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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Cryptocurrency Markets Predict Over 50% Chance of U.S. Strike on Iran as Americans Urged to Evacuate
Jan 12, 2026 Finance

Cryptocurrency Markets Predict Over 50% Chance of U.S. Strike on Iran as Americans Urged to Evacuate

Polymarket bettors increase likelihood of Iran military action amid rising violence and U.S. travel warnings

Polymarket's crypto-based prediction market shows a majority probability that the U.S. will launch a military strike on Iran by the end of January, fo...

Jan 12, 2026 Finance

Ondas Holdings Experiences Stock Decline Following Significant Capital Raise

Large Registered Direct Offering Introduces Potential Dilution Despite Strong Stock Momentum

Ondas Holdings Inc recently completed a substantial registered direct offering involving nearly 61 million common-stock equivalents plus warrants with...

Jan 12, 2026 Finance

Newmont Shares Surge Amid Gold's Historic Rally Triggered by Federal Reserve Investigation

Investor Flight to Safety Boosts Precious Metals as Fed Chair Faces Criminal Probe

Newmont Corporation's stock price has climbed significantly alongside a surge in gold prices, sparked by a criminal inquiry into Federal Reserve Chair...

World Liberty Financial Debuts DeFi Lending Platform Amid Scrutiny Over Trump Family Ties
Jan 12, 2026 Finance

World Liberty Financial Debuts DeFi Lending Platform Amid Scrutiny Over Trump Family Ties

Launch of USD1 Stablecoin Lending Service Raises Questions on Potential Conflicts of Interest with Trump’s Crypto Earnings

World Liberty Financial, a company affiliated with President Donald Trump’s family, has introduced World Liberty Markets, a decentralized finance pl...

Escalation in White House Conflict Over Federal Reserve Renovations and Independence
Jan 12, 2026 News & Politics

Escalation in White House Conflict Over Federal Reserve Renovations and Independence

Amid growing tensions, scrutiny of Fed building costs spotlights potential political influence on central bank policies

A dispute between President Donald Trump and the Federal Reserve has intensified, focusing on a costly $2.5 billion renovation project of Fed headquar...

Jan 12, 2026 Trade Ideas

Centrus Energy (LEU) - Tactical Buy After Meta Sparks a Nuclear Rerating

Use a disciplined entry and tight stop to play a policy- and contract-driven rally in uranium enrichment

Centrus Energy jumped into the spotlight after high-profile commercial interest in advanced nuclear fuel. The stock is tradable here on a tactical, sw...

Trade Idea Long
Jan 12, 2026 Trade Ideas

Valens Semiconductor - The Rerating Is Just Starting: A Volatility-Fueled Long Idea

Buy the breakout, size for volatility — entry 2.20-2.60, stop 1.65, targets 3.50 / 5.00

Valens (VLN) is showing the hallmarks of an early rerating: a large buyback authorization, outsized volume spikes and a sustained move off 12-month lo...

Trade Idea Long
Jan 12, 2026 Finance

JPMorgan Faces Market and Technical Scrutiny Ahead of Q4 Earnings

Investors weigh analyst revisions and technical signals as JPMorgan prepares to announce quarterly results

JP Morgan Chase & Co. is positioned for a critical earnings announcement on Tuesday, with expectations juxtaposed against recent strong performance an...

Jan 12, 2026 Finance

White House Adviser Kevin Hassett Challenges Powell Amid DOJ Investigation and Fed Chair Speculation

Debate over Federal Reserve’s direction intensifies as legal scrutiny and political rivalry escalate

Kevin Hassett, senior adviser to the White House, counters Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's assertion that the Justice Department's probe into Po...

Mattel Launches New Barbie Celebrating Autism with Sensory-Friendly Features
Jan 12, 2026 Business News

Mattel Launches New Barbie Celebrating Autism with Sensory-Friendly Features

Inclusive Toy Line Expands to Represent Neurodivergent Experiences

Mattel has introduced an autistic Barbie doll designed with sensory-friendly elements to authentically represent neurodivergent individuals. This addi...