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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Maxine Waters Challenges Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tariffs and Inflation Impact
Feb 4, 2026 Business News

Maxine Waters Challenges Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tariffs and Inflation Impact

A tense exchange highlights the complex debate over tariffs, inflation, and housing affordability in the U.S.

During a heated House Financial Services Committee hearing, Representative Maxine Waters confronted Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over the inflatio...

Feb 4, 2026 Finance

Hims & Hers Health Introduces Comprehensive Multi-Cancer Screening Test to Market

Company Advances Health Innovation with New Diagnostic Offering

Hims & Hers Health Inc has unveiled a new multi-cancer test, highlighting its ongoing commitment to expanding diagnostic health solutions. This latest...

Feb 4, 2026 News & Politics

Washington Post Undertakes Major Staff Reductions to Restructure Operations

Significant layoffs across newsroom and support departments mark a strategic shift for the historic publication

The Washington Post has initiated a substantial downsizing of its workforce, resulting in the elimination of approximately one-third of its employees,...

Feb 4, 2026 Finance

Chipotle Adjusts Outlook as Fourth Quarter Earnings Exceed Estimates

Despite strong quarterly revenue and earnings, analysts lower price targets amid tempered full-year sales expectations

Chipotle Mexican Grill delivered strong fourth-quarter financial results, surpassing revenue and earnings forecasts. The company opened a record numbe...

Feb 4, 2026 Trade Ideas

Buy the Event: Why SOL-1 Readout Looks Poised to Beat Expectations for OCUL

Balance sheet strength, enrollment momentum and prior positive signals make a pre-readout long trade attractive — but size it for binary risk.

Ocular Therapeutix (OCUL) has the balance sheet and clinical momentum to absorb a near-term SOL-1 readout upside. Strong SOL-1 enrollment (company com...

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Figure Skaters Face Uncertain Music Rights Ahead of Winter Olympics
Feb 4, 2026 News & Politics

Figure Skaters Face Uncertain Music Rights Ahead of Winter Olympics

Minions Franchise Music Licensing Creates Anxiety for Olympic Programs

As Winter Olympic figure skaters prepare to perform, ongoing complexities surrounding music rights, specifically linked to the Minions franchise, are ...

Maximizing Tax-Free Retirement Income Through Strategic Roth Accounts
Feb 4, 2026 Business News

Maximizing Tax-Free Retirement Income Through Strategic Roth Accounts

Understanding the Role of Roth Retirement Plans and Conversions in Securing Tax-Advantaged Retirement Funds

Many retirees expect to enjoy tax-free income, but various income sources during retirement can trigger tax obligations. Conventional dividends, capit...

Trump Approves $1.2 Trillion Budget to End Government Shutdown Amid DHS Funding Deadline
Feb 3, 2026 Finance

Trump Approves $1.2 Trillion Budget to End Government Shutdown Amid DHS Funding Deadline

Funding package halts shutdown but sparks imminent negotiations on immigration and Homeland Security operations

President Trump authorized a $1.2 trillion funding bill to conclude a short-lived government shutdown. The legislation finances most government agenci...

Stephen Harper Urges Canadian Unity to Safeguard National Sovereignty Amid External Pressures
Feb 3, 2026 News & Politics

Stephen Harper Urges Canadian Unity to Safeguard National Sovereignty Amid External Pressures

Former Prime Minister emphasizes the need for bipartisan cooperation and readiness for difficult sacrifices to maintain Canada’s independence

In a recent speech at his official portrait unveiling, former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper underscored the critical importance of preserving...

Feb 3, 2026 Finance

GM CEO Highlights Underutilization of Plug-In Hybrids, Emphasizes Focus on Full Electric Vehicles

Mary Barra points to user charging habits and capital discipline as key factors shaping GM's EV strategy

General Motors CEO Mary Barra acknowledged at a Detroit conference that many drivers of plug-in hybrid vehicles fail to regularly charge them, which u...