AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMarket & Investing: Nigeria’s NGX slipped 0.16% to 250,808.27 as investors weighed politics ahead of 2027, with banking and consumer names dragging while a few insurers and transport stocks rose. AI Infrastructure Skepticism: Investors are questioning whether heavy data-center spending can justify soaring AI valuations, with Anthropic’s $965B price tag drawing skepticism. Corporate Moves: Arvind Fashions’ unit boosted its stake in Flying Machine owner Arvind Youth Brands via a ~Rs 50 crore investment, lifting ownership to 65.91%. Business Policy & Tax: Indonesia’s employers warned that a new special audit authority could delay corporate tax refunds and squeeze cash flow. Trade & Ease of Doing Business: Oman updated its Oman Business Platform fee process for services like commercial registry, aiming to simplify steps for investors. Real Economy & Housing: Protesters in Valencia marched against high housing costs and real-estate speculation, targeting the “housing business” tied to evictions and tourist rentals. Fraud & Enforcement: India’s CBI filed charges in an LIC investment fraud case involving Reliance Communications and executives, alleging diversion of Rs 1,500 crore NCD funds. Global Dealmaking: Paramount and Warner Bros. are set to merge into “Skydance,” with a close date of Oct. 6.
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