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.

Articles 796

Jan 8, 2026 Trade Ideas

Dollar General: Undervalued Defensive Retailer with Tactical Upside (Trade Idea)

Cheap on a sales basis, steady cash flow, and a reliable payout - a measured long for patient traders

Dollar General (DG) is a cash-generative, low-cost retailer focused on rural and value-conscious customers. At ~0.8x fiscal 2024 sales and trading nea...

Trade Idea Long
Jan 8, 2026 Trade Ideas

Twin Disc: End-Markets Turning, But Margins and Working Capital Will Decide the Winner

Small-cap industrial with improving top-line tailwinds; trade the recovery but size position around margin progress and inventory risk.

Twin Disc (TWIN) benefits from improving marine and off-highway end-markets and a steady dividend, but recent operating cash flow weakness and rising ...

Trade Idea Long
Trump Directs Federal Government to Invest $200 Billion in Mortgage Bonds to Boost Housing Affordability
Jan 8, 2026 News & Politics

Trump Directs Federal Government to Invest $200 Billion in Mortgage Bonds to Boost Housing Affordability

Administration seeks to lower mortgage rates by utilizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s cash reserves amid housing market concerns

President Donald Trump has announced a directive for the federal government to purchase $200 billion in mortgage bonds through the cash reserves of Fa...

Jan 8, 2026 Finance

Cleveland-Cliffs Sees Intraday Stock Recovery Amid Analyst Rating Adjustments

After a recent downgrade stalls momentum, Cleveland-Cliffs shares regain footing influenced by mixed analyst perspectives and shifting financial forecasts

Shares of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc experienced an increase following a notable sell-off, which was prompted by a downgrade from KeyBanc Capital Markets. T...

Gabby Giffords Returns to House Floor Marking 15 Years Since Shooting
Jan 8, 2026 News & Politics

Gabby Giffords Returns to House Floor Marking 15 Years Since Shooting

Democrats Renew Commitment to Gun Control on Anniversary of Tragic Attack

Gabby Giffords, former U.S. Representative, appeared on the House floor to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the assassination attempt that abruptly...

UN Secretary-General Emphasizes US Legal Duty to Fund UN Amid Withdrawal of Support
Jan 8, 2026 News & Politics

UN Secretary-General Emphasizes US Legal Duty to Fund UN Amid Withdrawal of Support

The Trump administration pulls back from multiple UN agencies and global initiatives, raising questions on future collaborations and impact on international programs

The United States has announced its withdrawal from funding and supporting over 30 United Nations agencies and related global organizations. In respon...

California Governor Proposes Major Shift in K-12 Education Leadership Structure
Jan 8, 2026 News & Politics

California Governor Proposes Major Shift in K-12 Education Leadership Structure

Plan aims to centralize authority to State Board of Education from elected superintendent to enhance accountability and policy coherence

California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a plan to restructure the state's K-12 education governance by diminishing the role of the elected State Sup...

Jan 8, 2026 Finance

GameStop's CEO Compensation Plan: Analyzing the Potential for Stock Recovery

CEO Ryan Cohen's Incentive Structure Aims to Align with Long-Term Shareholder Value Amid Recent Stock Weakness

GameStop Corp's shares continue to experience downward trends, hovering near their 52-week lows despite a newly announced CEO compensation plan design...

Jan 8, 2026 Finance

MoonLake Immunotherapeutics Receives Positive FDA Guidance on Sonelokimab, Shares Surge

FDA suggests potential approval pathway for Skin Drug Sonelokimab without needing new Clinical Trials

MoonLake Immunotherapeutics has engaged with the U.S. FDA to discuss the regulatory strategy for its drug Sonelokimab (SLK), targeting Hidradenitis Su...

Jan 8, 2026 Finance

Morgan Stanley to Introduce Digital Wallet Supporting Tokenized Securities in 2026

The financial giant expands its digital asset portfolio with planned crypto trading and tokenized investment solutions

Morgan Stanley plans to debut a digital wallet in the latter half of 2026 designed to handle tokenized assets, ranging from traditional securities to ...