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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Mattel Collaborates with Author Alex Aster to Launch 'Barbie: Dreamscape' for Young Adults
Jan 15, 2026 News & Politics

Mattel Collaborates with Author Alex Aster to Launch 'Barbie: Dreamscape' for Young Adults

New fantasy novel marks Mattel Publishing's debut in young adult fiction, featuring Barbie on an epic journey

Mattel's publishing division has partnered with celebrated novelist Alex Aster to release 'Barbie: Dreamscape,' the company's inaugural young adult no...

US Jobless Claims Decline to 198,000 Amid Persistent Labor Market Caution
Jan 15, 2026 News & Politics

US Jobless Claims Decline to 198,000 Amid Persistent Labor Market Caution

Unemployment benefit applications fall below expectations even as hiring slows and job openings contract

The United States continues to experience low unemployment claims, with the latest weekly filings dropping to 198,000, a figure that outperforms forec...

Mastering Stock Trading Execution Timing: How to Optimize Order Placement and Minimize Market Impact for Improved Trading Results
Jan 15, 2026 Education

Mastering Stock Trading Execution Timing: How to Optimize Order Placement and Minimize Market Impact for Improved Trading Results

For beginner and intermediate traders seeking practical techniques to improve trade execution timing, reduce costs, and manage execution risks effectively

Trade execution timing is a critical yet often underestimated factor that significantly affects trading profitability and risk management. This compre...

Jan 15, 2026 Finance

Supreme Court's Hesitation on Tariff Case May Indicate Favorable Outcome for Trump Administration

Extended deliberation on IEEPA tariffs case could signal support for presidential tariff powers

The Supreme Court's postponement in ruling on the legality of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) has prompt...

Jan 15, 2026 Finance

Ford Worker Suspended After Confronting Trump Draws Nearly $800,000 in GoFundMe Contributions

Suspended union employee TJ Sabula faces investigation after heckling President Trump during Dearborn plant visit, supporters raise significant funds

TJ Sabula, a 40-year-old Ford Motor Company employee and United Auto Workers union member, was suspended following a confrontation with President Dona...

Jan 15, 2026 Finance

Americans’ Economic Anxiety Hits Historic High Amid Perceived Policy Disarray

Uncertainty in Washington and Attacks on Institutional Independence Heighten Consumer Concerns Beyond Previous Crises

A leading economist highlights that American consumer confidence is now lower than during major past crises such as the 2008 financial crisis and the ...

Jan 15, 2026 Finance

Airbnb Appoints Ahmad Al-Dahle as CTO to Spearhead AI-Driven Travel Innovation

Former Meta AI Leader to Enhance Airbnb's Technology with Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence

Airbnb has appointed Ahmad Al-Dahle, previously head of generative AI at Meta Platforms, as its new Chief Technology Officer. The move signals the com...

Jan 15, 2026 Finance

Goldman Sachs Prepares for Q4 Earnings Release with Anticipated Revenue Growth and Analyst Revisions

Wall Street Experts Adjust Price Targets Ahead of Goldman Sachs’ Upcoming Earnings Disclosure

Goldman Sachs Group is set to announce its fourth-quarter financial results on January 15, with expectations of slightly decreased earnings per share ...

Jan 15, 2026 Trade Ideas

Enterprise Products Partners: Past the Rerating, Into a Durable Income Phase

High yield backed by cash flow coverage — tactical entry with defined stops and a patient horizon

EPD looks like a renewed income compounder rather than a deep-value turnaround. With quarterly operating cash flow still robust through FY2025, a decl...

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Jan 15, 2026 Finance

Senate Banking Panel Postpones Crypto Market Structure Bill Markup Amid Industry Pushback

Legislative Delay Reflects Ongoing Industry and Lawmaker Negotiations Around Cryptocurrency Regulation

The Senate Banking Committee has announced a delay in the markup of a key cryptocurrency market structure bill due to opposition from major crypto sta...