U.S. employers added 165,000 jobs in April, and hiring was much stronger in the previous two months than first thought. The gains trimmed the unemployment rate to a four-year low of 7.5 percent.More>>
Five Star Quality Care Inc. said Monday that its net income climbed in the first quarter, but occupancy rates at its nursing homes and retirement communities decreased. Its shares fell more than 16 percent in late afternoon trading.More>>
The parent company of TJ Maxx and Marshalls clothing stores said Tuesday that its board boosted its quarterly dividend by 26 percent to 14.5 cents.More>>
FOX 25 talks with Barbara Anthony, Undersecretary for the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulations, about a recent change being made during credit card and debit card purchases.
U.S. employers added 157,000 jobs in January and hiring was stronger over the past two years than previously thought, providing reassurance that the job market held steady while economic growth sputtered.
U.S. employers added 157,000 jobs in January and hiring was stronger over the past two years than previously thought, providing reassurance that the job market held steady while economic growth sputtered.
New England's power grid operator says wholesale electricity prices dropped by nearly 23 percent regionally last year thanks to falling natural gas prices and decreased demand.
New England's power grid operator says wholesale electricity prices dropped by nearly 23 percent regionally last year thanks to falling natural gas prices and decreased demand.
FOX 25's Mark Ockerbloom talks with Cosmo Macero of O'Neill & Associates about how the flu is affecting the economy, as well as other pertinent business topics.
The Massachusetts Association of Realtors reports that the number of single-family homes sold in the state last month when compared to the year-ago period jumped almost 30 percent.
The Massachusetts Association of Realtors reports that the number of single-family homes sold in the state last month when compared to the year-ago period jumped almost 30 percent.
FOX 25's Maria Stephanos talks with Jon Hurst, President of the Retailers Association of Massachusetts, about the announcement that Amazon.com will begin collecting sales tax on online purchases.
BOSTON (AP) - Fidelity Investments is trimming fees at its largest index mutual funds, a move that follows recent investment fee cuts at several industry rivals.
BOSTON (AP) - Fidelity Investments is trimming fees at its largest index mutual funds, a move that follows recent investment fee cuts at several industry rivals.
The U.S. government said Monday that it is selling its remaining shares of American International Group stock, moving to close the books on the government's biggest bailout during the 2008 financial crisis.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government said Monday that it is selling its remaining shares of American International Group stock, moving to close the books on the government's biggest bailout during the 2008 financial crisis.
FRAMINGHAM (AP) - The parent company of TJ Maxx and Marshalls clothing stores says its November revenue at stores open at least a year rose 3 percent, falling short of Wall Street expectations.
FRAMINGHAM (AP) - The parent company of TJ Maxx and Marshalls clothing stores says its November revenue at stores open at least a year rose 3 percent, falling short of Wall Street expectations.
Mutual fund shareholders aren't budging from their recently conservative approach to investing, despite this year's stock market gains.
BOSTON (AP) - Mutual fund shareholders aren't budging from their recently conservative approach to investing, despite this year's stock market gains. Cash was pulled from stock funds for the eighth month in a row in October, while bond funds attracted cash for the 14th consecutive month.
BOSTON - With Cyber Monday nearly two weeks away, a new report suggests online retailers will rake in more revenue during the holiday season than the year before.
BOSTON - With Cyber Monday nearly two weeks away, a new report suggests online retailers will rake in more revenue during the holiday season than the year before.
NATICK (AP) - Boston Scientific Corp. said Thursday it agreed to buy Vessix Vascular Inc., a company that makes system that uses radiotherapy to treat high blood pressure, in a deal worth as much as $425 million.
NATICK (AP) - Boston Scientific Corp. said Thursday it agreed to buy Vessix Vascular Inc., a company that makes system that uses radiotherapy to treat high blood pressure, in a deal worth as much as $425 million.
