IJR News — today's news from every sidePakistan Regains B Rating Following S&P Upgrade — Jul 22, 2026S&P Global Ratings upgraded Pakistan’s long-term sovereign credit rating to B from B- with a stable outlook, crediting stronger institutions, sustained IMF-backed reforms, improved fiscal discipline, and a sharp rise in foreign exchange reserves to about $25.3 billion, boosting external financing capacity. The upgrade, welcomed by the government, is expected to boost international investor confidence, support continued growth and reform momentum, and open up new financing opportunities as Pakistan pursues a stronger fiscal stance in the coming years.
On X · @shu_yaminoNIJISANJI EN VTuber Shu Yamino NOVA Q&A Stream AnnouncementAnnouncement of upcoming NOVA unit Q&A stream with vague tease draws overwhelmingly positive fan excitement and speculation within the VTuber community; no opposing voices or meaningful criticism observed.888 likes · 25mWiregrass boosts GE Aerospace stake 68% in Q1 — Jul 22, 2026Wiregrass Investment Management LLC expanded its stakes across multiple securities in Q1: increasing GE Aerospace holdings by 68.1% to 5,480 shares worth about $1.555 million, while also taking a new position in AGNC Investment Corp. with 88,794 shares (~$891,000), a new stake in International Paper of 15,544 shares (~$555,000), and purchasing 27,413 shares of SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF (~$2.684 million). The moves reflect a broad strategy of diversifying into aerospace, real estate, materials, and growth-focused ETFs alongside core positions.
Rakuten Raises Palantir Stake, Reports Target at $215Business — Aug 29, 2026Rakuten Investment Management Inc. expanded its stakes in several U.S. equities in Q2, boosting Palantir by 15.2% to 546,398 shares (about $63.2 million) and establishing or increasing positions in Electronic Arts, Norfolk Southern, S&P Global, and Texas Instruments. The fund also acquired 56,239 EA shares (~$11.5 million), 36,730 NSC shares (~$11.6 million), 49,588 SPGI shares (~$20.3 million), and 263,737 TXN shares (~$75.3 million), illustrating broad diversification across tech and industrials.
Rachel Meyers Profits are strong, sure, but that's backward looking. CPI tells us what's coming, and that's what actually moves the rate decision. 
