AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAntitrust & Media: A federal judge in California temporarily blocked Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery from closing their roughly $110B merger, ordering a 14-day pause while a multistate antitrust case moves toward an Aug. 3 hearing. Connecticut Housing & Development: A joint venture bought the site for the 156-unit “Enfield Station” transit-oriented project for about $2.64M, with the Hartford Line station slated to open in late 2026. Federal Courthouse Contract: Two teams are competing for the design-build contract for Hartford’s planned $345M federal courthouse, with a subcontractor/supplier info event set for Wednesday. Utilities & Corporate Reputation: Eversource was named to TIME’s “America’s Best Companies” list for 2026, highlighting employee satisfaction, financial performance, and sustainability. Finance & Lending: Synchrony reported its highest-ever quarterly purchase volume, signaling consumers are still spending despite affordability pressure. Food Safety: The FDA clarified that a cyclospora test tied to Taylor Farms lettuce was a “false positive,” while the broader recall and outbreak investigation remain in play. Energy & Environment (New Haven): New Haven’s landfill solar array is now generating power, feeding electricity to the grid under a 20-year lease. Insurance: W.R. Berkley posted Q2 net income up 12.7%, with improved combined ratios.
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