AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCorporate Results: General Motors’ third-quarter adjusted profit rose 22% to $4.1 billion as buyers favored pickups and SUVs; the company also approved a $20 billion share buyback. AI & Work: Australia’s NAB plans to cut up to 2,500 roles, underscoring pressure to boost productivity as companies adopt AI. Otter.ai raised $320 million in repayable financing to grow its enterprise business and expand internationally. Supply Chains & Investment: Micron is backing Indium Corporation’s expansion in New York to secure domestic supplies of critical minerals for semiconductor production. UAE and French leaders also used a business dialogue to pursue cooperation in energy, AI and advanced technology. Asian Markets: Malaysia’s national carmakers are expected to sustain sales momentum, with HLIB Research holding its 2026 vehicle-market forecast at 800,000 units. Economists in Bangkok, meanwhile, said Asia’s AI boom is lifting exports and growth but delivering limited benefits to consumers. Trade Risks: Filipino business leaders warned that sanctions against China’s ambassador could invite retaliation and hurt companies reliant on trade with China.
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