Hiring splurges, but consumers stay frugal

The economy still has some trouble spots, but analysts are seeing signs of a gathering rebound that could lift off if consumers decide to open their wallets and jump in with both feet. "The economy is improving and corporate profits are strong. They...

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Fort Point loft is perfect combination

One of the largest condos in South Boston's Fort Point district, this 3,009-square-foot loft was designed by well-known Hub architect David Hacin. Hacin, who also designed the FP3 condo complex and the District Hall innovation center in the neighborhood,...

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Sturdy Swede quite sporty

Always on the fringe of the sports sedan market, Volvo hurtles into the mix with the impressively reworked 2014 S60 T6 R-Design. When mentioning the class led by luminaries BMW, Audi and Mercedes -Benz, the sturdy Swede rarely gets a nod. But the S60...

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A Whirl-Wynn of Hub meetings

Vegas casino magnate Steve Wynn made a low-key visit to the Hub Monday, taking meetings with legislators, including the rep who authored the state's gaming legislation, and state Gaming Commission investigators, whose probes led him to decry Bay State...

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Experts: MGM’s debt could thwart casino’s chances

The head of MGM Resorts International yesterday said he feels confident the state Gaming Commission will find MGM suitable to continue with the licensing process to open a casino in Springfield, but two gaming experts said they wouldn't be so sure. ...

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How sellers, buyers can close deals faster

Real estate agents see it all — from unmade beds to overstuffed garages to the "What were they thinking?" decor. Over the years, they learn why some houses sell while others linger on the market, and why some promising buyers never make it to the closing...

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Little faith in Obamacare among under-30s

A majority of the nation's 18- to 29-year-olds believe costs will rise and quality of care will fall under President Obama's health care reform law, and fewer than three in 10 who are uninsured say they will enroll in coverage through an exchange if...

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Plans escalate for big Quincy Market upgrade

Faneuil Hall Marketplace would be set for dramatic changes to its historic Quincy Market building — including the addition of escalators — under preliminary design plans that manager Ashkenazy Acquisition Corp. is floating with the city. The New York...

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The Ticker

Owner explores sale of Providence Journal The Dallas-based parent company of the Providence Journal, A.H. Belo, has hired a consultant to explore the sale of the paper, the company said in a statement. The Journal is the only newspaper owned by Belo...

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Hub-Beijing travel ‘traffic’ spurs flights

Hainan Airlines' move to start nonstop flights between Boston and China was spurred by the already large number of travelers between the two destinations and the expectation for future growth, a company official said. "There's a tremendous amount of...

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German giant to venture into Hub

The venture arm of one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies is opening its first U.S. office in Kendall Square, pledging to make $130 million in investments to life sciences companies. "We chose Boston because it is unique," said Martin Heidecker,...

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In Japan, General Motors has high hopes, low sales

TOKYO — General Motors says it's in Japan for the long haul despite sales of Cadillac and Chevrolet models barely surpassing 1,000 vehicles a year. There has never been much appetite in Japan for left-hand drive gas guzzling U.S. autos, and there are...

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Detroit to get crucial ruling in bankruptcy case

DETROIT — A judge was expected to announce Tuesday whether Detroit can come up with a plan to get rid of $18 billion in debt in the largest public bankruptcy in U.S. history, a case that ultimately could crack a shield protecting public pensions and...

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Mass. conference explores Internet-based network

BOSTON — Massachusetts officials will host a conference to discuss the transition from a traditional telecommunications network to an Internet-based network in Massachusetts and New England. The state Department of Telecommunications and Cable will...

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More Mass. communities join solar energy program

AMHERST, Mass. — Fifteen more communities are participating in the second round of a grassroots solar energy program run by the Amherst-based Massachusetts Clean Energy Center and the state Department of Energy Resources. Solarize Massachusetts includes...

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LeSabre shakes and rattles when it’s not on the roll

I own a 2005 Buick LeSabre with 65,000 miles on it. It has developed a vibration when stopped at a light with my foot on the brake and the transmission in drive. The vibration can be felt in the floor, brake pedal and steering wheel. Three GM dealers...

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Long-term jobless to suffer

Federal benefits for the long-term unemployed in Massachusetts are set to be eliminated at the end of this month, a move community leaders and economists say will hurt those who can't find work and is not necessary for the nation's economic health. ...

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Ireland sees green in growing Boston companies

Ireland's top diplomat in Boston is looking to build bridges to the Bay State's business community as a way to help get his country's economy back on track. Breandan O Caollai, the Consul General of Ireland in Boston, said local companies could be key...

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