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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Distinctive Succulent Varieties with Nature-Inspired Leaf Shapes
Jan 13, 2026 News & Politics

Distinctive Succulent Varieties with Nature-Inspired Leaf Shapes

Exploring Unique Houseplants That Offer Eye-Catching Foliage Year-Round

Succulents with unusual leaf shapes, including those resembling dolphins and hearts, offer year-round visual appeal for indoor plant enthusiasts. Prop...

Common Social Security Errors and How to Address Them for Retirement Stability
Jan 13, 2026 Business News

Common Social Security Errors and How to Address Them for Retirement Stability

Understanding the pitfalls in Social Security planning to safeguard your financial future

Social Security serves as a vital income component for many retirees, yet missteps in planning and claiming benefits can undermine financial security ...

Jan 13, 2026 Trade Ideas

Buy Sterling Infrastructure (STRL): Margin Expansion, Strong Cash Flow, and an Acquisition-Driven Backlog Argument

Actionable trade: enter into strength with a disciplined stop — play e-infrastructure tailwinds and improving margins.

Sterling Infrastructure's sequential revenue and margin improvement across 2025 quarters, steady operating cash flow, and a large investing outflow ti...

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Jan 13, 2026 Finance

Bank of America Elevates 2026 Platinum and Palladium Price Outlook Amid Market Tightness and Trade Risks

Despite stronger forecasts for platinum group metals, concerns about price corrections persist in a complex supply and demand landscape

Bank of America Securities has significantly raised its price projections for platinum and palladium through 2026, citing ongoing supply deficits, con...

Jan 13, 2026 Finance

California Governor Attributes Decline in Gas Prices to Legislative Transparency and Supply Measures

Newsom highlights recent policy sessions as key drivers behind recent gas price reductions amidst ongoing national energy debates

California has experienced a notable decrease in gasoline prices, reaching the lowest levels since mid-2021, a trend Governor Gavin Newsom attributes ...

Monero and Dash Rally Sharply, Outpacing Major Cryptocurrencies Amid Capital Flow Dynamics
Jan 13, 2026 Finance

Monero and Dash Rally Sharply, Outpacing Major Cryptocurrencies Amid Capital Flow Dynamics

Significant gains in Monero and Dash highlight notable divergences within privacy coin segment and broader crypto markets

Monero (XMR) and Dash (DASH), two prominent privacy-enhanced cryptocurrencies, experienced substantial price increases within a 24-hour period, reachi...

Zcash Faces Uncertainty After Core Developers Depart, but Privacy Coin Remains Viable
Jan 13, 2026 Finance

Zcash Faces Uncertainty After Core Developers Depart, but Privacy Coin Remains Viable

Resignation of original developer team sparks questions about Zcash's future yet its fundamental value endures

Zcash experienced a significant price drop following the collective resignation of its founding developer team amid governance tensions. Despite this ...

Jan 13, 2026 Finance

JPMorgan's Q4 Earnings Could Signal Shift Toward Deal-Driven Revenue in 2026 with SpaceX IPO in Spotlight

As interest rate impacts loom, JPMorgan's investment banking and underwriting activities become the battleground for future profit growth

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is preparing to release its fourth-quarter financial results, initiating the bank earnings cycle and potentially setting the tone...

Jan 12, 2026 Finance

Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Nations Engaging with Iran Amid Rising Tensions

The new tariff aims to intensify pressure on Iran during escalating protests and geopolitical uncertainty

President Donald Trump has declared a 25% tariff on any country that conducts business with Iran. This directive follows reports of severe government ...

Trump's Deliberation on Military Action Against Iran Amid Protests
Jan 12, 2026 News & Politics

Trump's Deliberation on Military Action Against Iran Amid Protests

A Comprehensive Analysis of US Stance as Iran Faces Widespread Unrest and Crackdown

President Donald Trump faces a complex decision on whether to authorize military action against Iran in response to the government's harsh suppression...