IJR News

NVIDIA Poised to Back OpenAI Data Center by 2028

NVIDIA continues to draw significant investor interest as major stakes in NVDA rise among funds, while the company actively promotes startup collaboration through its Inception program and a corporate-VC approach that prioritizes strategic alignment and technical synergy. The AI boom is reshaping funding and partnerships across the sector, even as regulatory actions surface, with Moonshot alleged to use Nvidia chips in violation of export bans.

Howard Lutnick

Jul 27, 2026

DNC

SC to Lead 2028 Democratic Calendar Remains First

Democrats are moving to overhaul the 2028 presidential nominating calendar, likely removing Iowa from the lead and prioritizing more diverse early states such as Nevada and South Carolina to reflect the party’s coalition. The Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee will debate and potentially vote on the early-window lineup in coming days, with final approval expected at the August meeting, as races for momentum and coalition-building hinge on which states vote first.

Jul 27, 2026

Russia-Ukraine War

ISS Expedition 74/75 Ends 241-Day Mission

NASA astronaut Chris Williams and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev closed the hatch on the Soyuz MS-28 and prepared for a 241-day mission return from the ISS, with undocking set for early Sunday and a Kazakhstan landing later that morning. The schedule calls for undocking at 3:03 a.m. EDT and a 6:25 a.m. EDT landing, with NASA live coverage continuing through the deorbit and reentry.

Houston Kazakhstan

Jul 27, 2026

AI

Nvidia Invests in Naver, Expands AI Data Centers

Naver secured a $1 billion equity investment from Nvidia to bolster a global AI factory buildout and expand its data-center capacity toward 200 MW by 2028, backed by roughly $9 billion in project financing arranged with Brookfield. The deal also aligns with Naver’s planned $10.3 billion acquisition of Dunamu and an expansion of AI infrastructure beyond Asia-Pacific toward Europe and the Middle East.

Nvidia Asia-Pacific

Jul 27, 2026

Academia

USC, Oregon Clash for 2028 California Recruits

"USC has tightened its hold on the 2028 recruiting cycle, pursuing targets like Jaion Smith and having secured four-star corner Danny Lang, while Oregon remains a persistent challenger for California stars such as Ca'ron Williams. The Ducks also face a setback as Brayden Parks appears trending to Notre Dame, amplifying the high-stakes West Coast recruiting battle between USC and Oregon."

Jul 27, 2026

Lombard Odier Expands Holdings Across Banks Tech Materials in 1Q

Lombard Odier Asset Management Switzerland SA boosted its stakes in five companies in Q1: Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM) up 83.8 to 78,960 shares valued at about $7.48 million; U.S. Bancorp (USB) up 81.2 to 155,257 shares valued at about $8.08 million; Carpenter Technology (CRS) added 9,738 shares valued at roughly $3.84 million; Palantir Technologies (PLTR) increased to 111,367 shares worth about $16.29 million, making it the 28th-largest holding; and Alcoa (AA) rising 90.9% to 90,258 shares valued at about $5.99 million, reflecting broad expansion across several positions.

Canada U.S. Bancorp

Jul 27, 2026

WUT's four-crane deal with HD Hyundai Samho reported

Washington United Terminals in Tacoma awarded HD Hyundai Samho a turnkey contract to replace two aging ship-to-shore cranes and install two new yard cranes, with delivery by 2028, boosting capacity from 590,000 TEU to 880,000 TEU to handle larger vessels. The project, linked to Korea-U.S. MASGA port-crane cooperation, will showcase high-grade steel from POSCO and reflects HMM’s broader strategy to diversify and upgrade U.S. port infrastructure.

India Spain

Jul 27, 2026

Baseball

Misiorowski Strikes Out 12 in 11-2 Win

Jacob Misiorowski has emerged as a slam-dunk NL Cy Young candidate, posting a 10-4 record with a 1.57 ERA and leading MLB with 173 strikeouts while setting club and league-wide fastball records this season. In the finale against Colorado, Milwaukee shuffled its roster, tabbed Kyle Freeland as the Rockies’ starter with a 2-9 mark and 7.28 ERA, and framed a matchup that includes strategic lineup adjustments and betting-line context surrounding the high-octane ace.

Jacob Misiorowski

Jul 26, 2026

Business Leaders

Athletics Gain New Investors Ahead of Las Vegas Move

Harbinger Sports Partners, led by Mark Cuban, has bought a minority stake in the Oakland Athletics ahead of the team’s 2028 Las Vegas relocation, with Falcons minority owner Rashaun Williams among the investors. The deal’s size and price weren’t disclosed, and it accompanies plans for a $2 billion, 33,000-seat stadium on the Las Vegas Strip while the A’s continue to play in Sacramento this interim period, with the club valued around $2 billion per Forbes.

Mark Cuban

Jul 26, 2026

Marvel Hall H Unveils 2028 MCU Slate

SDCC 2026 is poised to be a landmark edition with Marvel Studios returning to Hall H for a highly anticipated Saturday reveal, Apple TV+ making its Hall H debut, and Spider-Man’s new film hitting theaters shortly after the convention. The four-day lineup emphasizes a Hollywood-heavy slate across Marvel, Star Wars, The Rings of Power, and high-profile celebrity appearances, signaling major studio competition and star power on the convention floor.

Ryan Coogler

Jul 26, 2026

North Reef Expands Bank Stock Holdings Across Firms

North Reef Capital Management LP expanded its bank-stock portfolio in the first quarter by purchasing new stakes in Central Bancompany, Ameris Bancorp, Raymond James Financial, Banc of California, and Flagstar Bank, adding hundreds of thousands to millions of shares across the positions. Its holdings rank CBC around 9th, Ameris around 3rd, Banc of California around 25th, Raymond James around 28th, and Flagstar around 18th in its portfolio, with Flagstar also announcing a $250 million share repurchase program.

United States Ameris Bancorp

Jul 26, 2026

NFL

Dolphins climb to 12th in ESPN under-25 list

Under a regime change, the Miami Dolphins are rebuilding around a youthful core with 13 draft picks and a focus on developing players under 25, highlighted by ESPN ranking the team 12th in the league for young talent. The rebuilding includes Kadyn Proctor and Patrick Paul becoming key linchpins, a retooled offense under Bobby Slowik, and several young players like De'Von Achane, Kadyn Proctor, Caleb Douglas, Chris Bell, and Jonah Savaiinaea expected to grow into contributors as the team prioritizes future potential over immediate wins.

Patrick Paul

Jul 26, 2026

Ipswich Town sign Maeda from Celtic £10m

Ipswich Town have signed Japan forward Daizen Maeda from Celtic on a three-year deal for about £10 million, making him the club’s seventh signing of the summer window. The 28-year-old, who scored 79 goals in 212 Celtic appearances and helped win multiple trophies, arrives after a late-season scoring burst and World Cup participation with Japan.

Daizen Maeda

Jul 26, 2026

Markets

ECB Hikes, Signals 2% by 2028; Euro Near 1.14

FX markets show the EUR/JPY cross stubbornly hovering in a narrow range around the mid-185s as carry-trade dynamics persist and traders weigh the BoJ’s policy stance against an anticipated ECB decision. The euro is trading near steady levels ahead of the ECB meet, with markets pricing further ECB hikes into 2027 amid firmer oil prices and geopolitics driving risk sentiment, while the pound outperforms on resilient UK data.