AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoCorporate Earnings Watch: onsemi reported Q2 results with revenue up 9% to $1.604B, stronger margins, and free cash flow of $425.4M, while Nortech Systems said it will host a Q2 call Aug. 12. Energy & Capital Returns: Viper Energy (Diamondback subsidiary) raised its base dividend 32% effective Q3 and adjusted its cash-return framework as oil prices and M&A flexibility come into focus. D.C. Courts & Regulation: A D.C. Circuit decision affirmed an $812M judgment against FHFA tied to the Net Worth Sweep, and a separate D.C. Circuit item remanded an SEC denial of a FINRA arbitration rule challenge. Border Infrastructure Fight: A federal judge rejected a bid to pause Trump border barrier plans near Texas levees, clearing the way for construction to proceed. Consumer Safety: The CPSC recalled three toddler towers, bringing total recalls to 11 and highlighting ongoing gaps in a finalized safety standard. Tech & Security Policy: The FCC added foreign-produced power inverters and advanced robotic devices to its Covered List, expanding conditional approval steps. Local Business Spotlight: Nordstrom’s Shoes That Fit campaign aims to raise $1.7M for 50,000 kids’ sneakers, including events in Washington, D.C.
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