AGP Executive Report
Last update: 33 minutes agoRetail & Consumer Protection: Washington consumers will get refunds from a $750,000 settlement after hotel sites allegedly used pre-checked “refund protection” fees, with opt-in now required. Corporate & Markets: Amazon shares surged after results lifted the broader market, while Apple slid on supply constraints and weaker guidance, wiping roughly $500bn in value. Energy & Power Markets: Filinvest’s FDC Misamis signed a two-year deal to supply 20MW via COREnergy, expanding contestable power access for commercial and industrial buyers. Electricity Pricing Politics: Philippine power cooperatives warned against scrapping system loss charges unless the government subsidizes the cost, arguing rural electrification could suffer. Tech & IPOs: China’s AI IPOs kicked off with Unitree Robotics’ A-share listing process, but AI chip stocks still dragged on a broader selloff. Small Business Costs: A new report flags summer liability risks for small firms, from slips at temporary venues to injuries involving seasonal staff. Labor & Housing Pressure: Indiana renters need higher wages to afford a two-bedroom home, as rent growth outpaces pay. Food & Supply: The Red Cross declared a national type O blood crisis as heat, air quality and illness cut donor turnout.
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