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Wayfair CEO says tariff stock drop was because ‘folks misunderstand’ the business
CEO Niraj Shah said he remains confident that the retail supply company is well-positioned to weather the storm. “I would share your observation that the stock certainly has not been great, and that I do think folks misunderstand some of our relative strengths and how well things are going,” he told an analyst. Read…
Read MoreThe National Observer: Real Estate: Why recent office-leasing momentum could stall
The U.S. office market in recent months and quarters has finally seen an uptick in leasing activity as companies became more confident about moving forward on real estate decisions. That momentum could be dampened by a combination of forces. Read More
Read MoreThe Playbook: HR professionals face a new pressure in the workplace
In this edition of The Playbook, we look at how freelance workers are outpacing full-time employees, the top requirement for college graduates when job hunting and more. Read More
Read MoreHotel proposed next to New Bedford’s new commuter rail stop
New Bedford’s new commuter rail station has been opened to passengers for just over a month, and now a 140-room hotel is proposed for land next door. Read More
Read MoreAsh: Amid labor shortages, ‘Clean Slate’ is good for Mass. businesses, communities
Automatic record sealing is a simple and effective solution that will help get justice-impacted talent back to work, strengthen local businesses, and unlock economic opportunity for our entire state. Read More
Read MoreBXP touts growing occupancy of Boston-area lab, office buildings
BXP’s hometown of Boston is helping carry the company’s real estate portfolio with its high occupancy rates. That includes office, retail and life sciences uses. Read More
Read MoreBillions in small-business funds keep flowing. Here’s who’s making money available.
Billions in small-business assistance remain available through a pandemic-era program that’s still going strong. Read More
Read MoreFort Point office, restaurant building sells for $48M
The headquarters building for Chewy on Congress Street in Fort Point has traded hands for $48 million. Read More
Read MoreMeet the 2025 Inno Madness champion
Coming back from an early defeat in 2025, HYCU was trying to recreate the magic of its 2023 run and, in the face of stiff competition, climbed its way back to the top. Read More
Read MoreState Street names senior exec from Citizens as CFO
After a months-long search, State Street has recruited a CFO from another major financial institution to oversee its finances. Read More
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