Archive for March 2020
Coronavirus outbreak causes ‘significant deterioration’ of PerkinElmer sales
One of the state’s biggest medical device makers, PerkinElmer Inc., is experiencing a “significant deterioration” of sales due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Read More
Read MoreHere’s how much Mass. companies lost at today’s market open
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 7% at market open today. Read More
Read MoreDeveloper lands $19M loan for Eastie condos
The 49-unit building is scheduled to open in mid-2021. Read More
Read MoreFive things you need to know today, and how to tell it’s a full moon
Good morning, everyone. Here are the five things you need to know in Boston business news to start your busy workday. Read More
Read MoreAd campaign to highlight MBTA job cuts, demand safety
Armed with job reduction data, unions and other advocacy groups are launching a radio and TV ad blitz calling for investments in the MBTA workforce at a time when the safety of the transit system has been called into question. Read More
Read MoreBiogen’s coronavirus cases rise, implicating another Boston health care event
Approximately 26 employees at Biogen, 23 of whom live live in-state, have now tested positive for the coronavirus COVID-19. Read More
Read MoreBaker puts housing hopes into $240M economic development bill
The legislation also sets aside tens of millions of dollars in funding for fintech, artificial intelligence, robotics and other emerging sectors. Read More
Read MoreMidwood proposes new, smaller Downtown Crossing office tower
The New York firm had previously pitched a 59-story residential tower at the site. Read More
Read MoreAT&T launches 5G network in Worcester
The company announced this week that it’s introducing its low-band 5G network to a mix of large metropolitan areas and smaller communities including Worcester, starting on March 3. Read More
Read MoreNational Development plans housing at MidTown Hotel site
The Newton-based developer has closed on a long-term ground lease for a site across from Boston’s Christian Science Plaza. Read More
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