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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Naomi Osaka Exits Australian Open Early Due to Injury Concerns
Jan 24, 2026 News & Politics

Naomi Osaka Exits Australian Open Early Due to Injury Concerns

Former champion withdraws before third round, citing abdominal injury linked to post-pregnancy body changes

Naomi Osaka announced her withdrawal from the Australian Open prior to her third-round match against Maddison Inglis due to a recurring left abdominal...

Jan 23, 2026 Trade Ideas

Uber: Underappreciated Platform Value — A Tactical Long with Defined Risk/Reward

Strong cash generation, improving operating profits and a large asset base make UBER a buy on weakness into catalysts; disciplined entry, stop and targets recommended.

Uber is trading below what its operating performance and asset base justify. Recent quarterly results show accelerating revenue and predictable cash f...

Trade Idea Long
Evaluating XRP's Potential in the Expanding Global Payments Landscape
Jan 23, 2026 Finance

Evaluating XRP's Potential in the Expanding Global Payments Landscape

Despite legal hurdles and market fluctuations, XRP maintains relevance as a components in cross-border transfers, yet faces significant challenges within Ripple’s evolving corporate strategy.

XRP, the cryptocurrency underpinning Ripple's decentralized ledger, has encountered important milestones including a favorable legal settlement with t...

Jan 23, 2026 Finance

Brand Engagement Network Gains Momentum Following $2 Million Investment from Valio Technologies

Strategic Partnership with South African Entity Accelerates Growth Amid AI Licensing Expansion

Brand Engagement Network Inc (NASDAQ:BNAI) experienced a significant stock surge after confirming a strategic partnership with Valio Technologies, lea...

Grayscale Files for Binance Coin Spot ETF Amid Key Technical Crossroads
Jan 23, 2026 Finance

Grayscale Files for Binance Coin Spot ETF Amid Key Technical Crossroads

New ETF application positions BNB for potential market movement as it navigates tight technical ranges

Grayscale has officially submitted paperwork to launch a spot Binance Coin (BNB) ETF, signaling fresh competition in the crypto investment product spa...

Jan 23, 2026 Finance

FedEx to Restructure French Operations with Significant Job Reductions and Facility Upgrades

The logistics giant plans a comprehensive overhaul in France to bolster competitiveness amid fierce market pressures

FedEx Corporation announced a substantial transformation initiative for its operations in France, aiming to streamline its facility network, implement...

Jan 23, 2026 Trade Ideas

Ring Energy (REI) - A Cheap Play If Acquisition Synergies and Lower Third-Party Costs Stick

Small-cap Permian E&P with strong operating cash flow, heavy asset base and a Q3 accounting loss - trade the mismatch between cash generation and market price

Ring Energy is trading near $1.02 and looks attractively priced relative to its balance sheet and recent operating cash flow. The company has been act...

Trade Idea Long
Ledger Targets $4 Billion Valuation in New York Stock Exchange IPO Amid Rising Crypto Security Concerns
Jan 23, 2026 Finance

Ledger Targets $4 Billion Valuation in New York Stock Exchange IPO Amid Rising Crypto Security Concerns

Following BitGo's Successful NYSE Debut, Multiple Crypto Firms Line Up for Public Listings in 2026

Ledger, a prominent French cryptocurrency hardware wallet provider, is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange (...

Jan 23, 2026 Finance

Wall Street Analysts Raise Ratings on Select Consumer and Tech Stocks Ahead of Market Open

Upgrades include bullish outlooks on Starbucks, Applied Materials, Darden Restaurants, and more

Several prominent Wall Street analysts recently shifted their investment recommendations, upgrading the outlooks for key companies including Starbucks...

Jan 23, 2026 Trade Ideas

Orla Mining: Re-rate in Motion — A Tactical Long with Defined Risk Controls

Dividend initiation and production optionality have materially de-risked Orla; trade the re-rating with a clear entry, stop and targets.

Orla Mining has moved from speculative explorer to an operational North American-focused gold producer that just initiated a quarterly dividend. The s...

Trade Idea Long