AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnergy & Grid: Duke Energy beat Wall Street estimates in Q2, citing higher electricity demand and recovery of rate-based infrastructure investments, while reaffirming full-year profit guidance as utilities push for 2026 rate increases to fund strained grids and growing data-center loads. Broadband Expansion: Bain Capital and Tillman are backing a $1.5B investment in Eaton Fiber to expand Verizon fiber broadband, including an acquisition of Ripple Fiber and future network buildout. Manufacturing & Power Tech: Enphase says it will keep designing and manufacturing key power electronics in the U.S., with production in South Carolina and Texas and plans for an AI data-center transformer platform. Automation Deal: Mission Critical Group (MCG) acquired Anchor Automation, adding industrial controls and connected services capabilities based in Florence, S.C. Public Safety & Policy: S.C. AG Tim Griffin led a bipartisan letter urging Congress to preserve 2025 hemp reforms and block a return of intoxicating hemp products. Consumer/Health: Publix expanded its recall of GreenWise frozen blueberries and mixed berries tied to an E. coli outbreak, including distribution to stores in South Carolina. Local Business & Workforce: A veteran entrepreneurship forum in South Carolina highlighted how returning service members are launching and growing businesses statewide.
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