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

Kushner Outlines Ambitious Gaza Reconstruction Amid Complex Security Challenges
Jan 23, 2026 News & Politics

Kushner Outlines Ambitious Gaza Reconstruction Amid Complex Security Challenges

Vision for Modern Gaza Faces Significant Logistical and Political Barriers

Jared Kushner presented a bold vision to transform Gaza into a modern urban hub with advanced infrastructure and tourism appeal, contingent on achievi...

Persistent Bottom Trawling Challenges Marine Conservation Efforts in Scotland
Jan 22, 2026 News & Politics

Persistent Bottom Trawling Challenges Marine Conservation Efforts in Scotland

Despite significant marine protected designations, destructive fishing practices continue to erode Scotland’s coastal ecosystems and threaten local fisheries livelihoods

Scotland has designated over a third of its marine waters as protected zones to safeguard ocean habitats. However, bottom trawling and scallop dredgin...

Jan 22, 2026 Finance

Ark Invest Boosts Stake in Tempus AI and WeRide While Reducing Holding in Roku

Cathie Wood's investment firm adjusts portfolio with significant buys in robotics and AI stocks alongside a notable sale in streaming sector

Investment fund Ark Invest, managed by Cathie Wood, has recently increased its investments in Tempus AI and WeRide, signaling confidence in these comp...

Jan 22, 2026 Finance

Rocket Lab Advances Neutron Rocket Development Through Rigorous Tank Testing

Structural Rupture in Stage 1 Tank During Hydrostatic Test Offers Critical Data for Future Success

Rocket Lab encountered a structural rupture in the Stage 1 tank of its Neutron medium-lift rocket during a hydrostatic qualification test. While the i...

Jan 22, 2026 Finance

Rising Disapproval Shadows Trump Despite Market Gains Amid Financial Concerns

Poll Reveals Economic Hardships and Affordability Challenges Affect Presidential Approval Amid Stock Market Advances

A recent poll shows President Donald Trump's approval rating modestly up to 43% in January, yet disapproval has reached 51%, the highest this term. Ec...

Evaluating the S&P 500 Index Fund as a Sole Retirement Investment
Jan 22, 2026 Business News

Evaluating the S&P 500 Index Fund as a Sole Retirement Investment

Assessing the feasibility of living off an S&P 500 index fund and strategic considerations as retirement approaches

Investing in an S&P 500 index fund offers exposure to a broad spectrum of large U.S. companies and can build substantial wealth over time. However, re...

Jan 22, 2026 Finance

Senator Mullin’s Substantial Investments in Tech Giants Highlight Portfolio Preferences for 2026

Excluding Tesla, Mullin Focuses Heavily on Magnificent Seven Stocks, Spotlighting Microsoft as a Top Holding

Senator Markwayne Mullin, a key ally of former President Donald Trump, recently made extensive investments in prominent technology companies known as ...

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon's Frustrated Response to Trump Inquiry at Davos Forum
Jan 22, 2026 Business News

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon's Frustrated Response to Trump Inquiry at Davos Forum

Tense exchange unfolds as Dimon reacts sharply to repeated questions regarding former President Trump

During the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 22, 2026, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon engaged in a contentious dialogue with moderator Zanny Mi...

Jan 22, 2026 Finance

Investor Dan Loeb Amplifies AI Focus by Increasing Holdings in Microsoft, Meta, and Nvidia Amid 2025 Market Fluctuations

Third Point LLC intensifies investments in leading technology firms leveraging AI growth, despite uneven stock performances over the past year

Activist hedge fund Third Point LLC, led by Dan Loeb, significantly expanded its positions in Microsoft, Meta Platforms, and Nvidia during the third q...

15 Dow Jones Stocks Positioned to Increase Dividends in 2026: An Analysis
Jan 22, 2026 Finance

15 Dow Jones Stocks Positioned to Increase Dividends in 2026: An Analysis

Examining the Stability and Growth Prospects of Key Industrial Average Dividend Payers

The Dow Jones Industrial Average comprises 30 components that have historically offered reliable dividend returns. In 2025, 15 of these stocks raised ...