Wednesday, April 14, 2010

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Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Hub consumer prices slightly outpace nation's
Consumer prices in Greater Boston rose at a slightly faster rate than the nation as whole, driven by a surge in gasoline prices, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Buy a Big Mac and get a second for a penny
McDonald's restaurants in eastern New England will offer special deals tomorrow on Big Macs and Egg Muffins as part of Tax Relief Day.

Takala joins the Davis Companies
The Davis Companies announced the appointment of Bradford (Brad) W. Takala as managing director of acquisitions of Davis Investment Ventures.

Rounder Records is sold
The Concord Music Group announced the acquisition of the Massachusetts-based independent music label Rounder Records.

Recap of tax deadline extension for many locals
The traditional IRS deadline of April 15 can be a day of high anxiety for many taxpayers, but this year many Massachusetts taxpayers are getting a break in the form of a May 11 tax deadline extension for both their federal and state tax returns.

MassChallenge start-up contest kicks off today
MassChallenge, a group that seeks to help early-stage entrepreneurs, said it plans to officially kick off a global start-up competition with an event today in Boston.

Wal-Mart gets ready to open Worcester store
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said it has scheduled May 5 ribbon -cutting ceremony for a new store in Worcester.

PerkinElmer agrees to buy Wash. company
PerkinElmer Inc., a Waltham life sciences company, said it has agreed to acquire Signature Genomic Laboratories LLC, a diagnostic genetic testing company based in Spokane, Wash.

Wilder will lease retail space at Atlantic Wharf
The Wilder Companies said it has been named exclusive leasing agent for the retail space planned for Atlantic Wharf by the project's owner and developer, Boston Properties Inc.

Aveo gets milestone payment from Biogen Idec
AVEO Pharmaceuticals Inc. said has received a $5 million milestone payment from Biogen Idec International GmbH, a subsidiary of Biogen Idec Inc.for the selection of the first humanized antibody development candidate from its ErbB3 program.

Today in Globe Business
A sample of Business stories from the print edition of today's Boston Globe

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

State threatens to fine health insurers
By Robert Weisman, Globe Staff State regulators today demanded that health insurers submit revised April 1 premium rates for tens of thousands of individuals and small businesses by 3 p.m. Thursday or face stiff fines. The fines could run to...

Stop & Shop may move some jobs to Pennsylvania
By Jenn Abelson, Globe Staff Stop & Shop is meeting with employees today to update them on reorganization plans that will include consolidating some jobs and transferring positions to Carlisle, Pennsylvania, according to an employee briefed on the plans. No...

Cash for Caulkers proposal poised to move forward
US Representative Edward J. Markey and several congressional colleagues are set to unveil proposed legislation that would create a much-anticipated federal energy efficiency home retrofit program.

European regulators OK ConforMIS knee device
ConforMIS Inc., a Burlington medical device company, said it has received regulatory approval to sell its knee replacement system throughout the European Union.

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