IJR News

Info Edge Q2 billings rise 12.8% but shares drop nearly 3%Business — 3dInfo Edge Q2 standalone billings rose 12.8% to ₹822.3 crore; shares fell nearly 3% on October 8 as Shiksha billings dropped 27.2%.

0

China cuts lending rate, adds homebuyer subsidies — Sep 29, 2026China offers first-time buyers a 1-point annual mortgage interest subsidy for up to five years from Oct. 1, 2026, and cuts the PSL rate to 1.5% after 4.3% Q2 growth.

+1

Rachel Meyers Lowering the lending rate should ease mortgage costs, but subsidies might not fix oversupply in smaller cities.

Shein returns to profit on $11.08B sales but flags slowing growth — Sep 28, 2026Shein returned to profit with $2.40 billion Q2 net income on $11.08 billion sales, its first results as a public company, as Europe sales fell nearly 14%.

+2

Jared Kim Shein turning a profit is welcome but the flat growth and Europe weakness point to bigger trouble ahead with those new fees.

UK Q2 growth revised up to 0.5% as investment and incomes strengthen — Sep 30, 2026The UK economy grew 0.5% in the second quarter, up from an initial 0.4% estimate, making it the fastest-growing G7 economy in the first half; household disposable income and business investment also rose. Economists cautioned that higher energy costs, inflation and interest rates could weigh on growth ahead of the government’s October budget.

+2

Derek Foss Rising household incomes are welcome but with inflation and rates up this growth might not last long into the autumn.

Chinese EV Makers Reportedly Pursue Tech Sales — Sep 17, 2026After a 1.7 billion yuan Q2 loss, Li Auto seeks outside buyers for its 1,280-TOPS Mach chips; Xpeng plans tech offers beyond VW as its IRON robot walks off the line.

+2

Maya Lindstrom Xpeng letting its robot walk off the line shows real progress but offering tech to outsiders could help them recover faster than VW alone.

AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

U.S. Mortgage Holders Hold Record $18 Trillion in Home Equity — Sep 14, 2026U.S. mortgage holders held a record $18 trillion in home equity in Q2 2026; 41.1% of mortgaged homes were equity-rich, with Vermont at 78.9% and Louisiana at 17.5%.

+3

Derek Foss Even with this record total those 813000 underwater borrowers remind us the housing market still has weak spots.

EverQuote CEO Sells Shares Under Preset PlanFinance — Sep 17, 2026EverQuote faces a mixed analyst stance as Wall Street Zen downgrades to hold while several peers stay bullish and the stock carries a Moderate Buy consensus near $28; investors are balancing shifting targets with ongoing coverage. CEO Jayme Mendal sold about 21,000 shares under a prearranged 10b5-1 plan amid a backdrop of solid Q2 results that beat estimates and a continued emphasis on insider trading disclosures.

0

Docusign Directors Sell 46,548 Shares — Sep 12, 2026DocuSign saw notable insider and major-holder sales in early September 2026, including Peter Solvik selling 46,000 shares and Teresa Briggs selling 548 shares, while other insiders also reduced positions. Concurrently, Amundi cut its DOCU stake by 34.9% in Q2, with institutions collectively owning about 77.6% of the stock as shares traded near $65–66 after earnings beat.

+3

Chris Dalton Insider sales right after the earnings beat make me think management sees limited upside from here.

Lobo Technologies Reports 20.6% Revenue Growth, Narrower LossBusiness — Sep 18, 2026Lobo Technologies Ltd. posted mid-2026 results showing solid top-line growth, with six-month revenue of $14.6 million, up 20.6% year over year, driven by EV sales and the new AI infrastructure services, while gross margins tightened as costs rose. The company narrowed its first-half net loss to about $1.1 million and reported a $7.3 million Q2 revenue (also up 20.6%), indicating improving but still unprofitable operations with cash pressures and ongoing expense management.

