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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Jan 2, 2026 Finance

Market Doubts Loom Over Timely Distribution of Trump’s Tariff Dividend Checks

Prediction Platforms Highlight Significant Delay Risks in Delivering $2,000 Payouts to Americans

Financial prediction markets indicate substantial skepticism regarding the timely disbursement of President Trump's proposed $2,000 tariff dividend ch...

Jan 1, 2026 Finance

Apple Reduces Vision Pro Output and Marketing Amidst Weak Consumer Demand

After tepid sales performance, Apple adjusts Vision Pro production and advertising efforts to recalibrate market approach

Apple Inc. has taken steps to scale down the production and promotional activities for its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset following disappointing sa...

Three Promising Growth Stocks to Consider for Long-Term Investment
Jan 1, 2026 Business News

Three Promising Growth Stocks to Consider for Long-Term Investment

Leveraging innovation and expansion to sustain future revenue and earnings growth

Growth stocks have consistently been key drivers of market gains over the past decade, bolstered by robust revenue and earnings growth prospects. This...

Lane Kiffin Attends LSU Women's Basketball Game Amid Ole Miss's Sugar Bowl Victory
Jan 1, 2026 News & Politics

Lane Kiffin Attends LSU Women's Basketball Game Amid Ole Miss's Sugar Bowl Victory

New LSU Head Coach Showcases Support for Team While Former Side Triumphs in College Football Playoff Quarterfinal

Lane Kiffin, newly appointed head coach of LSU's football team, was present at the Tigers’ women's basketball game during the same time his previous...

U.S. Plans to Scale Back Tariffs on Italian Pasta Amid Cooperation
Jan 1, 2026 Business News

U.S. Plans to Scale Back Tariffs on Italian Pasta Amid Cooperation

Tariffs to be reduced from proposed triple digits to under 30% following review process

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced plans to substantially lower tariffs on Italian pasta imports, which were initially slated to reach a co...

Jan 1, 2026 Finance

Iran Faces Widespread Shutdown Amid Rising Public Unrest and Leadership Changes as Oil Prices Decline

Nationwide protests and government responses deepen Iran’s internal turmoil during a period of significant oil market volatility

Iran is currently undergoing a nationwide shutdown across 21 provinces, driven by escalating protests and a worsening economic and political landscape...

President Trump Orders National Guard Withdrawal from Key Cities Amid Legal Disputes
Jan 1, 2026 Business News

President Trump Orders National Guard Withdrawal from Key Cities Amid Legal Disputes

Despite Crime Reduction Claims, Federal Forces to Exit Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland with Conditional Return Plan

President Donald Trump declared the removal of National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland, citing reduced crime rates. The decision...

Wall Street Eyes Continued S&P 500 Gains in 2026 Amid Mixed Forecasts
Jan 1, 2026 Business News

Wall Street Eyes Continued S&P 500 Gains in 2026 Amid Mixed Forecasts

Analysts Predict Positive Returns as Market Navigates Valuation Concerns and Global Risks

After three consecutive years of double-digit returns for the S&P 500, Wall Street analysts remain generally optimistic about further gains in 2026. H...

Michigan College Highlights '6-7' as Most Overused Phrase in Annual Banished Words Survey
Dec 31, 2025 News & Politics

Michigan College Highlights '6-7' as Most Overused Phrase in Annual Banished Words Survey

The 50th Banished Words List features trending slang and phrases deemed overused or confusing by a diverse respondent group

Lake Superior State University released its annual Banished Words List, crowning '6-7' as the top overused and misunderstood phrase of the year. Origi...

Federal Directive Forces Colorado Coal Plant to Extend Operations
Dec 31, 2025 News & Politics

Federal Directive Forces Colorado Coal Plant to Extend Operations

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association compelled to maintain power output despite retirement plans

The Trump administration has issued an order requiring the continued operation of Unit 1 at the Craig Station coal-fired power plant in northwestern C...