

Activists have reported that more than 2,571 people have died amid ongoing protests across Iran, marking a substantial escalation compared to previous...

Jan 12, 2026 Trade Ideas

Shopify: Expect choppier trading near-term — accumulate on dips for a multi-year winner

Short-term noise, long-term compounding; tactical entries, stops and targets for a disciplined approach

Shopify remains a structural winner in merchant commerce, but Q1–Q3 fiscal 2025 earnings and a strong 12-month price run show earnings volatility an...

Trade Idea Long
Jan 12, 2026 Trade Ideas

Aquestive (AQST) - Anaphylm Likely Fixable; a Tactical Long with Defined Risk

Regulatory deficiency is a headline, not a death knell - use size-limited exposure and clear stops while the company addresses FDA items

Aquestive’s Anaphylm NDA hit a regulatory snag (01/09/2026), but the company has the cash runway, patents and non-advisory history to warrant a tact...

Trade Idea Long
Red Lobster Charts Ambitious Revival Under Young CEO Amid Bankruptcy Aftermath
Jan 12, 2026 Finance

Red Lobster Charts Ambitious Revival Under Young CEO Amid Bankruptcy Aftermath

At 36, Damola Adamolekun leads strategic overhaul aiming to redefine seafood dining with urgency and innovation

Following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in May 2024, Red Lobster appointed 36-year-old Damola Adamolekun as CEO in August 2024. Facing over $1 bill...

Jan 12, 2026 Trade Ideas

Positioning for a 2026 Win Cycle: Long CIEN Into Optical AI Demand

Ciena's optics-led edge on AI networking should drive a step-up in bookings in 2026 — tactical long with clear entry, stop, and targets.

Ciena is primed to benefit from a second wave of data-center and AI networking upgrades in 2026. Recent quarters show accelerating revenue and cash fl...

Trade Idea Long
Jan 12, 2026 Finance

Nebius Group Shares Climb Sharply Amid Sector Momentum and Strategic Nvidia Collaboration

Stock Gains Reflect Broader Tech Market Strength and New AI Cloud Platform Deployments

Nebius Group N.V. (NASDAQ:NBIS) experienced a notable surge in its stock price, rising over 9% during a trading session characterized by gains in the ...

Department of Justice Opens Inquiry into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell Amid Interest Rate Dispute
Jan 12, 2026 Finance

Department of Justice Opens Inquiry into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell Amid Interest Rate Dispute

Market Responses and Implications for the Federal Reserve’s Independence and Investor Confidence

The Department of Justice has initiated a criminal investigation concerning Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s role in the $2.5 billion renovatio...

Critical Medicare Part B Income-Related Premium Adjustments to Anticipate for 2026
Jan 12, 2026 Business News

Critical Medicare Part B Income-Related Premium Adjustments to Anticipate for 2026

Understanding the Impact of 2026 Income on Medicare Costs in 2028

Medicare enrollees must recognize that while Part A typically requires no premiums, Part B involves monthly charges that can increase substantially ba...

Senator Mark Kelly Challenges Pentagon Censure Over Speech on Military Orders
Jan 12, 2026 News & Politics

Senator Mark Kelly Challenges Pentagon Censure Over Speech on Military Orders

Legal battle ensues as Senator Kelly asserts First Amendment protections against Defense Department censure

Senator Mark Kelly initiated legal proceedings against the Pentagon following his official censure by the Defense Secretary, challenging the constitut...