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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Georgia Proposes Statewide Pause on New Data Centers Amid Environmental and Economic Concerns
Jan 27, 2026 Business News

Georgia Proposes Statewide Pause on New Data Centers Amid Environmental and Economic Concerns

Legislation seeks to suspend data center development until March 2025 due to impacts on power, water, and local budgets

Georgia has introduced a bill to impose a moratorium on new data center construction statewide, addressing concerns about the environmental strain and...

Jan 27, 2026 Finance

Salesforce Secures Large-Scale U.S. Army Contract, Boosting Shares Amid Complex Revenue Outlook

A potential $5.6 billion IDIQ deal marks a significant step in government cloud services, highlighting strategic advantages and financial nuances

Salesforce Inc. announced a substantial indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with the U.S. Army, valued up to $5.6 billion over te...

Understanding Changes in Medicare Advantage Plans for 2026
Jan 27, 2026 Business News

Understanding Changes in Medicare Advantage Plans for 2026

Key adjustments in costs, benefits, and provider networks impact enrollees this year

Medicare Advantage plans differ significantly from Original Medicare in terms of coverage, costs, and provider networks. As 2026 unfolds, many Medicar...

Jan 27, 2026 Finance

Northrop Grumman Prepares for Fourth Quarter Earnings Release Amid Analyst Revisions

Wall Street analysts adjust price targets and ratings ahead of upcoming Northrop Grumman (NOC) quarterly report

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC), based in Falls Church, Virginia, is set to publish its fourth quarter earnings before the market opens on Tue...

France Moves to Prohibit Social Media Access for Under-15s to Enforce Societal Limits
Jan 27, 2026 Business News

France Moves to Prohibit Social Media Access for Under-15s to Enforce Societal Limits

Legislation Targets Youth Mental Health by Restricting Access Ahead of School Year

France's National Assembly has passed a bill aimed at preventing children younger than 15 from using social media platforms, reflecting growing concer...

Energy Transfer: A Midstream Energy Play Offering Attractive Income Potential
Jan 27, 2026 Finance

Energy Transfer: A Midstream Energy Play Offering Attractive Income Potential

With a robust yield and strategic investment in natural gas infrastructure, Energy Transfer aims to redefine its growth trajectory

Energy Transfer, a key player in the midstream energy sector, provides infrastructure for transporting oil and natural gas globally. Despite past chal...

Jan 27, 2026 Trade Ideas

Ovid Therapeutics: Buy the Post-PIPE Reset — Two CNS Programs Can Re-rate a Cheap Microcap

Small market cap, limited runway unless financing completed — but two differentiated CNS assets make a high-reward asymmetric trade

OVID has been pushed to penny-stock territory since 2024 clinical setbacks. With a lower share price, a materially smaller market value (~$120M implie...

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Elevate Indoor Décor with Eye-Catching Large Succulent Plants
Jan 27, 2026 News & Politics

Elevate Indoor Décor with Eye-Catching Large Succulent Plants

Expert guidance on selecting, potting, and maintaining bold succulents to bring desert charm inside

Indoor succulents offer a vibrant and low-maintenance way to infuse living spaces with the warmth and rugged beauty of desert landscapes. For those lo...

Jan 26, 2026 Finance

Coinbase Establishes Quantum Computing Advisory Board to Address Long-Term Blockchain Security

Preparing for quantum computing's impact on cryptocurrencies is critical despite the technology's distant timeline, says CEO Brian Armstrong

Coinbase Global Inc. is proactively forming an advisory board focused on the implications of quantum computing on the blockchain ecosystem. CEO Brian ...

Jan 26, 2026 Trade Ideas

Newmont: Market Is Underpricing Gold Optionality—Buy the Dip

Strong free cash flow, manageable debt, and rising gold create an asymmetric risk-reward for NEM around $126

Newmont (NEM) is the world's largest gold miner with a resilient cash-generation profile and a cleaned-up portfolio after the Newcrest purchase. Recen...

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