AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 minutes agoAI Spending: Investors drew a sharper line between tech firms funding AI growth with cash and those facing rising costs. Alphabet shares slumped after an earnings miss and negative free cash flow, while Microsoft and Oracle gained; Alphabet still forecasts $195–205 billion in capital spending this year. Chipmakers & Shareholders: Samsung posted record quarterly operating profit, but its shares fell as investors questioned the chip boom’s durability. The company also outlined up to 110 trillion won in shareholder returns. Digital Assets: Moody’s assigned Ripple’s RLUSD an investment-grade A2 rating and top-tier short-term P-1 rating, citing its cash and Treasury-backed reserves; its 103% reserve coverage is a target, not a guarantee. Wall Street is also looking to broaden retail access to crypto through brokerage accounts and ETFs. IPO Scrutiny: Australia’s ASIC is investigating investment banks involved in marketing the failed A$43 billion Firmus float. Investor Claims: Zillow agreed to pay $212.5 million to settle a class action over its shuttered home-buying business.
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