AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSolid-State Batteries Break Through: Ilika says it has started generating commercial revenue from its miniature Stereax solid-state batteries, with manufacturing in Lowell, Massachusetts via Cirtec Medical and more defense/consumer work for its larger Goliath cells. Retail Expansion: Trader Joe’s announced 25 new stores across 14 states, including a Quincy opening, as it leans on affordability and its Neighborhood Shares program. Biotech Market Volatility: Nanobiotix temporarily halted trading on Euronext Paris as it works through a global follow-on offering process. Consumer Tech & Security: Passkeys are gaining traction as passwords start to look outdated, with experts pointing to reduced phishing risk and fewer weak-password habits. Fraud Crackdown: The FBI shut down an India-based call center tied to tech-support scams targeting elderly Americans, after arrests and convictions. Education Fight: Michigan AG Nessel and Gov. Whitmer sued the U.S. Department of Education over a rule that limits federal student loans for many professional degree programs. Massachusetts Loss: Tributes continue after Barney Frank, the Massachusetts congressman and gay-rights trailblazer, died at 86.
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