Upper-income Americans may face a tax increase. Auto fuel economy standards might be raised. Stocks of construction and engineering companies could benefit. America's decision to re-elect President Barack
Upper-income Americans may face a tax increase. Auto fuel economy standards might be raised. Stocks of construction and engineering companies could benefit. America's decision to re-elect President Barack
Tuesday, October 16 2012 2:08 PM EDT2012-10-16 18:08:38 GMT
Short of cash and hurting from weak sales of electric cars, battery maker A123 Systems Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection on Tuesday and quickly sold its automotive assets.
Short of cash and hurting from weak sales of electric cars, battery maker A123 Systems Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection on Tuesday and quickly sold its automotive assets.
BOSTON (AP) - College savings plans offered through the states of Alaska, Maryland, Nevada and Utah earned top marks from Morningstar Inc. in the company's annual update to ratings of so-called 529 plans.
BOSTON (AP) - College savings plans offered through the states of Alaska, Maryland, Nevada and Utah earned top marks from Morningstar Inc. in the company's annual update to ratings of so-called 529 plans.
BOSTON (AP) - Investors withdrew money from stock mutual funds in September at the fastest pace of the year, while bond funds continued to attract cash.
BOSTON (AP) - Investors withdrew money from stock mutual funds in September at the fastest pace of the year, while bond funds continued to attract cash.
Battery maker A123 Systems Inc. said Tuesday that its first-quarter more than doubled, pulled down by a steep drop in sales and hefty costs related to its ongoing replacement of potentially defective batteries.
WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) - Battery maker A123 Systems Inc. said Tuesday that its first-quarter more than doubled, pulled down by a steep drop in sales and hefty costs related to its ongoing replacement of potentially defective batteries and the shutdown of the plant that made them.
FRAMINGHAM (AP) — Staples is speeding up the closure of about 15 of its U.S. stores and plans to close 45 stores and some delivery businesses in Europe.
FRAMINGHAM (AP) — Staples is speeding up the closure of about 15 of its U.S. stores and plans to close 45 stores and some delivery businesses in Europe.
NEW YORK (AP) — GoDaddy.com says a Web hosting outage that involved thousands and possibly millions of websites on Monday was due to internal problems, not an attack by hackers.
NEW YORK (AP) — GoDaddy.com says a Web hosting outage that involved thousands and possibly millions of websites on Monday was due to internal problems, not an attack by hackers.
(FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) – FOX 25's Heather Hegedus talks with identity theft expert Robert Siciliano about smishing and what can be done to protect yourself and your data plan.
(FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) – FOX 25's Heather Hegedus talks with identity theft expert Robert Siciliano about smishing and what can be done to protect yourself and your data plan.
BOSTON (AP) - Sales of single-family homes jumped 27 percent in Massachusetts last month when compared with the same month in 2011, the best July in seven years.
BOSTON (AP) - Sales of single-family homes jumped 27 percent in Massachusetts last month when compared with the same month in 2011, the best July in seven years.
Fidelity Investments on Tuesday gave Abigail Johnson a promotion, putting the longtime Fidelity executive in charge of all the company's core financial services businesses.
BOSTON (AP) - Fidelity Investments on Tuesday gave Abigail Johnson a promotion, putting the longtime Fidelity executive in charge of all the company's core financial services businesses. Her 82-year-old father, Edward "Ned" Johnson III, remains CEO and chairman of the privately held company.
(FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) – FOX 25's Mark Ockerbloom talks with Edgar Dworsky from consumerworld.org about the ATM changes taking place at Logan Airport and what is means for consumers.
(FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) – FOX 25's Mark Ockerbloom talks with Edgar Dworsky from consumerworld.org about the ATM changes taking place at Logan Airport and what is means for consumers.
(FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) - FOX 25's Mark Ockerbloom talks with Cosmo Macero of O'Neill and Associates about Facebook stock and a new Dunkin' Donuts application.
(FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) - FOX 25's Mark Ockerbloom talks with Cosmo Macero of O'Neill and Associates about Facebook stock and a new Dunkin' Donuts application.
A former Intel Corp. worker in Massachusetts has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for stealing hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of computer chip manufacturing and design secrets.
BOSTON (AP) - A former Intel Corp. worker in Massachusetts has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for stealing hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of computer chip manufacturing and design secrets while working for a rival company.
