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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Exploring Four Distinct Paths Within the FIRE Movement to Achieve Early Retirement
Jan 23, 2026 Business News

Exploring Four Distinct Paths Within the FIRE Movement to Achieve Early Retirement

Analyzing Diverse Financial Independence Strategies Tailored to Varying Retirement Goals

The Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement offers various approaches for individuals aiming to retire significantly ahead of the standar...

Jan 23, 2026 Finance

Sanofi Advances Regulatory Plans for Amlitelimab After Mixed Phase 3 Trial Results

Phase 3 data on Sanofi's novel monoclonal antibody for atopic dermatitis yields promising yet inconsistent outcomes ahead of upcoming filings

Sanofi SA has released findings from two pivotal phase 3 clinical trials evaluating amlitelimab, a next-generation monoclonal antibody aimed at treati...

Jan 23, 2026 Trade Ideas

Medallion Financial: A Reliable Income + Upside Swing Trade on Durable Returns

Consistent quarterly profits, strong operating cash flow and a growing quarterly dividend make MFIN a tactical long with defined entry, stops and targets

Medallion Financial (MFIN) has produced steady revenue and earnings through 2025 and continues to convert into strong operating cash flow while mainta...

Trade Idea Long
Jan 23, 2026 Trade Ideas

Buy the Utilities Sleep Trade: Long Essential Utilities (WTRG) Ahead of a Safe Yield and Merger Optionality

Stable cash flow, rising dividends and a possible 2027 merger make WTRG a tactical long with defined risk control

Essential Utilities is a classic ‘‘steady-eddy’’ utility: predictable operating cash flow, a growing quarterly dividend (now $0.3426 per quart...

Trade Idea Long
Jan 23, 2026 Finance

Capital One CEO Warns Proposed Credit Card Interest Rate Cap Could Trigger Economic Downturn

Restriction on credit card interest rates may limit consumer credit access, potentially contracting $6 trillion in consumer spending and risking a recession

Capital One Financial CEO Richard Fairbank cautioned that President Donald Trump’s plan to cap credit card interest rates at 10% could severely rest...

Supreme Court Signals Distinct Treatment of Federal Reserve in President’s Removal Powers
Jan 23, 2026 News & Politics

Supreme Court Signals Distinct Treatment of Federal Reserve in President’s Removal Powers

Legal debates emerge as Justices weigh the presidential authority to fire Fed governors compared to other independent agency officials

The U.S. Supreme Court is confronting the unique status of the Federal Reserve within the executive removal power framework. While it has upheld broad...

Iranian Officials Reject U.S. Claims on Suspension of Protester Executions Amid Rising Death Toll
Jan 22, 2026 News & Politics

Iranian Officials Reject U.S. Claims on Suspension of Protester Executions Amid Rising Death Toll

Tensions escalate as Iran denies mass execution halts amid persistent U.S. military movements

Iran’s judiciary has refuted U.S. President Donald Trump’s assertions that Tehran suspended executions of 800 detained protestors, asserting no su...

Jan 22, 2026 Finance

Market Momentum: Why Intel, GE Aerospace, Intuitive Surgical, Capital One, and Meta Platforms Are Today’s Focal Stocks

A detailed look at the latest performance and financial updates from key players in the U.S. equity market

U.S. equities experienced gains on Thursday with notable shifts among prominent technology, aerospace, financial, and healthcare firms. Intel, GE Aero...

Jan 22, 2026 Trade Ideas

Buy TSM: Quarterly Beat and Market Talk on Capex Point to an AI-Driven Build Cycle Through 2028

Actionable long trade: lean into node ramps and hyperscaler spend, manage geopolitical and demand risk

Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) delivered a clean beat on 01/15/2026 (EPS 19.5 vs est. 18.54; revenue 1,046,090,000,000) and the market narrative around ex...

Trade Idea Long
United States Officially Ends Membership in World Health Organization Amid Financial and Strategic Disputes
Jan 22, 2026 News & Politics

United States Officially Ends Membership in World Health Organization Amid Financial and Strategic Disputes

US withdrawal from WHO concluded after a year, with unresolved financial obligations and potential impacts on global health collaborations

The United States has completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), formally ending its 78-year participation. Despite the formal...