AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSecurities Class Actions: Investors are facing fresh deadlines in multiple cases, including Primoris (PRIM) with a Sept. 21 lead-plaintiff cutoff, Microvast (MVST) also due Sept. 21, Hims & Hers (HIMS) with a Nov. 2 deadline, Planet Fitness (PLNT) where Sept. 14 is the lead-plaintiff date, Hertz (HTZ) due Sept. 22, and Hyliion (HYLN) due Oct. 27—another reminder that market swings can quickly turn into legal risk for SMB-linked investors. AI for Hiring: Workable rolled out four Recruiting Agents (Job Brief, Sourcing, Screening, Engagement) with a new credit-based pricing model, pushing more automation into small-business hiring workflows. SMB Finance & Growth: Saudi fintech Tabby raised $233M at a $6.5B valuation, signaling continued appetite for credit and payments platforms serving consumers and merchants. Local Business Pressure: A proposed ATF rule could shift gun background checks online, raising safety and profitability concerns for brick-and-mortar dealers. Trade & Tariffs: Canada’s retaliatory tariffs are driving some manufacturers to open plants in the U.S., a direct hit to cross-border SME supply chains. Workforce & Skills: A survey finds older workers are comfortable with AI, but stereotypes still block training and hiring—an issue SMBs can’t afford to ignore.
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