Leila Farooq
Telecom & Media Analyst
Articles 796
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF: A Strategic Play for Sustained Growth in a Dynamic Market
Balancing Innovation and Diversity for Long-Term Investment Potential
The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) continues to offer investors significant growth opportunities through its concentrated holdings in leading technology c...
Iowa Special Senate Election Could Shift State Senate Control
West Des Moines district voters decide on a successor amid potential GOP supermajority gain
Iowa's 16th state Senate district in the West Des Moines area will hold a special election to replace the late Senator Claire Celsi. The contest betwe...
Elon Musk Accuses Bill Gates of Dishonesty Over NGO Funding Amid US Aid Controversy
Tesla CEO challenges claims tied to funding cuts and global health impact with pointed criticism of Gates’ resources
Tesla CEO Elon Musk publicly accused Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates of misleading the public regarding alleged deaths caused by USAID funding cuts. M...
ASML: An Exclusive Opportunity in AI-Driven Semiconductor Manufacturing
Assessing ASML’s Unique Position in Advanced Chip Production and Its Investment Appeal
ASML stands as a critical player in the semiconductor industry, particularly in the production of chips essential to artificial intelligence applicati...
How Consistent Monthly Investments in a Leading Vanguard ETF Can Build a Substantial Retirement Portfolio
Analyzing the potential growth and income generation of investing $375 monthly in the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF over 30 years
For young full-time workers earning the median income, setting aside roughly $375 monthly in the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF could result in a portfolio valu...
Evaluating XRP and Dogecoin: Potential for Investment Growth in Cryptocurrencies
A Comparative Analysis of Technical Capacity and Market Utility Between Two Established Crypto Tokens
XRP and Dogecoin remain prominent cryptocurrencies within the digital asset market, each holding distinct attributes relating to their network capabil...
Buying More CRM: Strong Results, AI Tailwinds and a Risk-Managed Add
Quarterly beats, improving margins and low net debt make Salesforce a buy — here’s how I’m adding with entry, stops and targets.
Salesforce reported another quarter of revenue and earnings strength while maintaining healthy operating income and manageable long-term debt. I am ad...
Rule Breaker Investing Podcast Highlights: Top Ten Episodes and Insights of 2025
David Gardner Revisits Influential Moments and Voices Shaping Rule Breaker Investing This Year
In the final weeks of 2025, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner reflects on ten memorable episodes from this year's Rule Breaker Investing podcast. B...
US Commits $2 Billion to UN Humanitarian Aid Amid Funding Cuts and Calls for Reform
Despite a substantial reduction in overall foreign assistance, the US maintains leadership in global humanitarian funding through a new streamlined pledging mechanism honoring reform demands
The United States has pledged $2 billion toward United Nations humanitarian aid, a significant downscale from previous contributions yet still marking...
AI Software Stocks Primed for Growth in 2026: A Detailed Look at Three Key Players
Examining SoundHound AI, Salesforce, and Snowflake as Emerging Leaders Beyond Semiconductor Reliance
As semiconductor and AI infrastructure stocks have dominated the market, 2026 may be the pivotal year for AI software companies to establish themselve...