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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Invasive Snails and Insects Challenge Southern Louisiana Rice and Crawfish Farmers
Feb 6, 2026 News & Politics

Invasive Snails and Insects Challenge Southern Louisiana Rice and Crawfish Farmers

Southern Louisiana agriculture grapples with apple snails clogging crawfish traps and insect pests threatening rice crops, prompting costly adaptations.

In southern Louisiana, agricultural producers who cultivate rice and crawfish are confronting significant challenges due to invasive species. Large ap...

Michael Keaton to Receive Harvard's Prestigious Hasty Pudding Man of the Year Award
Feb 6, 2026 News & Politics

Michael Keaton to Receive Harvard's Prestigious Hasty Pudding Man of the Year Award

Celebrated Actor Honored by Long-Standing Theatrical Society for Notable Entertainment Contributions

Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals has announced that acclaimed actor Michael Keaton will be celebrated as their 2026 Man of the Year. The...

Former Capitol Rioter Pleads Guilty to Threatening Congressional Leader
Feb 5, 2026 News & Politics

Former Capitol Rioter Pleads Guilty to Threatening Congressional Leader

New York Man Accepts Misdemeanor Harassment Plea After Previous Presidential Pardon

Christopher P. Moynihan of New York, previously pardoned for his involvement in the January 6 Capitol attack, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor harassment...

Feb 5, 2026 Finance

Market Movers: Amazon, IREN, Roblox, Reddit, and Strategy Undergo Notable Stock Moves

Key updates from leading tech and energy stocks highlight volatile trading and earnings reveals

U.S. stock markets experienced a broad downturn with significant declines in major indexes. Amazon, IREN, Roblox, Reddit, and Strategy all saw marked ...

Feb 5, 2026 Finance

Cryptocurrency Markets Experience Sharp Declines Amid $1.5 Billion Liquidations

Major digital assets including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP face significant price drops triggered by a substantial liquidation event

The cryptocurrency market saw a pronounced downturn as leading digital assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple's XRP dropped notably in value. Th...

Feb 5, 2026 Finance

Amazon Prepares for Q4 Earnings Amid Market Pressure

Investors Assess E-Commerce Growth and Analyst Targets Ahead of Report

Amazon.com, Inc. is set to release its fourth-quarter earnings after market close, with expectations pointing to continued revenue and earnings growth...

Understanding the New 401(k) Rule: Early Withdrawals for Long-Term Care Premiums Without Penalties
Feb 5, 2026 Business News

Understanding the New 401(k) Rule: Early Withdrawals for Long-Term Care Premiums Without Penalties

While the new provision allows penalty-free early access to 401(k) funds for long-term care insurance, significant limitations and considerations remain.

401(k) retirement plans traditionally discourage early withdrawals by imposing a 10% penalty on distributions made before age 59 1/2. A newly introduc...

Feb 5, 2026 Trade Ideas

Global Ship Lease: Execution Showing — Buy the Dip for a Tactical Long

Fleet renewals, higher dividends and credit upgrades point to durable cash flow - price still has room to run.

Global Ship Lease (GSL) has delivered on several strategic items — credit upgrades, multi-year financing for new eco-ships, and steady dividend incr...

Trade Idea Long
Feb 5, 2026 Finance

Shifting Analyst Perspectives: Key Downgrades for Cabot, Corteva, Emerson, and Old Dominion

Recent re-evaluations by Wall Street analysts alter market outlooks for four prominent stocks

Several major Wall Street analysts have adjusted their ratings on notable companies including Cabot Corp, Corteva Inc, Emerson Electric Co, and Old Do...

Tragic Helicopter Crash Claims Two Arizona Troopers During Intense Rooftop Gunfight
Feb 5, 2026 News & Politics

Tragic Helicopter Crash Claims Two Arizona Troopers During Intense Rooftop Gunfight

A prolonged shootout in Flagstaff led to a fatal DPS helicopter incident amid active law enforcement operations

An Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter crash resulted in the deaths of a pilot and a trooper after responding to an extended gun battle inv...