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.

Articles 796

Analyzing XRP's Potential Surge to $3: Key Financial Indicators and Adoption Dynamics
Feb 1, 2026 Finance

Analyzing XRP's Potential Surge to $3: Key Financial Indicators and Adoption Dynamics

Understanding the transactional advantages and institutional appeal shaping XRP's market trajectory

XRP’s potential to reach $3 over the next 18 months is supported by fundamental transactional and institutional factors inherent to its ledger desig...

Modest Inflation Trends Offer Some Relief to Social Security Recipients
Feb 1, 2026 Business News

Modest Inflation Trends Offer Some Relief to Social Security Recipients

December 2025 inflation data suggests benefits keep pace with cost increases, though healthcare expenses weigh heavily on retirees

Recent inflation metrics released in December 2025 indicate that the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security recipients in 2026 slightly ...

Jan 31, 2026 Trade Ideas

Regeneron: Position for A Double-Digit 2026 — Buy on Weakness, Targets $900/$1,000

Durable cash flow, an expanding pipeline and a strong balance sheet should fuel >10% growth next year; trade the pullbacks.

Regeneron looks positioned for double-digit growth in 2026 driven by steady commercial performance (Dupixent, Libtayo, newer oncology launches), margi...

Trade Idea Long
The Realities Behind a Vending Machine Side Business: A Six-Month Perspective
Jan 31, 2026 Business News

The Realities Behind a Vending Machine Side Business: A Six-Month Perspective

An entrepreneur's firsthand experience reveals operational challenges and the crucial role of location in vending machine profitability

A newcomer to the vending machine industry invested $3,200 in two refurbished machines and stocked them with $400 worth of inventory. After six months...

Elena Rybakina Secures Second Grand Slam with Triumph Over Aryna Sabalenka at Australian Open
Jan 31, 2026 News & Politics

Elena Rybakina Secures Second Grand Slam with Triumph Over Aryna Sabalenka at Australian Open

Kazakhstani star reverses previous final loss to climb rankings and boost confidence for the season ahead

In a compelling final marked by resilience and strategic play, Elena Rybakina clinched her second Grand Slam title at the Australian Open by overcomin...

XRP Faces Potential Sharp Decline By End of 2026 Amid Market Uncertainties
Jan 31, 2026 Finance

XRP Faces Potential Sharp Decline By End of 2026 Amid Market Uncertainties

After a notable surge, XRP's future appears uncertain with risks of significant valuation drops as market dynamics shift.

Following a strong rally in early 2025, XRP, the cryptocurrency issued by Ripple, encountered substantial price volatility, ending 2025 with a 10% dec...

Jan 31, 2026 Trade Ideas

Aon: Earnings Beat and Cash Windfall Reinforce a Buy-on-Dips Thesis

Q4/Early 2026 results and a $2.2B asset-sale tailwind make AON a disciplined, cash-generative buy for position-size investors.

Aon reported solid results and delivered a meaningful after-tax cash inflection from the NFP wealth sale. Revenues showed some quarter-to-quarter pres...

Trade Idea Long
Jan 30, 2026 Trade Ideas

Buy General Dynamics (GD) — Submarine and Gulfstream Ramps Make the Stock Look Cheap Relative to Cash Flow

Defense and business-jet tailwinds plus strong cash generation argue for a tactical long with defined risk controls.

General Dynamics is generating healthy free cash flow while its marine (submarines) and aerospace (Gulfstream) franchises are moving into higher-outpu...

Trade Idea Long
Understanding the 2026 Shift in 401(k) Catch-Up Contribution Rules and Its Impact on High Earners
Jan 30, 2026 Business News

Understanding the 2026 Shift in 401(k) Catch-Up Contribution Rules and Its Impact on High Earners

New mandate requires certain higher-income individuals to use Roth accounts for catch-up contributions, offering unique long-term benefits

A regulatory update taking effect in 2026 will change the way individuals earning $150,000 or more handle catch-up contributions to 401(k) plans if th...

SNAP Work Requirements Expand, Impacting Older Adults and Parents of Teens Nationwide
Jan 30, 2026 News & Politics

SNAP Work Requirements Expand, Impacting Older Adults and Parents of Teens Nationwide

New rules tighten eligibility criteria for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, affecting millions across states with varying implementation timelines

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is undergoing significant regulatory changes that expand work requirements to additional groups, ...