IJR News — today's news from every sideMarcus Bell Turning the old nightclub into family space was probably the smartest change the Askars made. Derek Foss million seems reasonable if it finally fills the gaps in data for that younger group. Jared Kim Lawmakers should accept the compromise on capital rules so Swiss firms don't face much higher borrowing costs. Southwest Q2 Profit Rises, Guides Lower for 2026Finance — Jul 23, 2026{"summary":"Southwest Airlines posted a mixed Q2, with revenue of about $8.43 billion and adjusted EPS of $0.94 beating expectations, while top-line results lagged analyst forecasts and fuel costs rose sharply; the carrier said higher fares help offset fuel, but its Q3 guidance of 50 to 75 cents per share fell short of expectations. Looking ahead, Southwest guided to FY2026 adjusted EPS of $3.25 to $4.25, topping the prior consensus of about $3.17.","summary_sources":["https://scanx.trade/stock-market-news/companies/southwest-airlines-fy2026-eps-outlook-tops-analyst-estimates/46308145","https://tradersunion.com/news/financial-news/show/2759541-southwest-airlines-quarterly-profit-outlook/","https://www.chartmill.com/news/LUV/Chartmill-51390-Southwest-Airlines-Co-NYSELUV-Stock-Dips-on-Cautious-Outlook-Despite-Strong-Q2-Earnings-Beat","https://www.rttnews.com/3669486/southwest-airlines-inc-profit-rises-in-q2.aspx","https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/22/southwest-airlines-luv-2q-2026-earnings.html"]}
Westpac Expands U.S. Bancorp Stake 50% in Q1 — Jul 22, 2026Westpac Banking Corp increased its stake in U.S. Bancorp by 50% to 128,101 shares, worth about $6.66 million, while trimming its position in The Goldman Sachs Group by 4.6% to 17,665 shares, worth roughly $14.94 million. The bank also expanded holdings in Dollar General and Regency Centers (41,788 and 60,867 shares respectively, valued around $4.96 million and $4.61 million) while reducing GE Aerospace by 10.1% to 15,067 shares, valued at about $4.28 million.