Leila Farooq

Leila Farooq

Telecom & Media Analyst

Telecom and media analyst covering wireless carriers, broadband, and streaming ecosystems. Background in network economics and competitive strategy. Emphasizes subscriber quality, pricing discipline, spectrum/capex tradeoffs, and content cost leverage.

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Don Lemon Details Unannounced Arrest by Federal Agents at Los Angeles Hotel
Feb 3, 2026 News & Politics

Don Lemon Details Unannounced Arrest by Federal Agents at Los Angeles Hotel

Journalist recounts sudden detention linked to civil rights charges over protest coverage

Journalist Don Lemon described an unexpected arrest by approximately a dozen federal agents at his Los Angeles hotel amid federal civil rights charges...

Feb 3, 2026 Finance

PepsiCo Prepares for Q4 Earnings Announcement Amid Analyst Forecast Adjustments

Wall Street Experts Update Price Targets and Ratings Ahead of Quarterly Report

PepsiCo is set to report its fourth-quarter earnings, with Wall Street analysts revising their forecasts and price targets. Expectations include a ris...

US Plans Tariff Reduction on Indian Goods Following Modi's Commitment to Cease Russian Oil Purchases
Feb 2, 2026 News & Politics

US Plans Tariff Reduction on Indian Goods Following Modi's Commitment to Cease Russian Oil Purchases

Washington and New Delhi move towards closer trade ties amid geopolitical shifts and ongoing Ukraine conflict

The United States announced a plan to lower tariffs on Indian imports from 25% to 18%, a move following India's agreement to stop purchasing Russian c...

Feb 2, 2026 Finance

Investor Raises Concerns Over Financial Sustainability Amid Musk-Led SpaceX and xAI Merger

Questions emerge about the cash flow status of Elon Musk's ventures as SpaceX prepares for a transformative deal with xAI

Ross Gerber, co-founder of Gerber Kawasaki, has publicly questioned the financial viability of Elon Musk's companies following the recent merger betwe...

Appeals Court Voids Conviction of Former UCLA Gynecologist Over Juror Language Concerns
Feb 2, 2026 News & Politics

Appeals Court Voids Conviction of Former UCLA Gynecologist Over Juror Language Concerns

Case to be retried following revelations of juror language proficiency issues impacting trial fairness

A California appellate court has overturned the conviction of Dr. James Heaps, a former UCLA gynecologist, on sex abuse charges due to procedural erro...

SpaceX Expands Its AI Ventures by Acquiring xAI
Feb 2, 2026 Business News

SpaceX Expands Its AI Ventures by Acquiring xAI

The strategic acquisition integrates Elon Musk’s AI ambitions with space exploration goals

SpaceX, the aerospace manufacturer and space transport company, announced on Monday its acquisition of xAI, a move that merges two of Elon Musk’s pr...

Feb 2, 2026 Trade Ideas

SoFi Pullback Is Overdone — Buy a Tactical Swing on Improving Profitability

Execution is beating expectations; Q1-Q3 momentum plus Q4 beats create a favorable risk/reward after the recent selloff

SoFi’s stock has pulled back into the low $20s after a strong 2025 run. Underneath the volatility, operating income and net income have improved eac...

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Evaluating Tether as a Leading Stablecoin Investment Opportunity
Feb 2, 2026 Finance

Evaluating Tether as a Leading Stablecoin Investment Opportunity

Understanding the Role of Stablecoins in Modern Digital Finance and Why Tether Stands Out

Stablecoins have emerged as practical digital assets pegged to the U.S. dollar, providing an alternative to volatile cryptocurrencies. Among these, Te...

Arizona Maintains Top Position in Men’s College Basketball Rankings as Michigan Advances to Second Place
Feb 2, 2026 News & Politics

Arizona Maintains Top Position in Men’s College Basketball Rankings as Michigan Advances to Second Place

Michigan surpasses UConn in AP Top 25 following notable victories, while Arizona extends unbeaten streak

Arizona continues its undefeated run with a 22-0 start, unanimously holding first place in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll. Michigan climb...

Feb 2, 2026 News & Politics

Father Denies Abandoning Son Amid Immigration Detention Controversy in Minnesota

Dispute Intensifies Over Child's Treatment During Detention; Legal and Political Repercussions Follow

The father of a five-year-old boy detained by immigration authorities contests government claims that he abandoned his son during a recent arrest in M...