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Realtor.com gives Massachusetts failing grade for housing production
A new report sheds light on why Massachusetts is struggling to build enough homes, and the findings may surprise longtime residents of the Bay State. Read More
Read MoreNano Dimension completes Markforged acquisition weeks after buying Desktop Metal
This merger follows a legal battle involving the acquisition of another local 3D printing firm. Read More
Read MoreBoston Beer says tariffs could cost up to $30M
CEO Michael Spillane said the company is “assessing the marketplace to see what kind of pricing tolerance there would be.” Read More
Read MoreEastern, HarborOne bank leaders: This merger is ‘personal’
Eastern is planning to acquire HarborOne in a $490 million deal, and on Friday their senior execs explained why. Read More
Read MoreBoston Children’s pauses planned move into Fenway lab building
Amid federal research funding cuts, Boston Children’s Hospital is pressing pause on its plans to move into the five floors of a Fenway lab building that it purchased two years ago from Alexandria Real Estate. Read More
Read MoreHines to partner with developer on Alewife mega-project
The proposed development could include up to 5 million square feet of labs, housing and other types of properties. Read More
Read MoreThe Playbook: Managers change their tune on a key aspect of AI
In this edition of The Playbook, we look at how working parents are trying to offset child-care costs, why managers are thinking differently about AI skills and more. Read More
Read MoreCommentary: Mass. biotechs need to know their patents are secure
Harvard Medical School professor writes, “We need to send a message to governments and companies overseas that copying patented U.S. inventions won’t be tolerated. … We must reassure our entrepreneurs that their IP rights will be enforced, so that we can remain a home for world-changing medical discovery.” Read More
Read MoreHere’s the Current’s summer lineup in the Seaport, and more retail news
The Current, the Seaport’s collection of seasonal pop-up shops, will open with nine new brands on May 1. In other retail news, First Watch has chosen its first Boston location, and a restaurant group opens a new South End spot. Read More
Read MoreThe National Observer: Is the AI hype wearing off?
Venture capitalists might be less fervent about artificial intelligence than they once were. Read More
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