AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI and Entrepreneurship: Idealab founder Bill Gross argues AI could help create up to 1 million businesses, potentially offsetting some job losses as the technology spreads. Defense Industry: Northrop Grumman and RTX raised 2026 profit forecasts as military demand pushed backlogs to records; RTX reported a $340 billion backlog. Corporate Relocation: Software firm Copado is moving its global headquarters from Chicago to New Orleans, planning 59 local jobs with average salaries above $100,000 while retaining 95 positions. U.S. Manufacturing: Apple is investing up to $100 million in a Pennsylvania titanium supplier and expanding work with a Delaware electronics maker for new iPhones. Federal Technology: DHS ordered civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek and related tools from government systems, citing data-security risks. Holiday Spending: Retail sales are forecast to top $1 trillion this season, up 4.2%, while seasonal hiring is expected to stay near last year’s level. Small Businesses: Owners report uneven conditions as inflation, tariffs and fuel costs strain some firms even as others expand.
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