Archive for February 2025
Tariffs and trade uncertainty leave port real estate markets in flux
Many companies are holding off on long-term decisions around their supply chain as they navigate uncertainty surrounding new tariffs under the Trump administration. Read More
Read MoreHere’s who’s sharing their expertise on Mentoring Monday
50 female business leaders are slated to participate in the Boston Business Journal’s annual Mentoring Monday program on Feb. 24. Here’s a look at who they are. Read More
Read MoreJFK Library and Museum closed suddenly
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Dorchester was closed suddenly on Tuesday, citing “an executive order.” Read More
Read MoreInsurance firm Agilis acquired by Gallagher, world’s 3rd-largest firm
Since 2002, Gallagher has made over 750 acquisitions, many of relatively small, local firms such as Agilis. Read More
Read MoreInforma TechTarget changes remote-work policy after merger
The new policy is a marked change for a company whose embrace of remote work predated the pandemic. Read More
Read MoreThese public REITs have big exposure to federal leases. They’re not panicking.
Trump and Musk are going after federal leases. These companies have plenty to lose, not that they’re necessarily expecting to take big hits. Read More
Read MoreOzempic, Wegovy coverage demand adds to employer health-insurance costs
Weight-loss drugs are increasingly popular among employees but weigh heavily on health-insurance budgets. Read More
Read MoreDraftKings grows headcount, revenue, even as users bet less
DraftKings grew its headcount by roughly 700 employees last year as the sports-betting company continued to see revenue growth despite a dip in how much users are gambling. Read More
Read MoreMajor Mass. employers banish ‘diversity’ from annual filings
Several large Massachusetts employers have filed annual reports with federal securities regulators that are notable for what’s not included: the word “diversity.” Read More
Read MoreReal estate agent commissions have shifted since NAR settlement
The landmark settlement over real estate commissions is affecting commissions in some price points more than others. Read More
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