AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTexas Finance & Markets: The Texas Stock Exchange will begin a phased rollout of trading Monday, starting with test stocks for approved members before expanding toward broader listings and ETPs later this year—another push to make Dallas a national financial hub. Energy & Commodities: Oil prices slipped after OPEC+ agreed to raise August output targets, while Strait of Hormuz exports showed signs of recovery, easing supply fears. LNG & Chemical Supply Chains: Glenfarne Global Commodities signed a heads-of-agreement for long-term LNG supply tied to Texas LNG in Brownsville, and Covestro completed acquisitions of former Vencorex HDI-derivatives sites in Thailand and Freeport, Texas, to strengthen coatings and adhesives supply. Texas Business & Crime: A former Austin Freight Systems controller pleaded guilty to a $3.2M embezzlement scheme involving wire fraud. Workforce & Training: Restore Education is opening an adult high school in San Antonio—Restore TECH Academy—adding diploma completion, dual credit, and job certifications. Local Health Costs: Texas restaurant operators say rising employee health insurance premiums are squeezing margins as lawmakers look for solutions.
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