0

CEPS, DP Poland, PGE Report 2026 EarningsBusiness — Sep 15, 2026CEPS PLC posted a strong half-year with GBP 9 million in sales and GBP 10.98 million in net income, while DP Poland saw a 12% intraday stock rise alongside a quarterly EPS of GBP 0.01 and half-year sales of GBP 30.7 million. PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna reported solid Q2 results with PLN 15,263 million in sales and PLN 2,015 million in net income, six-month sales of PLN 32,716 million and net income of PLN 3,953 million, with DP Poland also noting an insider purchase of 315,000 shares.

0

EduFocal delays Q2 2026 results again, citing final review procedures — Aug 31, 2026EduFocal delayed its Q2 2026 unaudited financial statements to Sept 9, 2026 as it completes final reviews, while QYOU reported 27% year-over-year revenue growth in Q2 FY2026 with additional investments and stronger cash position. The other reports cover a completed business combination with a major reorganizational shift and a large stock-based compensation-driven loss, a scheduled Q2 results presentation by Shearwater Geoservices, and a corrected Q2-2026 report and presentation for Bakkafrost with no impact on key metrics.

0

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

GLG Life Tech Q2 loss widens to $6.1MBusiness — Aug 31, 2026GLG Life Tech reported a Q2 FY26 net loss of $6.1 million as revenues fell 19% year over year to $2.3 million, with a gross margin of 22% but offset by non-operating expenses and the absence of a one-time gain from the Runhai disposal that boosted Q2 FY25. For the six months, revenue declined 23% to $4.7 million and gross margin was 17%, with SG&A stable and debt-related costs continuing to weigh on profitability despite stabilization of operating cash flow.

+2

Rachel Meyers Debt costs keep eating whatever margin they scrape together, hard to see a turnaround coming soon.

Li Auto Reports Q2 2026 Revenue RMB25.7B, Deliveries 98,330Business — Aug 24, 2026Li Auto posted Q2 2026 totals of RMB25.7 billion in revenue and 98,330 deliveries, with gross margin at 11.0% and gross profit of RMB2.8 billion, while market attention centers on how new models like the Li L6 could offset a slowing China EV market and pricing pressure. Ahead of results, analysts expect a Q2 loss of about 0.01 per share on roughly RMB3.86 billion in revenue, with July deliveries signaling potential volume gains as investors weigh ongoing competition and profitability pressures.

0

Germany posts 0.3% Q2 GDP growth — Aug 25, 2026Germany’s economy grew 0.3% in Q2 2026 from the previous quarter, led by a jump in exports and a rebound in manufacturing, confirming a recovery trajectory after a weaker first half. Revisions to past data show stable annual growth around 1% with mixed domestic demand as external demand remains the main growth engine.

0

HCA Healthcare Reports Strong Q2 Earnings, Revenue Rise — Jul 24, 2026HCA Healthcare reported Q2 revenue of $20.23 billion, up 8.7% year over year, with net income of $1.699 billion and diluted EPS of $7.62, while adjusted EBITDA rose to $4.027 billion and the company kept its 2026 EPS guidance at $28.70–$30.50 as it cited higher uninsured volumes and lower surgical activity; the stock rose about 1.3%. Analysts pared their targets after softer Q2 results and guidance, with Wells Fargo trimming to $369 and Barclays to $402, while noting a need for stronger organic growth later in 2026.

0

Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

Eurozone GDP Growth Hits Four-Year High at 0.6% — Sep 7, 2026Eurostat revises euro-zone Q2 GDP to 0.6% q/q and 1.2% y/y, led by a 10.2% surge in Ireland and improved momentum in Germany, even as underlying demand remains weak. Employment across the euro area rose about 0.5% y/y and 0.4% in the EU in Q2, with Malta and Portugal posting the strongest gains and Romania lagging ahead of the ECB’s rate decision.

+1

Chris Dalton Ireland's 10.2% is basically an accounting artifact from multinational tax structuring, not real growth on the ground.

