Archive for February 2020
Google to invest $10B in offices and data centers in 11 states, including Mass.
Google Inc. said Wednesday that it plans to invest more than $10 billion in U.S. offices and data centers this year, with new investments in Massachusetts and 10 other states. Read More
Read MoreLexington biotech property sells for $112M
Tenants at the Ledgemont Technology Center include Renascent Biosciences, Keratin Biosciences, Cyteir Therapeutics and Fresenius Medical Care, among several others. Read More
Read MoreEditorial: A stronger environmental stance is needed from asset managers
Local institutional investors need to move beyond simply offering products aimed at ESG-minded clients. Read More
Read MoreTalk shifts to ‘global synchronized slowdown,’ Mass. pension chief says
The $79 billion state pension fund posted investment returns of 16.5 percent last year, more than doubling the target return set by the Legislature, but the gains seemed a distant part of the story at the Pension Reserves Investment Management (PRIM) Board meeting. Read More
Read MoreSpartan Race clears hurdle in acquisition of rival Tough Mudder
Boston-based obstacle racing company Spartan Race Inc. has reached an agreement to purchase its former rival, Tough Mudder, through a Chapter 11 proceeding. Read More
Read MoreIn transit bill, House lawmakers propose increases in gas tax, corporate taxes
The much-anticipated legislation would levy up to $612 million in new taxes and fees each year to help fix the transportation problems facing Boston and the rest of Massachusetts. Read More
Read MoreFace recognition bans won’t hurt Mass. economy, says expert
One public policy expert thinks that the bans currently in place across the Bay State have “no obvious economic downside.” Read More
Read MoreDana-Farber teams up with investment firm to develop cancer drugs
One of the Boston area’s biggest research hospitals is joining forces with a local investment firm to further their fight against cancer. Read More
Read MoreFive things you need to know today, and a birthday party where you get the gifts
Good morning! Here are the 5 Things You Need to Know today in Boston business news, plus Fidelity’s social-impact software, Cosi’s bankruptcy, stock crashes and a birthday that gives you the gifts. Read More
Read MoreWest Elm signs lease at Dedham’s Legacy Place
Furniture brand West Elm has signed an 11,000-square-foot lease in Dedham’s Legacy Place, according to the property developer behind the 10-year-old shopping and dining area. Read More
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