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Listen to interviews with business leaders, CEO's, analysts, economists, innovators & entrepreneurs about the biggest local business developments in our corner of the world.
 
Necco brings back a tried-and-true candy bar name
NECCO says the Clark Bar was first produced in 1886, by Irish immigrant David L. Clark. WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva reports from the NECCO plant in Revere.
Beacon Hill townhouse hits auction block next month
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva reports the $9 million property could go for half that amount.
Wall Street Week in Review 2/1/10 - 2/5/10
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva talked Friday with Dave Caruso, from Coastal Capital Group in Danvers.
Lexington solar power technology company gets large cash infusion
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva talked with Frank Van Mierlo, CEO of 1366 Technologies.
Encouraging signs in January same store sales
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva talked Thursday with Ken Perkins, from Retail Metrics.
Credit unions pushing for more small business lending
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva talked Wednesday with Daniel Egan, President and CEO of the Massachusetts Credit Union League.
Fidelity Investments cuts online trading costs
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva has details and reaction.
Toyota says parts to fix faulty gas pedals should soon be in
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva has Monday's developments about the Toyota recall.
EMC springs back to financial health
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva talked Tuesday with EMC Chief Financial Officer David Goulden.
Mass. launches website with background info on mortgage lenders, brokers
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva talked Monday with Massachusetts Deputy Commissioner of Banks David Cotney.
Trio of economists agree: job growth will sputter this year
They spoke at an Associated Industries of Massachusetts economic forum Friday morning, moderated by WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva.
Sun Life Financial buys naming rights to Dolphins Stadium
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva reports the Wellesley firm is paying $4 million for the rights.
Boston-based Uno Chicago Grill files Chapter 11
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva says patrons won\'t notice any immediate changes.
For Boston-based Oxfam America, Haiti relief effort is personal
WBZ's Anthony Silva reports the charity's workers in Haiti haven't escaped the wrath of Tuesday's magnitude 7 earthquake.
Gulf Oil revving its engines once again
The iconic brand, now headquarted in Framingham, is expanding once again. WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva has details.
Wall St. execs admit mistakes, apologize
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva has details of Wednesday's first hearing before the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission.
New MA program offering incentives and funding for solar projects
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva spoke with state Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Ian Bowles
Greater Boston commercial real estate landscape remains challenging
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva talks with Joe Fallon at FHO Partners.
Positive signs for Massachusetts manufacturing
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva spoke with three local manufacturers.
Report: Manufacturing activity nationwide up for fifth straight month.
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva has local and national reaction.
Two reports show a huge rise in Massachusetts home sales
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva has details of the November reports from the Warren Group, and the Massachusetts Association of Realtors.
Shock at oldest Saab dealer in the country
Ray Ciccolo, owner of Charles River Saab in Watertown, reacted Friday to news that General Motors will shut the brand down. He spoke with WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva.
Wellesley resident will lead Bank of America
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva reports the selection of Brian Moynihan marks a shift for one of the world's largest banks.
Fed encouraged by economic recovery, leaves key rate unchanged
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva spoke Wednesday with Greg McBride, senior financial analyst for Bankrate.com
JetBlue to add San Jose, CA as 35th non-stop destination from Logan
Massport Director of Aviation Edward Freni tells WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva that JetBlue now has the largest operation at Logan Airport.
Caritas Christi hospital workers ratify new 4-year contract
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva reports the talks were not like most labor negotiations.
Microsoft goes shopping in Andover
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva reports Microsoft has purchased Sentillion, a health care industry software company.
Webster Bank opens first branch in Boston
The bank is based in Connecticut, not Webster, Mass. WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva talked with Webster Bank CEO Jim Smith.
Google sues those who claim you can make money from home, working for Google
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva talked with Google Search Quality Engineer Jason Morrison.
Seeding Labs helping spread scientific knowledge in Kenya
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva talks with Dr. Nina Dudnick, founder and CEO of the Cambridge-based nonprofit Seeding Labs. The organization supports scientists in developing countries.
Johnson & Johnson spinoff opens headquarters in Quincy
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva has details of Systagenix' grand opening.
