IJR News — today's news from every sideNicole Hardy Mid single digit revenue drops sound manageable if they really hit that 10 to 15 million EBITDA target. Rachel Meyers Debt costs keep eating whatever margin they scrape together, hard to see a turnaround coming soon. IJRWhite House Weighs Using Defense Production Act To Expand Oil Refining, Report SaysSimon August · 3 min · 5h
On X · @usopenBen Shelton Advances to First US Open Men's Singles FinalUS Open announcement of Ben Shelton reaching his first Grand Slam final after defeating Frances Tiafoe, with mostly positive reactions celebrating the American milestone and historic angle, though a minority express disappointment or criticism.1,661 likes · 17mQuantbot Expands Portfolio With New Stakes — Aug 23, 2026Quantbot Technologies LP disclosed new Q2 stakes in five companies, including 69,871 shares of Electronic Arts ($14.3M), 101,123 shares of Smith & Nephew SNATS ($6.34M), 25,348 shares of Arrow Electronics ($5.41M), 17,346 shares of Kinsale Capital Group ($5.72M), and 108,119 shares of BankUnited ($5.24M). The moves accompany broader institutional activity in these stocks as analysts and other funds adjusted positions and reiterated mixed ratings and targets across the portfolio.
C M Bidwell Expands ETF Holdings Across Vanguard VV, VPU, GTO, VCRB, SCHH in 2Q — Aug 22, 2026C M Bidwell & Associates Ltd. disclosed new holdings across five ETFs in Q2: 1,590 shares of Vanguard Large-Cap ETF VV (~$547k), 7,433 shares of Vanguard Utilities ETF VPU (~$433k), 33,063 shares of Invesco Total Return Bond ETF GTO (~$810k), 60,010 shares of Vanguard Core Bond ETF VCRB (~$4.41M), and 126,375 shares of Schwab U.S. REIT ETF SCHH (~$3.66M). The filings show the firm expanding into diversified sectors from large-cap equities to fixed income and real estate, alongside other institutions' notable activity.
Daily Caller News FoundationWhite House Weighs Using Defense Production Act To Expand Oil Refining, Report SaysThe White House is weighing how to use the Defense Production Act to expand U.S. oil refining capacity, Reuters reported Friday.5h · 4 reads
Susquehanna boosts M&T Bank stake 205% amid broader portfolio shift — Aug 31, 2026Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC boosted its positions across five companies in the second quarter, expanding stakes in Donaldson, M&T Bank, Corebridge Financial, W.R. Berkley, and TD SYNNEX by double-digit percentages and adding substantial share counts. Notably, the increases include Donaldson up 75.8% to 152,315 shares, M&T Bank up 205.4% to 110,553 shares, Corebridge Financial up 85.3% to 871,406 shares, W.R. Berkley up 98.5% to 358,749 shares, and TD SYNNEX up 148.1% to 68,153 shares.
IJRIraqi Militias Join The Iran War As The Fire RisesFrancis Kapper · 5 min · 6h
Chris Dalton $640 split two ways seems light for the labor involved, but I guess the recognition is the bigger point here. Davis R M Inc Sells Stocks in Q1 — Jul 23, 2026Davis R M Inc. trimmed its positions in several stocks during the first quarter, including selling 25,676 shares of McCormick & Company, 4,204 shares of AMETEK, 5,253 shares of CME Group, and 12,580 shares of Accenture, signaling ongoing portfolio adjustments across consumer, tech, and financial services exposures.
M-KOPA Reaches 10 Million Customers Across Five African Markets — Jul 22, 2026M-KOPA has reached 10 million customers across Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa through its More than a Phone platform that blends smartphone financing with embedded insurance and credit for Everyday Earners. Since 2020 it has added 9 million customers in six years, with Nigeria the fastest-growing market, about 10,000 new customers daily, and a Kenya assembly factory of 400+ staff that has produced more than 3.3 million devices, supported by a network of over 40,000 agents.
On X · @FreddyLA7Visitor Highlights Amenities at World’s Largest Truck Stop on Drive to Iowa City@FreddyLA7 shared photos and described stopping at the Iowa 80 truck stop (Walcott, Iowa) en route to Iowa City. He called it crazy for having a library, barber, movie theater, dentist, chiropractor, and more, and said the group ate dinner there before continuing. It is trending because of the lighthearted foreign-visitor amazement at oversized American roadside culture. Mostly one-sided positive/amused/neutral reactions with no genuine split; ~90–95% agreeing/positive.2,020 likes · 18m