AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoQuantum & Telecom Infrastructure: A “quantum node economy” is taking shape in U.S. regions like New York, Maryland, Florida, Tennessee, New Mexico and Arizona, with fiber connectivity seen as the backbone for linking quantum devices. Corporate Power & Co-ops: A Fordham Law professor warned that monopoly power is reshaping wages, healthcare and housing, arguing for cooperative economies that keep more value local. Big Tech Earnings: Amazon beat expectations as AWS AI and chip units topped $25B run rates, sending shares up more than 9%—even as free cash flow fell on heavy AI spending. Markets & Trading Rules: The SEC is exploring 23-hours-a-day stock trading, with a Sept. 17 roundtable on liquidity and protections. Sanctions & Security: The U.S. sanctioned networks tied to Iran’s IRGC and Mahan Air, warning companies that doing business with sanctioned carriers carries major risk. Trade Uncertainty: Canadian agriculture leaders say tariff threats are prolonging uncertainty for investment and market access. Local Business Climate: A Moldova PM met business leaders in Bucharest to push back on bottlenecks and improve procurement rules. Disaster & Resilience: Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly asked FEMA for a major disaster declaration after storms and flooding. Small Business Support: A New Orleans incubator pitch contest awarded a $5,000 prize to a local salon, backing growth plans.
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