Posts by ericg
The National Observer: Financial giants are shifting tactics as the market evolves
Clients’ changing needs are forcing financial firms to adjust how they do business. See who’s finding new ways to gain market share, as well as how a major metro is trying to become a more-favorable place to do business, as part of this week’s coverage in The National Observer. Read More
Read MoreReal estate agents say a new factor is affecting homebuying decisions
Amid high prices and low inventory, real estate agents point to another factor upending homebuyer decisions. And some areas are seeing an outsized effect. Read More
Read MoreAvidia Bank’s parent company plans to convert to stockholder ownership
The bank’s parent company is seeking approval to convert from mutual ownership — in which bank customers control the company — to ownership based on purchased shares. Read More
Read MoreIron Mountain CEO pay rose 23% last year, to $18.4 million
His compensation last year was nearly 500 times the median annual pay among Iron Mountain employees. Read More
Read MoreDassault Systèmes, Asics work together on ‘personalized’ running shoes
Someday in the not-so-distant future, amateur runners looking to buy a new pair of kicks from their favorite brand could be able to get a shoe customized to their feet. That’s the vision Waltham-based Dassault Systèmes is helping bring to life for its running shoes partners. Read More
Read MoreMitsubishi unit to open new innovation center in Cambridge
One month after Nvidia announced it would launch its new research center in Boston, a global electronics company has announced it will be bringing its resources to Boston in the form of an innovation center in Cambridge. Read More
Read MoreOptimistic jobless benefit forecast masks potential UI fund challenges, policy analyst warns
Massachusetts officials have slightly upgraded their projections for the unemployment insurance trust fund, but one policy analyst argues the underlying assumptions are flawed. Read More
Read MoreHome Depot buys Watertown site for $72M
Home Depot Inc. has paid $72 million to acquire a large chunk of a Watertown property that hosts one of its stores, though a Boston real estate developer continues to have preliminary approval to put a lab building on part of the site. Read More
Read MorePanelists talk diversity at BBJ event: ‘In the face of adversity, there’s opportunity for growth’
Panelists at the Boston Business Journal’s inaugural Moving Forward event on diversity in the workplace advocated for continuing with important missions on equality at a time when doing so can come with risks. Read More
Read More5 for ’25: Five ways to mitigate your AI-related regulatory exposure
Here are five things business owners should think about as they incorporate artificial intelligence into their operations, as outlined by an attorney who specializes in cybersecurity, data protection and AI. Read More
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