AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLife Sciences Deal: Haisco Pharmaceutical Group shares jumped after licensing two clinical-stage drugs to Nuvectis Pharma in a deal valued at up to $1.4 billion, with upfront and milestone payments plus royalties. Medtech Recall: Becton Dickinson issued a voluntary nationwide recall of select ChloraPrep and FREPP skin prep applicators due to potential fungal contamination, advising customers to stop use and destroy affected lots. Telecom & AI Infrastructure: AT&T Business expanded its 400G wavelength service to more than a dozen additional metro areas, including Secaucus, NJ, to support high-demand enterprise and AI workloads. Workplace Compliance: HR Roundtable returns to the Somerset County Business Partnership with a 2026 legal compliance focus for employers and HR leaders. Sports Business: Vegas Golden Knights owner Bill Foley announced a bid to bring an NBA franchise to Las Vegas, signaling another major sports-market push. Local Business & Community: Mercer County set dates for its Italian American Festival in West Windsor (Sept. 18-20), with food, entertainment, vendors and fireworks. Energy & Cost Pressure: A report highlights how California’s high electricity prices and grid delays are dampening data center growth, even as communities push back. Public Safety: Security experts warn New Jersey homeowners that break-ins often peak in daytime hours during summer travel. Entertainment Industry: Music executive Clive Davis, credited with launching and reviving major artists, died at 94.
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