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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Greenland Sovereignty Sparks High-Level Discussions in Washington Amid US Strategic Interests
Jan 14, 2026 News & Politics

Greenland Sovereignty Sparks High-Level Discussions in Washington Amid US Strategic Interests

US officials intensify efforts to integrate Greenland under American control, facing resistance from Greenland and Denmark amid geopolitical and security concerns

Representatives from Greenland and Denmark convened with senior US officials in Washington to discuss the future status of Greenland, amidst US effort...

Olympic Legends Gather at LA Memorial Coliseum Ahead of 2028 Games Registration Launch
Jan 13, 2026 News & Politics

Olympic Legends Gather at LA Memorial Coliseum Ahead of 2028 Games Registration Launch

Athletes spanning six decades unite to mark countdown and emphasize competitor-focused planning for LA28

More than 300 Olympians and Paralympians representing 28 different Olympic Games convened at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to ignite enthusiasm fo...

Kiefer Sutherland Detained Following Incident with Ride-Hail Driver in Los Angeles
Jan 13, 2026 News & Politics

Kiefer Sutherland Detained Following Incident with Ride-Hail Driver in Los Angeles

Actor Faces Criminal Threats Charges After Early Morning Arrest

Kiefer Sutherland, renowned for his role as Jack Bauer in the TV series "24," was taken into custody early Monday in Los Angeles on suspicion of crimi...

Jan 13, 2026 Trade Ideas

Duolingo: Uncertainty Priced In — Buy the Optionality on a New Growth Engine

Q3 2025 tax benefit distorted earnings, but revenue momentum, strong cash flow and underappreciated AI/DET/maths monetization make a tactical long worth a swing-sized bet.

Duolingo stock has been punished for near-term execution noise and headline risk; the balance sheet, recurring revenue growth and nascent product mone...

Trade Idea Long
Jan 13, 2026 Finance

AI Forecast Projects Okta Shares Modest Gains Amid Cybersecurity Demand

Quarterly results and market sentiment suggest steady upside for identity security leader Okta over 60 days

Okta Inc’s stock price is projected by an AI-driven model to increase modestly to an average of $121.94 over the next 60 days, reflecting strengthen...

Jan 13, 2026 Finance

Novavax Shares Climb Amid Growing Nationwide Respiratory Illness Concerns

Elevated flu and RSV cases boost investor interest in vaccine makers, with Novavax demonstrating strong technical momentum

Novavax Inc (NASDAQ:NVAX) has experienced a notable rise in its stock price as respiratory illnesses, including influenza and RSV, surge across the Un...

Jan 13, 2026 Finance

Mastercard Shares Decline Amid Concerns Over Proposed Credit Card Interest Rate Caps

JPMorgan Executive Warns Policy Could Harm Consumers and Credit Availability, Shaking Financial Sector Stocks

Shares of Mastercard Inc experienced a notable decline following remarks from JPMorgan Chase's CFO who highlighted potential negative impacts of Presi...

Understanding Why Leading AI Models Struggle with Classic Pokémon Games
Jan 13, 2026 Technology News

Understanding Why Leading AI Models Struggle with Classic Pokémon Games

An analysis of the performance, challenges, and implications of AI systems engaging with turn-based Pokémon gameplay

Despite significant advancements in artificial intelligence, state-of-the-art language models such as GPT 5.2, Claude Opus 4.5, and Gemini 3 Pro conti...

Jan 13, 2026 Finance

Rivian Faces Market Pressure Following Vehicle Recall and Leadership Updates

Investor reactions mixed amid production milestones, recall concerns, and shifting analyst ratings

Shares of Rivian Automotive Inc. experienced a decline following a recall of nearly 20,000 vehicles due to a safety defect. The company's recent leade...

Jan 13, 2026 Finance

Calavo Growers Prepares to Report Q4 Earnings Amid Mixed Analyst Revisions

Wall Street’s Leading Analysts Adjust Forecasts as Calavo's Quarterly Results Approach

Calavo Growers Inc, based in Santa Paula, California, is set to announce its fourth-quarter earnings on January 14 after market close. Analysts antici...