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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Betty Boop and Blondie Among Notable 1930 Creations Entering Public Domain in 2026
Dec 31, 2025 News & Politics

Betty Boop and Blondie Among Notable 1930 Creations Entering Public Domain in 2026

Iconic cartoon figures, literary detectives, and classic films from 1930 will be freely available for creative reuse as their copyrights expire

Starting January 1, 2026, several culturally significant works from 1930, including the earliest appearances of Betty Boop and Blondie, will enter the...

USDA Details Financial Support per Acre for Farmers Amid Trade Tensions
Dec 31, 2025 News & Politics

USDA Details Financial Support per Acre for Farmers Amid Trade Tensions

$12 Billion Assistance Aims to Offset Impact of Trade Disruptions and Market Challenges on Row Crop Producers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has disclosed the precise payment amounts for farmers under a $12 billion aid package designed to alleviate the fin...

Dec 31, 2025 Finance

Tesla's Model Y Sales Lead in 2025 Questioned Amid Mixed Data

Elon Musk Proclaims Model Y as Top Global Seller for Third Year, While AI Analysis Points to Toyota Rival

Elon Musk has announced that Tesla's Model Y maintained its position as the world's bestselling vehicle for a third consecutive year in 2025. However,...

Dec 31, 2025 Finance

Applied Digital Positioned for Growth Amidst Anticipation of Upcoming Earnings

Analyst optimism and mixed technical signals mark the days leading up to Applied Digital’s Q2 financial report

Applied Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: APLD) is garnering increased attention from investors and analysts alike, bolstered by positive analyst recommend...

Dec 31, 2025 Finance

TransDigm Advances Defense Electronics Portfolio with $960 Million Stellant Systems Acquisition

The all-cash deal underscores TransDigm's strategic emphasis on proprietary aerospace components and recurring aftermarket revenues

TransDigm Group Incorporated has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Stellant Systems, Inc. in a transaction valued at roughly $960 million...

Dec 31, 2025 Finance

Wedbush Adjusts Tower Semiconductor Rating to Neutral Amid Valuation Concerns

Shares of Tower Semiconductor face downward pressure following analyst rating revision as higher component costs weigh on mobile sector revenue prospects

Tower Semiconductor's stock declined after Wedbush lowered its rating from outperform to neutral, maintaining a $125 price target. The downgrade refle...

Dec 31, 2025 Trade Ideas

Navan: Large TAM, AI Differentiation, and a Tradeable Growth Narrative

Q3 showed topline upside and unit-economics levers; buy a tactical swing with strict stops.

Navan reported 3Q revenue of $194.9M and an apparent EPS beat on 12/15/2025, while GAAP results still show a loss. The balance sheet looks solid and t...

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Preparing for a 2026 Retirement: Essential Financial Strategies to Sustain Your Savings
Dec 31, 2025 Business News

Preparing for a 2026 Retirement: Essential Financial Strategies to Sustain Your Savings

Three critical approaches to ensure your retirement funds endure as you transition from earning to spending

As you approach retirement in 2026, managing your transition from a steady paycheck to relying on your savings is paramount. To safeguard your financi...

Renewed Search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 Reignites Hope Amid Unyielding Mystery
Dec 31, 2025 News & Politics

Renewed Search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 Reignites Hope Amid Unyielding Mystery

Malaysia authorizes Ocean Infinity to resume deep-sea hunt for vanished Boeing 777 aircraft after years of inconclusive efforts

More than ten years after Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 people on board, a fresh search oper...

Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO, Leaving Enduring Business Lessons
Dec 31, 2025 Business News

Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO, Leaving Enduring Business Lessons

As the iconic investor hands over leadership, executives reflect on his clarity, patience, and principled approach to business and wealth

After decades at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett retires as CEO, ceding control to his successor Greg Abel. Known for his straightforwa...