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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Inside the Fundraising Playbooks of Creator-Economy Startups in 2024
Dec 25, 2025 Business News

Inside the Fundraising Playbooks of Creator-Economy Startups in 2024

An extensive look at pitch decks and capital raising trends shaping companies in the creator economy

Startups in the creator economy have attracted significant venture capital attention over recent years, particularly through pitches centered on AI, s...

CEO Connects Directly with Over 600 Employees to Rethink Company Communication and Decisions
Dec 25, 2025 Business News

CEO Connects Directly with Over 600 Employees to Rethink Company Communication and Decisions

Nicholas Svensson’s initiative reveals gaps in messaging and highlights the value of frontline feedback at Smart Technologies

During the COVID pandemic, Nicholas Svensson, CEO of Smart Technologies, undertook a unique approach by personally contacting each of his more than 60...

Understanding and Trading Stock Market Correlations: A Practical Guide for Smarter Diversification and Risk Management
Dec 25, 2025 Education

Understanding and Trading Stock Market Correlations: A Practical Guide for Smarter Diversification and Risk Management

For beginner and intermediate traders learning how to analyze stock correlations and apply this knowledge to improve portfolio construction and trading decisions

Stock market correlations measure how different stocks or assets move in relation to each other. This comprehensive guide explains what stock correlat...

Dec 25, 2025 Finance

Examining Today's Leading Blue Chip Stocks: Characteristics, Benefits, and Considerations

An in-depth analysis of blue chip equities known for stability and their role in diverse investment portfolios

Blue chip stocks represent shares in well-established, financially stable companies that serve as pillars of the stock market. Recognized for their lo...

Understanding and Using Stock Market Implied Volatility: A Practical Guide for Traders
Dec 24, 2025 Education

Understanding and Using Stock Market Implied Volatility: A Practical Guide for Traders

For beginner and intermediate stock traders learning how to interpret implied volatility and apply it to enhance options, stock trading decisions, and risk management

Implied volatility is a critical concept that reflects the market's expectations of future price fluctuations and plays an important role in options p...

The Hidden Barriers in Blue-Collar Apprenticeships: One Electrician's Struggle Reveals a Backlogged and Insular Trade
Dec 24, 2025 Business News

The Hidden Barriers in Blue-Collar Apprenticeships: One Electrician's Struggle Reveals a Backlogged and Insular Trade

Despite Popular Beliefs, Entry Into Skilled Trades Like Electrical Work Remains Difficult Due to Gatekeeping, Nepotism, and Lengthy Union Pipelines

While common perception suggests that skilled trades, such as electrical work, are readily accessible with abundant opportunities for apprentices, a f...

Leveraging Stock Beta for Smarter Risk and Portfolio Management
Dec 24, 2025 Education

Leveraging Stock Beta for Smarter Risk and Portfolio Management

A practical guide for beginner and intermediate traders to understand, calculate, and apply beta to make informed trading and diversification decisions

Beta is a measure of a stock's sensitivity to market movements and an essential tool to gauge risk relative to the overall market. This guide explains...

Understanding and Using Technical Indicators in Stock Trading: A Practical Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Traders
Dec 24, 2025 Education

Understanding and Using Technical Indicators in Stock Trading: A Practical Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Traders

Learn how to select, interpret, and apply key technical indicators to improve your stock trading decisions

Technical indicators are mathematical calculations based on stock price and volume data that help traders identify trends, momentum, and potential rev...

Harnessing Trading Volume: How to Decode Market Activity for Smarter Stock Trades
Dec 24, 2025 Education

Harnessing Trading Volume: How to Decode Market Activity for Smarter Stock Trades

A practical guide for beginner and intermediate traders to understand and apply volume analysis to enhance trade timing and decision-making

Trading volume is a powerful, yet often underutilized, indicator of market strength and investor interest. This guide explains how to read and interpr...

Developing a Trading Plan: Your Blueprint for Consistent Stock Market Success
Dec 24, 2025 Education

Developing a Trading Plan: Your Blueprint for Consistent Stock Market Success

A step-by-step guide for beginner and intermediate traders to create and follow a personalized trading plan that improves decision-making and discipline

A well-constructed trading plan is an essential tool for any active stock market trader. In this comprehensive guide, you will learn how to build a tr...