Leila Farooq

Czech Republic Considers Restricting Social Media Access for Children Under 15 as Europe Tightens Regulations

European nations including Czechia deliberate on social media limitations for minors amid mental health concerns

The Czech government is actively contemplating legislation to ban social media usage for children under 15 years old, following mental health warnings...

From Bargain to Balancing Act: Why Merck Needs to Prove It Can Earn Its Premium (Rating Downgrade)

Recent guidance misses and product concentration make MRK a tactical short into the next 3-6 months — but the balance sheet and cash flow cap optionality keep the downside measured.

Merck (MRK) has re-rated higher from 2024 lows on strong Keytruda performance and encouraging pipeline reads. After the 02/03/2026 print that showed a...

Waymo and Tesla Diverge on Autonomous Vehicle Safety and Sensor Strategies

Industry Leaders Debate the Path to Safer, More Cost-Effective Self-Driving Technologies

Waymo and Tesla represent two leading philosophies in autonomous driving development. Waymo emphasizes surpassing human safety through an extensive se...

A Practical Long on Fortinet: Why FTNT Beats Palo Alto on Margins, Cash Flow and Optionality

Actionable trade with entries, stops and targets around a high-margin platform play as zero-trust demand accelerates

Fortinet's platform approach, subscription-heavy revenue mix and exceptional gross/operating margins give it a structural edge in the enterprise secur...

Trump Shifts Position to Support Nexstar's $6.2 Billion Acquisition of Tegna Broadcasting

Former President Trump reverses prior opposition, urging completion of Nexstar-Tegna media merger amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny

Former President Donald Trump has shifted his stance and now endorses Nexstar Media Group's $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna Inc., a Virginia-based t...

Venezuelan Leadership's Affiliation with Indian Spiritual Guru Sathya Sai Baba

Maduro and Rodríguez's spiritual devotion reflects Venezuela's complex religious tapestry

Venezuela's political leaders, including former President Nicolás Maduro and acting President Delcy Rodríguez, demonstrate a profound spiritual conn...

Eileen Gu Overcomes Early Setback to Secure Spot in Olympic Slopestyle Final

A dramatic qualifying round reveals the resilience of a top freeski athlete poised for medal contention

Eileen Gu faced a significant challenge during the women's slopestyle qualifying event, falling early in her first run with a low score that threatene...

Elon Musk Details Apple's Intense Recruitment Drive Targeting Tesla Engineers Amid EV Project

Apple's Pursuit of Tesla Talent Included Doubling Pay, Leading to Phone Unplugging; Tesla's Location and Culture Made Poaching Easier

Apple's aggressive efforts to recruit Tesla engineers during its electric vehicle initiative, now discontinued, revealed a fierce talent battle in Sil...

Goldman Sachs Partners with Anthropic to Integrate AI in Banking Operations

Collaboration Aims to Enhance Core Banking Processes Using Advanced AI Solutions

Goldman Sachs has embarked on a six-month collaboration with AI developer Anthropic to create AI agents designed to automate essential banking tasks s...

Navigating Values and Lessons in Investing: Reflections from the Rule Breaker Mailbag

Exploring ethical dilemmas, family investing dynamics, market strategies, and inspirational journeys in building financial freedom

This article delves into several investor inquiries and reflections centered around the ethical use of investment platforms, engaging children in inve...