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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Pakistan Collaborates with Trump-Linked Crypto Platform to Investigate Stablecoins for International Payments
Jan 15, 2026 Finance

Pakistan Collaborates with Trump-Linked Crypto Platform to Investigate Stablecoins for International Payments

World Liberty Financial Partners with Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance to Assess Digital Currency Solutions for Cross-Border Transactions

Pakistan has entered into a partnership with World Liberty Financial, a decentralized crypto platform associated with the Trump family, to explore the...

House GOP Revisits January 6 Events Amid Ongoing Investigations and Political Tensions
Jan 14, 2026 News & Politics

House GOP Revisits January 6 Events Amid Ongoing Investigations and Political Tensions

New Select Committee Hearings Challenge Previous Findings While Revisiting Pipe Bomb Probe and Presidential Pardons

The House Republican-led Select Committee on the January 6 Capitol attack convened its initial hearing to examine the FBI investigation into pipe bomb...

Assessing the Feasibility of XRP Reaching the $100 Threshold
Jan 14, 2026 Finance

Assessing the Feasibility of XRP Reaching the $100 Threshold

Examining Market Dynamics, Regulatory Impacts, and Supply Considerations for XRP in 2026

In 2026, XRP has experienced significant price growth, prompting speculation about the possibility of it reaching a $100 valuation. Following regulato...

NASA Executes First-Ever Medical Emergency Evacuation from Space Station
Jan 14, 2026 News & Politics

NASA Executes First-Ever Medical Emergency Evacuation from Space Station

Four astronauts depart International Space Station early for urgent medical care, truncating mission schedule

In a historic move, NASA conducted its inaugural medical evacuation from the International Space Station, promptly returning four astronauts—includi...

Samuel Eto’o Receives Four-Match Suspension Amid Controversy at Africa Cup of Nations
Jan 14, 2026 News & Politics

Samuel Eto’o Receives Four-Match Suspension Amid Controversy at Africa Cup of Nations

FECAFOOT Challenges Disciplinary Decision, Reaffirms Support for Their President

Samuel Eto’o, president of the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT), has been handed a four-game suspension alongside a $20,000 fine by the Co...

Jan 14, 2026 Trade Ideas

Canadian Natural Resources - Buy the Dip: High Cash Return Profile, Low Execution Risk

Ignore the headlines; CNQ's yield, steady production footprint and recent price action create a compelling risk/reward for a tactical long.

Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) is trading near the top of its 12-month range at $34.00 after a 2.6% intraday bounce. The company continues to return...

Trade Idea Long
Jan 14, 2026 Finance

WaFd Inc. Approaches Q1 Earnings Release Amid Analyst Forecast Updates

Seattle-based WaFd Inc. set to announce Q1 financial results with mixed analyst price target adjustments

WaFd Inc., headquartered in Seattle, is slated to disclose its first quarter earnings following market close on January 15. Analysts forecast an earni...

Jan 14, 2026 Finance

Critical Senate Vote to Shape Cryptocurrency Regulation Faces Uncertain Outcome

Upcoming committee decision will influence crypto regulatory framework and market impact through 2027

As the Senate prepares to vote on a pivotal cryptocurrency bill in the coming days, experts suggest there is only a modest probability of bipartisan s...

Jan 14, 2026 Finance

Nio Commits to European Market Growth Following EU’s New Tariff Policies

Despite Recent EU Tariff Framework Targeting Chinese EV Imports, Nio Pursues Expansion with Asset-Light Strategy and Firefly Launch

Nio Inc. reaffirmed its dedication to advancing its operations within Europe even as the European Commission formalized a revised tariff policy target...

Advancing Diversity in U.S. Winter Olympic Teams: A New Era Approaches
Jan 14, 2026 News & Politics

Advancing Diversity in U.S. Winter Olympic Teams: A New Era Approaches

U.S. Winter Olympic rosters poised for unprecedented racial and ethnic representation ahead of Milan-Cortina 2026 Games

The United States is anticipating a historic increase in diversity within its Winter Olympic teams at the Milan-Cortina Games in 2026, notably with a ...