AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAI Safety Focus: Just Capital’s survey finds AI safety and security is the top concern for 53% of corporate leaders, 49% of the public, and 58% of investors, outpacing competitiveness worries. Markets & Rates: Global bond yields are spiking again, with the 10-year U.S. Treasury back near 5%, raising borrowing costs and rattling stock sentiment. Crypto Cooling: Gallup reports U.S. crypto ownership slipping from 17% to 11% among investors, reversing recent gains. Corporate/Franchise Watch: McDonald’s shares drop ~4% after its Investor Day NEXT plan includes an $8.5B franchisee support commitment through 2036. Energy Deals: South Korea and the U.S. back a $350B investment package; Korea’s first U.S. project is a Texas gas plant tied to AI data-center power demand. Investor Alerts: Kaplan Fox and others issued multiple securities class-action deadline reminders, including UWM (Oct 13), Blaize (Oct 5), Smartsheet (Oct 5), and ARS (Oct 5). Water Investment Push: UAE and partners highlight a major water infrastructure financing gap as AI, energy, and cities drive demand.
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