Archive for January 2020
BAE to pick up two business units via Raytheon, UTC merger
The transactions are made necessary by Raytheon and UTC’s previously announced merger. Read More
Read MoreTakeda R&D head: Drugmaker may not be a frontrunner, and that’s OK
After executing one of the drug industry’s biggest acquisitions in recent years, it would be easy to assume that Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. executives would paint the company as a frontrunner. But that’s not entirely the case. Read More
Read MoreFive things you need to know today, and a good listen
Good morning, everyone. Here are the 5 Things You Need to Know to get your busy workday started, plus a new music service I am hooked on. Read More
Read MoreAcclaimed Fenway restaurant sues developer over lease buyout
Tapestry left its Fenway location ahead of the development of a large new apartment project on the site, but it’s not been paid the portion of the $1.5 million buyout agreement it’s owed, according to a lawsuit. Read More
Read MoreChicago workplace benefits company acquires Boston startup
A Chicago SaaS company that makes a platform for connecting people with benefits has acquired a Boston healthtech company. Read More
Read MoreState pensions grabbing big share of limited revenues
When Gov. Charlie Baker lifts the curtain on his fiscal year 2021 budget next week, many Beacon Hill observers are going to flip right to the education section to see how great of an increase public schools might get under the new funding law. But there’s another spending area that will grow by an even…
Read MoreEuropean ruling threatens Broad’s CRISPR gene-editing patents
The saga over who owns the valuable patents that cover CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing took a new turn this week with a court decision that goes against the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT and two local startups. Read More
Read MoreThese Cambridge and Somerville retail properties changed hands for $8M
The acquisitions are part of Linear Retail’s strategy to expand its portfolio in Somerville and Cambridge. Read More
Read MoreDorchester, Roslindale apartments sell for $36M
The two apartment complexes are located near public transit lines. Read More
Read MoreCarGurus acquires San Francisco-based competitor
Cambridge-based automotive marketplace company CarGurus acquired a San Francisco-based competitor. Read More
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