AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTechnology: Morrisville-based Extreme Networks is exploring a sale after receiving acquisition interest, as buyers seek networking and AI capabilities. Separately, Duke alumni-led AI startup Serval is weighing a Triangle office after a $150 million funding round, but has not announced a location or local jobs. Banking: PNC added North Carolina to its branch expansion plans, with 10 new sites planned across the state, Florida and Texas. Energy: Duke Energy says it will stick with its data-center-driven growth strategy, while state regulators weigh how large new customers should share grid investment costs. Agriculture: Drought is hitting Central North Carolina farmers, adding pressure during a costly growing season. Utilities: American Water and Essential Utilities have reached a merger settlement agreement in North Carolina; state regulators still need to approve it.
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