AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIndustrial Investment: Rolls-Royce will hire 100 engineers after a $1 billion Indiana investment, adding engine-test capabilities and extending the life of its defense-focused manufacturing footprint. Renewables Dealmaking: Philippines’ PetroEnergy is selling a 35% stake in its wind assets to SMFL Mirai Partners for P1.7 billion, aiming to simplify ownership and boost direct exposure to its renewable portfolio. Energy Infrastructure Funding: Enbridge secured $2.7 billion from Apollo and KKR for B.C. pipeline expansions, taking 29% interest in the Westcoast system while keeping majority control. Market Watch: Mortgage rates ticked up to 6.57% APR as investors weigh inflation and Fed expectations ahead of Jackson Hole. Policy & Rates: Investors are looking for clarity from Fed nominee Kevin Warsh at Jackson Hole as inflation remains above target and officials disagree on next steps. Investor Risk/Legal: Rosen Law issued multiple securities-class-action deadline reminders, including Wix (Sept. 22), Microvast (Sept. 21), Photronics (Sept. 4), and others. Corporate Updates: Ulta Beauty raised its outlook on marketing and product investments, while Australia Post reported an underlying loss despite property-sale gains.
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