FOX 25's Maria Stephanos talks with Cosmo Macero of O'Neill and Associates about the tax-free holiday shopping weekend that is coming up, as well as the latest business news.
(FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) - FOX 25's Maria Stephanos talks with Cosmo Macero of O'Neill and Associates about the tax-free holiday shopping weekend that is coming up, as well as the latest business news.
BOSTON (AP) - A Foxborough man was accused Tuesday of defrauding about 35 retirees of $2 million by offering non-existent investments through his North Attleboro financial planning firm.
BOSTON (AP) - A Foxborough man was accused Tuesday of defrauding about 35 retirees of $2 million by offering non-existent investments through his North Attleboro financial planning firm.
Thursday, July 26 2012 5:37 PM EDT2012-07-26 21:37:32 GMT
Facebook's first earnings report as a public company had solid numbers, but in the end it landed with a thud — much like its rocky initial public offering two months ago.
Facebook's first earnings report as a public company had solid numbers, but in the end it landed with a thud — much like its rocky initial public offering two months ago.
Monday, July 16 2012 1:35 PM EDT2012-07-16 17:35:18 GMT
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., which makes scientific instruments and laboratory supplies, is buying transplant diagnostics test provider One Lambda for $925 million in cash.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., which makes scientific instruments and laboratory supplies, is buying transplant diagnostics test provider One Lambda for $925 million in cash.
BOSTON (AP) - A rising market didn't instill confidence last month, as investors continued to withdraw more from stock mutual funds than they deposited into them.
BOSTON (AP) - A rising market didn't instill confidence last month, as investors continued to withdraw more from stock mutual funds than they deposited into them.
Thursday, July 12 2012 4:31 PM EDT2012-07-12 20:31:53 GMT
Yahoo Inc. said Thursday it is investigating reports of a security breach that may have exposed nearly half a million users' email addresses and passwords.
Some 450,000 Yahoo users' email addresses and passwords have been leaked because of a security breach, the company confirmed Thursday, adding that just a small fraction of the stolen passwords were valid.
FOX 25's Mark Ockerbloom discussed the latest headlines in the business world with Cosmo Macero during their weekly segment, "Getting Down to Business."
Europe's on-again, off-again progress in tackling its debt problems has kept U.S. investors on edge for the better part of two-and-a-half years.
BOSTON (AP) - Europe's on-again, off-again progress in tackling its debt problems has kept U.S. investors on edge for the better part of two-and-a-half years. It seems like this ride should be over by now, but it isn't. Risks continue to grow.
BOSTON (AP) - U.S. Sen. Scott Brown is urging JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon to take back bonuses and incentive pay from those involved in risky trading that led to a $2 billion loss.
BOSTON (AP) - U.S. Sen. Scott Brown is urging JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon to take back bonuses and incentive pay from those involved in risky trading that led to a $2 billion loss.
Investors continue to be cautious with their money. May was the third consecutive month that they've withdrawn more cash from U.S. stock mutual funds than they deposited into them. Bond funds continued to attract cash.
BOSTON (AP) - Investors continue to be cautious with their money. May was the third consecutive month that they've withdrawn more cash from U.S. stock mutual funds than they deposited into them. Bond funds continued to attract cash.
HINGHAM (AP) - The struggling women's clothing chain Talbots is being taken private by Sycamore Partners for about $193.3 million in cash, an abrupt turnaround after buyout talks appeared to stall last week.
HINGHAM (AP) - The struggling women's clothing chain Talbots is being taken private by Sycamore Partners for about $193.3 million in cash, an abrupt turnaround after buyout talks appeared to stall last week.
NEW YORK— It was barely a "like" and definitely not a "love" from Facebook investors as the online social network's stock failed to live up to the hype in its trading debut Friday.
NEW YORK — It was barely a "like" and definitely not a "love" from Facebook investors as the online social network's stock failed to live up to the hype in its trading debut Friday.
FOX 25's Mark Ockerbloom sat down with Cosmo Macero on the eve of Facebook's IPO to discuss the social media giant, as well as WFNX closing and an FBI investigation focusing on JP Morgan.
