AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMarkets Watch: Investors are growing uneasy after a bond-yield spike—30-year Treasuries topping 5% and 10-year notes above 4.5%—even as earnings and AI optimism keep stocks propped up, leaving Rhode Island–area money managers fielding the “good news vs. inflation risk” question. Cannabis Legal Risk: A sweeping 320-page class action, Murray v. Cresco, targets major multistate cannabis operators’ marketing practices across 12 states, with claims that could reshape how the industry is insured and underwritten. Healthcare Talent Pipeline: Salve Regina says its nursing students are landing local jobs through a loan-repayment program, with the first group securing more than $240,000 in committed repayments. Local Business Pulse: Warm spring weather brought Rhode Islanders back to beaches and storefronts, a quick preview of the busy season. Construction Leadership (Regional): Gilbane executives Tom Holzheimer and Joe Rauch highlight long-running Providence ties while leading major Wisconsin projects.
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