AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHealth Care Crackdown: Federal officials announced a record $6.5B health care fraud takedown, with Florida suspects accused of more than half the alleged false Medicare/Medicaid claims. Supreme Court & Elections: The Court upheld Mississippi’s rule allowing mail ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted if they arrive within five business days, a blow to efforts to force a strict receipt deadline. Fed Independence: In a separate ruling, the Supreme Court blocked Trump’s attempt to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook without cause, while also expanding presidential power over some independent agency heads. FDA & Biotech: FDA approved United Therapeutics’ LungFX device for centralized ex vivo lung perfusion, aiming to better assess donor lungs before transplant. Finance & Crypto Rails: BNY expanded stablecoin custody support for Circle’s USDC, while J.P. Morgan broadened its blockchain settlement platform to add more currencies for 24/7 cross-border payments. Markets & Consumer Brands: McDonald’s shares slid near 52-week lows despite improving comparable sales; Starbucks edged up as investors bet on menu and digital loyalty momentum. Defense Manufacturing: Ukraine’s F-Drones partner UDD will build a drone assembly and manufacturing center in Northwest Ohio, targeting at least 300 jobs after a Pentagon contract. Media Corporate Moves: Comcast’s plan to spin off NBCUniversal and Sky adds to the reshaping of U.S. media as streaming accelerates.
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