Posts by ericg
On eve of tariffs, UK’s chief diplomat for finance visits Boston
On the eve of new tariffs being introduced by the Trump administration, the lord mayor of the City of London was in Boston to promote closer international ties. Read More
Read MoreMass. stocks topsy-turvy ahead of tariff news. Here’s how much.
As investors await details of the tariffs President Trump said he will reveal after markets close on Wednesday, the largest Massachusetts public companies were down nearly 6% for the year, worse than the Standard and Poor 500 index. Read More
Read MoreUniFirst, a recent takeover target, reports higher Q2 earnings
An Ohio-based rival had been trying to acquire UniFirst since November, but last week said it would no longer try to woo the Massachusetts company. Read More
Read MoreThe Playbook: What workers are doing to prepare for a recession
In this edition of The Playbook, we take a look at the costs of employee burnout, why workers fear a recession is on the way, and more. Read More
Read MoreNew England EPA chief appointed by Trump administration
New Hampshire native Mark Sanborn has been named chief of the Environmental Protection Agency’s New England region, appointed by President Donald Trump. Read More
Read MoreOn to the next round: 16 companies left in Inno Madness 2025
The votes are in, and 16 companies remain in Inno Madness 2025. After 1,738 votes cast in the second round, it is time to select the quarterfinalists for this year’s competition. Read More
Read MoreFive things: Trump tariffs take effect, a truck crash, crushing debt, and Gen Z is at it again
Here are the five things you need to know in Boston business news today, including Trump tariffs taking effect, a downtown Boston truck crash, South Coast debt, and Gen Z is at it again Read More
Read MoreAuchincloss floats ‘nuclear option’ to boost Mass. home construction
U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss this week touched what he acknowledged is a “third rail” issue of Massachusetts housing law: changing the state’s Chapter 40B regulations to spur more housing production, sometimes against the wishes of cities and towns. Read More
Read MoreFormer Veracode CEO Sam King joins takes helm at Nasuni
Sam King, former CEO of Veracode, has returned to the corner office — this time as the chief executive of one of the biggest cybersecurity firms in Massachusetts. Read More
Read MoreSprawling apartment complex in Malden sells for $268M
The property features 919 units across 13 buildings. Read More
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