Posts by ericg
These 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
Read MoreManufacturer to close Mass. plant, lay off 54
The Pennsylvania-based company said the closure of its Massachusetts plant is relayed to “the long-term stability and competitiveness of the facility.” Read More
Read MoreThe National Observer: A ‘warning sign’ in real estate; law firms get a new look
Are land banks a good thing, and how are new players in the legal profession changing that industry? Those stories and more in The National Observer. Read More
Read MoreA first in Wellesley: Accessible commuter rail platform opens
The Monday opening of the station marks the first time the town of Wellesley has an accessible commuter rail station. Read More
Read MoreMBTA outlines goal of high-frequency, decarbonized system
The MBTA is aiming to reduce traffic for people driving into the city by making commuter rail a more viable alternative. Read More
Read MoreCan the president really kill the penny—and should he?
Inflation has slashed the value of the penny by a third in just the past decade. But eliminating the penny via a social media post could cause more problems than it solves. Read More
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