AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUK Economy: The economy grew 0.7%, with AI-related business investment helping lift growth. AI Returns: A Genpact survey found 79% of enterprises have AI agents in production, but only 15% link AI spending fully to profit-and-loss results. Small-Business Finance: Warburg Pincus is among bidders for lender iwoca, which could be valued at about £1 billion after providing £1.5 billion in SME loans last year. Business Relief: A new U.S. law permanently raises the debt limit for small businesses seeking Chapter 11 reorganization to $7.5 million. Energy Markets: Japanese oil companies are benefiting from higher prices as they diversify supplies amid the continued disruption around the Strait of Hormuz. Canfor: The pulp and paper company’s third-quarter results improved, but it plans to permanently close its Northwood mill as weak global pulp markets persist.
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