Maya Rios

Maya Rios

Energy & Utilities Analyst

Energy & utilities analyst with a background in power markets and project finance. Previously worked on renewable development underwriting and utility rate-case analysis. Covers oil & gas, midstream, and power/renewables with emphasis on cash flow durability, commodity sensitivity, and balance sheet risk.

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Kevin O'Leary's Formative Reality Check: A Stepfather's Candid Advice Fueled His Strategic Career Path
Jan 25, 2026 Finance

Kevin O'Leary's Formative Reality Check: A Stepfather's Candid Advice Fueled His Strategic Career Path

How early criticism shaped the 'Shark Tank' star’s approach to balancing passion with pragmatism in business

Before becoming renowned as 'Mr. Wonderful' on Shark Tank, Kevin O'Leary received a stark warning from his stepfather about pursuing careers in the cr...

Evaluating Worldcoin's Future: Investment Potential and Regulatory Challenges
Jan 25, 2026 Finance

Evaluating Worldcoin's Future: Investment Potential and Regulatory Challenges

An in-depth look at the promise and pitfalls of the Worldcoin cryptocurrency and its proof-of-personhood technology

Worldcoin is a digital asset underpinned by a proof-of-personhood system that relies on biometric verification through iris scans. It aims to establis...

Widespread Flight Cancellations Loom as Major Winter Storm Targets US
Jan 25, 2026 News & Politics

Widespread Flight Cancellations Loom as Major Winter Storm Targets US

Historic winter weather event expected to significantly disrupt air travel across vast regions of the United States

A significant winter storm threatens to disrupt air travel for millions across the United States, with anticipated heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rai...

Amid Minneapolis Tensions, Calls Grow for Federal Immigration Officers to Withdraw
Jan 25, 2026 News & Politics

Amid Minneapolis Tensions, Calls Grow for Federal Immigration Officers to Withdraw

Controversial shooting by Border Patrol ignites protests and legal conflict in Minnesota

The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis has intensified calls from local officials and Dem...

Jan 24, 2026 Finance

Libya Establishes Long-Term Oil Development Partnership With TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips

$20 Billion Investment Expected to Boost National Oil Capacity by Nearly 850,000 Barrels per Day

Libya's government has entered a 25-year oil development agreement with TotalEnergies SE and ConocoPhillips through the Waha Oil Company, representing...

Optimal Timing for Social Security Claims: Analyzing When Benefits Peak
Jan 24, 2026 Business News

Optimal Timing for Social Security Claims: Analyzing When Benefits Peak

Exploring Research-Based Strategies for Maximizing Lifetime Social Security Income

Determining the ideal age to begin claiming Social Security benefits is a critical financial decision as individuals approach retirement. While the ch...

Jan 24, 2026 Trade Ideas

Buying the Power Behind the Cloud - Why Sterling (STRL) Still Deserves a 'Buy'

Data-center concerns are loud, but Sterling's e-infrastructure exposure, cash generation and active reinvestment make it a buy on weakness.

Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) is the construction play on data centers, hyperscale e-infrastructure and transportation projects. Recent quarterly res...

Trade Idea Long
Jan 24, 2026 Trade Ideas

Zoetis (ZTS) — Quality Animal Health Name, Oversold Setup for a Mean Reversion Trade

Stable cash flow, improving margins and a healthy balance sheet make ZTS a tactical long from current levels.

Zoetis shares have pulled back roughly 30% from their highs into a multi-quarter earnings cadence that shows revenue stability, rising quarterly EPS, ...

Trade Idea Long
Jan 24, 2026 News & Politics

Minneapolis Community Supports Immigrant Families Amid Intensified ICE Raids

Local volunteers mobilize to protect immigrant children and families facing federal detentions

In response to a surge of federal immigration enforcement actions in Minneapolis-St. Paul, local residents and organizations have stepped forward to s...

Strategizing the Timing of Your Required Minimum Distributions: January vs. December Withdrawals
Jan 24, 2026 Business News

Strategizing the Timing of Your Required Minimum Distributions: January vs. December Withdrawals

A Detailed Analysis on Optimal RMD Withdrawal Scheduling for Tax-Deferred Retirement Accounts

For individuals holding tax-deferred retirement accounts such as 401(k)s or traditional IRAs, mandatory withdrawals known as required minimum distribu...