AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCorporate Lobbying Watch: Maryland’s ethics data show top lobbyists raking in millions during the General Assembly session, led by Lisa Harris Jones at about $3.53M, underscoring how corporate and industry groups buy access. Business Distress: Newpoint Advisors says small business bankruptcies jumped 35% year over year, with construction flashing early warning signs as defaults accelerate. Commercial Real Estate & Cities: Bengaluru South City Corporation will study whether to build a skywalk or grade separator at Banashankari junction, while footpath redevelopment planning finally kicks off after delays. Energy, Tech & Growth: EnKoat hires Jamie Mandel to scale roof thermal coatings; Rithum appoints Kim Miller as CMO/Head of Global Strategy; Photonic brings in new commercial and government affairs leaders after a $200M raise. Geopolitics With Trade Impact: Oman condemns attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and calls for de-escalation. Markets: Alibaba shares surge on signs instant-commerce losses narrowed ahead of earnings.
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