IJR News — today's news from every sideNicole Hardy If Watson improves even a little the rest of the defense should finally get some help this year. Nicole Hardy West Florida as an opener feels like a scheduling favor more than a real test, but hey, it fills the seats early. Nicole Hardy Eovaldi pitching multi innings in relief looks like a smart way to stretch their staff without overtaxing starters. Priya Raman Curious if Fall can actually stick this time or if it's just training camp hype again like with other teams. HHS Requests Public Input on Vaccine Frameworks — Aug 21, 2026HHS has opened a public comment process to reassess federal vaccine recommendation categories, including whether to add or adjust categories beyond routine, risk-based, and shared decision-making, and to reevaluate timing, sequencing, and communication practices. The reviews align with President Trump’s push to stagger childhood vaccinations, drawing debate over potential confusion, uptake, and public trust versus calls for greater transparency and individualized decision-making.
LVS Posts Q2 2026 Revenue, Expands Buyback — Jul 26, 2026Las Vegas Sands posted Q2 2026 revenue of about $3.154 billion, net income of $346 million, and EPS of $0.53, while expanding its buyback to $6 billion through 2029 as it continues heavy reinvestment in Macao and other properties; this suggests a stronger focus on capital returns even as investment costs affect near-term margins. A wave of institutional buyers—Renaissance Technologies, Cumberland Partners, AQR, Norges Bank, Arrowstreet, M&T Bank, Bank of New York Mellon, and others—have boosted LVS holdings, and the stock appears undervalued on a P/E basis versus industry peers, with upside potential tied to property openings like The Londoner and margin recovery amid renovation costs and market conditions.
