Archive for September 2022
Stackwell, an investing app aimed at closing the racial wealth gap, launches
A former State Street exec has realized his goal of launching a robo-investing app aimed at eliminating the racial wealth gap. Read More
Read More#BackAtMyDesk: Big surprise
So much has changed over the past couple of years. And, it appears, we’re just getting started. Read More
Read MoreFive things you need to know today, and getting tough with employees
Here are the 5 Things You Need to Know in Boston business news, plus companies getting tough on employees. Read More
Read MoreLasell University plans to slash student costs by one-third
Lasell University will drastically reduce costs for all students starting next school year, the Newton college said Tuesday, in an effort to be more transparent about what students pay. Read More
Read MoreHow a local antibody maker scored its $1.75B deal with Celltrion
A Woburn-based biotech with a suite of antibodies targeting Covid-19 as well as immuno-oncology and ophthalmology indications has a new partnership with one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. Here’s how it came together. Read More
Read MoreCambridge biotech acquired for $53M following move from Philadelphia
Renovacor Inc., a Cambridge-based gene therapy company that relocated from Philadelphia earlier this year, is set to be acquired by New Jersey firm Rocket Pharmaceuticals Inc. Read More
Read MoreBay State College parent’s CFO resigns amid financial struggles
China-based Ambow Education has owned Bay State College since 2017. Read More
Read MoreThe Playbook: How to keep hybrid workers connected
Executives fear remote work is leading to disconnected workers and fueling turnover. In this week’s Playbook Edition, we explore some best practices for keeping workers engaged, as well as Read More
Read MoreA New England grocery chain lands first nationally for low prices, customers feel
A consumer data analysis firm said their analysis shows that consumers feel that Massachusetts-based Market Basket is the best in the country for low prices at a time of high inflation. Read More
Read MoreFTC requests more information on Amazon-iRobot deal
The agency wants to take a closer look at Amazon’s $1.7 billion takeover of Roomba maker iRobot Corp. (Nasdaq: IRBT), delaying an acquisition process that has no expected closing date in sight. Read More
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