AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoM&A Watch: Paramount Skydance says it has cleared global regulatory hurdles for its $110B Warner Bros. Discovery deal, but the U.S. still hinges on a lawsuit from 12 state attorneys general; Paramount is now pushing for a settlement to avoid a delayed trial. Market Flows: MSCI lifted Taiwan’s weighting in key indexes, a move expected to draw fresh foreign capital—while raising the risk of more volatility. Crypto & Rates: Bitcoin slipped below $63,000 as spot ETF outflows continued and inflation data failed to spark a rally. Public Investment: Ohio announced nearly $9M for Safe Routes to School projects, while the U.S. Transportation Secretary touted a $5B rail investment aimed at grade-crossing safety and new Amtrak trains. Local Growth & Jobs: Manitoba is preparing major project pitches for Canada’s investment summit; Durham Tech reports surging enrollment in health care, IT and skilled trades. Real Assets: Berkshire boosted its Alphabet stake by 83% in Q2, and Bluecrest Capital bought a Jacksonville light-industrial park for $28.15M.
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