AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAutomotive: General Motors reported third-quarter net income of $3.34 billion, up from $1.33 billion a year earlier, and approved a $20 billion share-buyback plan. But sales fell 5.5%, and the company narrowed its earnings outlook. Broadband: Michigan’s 23 signed BEAD agreements unlock $1.45 billion in federal and private investment to connect nearly 200,000 homes, businesses and community institutions. Detroit redevelopment: Dan Gilbert pledged $1 billion toward a Renaissance Center overhaul, with a nonprofit set to own the complex. Energy costs: Regulators approved a $139.2 million Consumers Energy gas-rate increase, with higher bills starting Nov. 1. Business growth: Whitmer launched a statewide network to expand Michigan’s space economy, while Google won zoning approval for a major data center near Detroit’s airport. Retail: Trader Joe’s plans a Farmington Hills store, its 10th in Michigan; an opening date hasn’t been announced.
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