Priya Menon

Priya Menon

Industrials & Aerospace Analyst

Industrials analyst specializing in aerospace, defense, and machinery. Background in operations and supply chain, including multi-tier vendor risk and backlog conversion. Tracks production rates, mix, and working-capital dynamics to translate “story” into cash flow reality.

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Jan 17, 2026 Trade Ideas

Exxon: The Cash-Heavy Big-Oil Trade — Why XOM Deserves the Nod Right Now

Solid operating cash, a rising payout, and disciplined investing make Exxon a cleaner ways-to-play oil than its peer group for swing traders.

Exxon Mobil's latest quarters show consistent operating cash conversion, modest revenue growth, and a dividend that just ticked higher. With a market ...

Trade Idea Long
Jan 17, 2026 Trade Ideas

Ducommun: One-Off Settlement Clouds an Otherwise Clean Earnings Story - Tactical Short Idea

Q3 headline loss looks scary on the surface, but operating cash and pre-settlement results show durable earnings; we downgrade to a tactical short given legal/settlement uncertainty and stretched valuation

Ducommun reported a Q3 (fiscal) loss driven by a large other operating charge consistent with a settlement. Under the hood the business still generate...

Trade Idea Short
Jan 17, 2026 Finance

X Platform Launches $1 Million Prize to Elevate Original Long-Form Writing

Elon Musk’s social media service pursues quality content engagement amid growing competition and creator economy challenges

Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has initiated a $1 million reward for the highest-performing original article published during the next payout c...

Federal Agents Barred from Detaining or Using Tear Gas on Peaceful Protesters During Minneapolis Immigration Enforcement
Jan 16, 2026 News & Politics

Federal Agents Barred from Detaining or Using Tear Gas on Peaceful Protesters During Minneapolis Immigration Enforcement

Minnesota judge restricts federal officers' actions amid ongoing immigration crackdown and protests

A Minnesota federal judge has limited federal immigration agents' authority to detain or use tear gas on peaceful protesters who do not obstruct law e...

Jan 16, 2026 Finance

Congressional Stock Traders Outpace Market in 2025 With Diverse Portfolios

Pelosi and Greene Among Investors; NVIDIA Emerges as a Favorite Across Party Lines

In 2025, several members of the U.S. Congress achieved investment returns exceeding those of the S&P 500, with a diverse group of legislators demonstr...

Jan 16, 2026 Finance

Goldman Sachs Explores Prediction Markets Amid Growing Institutional Interest

CEO David Solomon Highlights Potential While Emphasizing Regulatory Considerations

Goldman Sachs is actively investigating the burgeoning prediction markets sector, recognizing its growing importance in financial services. CEO David ...

Supreme Court to Review Bayer's Appeal on Roundup Cancer Warnings
Jan 16, 2026 News & Politics

Supreme Court to Review Bayer's Appeal on Roundup Cancer Warnings

Justices to examine EPA’s approval and its impact on state-level litigation involving glyphosate

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to consider Bayer's appeal seeking to block numerous state lawsuits that claim the company's weedkiller, Roundup, ca...

Trump Expresses Preference to Retain Hassett at White House Amid Fed Chair Speculation
Jan 16, 2026 News & Politics

Trump Expresses Preference to Retain Hassett at White House Amid Fed Chair Speculation

President's remarks shift dynamics in Federal Reserve chair selection, highlighting tensions around central bank independence

President Donald Trump indicated a desire to keep Kevin Hassett, his chief economic advisor, at the White House instead of nominating him as Federal R...

Jan 16, 2026 Finance

Cathie Wood Predicts Bitcoin Outperformance in 2026 Despite Gold's Stellar 2025 Rally

With gold prices reaching historic highs unseen since the Great Depression, ARK Invest's CEO argues Bitcoin's scarcity and diversification qualities position it for gains next year

In 2025, gold surged by 65% while Bitcoin declined 6%, yet Cathie Wood, CEO of ARK Invest, forecasts Bitcoin will outperform in 2026. Gold has reached...

OpenAI to Monetize ChatGPT with Ads for Free Users
Jan 16, 2026 News & Politics

OpenAI to Monetize ChatGPT with Ads for Free Users

The AI firm plans to test ads targeting non-premium ChatGPT users as it seeks sustainable revenue

OpenAI announced plans to incorporate advertising into ChatGPT for users who access the service without a paid subscription. While ads have not yet be...