IJR News — today's news from every sideTom Gallagher My heart goes out to the students walking back into that building today. No child should have to face that. 
U.S.-China Talks Set Stage for Trump-Xi Meeting — 5dBoth sides are advancing high-level economic and trade engagements ahead of President Xi Jinping’s Washington visit, with a trade delegation led by Vice Premier He Lifeng to the US from Sept. 19–23 and a planned large business delegation accompanying Xi featuring major Chinese manufacturers and financial firms. The lineup includes BYD, CATL, Gotion, Xiaomi, Hisense, Wanxiang, and the Bank of China, as talks focus on tariffs, regulatory barriers, and signaling a warming of economic ties ahead of the summit.
Marcus Bell Hope this means more hiring soon as the jump in two months looks like real recovery. Hefei Convention Displays 10,000 Exhibits on China's Intelligent Manufacturing — 2dThe 2026 World Manufacturing Convention in Hefei showcased Anhui’s shift from traditional industries like optical films to a broad, intelligent manufacturing ecosystem, highlighting advances in unmanned systems, quantum technology, and AI-driven production for global competitiveness. The event drew government and business leaders from over 50 countries, with more than 900 companies exhibiting across 70,000 square meters and emphasis on international cooperation, openness, and new opportunities for global manufacturing partnerships, including the UK as guest country of honor.
Maya Lindstrom Hope this oral GLP-1 pill becomes more affordable once production ramps up locally. Nicole Hardy Warsaw landing the 2027 final under the new format is a solid step for Poland and the added Europa Cup gives more clubs a shot. 
Aston Martin Listings Highlight Rare Manuals, DepreciationAuto — 5dA string of Aston Martin auctions shows rare manual transmissions, bespoke specs, and limited-edition packages are sustaining high interest and lofty valuations, with a 2017 V12 Vantage S in Yellow Tang and AMR pack pegged around $200,000–$290,000 while a 2026 DB12 S emphasizes sharper performance and sub-3.4 second 0–60 times; meanwhile, a low-mileage 2021 Vantage with a dog-leg manual is listed near $110,000–$145,000, and Volante/DB12 examples show six-figure private-sale ranges around $180,000–$210,000.
Rachel Meyers billion in projected savings is welcome but only if the deals hold up over the next few years. 
August Short Interest Swings Across Five SecuritiesFinance — Sep 13, 2026Several small- to mid-cap financial instruments and funds saw notable August short-interest changes, with NMFCZ up 130%, MTPOF up 225.8%, MUEL down 50%, SMMU down 67.6%, and MGF up 158.3%, indicating shifting trader positioning across fixed income, regional banks, specialty manufacturing, municipal bond ETFs, and government-focused funds. The reports underscore a broad tilt of short interest moves across diverse corners of the financial market rather than a single sector trend.