Jaguar Health Reports Q2 2026 Financials — Aug 18, 2026Jaguar Health reported Q2 2026 results showing revenue of about $1.23 million and a net loss of $12.68 million, with six-month revenue of $21.5 million and a net loss of $3.83 million, while highlighting crofelemer data that reduced parenteral support by up to 48% in microvillus inclusion disease and outlining a NDA package targeted for end of 2026 and an NDA submission in Q2 2027. The company also announced an investor webcast for August 19, 2026 to review the quarter and corporate updates, and reiterated its focus on crofelemer for rare gastrointestinal disorders and related partnerships.

0

Japan Q2 GDP Miss; BoJ Policy in FocusFinance — Aug 12, 2026Japan’s economy is expected to grow 0.5% QoQ in Q2 with inflation returning to the BoJ’s 2% target as CPI prints around 2.0% headline and 1.8% core, while M2 money supply remains a steady 2.2% YoY, signaling langsam but steady liquidity alongside a 1.2% annualized GDP growth in Q2. In China, M2 growth slowed to 7.7% YoY in July, undershooting expectations and underscoring that monetary easing is not yet translating into stronger credit demand amid deflationary pressure and a weak property sector, with a growth target near 5% in doubt.

0

Huhtamaki India Q2 Net Profit Up 75% to ₹437.3 Crore; Revenue RisesFinance — Jul 21, 2026Huhtamaki India reported robust Q2 and H1 2026 standalone results, with Q2 revenue around ₹750 crore and net profit about ₹43.7 crore, marking a 70% YoY profit rise, and H1 revenue of ₹1,363 crore with net profit ₹69.33 crore as volume growth and favorable pricing offset higher costs. The company highlighted improved EBIT margins, ongoing efficiency gains, and a CRISIL rating upgrade to AA-/Stable, supported by a disciplined pricing strategy and value-led portfolio shifts.

0

Canada GDP grows 3.3% annualized in Q2 2026Finance — Aug 28, 2026Canada’s economy expanded by 3.3% at an annualized rate in Q2 2026, driven by stronger exports, higher household spending, and stronger business investment, with June activity up 0.3% month over month. The data also revise Q1 into positive territory, signaling there was no technical recession, and show real GDP per capita rising as population declined for a third straight quarter.

0

Verisign Q2 2026 Results, Guidance Raised — Jul 23, 2026Verisign reported Q2 2026 revenue of $435 million and diluted EPS of $2.38, roughly in line with expectations, with a modest after-hours stock move. The company raised its 2026 guidance and highlighted domain growth to 179.1 million registrations, along with share repurchases and a dividend, while advancing the .web delegation as a new monetization channel.

0

IMAX Q2 profit rise with Odyssey; possible sale eyed — Jul 20, 2026IMAX reported solid Q2 results with rising revenues and profitability, while Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey sparked record-breaking demand, accounting for about 20% of the global box office on opening and generating substantial presales for future showings. The Odyssey’s performance is fueling optimism for a strong second half and a blockbuster slate ahead.

0

IGB REIT Q2 profits rise on Mid Valley — Jul 22, 2026IGB REIT posted a 50%+ jump in Q2 2026 net profit to RM139.27 million and revenue to RM240.95 million, with net property income at RM181.2 million, helped by Mid Valley Southkey and higher rents from Mid Valley Megamall and The Gardens Mall; IGB Commercial REIT followed with Q2 net income of RM35.01 million on RM71.24 million revenue, up 10.3%. For the first half, group revenue rose about 51% and NPI about 53%, and both REITs signaled ongoing focus on high occupancy, proactive leasing and asset enhancements to sustain resilience, with quarterly distributions declared.

0

Workday Q2 Revenue Beat; Shares FallBusiness — Aug 27, 2026Workday reported Q2 revenue of $2.65 billion, up 12.8% year over year, with non-GAAP EPS of $2.75 as AI-driven products boosted new ACV and a FY subscription revenue growth around 13%. While results aligned with estimates, analyses note slowing growth relative to the five-year trend and respond to the update with mixed stock reactions.

0