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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Jan 22, 2026 Trade Ideas

Commerce Bancshares: Cheap, Profitable and Sitting On Capital - A Tactical Long

Bank trades under 2x book with solid earnings and active capital return; buy on price weakness with defined stops and targets.

Commerce Bancshares (CBSH) looks attractive in the current market: the bank reported a profitable quarter (Q3 2025) with net income attributable to th...

Trade Idea Long
Jan 22, 2026 Finance

Critical Metals Sees Significant Stock Upswing Amid Strategic Project Developments and Market Movements

Company advances rare-earth production and supply agreements alongside favorable geopolitical shifts

Critical Metals Corp. experienced a notable stock increase following a detailed business update and positive geopolitical developments. The company re...

Jan 22, 2026 Finance

Target Enhances Board Expertise with Nike and HanesBrands Veterans, Declares Quarterly Dividend

Strategic board additions and shareholder return initiatives position Target for future growth under new leadership

Target Corporation has announced the addition of two experienced executives to its board—John Hoke, III, formerly of Nike, and Steve Bratspies, prev...

Jan 22, 2026 Finance

SpaceX Prepares for Record-Breaking IPO with Top Investment Banks Onboard

Elite Financial Institutions Positioned to Guide SpaceX in Potentially Historic Public Offering

SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, is accelerating preparations for a possible initial public offering that might become the largest in history. The company ha...

Jan 22, 2026 Finance

WhiteFiber’s Stock Declines Amid Convertible Note Pricing Announcement

Despite broader market gains, WhiteFiber faces investor pressure following upsized convertible notes offering

WhiteFiber, Inc. saw its shares decline on Thursday after announcing the pricing of an increased $210 million convertible senior notes placement. This...

Zelenskyy Criticizes European Response to Russia's Invasion Amid Ongoing Conflict
Jan 22, 2026 News & Politics

Zelenskyy Criticizes European Response to Russia's Invasion Amid Ongoing Conflict

Ukrainian President Voices Frustration Over Europe's Hesitation and Calls for Stronger Unity in Defense Efforts

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sharply condemned the European response to Russia’s invasion of Ukrain...

Jan 22, 2026 Trade Ideas

Suncor: Why I'm Raising My Take-Profit — and How I'm Trading the Rally

After a steady run to ~$50, I'm adjusting my profit-taking plan to lock gains but stay exposed to more upside

Suncor (SU) has climbed from the low-$30s to roughly $50 over the past year. Given the rally, a solid quarterly dividend track and continued oil/refin...

Trade Idea Long
Google Unveils 'Personal Intelligence' in AI Mode to Enhance Search Personalization
Jan 22, 2026 News & Politics

Google Unveils 'Personal Intelligence' in AI Mode to Enhance Search Personalization

New feature integrates Gmail and Google Photos to deliver tailored search responses for U.S. subscribers

Google is introducing 'Personal Intelligence,' a new AI-powered option within its search engine designed to customize answers based on individual user...

Jan 22, 2026 Finance

Meta Platforms Accelerates Threads Growth and AI Innovations Amid Stock Gains

As Threads expands globally with advertising and Meta's AI lab advances, the company eyes enhanced consumer engagement and ad capabilities

Meta Platforms is broadening the reach of its Threads app by scaling its advertising offerings worldwide. Threads, now with over 400 million monthly a...

Jan 22, 2026 News & Politics

Federal Immigration Sweep Detains Young Child in Minnesota, Raising Community Concerns

A 5-year-old boy and his father from a Minneapolis suburb are taken into custody amid broader immigration enforcement actions

Federal immigration authorities recently detained a five-year-old boy and his father in Minnesota, part of an intensified crackdown that has seen thou...