Archive for August 2025
Two Mass. lenders open new branches
Brick-and-mortar branches aren’t going away, despite the growth of online banking. Read More
Read MoreBoston CEO lands on Fortune’s list of most powerful in business for the first time
A new ranking places Boston CEOs from Fidelity Investments, Vertex Pharmaceuticals and GE Aerospace on a global list of most powerful people in business. Read More
Read MoreNew activist investor at Tripadvisor renews call for sale
In 2024, Tripadvisor’s special M&A committee did not find a suitable transaction. Yet the idea of a sale is back on the minds of some investors. Read More
Read MoreQuincy to consider 100-unit building across from iconic Granite Trust tower
Quincy Center’s newest residential development proposal is for a 100-unit building across the street from the city’s iconic Granite Trust Co. tower. Read More
Read MoreYMCA to convert Charlestown hotel into 100 residential units
The YMCA has secured a building permit to convert its Charlestown building, a former hotel, into 100 apartments. Read More
Read MoreSigns of life in Boston-area VC funding: Startups and tech firms raised $99.7M in July
July shows signs of life after a quiet June in the VC funding landscape. Wondering what’s going on with VCs in Boston? We have some answers. Read More
Read MoreM&A deals were fewer, but larger, in July
July had fewer mergers and acquisitions, but made up for the lack of deals with the size of the deals, including one of the largest deals of the year Read More
Read MoreLittle Caesars pizza chain looks to double its Boston presence
Boston’s never been a major market for Little Caesars but the national pizza chain now has plans to double its footprint in the region. Read More
Read MoreMartha’s Vineyard couple responds to whiskey brand lawsuit
A Martha’s Vineyard couple that owns a popular Tennessee whiskey brand is fighting back against their lender’s lawsuit, claiming they are the victims of a fraudulent former CFO. Read More
Read MoreThe National Observer: Lessons from banking legend Hugh McColl
Legendary banker Hugh McColl’s influence extends far beyond finance and civic engagement. Hear from those who’ve worked with the longtime Bank of America CEO about the impact he’s had, and get stories on AI, life sciences, entrepreneurship and more in this week’s coverage from The National Observer. Read More
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