AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAI & Semiconductors: Omdia lifted its 2026 semiconductor revenue forecast by 94.1% YoY, warning that AI demand is outstripping supply, with HBM, advanced packaging and leading-node capacity bottlenecks likely to persist into 2027. Big Tech Earnings: Microsoft beat on Q4 with Azure growth accelerating to 43% and Azure crossing $100B for FY26, while capex plans and free cash flow dipped—keeping investors focused on AI spending discipline. Memory Divergence: TrendForce expects DRAM supply to stay tight into 2027 as HBM demand rises, while NAND faces a looser 2H27 environment as new capacity ramps and consumer demand stays weak. Market Volatility: Wall Street reacted sharply to Fed chair Kevin Warsh’s rate-hold comments, with bond-market stress and a broader selloff wiping value in some sessions. Consumer & Retail: Pets at Home backed FY guidance after Q1 revenue growth, while Loblaw reported Q2 retail strength and continued e-commerce momentum. Municipal Finance: San Juan, Puerto Rico, plans a $122.2M muni bond debut, signaling renewed local-market access post-oversight era. Hospitality Expansion: Ascott accelerated Vietnam growth with nine new signings in 1H26, adding 3,200+ units and pushing openings from 2028.
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