IJR News — today's news from every sideC 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. James Okafor Good catch. Hadn't noticed that angle. 
Empowered Funds Expands Major Stock HoldingsBusiness — 4dEmpowered Funds LLC expanded its equity holdings across five companies in the second quarter, boosting stakes in Comfort Systems USA to 28,872 shares worth about $57.2 million, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals by 117.5% to 33,963 shares worth $21.18 million, Newmont to 578,679 shares worth $54.05 million, StoneX Group to 289,293 shares worth $34.28 million, and M&T Bank to 99,840 shares worth $23.76 million. The moves reflect a broad multi-name growth strategy with substantial new or expanded positions alongside other institutional investors. Sarah Kim Finally some actual reporting on this instead of hot takes.Raj Patel This matches what I've seen elsewhere too. 
On X · @ChelseaFCChelsea FC Agrees Future Deal for Italian Defender Honest Ahanor from AtalantaChelsea’s official account posted that the club has agreed a deal to sign Italian international defender Honest Ahanor from Serie A side Atalanta, with the player formally joining in 2027. Reports surrounding the announcement put the fee at around £40m; Ahanor (18) is expected to spend 2026/27 on loan at Crystal Palace from Atalanta as a way to navigate Premier League loan rules. The post is trending because it is an official confirmation of a high-profile multi-year youth investment typical of Chelsea’s recent recruitment model, drawing immediate fan and media attention.2,329 likes · 9m
