AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAuto & Defense: Ford CEO Jim Farley says the automaker is pursuing more U.S. military work and exploring “adjacent” businesses beyond vehicles, including battery energy storage tied to Michigan and Kentucky plants. Earnings Watch: Phinia (Auburn Hills) posted Q2 net income of $40M on $940M revenue; DT Midstream (Detroit) reported Q2 profit of $112M and missed Wall Street expectations. Detroit Real Estate: The Detroit Land Bank threatened to take back a Native center site, but the Thečhíȟila Collective avoided it after resolving paperwork issues and expanding its land purchase. Consumer & Mobility: Ford filed a recall covering nearly 388,000 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles over a rear-seat mechanism defect. State Policy & Costs: Michigan signed a bill capping spirits delivery fees, aiming to prevent delivery costs from driving price hikes. Affordability & Politics: A new report and local coverage highlight Michigan’s affordability squeeze as tariffs and prices weigh on voters ahead of the primary. MLB Business: The Tigers face a trade deadline decision on ace Tarik Skubal after a late-season collapse, with major-market teams signaling interest. Public Services: Thousands of Michiganders report prolonged delays in state tax refunds, citing security checks and manual verification.
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