AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFTC Antitrust: The FTC is probing Epic Systems over how it grants or restricts access to health data, raising fresh interoperability and competition questions in U.S. healthcare tech. Big Tobacco’s Bet: Reuters reports nicotine pouches are becoming a major growth engine for Big Tobacco, but regulators and switching hurdles could cap momentum. Trade Enforcement: The U.S. escalated enforcement against tariff evasion and transshipment, adding “good standing” requirements and tougher rules for foreign importers of record. Tariff Showdown (North America): The U.S. and Canada are racing for a deal to avert 50% tariffs on $20B of Canadian goods, with business leaders warning of layoffs. AI + Data Deals: Google is buying Spirit Airlines’ internal business data for $10M to train AI models, pending bankruptcy court approval. Markets/Energy: Stocks slid as the U.S.-Iran ceasefire expired and crude pushed higher, pressuring yields and sentiment. Education: U.S. News ranked top high schools for 2026-2027, highlighting STEM and charter dominance in many national spots. Banking: Banesco USA posted a 59% jump in Q2 net income to $24M, driven by commercial banking and small-business lending.
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