AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAI Deals: Nvidia is weighing a larger investment or possible acquisition of coding startup Reflection AI, though talks remain preliminary; the chipmaker has already invested $800 million. Chip Controls: Super Micro shares fell 2.1% after a former contractor pleaded guilty in a case tied to an alleged $2.5 billion scheme to divert restricted AI servers to China. Consumer Prices: PepsiCo plans single-digit price increases on selected snacks and drinks and corporate cost cuts, citing higher fuel, aluminum and farm-commodity costs; it also lowered its annual earnings outlook. Capital Markets: Goldman Sachs forecasts a record $600 billion in U.S. stock issuance in 2027, following a projected record $675 billion this year. Trade and Investment: Japan’s Marubeni is exploring new investment in Bangladesh, including fertilizer, IT and ship recycling. India’s festive e-commerce sales reached 240 billion rupees in the first two days, according to reports. Shipping Risks: U.S. forces disabled a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman after it allegedly tried to breach the Iran blockade, adding to risks for regional trade.
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