Posts by ericg
Berkshire Hills CEO: $1.1B bank merger ‘on or slightly ahead of plan’ as earnings climb
The parent companies of both banks announced the deal in December, and on Thursday morning investors got an update on its status. Read More
Read More32-story Boston office tower sells at a discount
The property is one of the largest office buildings to trade in the city since the pandemic. Read More
Read MoreBizSpotlight: Eagle Life Science
In a city synonymous with biomedical innovation, l Read More
Read MoreCommentary: From artificial intelligence to ‘natural stupidity’
Peter Kelman writes that concerns about artificial intelligence leading to “natural stupidity” don’t recognize the benefits of new activities brought into the world by such emerging technologies. Read More
Read MoreHarvard president: ‘We have no choice’ in battle with Trump administration
Harvard’s president said in his first interview since suing the Trump administration that “the excellence of higher education in the United States” is at risk with the government’s plan to cut funding and oversee personnel and admissions operations. Read More
Read MoreHR leaders face pressure to enforce unpopular workplace policies
Human-resource professionals have more say within their organizations, but that level of influence comes with drawbacks. Read More
Read MoreBizSpotlight: Cruz Companies
Celebrating their theme of unity as a leading, 100 Read More
Read MoreBoston homebuilding hits decade-low as permits plummet
The decline is the accumulation of multiple years of elevated interest rates and a tough financing environment for real estate developers. Read More
Read MoreNeedham Bank parent sees earnings dip, cites one-time expenses and market volatility
The bank has been on a growth path and went public a little over a year ago. In recent months, parent company NB Bancorp has had to navigate ‘uncertainty,’ it said. Read More
Read MoreHousing market shifts to favor buyers — but they’re not buying
Homebuyers are gaining leverage and price cuts just hit a milestone, but other factors are putting a damper on what is usually a strong spring real estate market. Read More
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