Number of job cuts falling by thousands
WBZ New Enngland Business Editor Anthony Silva talks with John Challenger, from the outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
IBM buying another Massachusetts company
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva reports IBM is buying Guardium of Waltham.
Setting the stage for a North Shore Music Theater encore
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva talks with a man who's signed a purchase and sale agreement for the Beverly institution.
Home sales in Massachusetts rise by double digits in October
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva reports on the biggest gain since 2004.
WBZ Business Breakfast - Author David Kord Murray
During Thursday's WBZ Business Breakfast, New England Business Editor Anthony Silva takled with one of the speakers, David Kord Murray. He is author of "Borrowing Brilliance: The Six Steps to Business Innovation by Building on the Ideas of Others."
WBZ Business Breakfast - Boston Beer CEO Jim Koch
During Thursday's WBZ Business Breakfast, New England Business Editor Anthony Silva talked with Boston Beer CEO Jim Koch, who was one of the speakers.
WBZ Business Breakfast - Zipcar CEO Scott Griffith
At Thursday's WBZ Business Breakfast, New England Business Editor Anthony Silva talked with one of the speakers, Zipcar Chairman and CEO Scott Griffith
WBZ Business Breakfast - Newbury Comics CEO Mike Dreese
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva, host of Thursday's event, talked with Newbury Comics CEO Mike Dreese, one of the speakers.
Survey: Boston residents more hopeful than those in other cities about economy
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva has more on the survey from Citigroup.
Alkermes wants to expand alcoholism treatment to help drug addicts
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva talks with Alkermes Vice President David Gastfriend about Vivitrol.
Genzyme responds to drug contamination reports
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva has reaction from a senior Genzyme vice president.
Analyst: HP and 3com are a good fit
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva gets reaction to the Hewlett-Packard/3com merger from IDC analyst Abner Germanow.
Future uncertain for Plymouth Rock Studios
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva reports the ptoject's financing has fallen through.
Report: Worst of recession over, but recovery will be slow
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva has details of the report from the New England Economic Partnership.
Gloucester Pharmaceuticals gets FDA approval for lymphoma drug
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva talked Monday with Dr. Alan Colowick, CEO of Cambridge-based Gloucester Phamaceuticals.
Zillow: Boston housing market improving
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva has details of positive signs in the Boston-area real estate market.
National unemployment rate tops 10% in October
WBZ's Rod Fritz on Friday got reaction to the highest jobless numbers since 1983 from Harvard University economist Ben Friedman.
Retail sales rise in October for the second straight month
WBZ's Rod Fritz spoke Thursday with Ken Perkins, President of Retail Metrics in Swampscott.
Massachusetts business confidence rises in October
WBZ's Mary Blake has details of October's reading by Associated Industries of Massachusetts.
Two leading Massachusetts associations combining
WBZ's Rod Fritz spoke Wednesday with Mass Technology Leadership Council President and CEO Tom Hopcroft, about the merger with the Massachusetts Network Communications Council.
NStar looks to lower electric rates again
WBZ's Rod Fritz spoke Wednesday with NStar spokesman Michael Durand.
Harvard University to buy power from a wind farm in Maine
WBZ's Rod Fritz talked Monday with Kurt Adams, Chief Development Officer of First Wind, the company partnering with Harvard on this project.
Government rewarding local companies for their innovations
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva has details of the awards from the Department of Energy.
Slow response to government loan program for small businesses
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva reports few Massachusetts companies are clamoring for America's Recovery Capital Loans.
Federal grants helping develop Smart Grid technology in Massachusetts
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva talked with some local recipients of grants from the US Department of Energy.
Massachusetts home sales rose in September for 3rd consecutive month
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva has details of two separate reports.
NECCO wafers go all-natural
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva has more on why the iconic company is making the change.
First US stem cell bank opens in Medford
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva talks with Dr. Kate Torchilin, CEO of Biocell Center.
Kicking the tires of Windows 7
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva talks with tech expert Ravi Argarwal at Waltham-based MindShift Technologies.
Boston Beer Co. collaborating with world's oldest brewer
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva spoke Wednesday with Boston Beer Co. CEO Jim Koch, who was in Germany as the agreement with Weihenstephan was announced.
Celtics co-owner gives Perkins School one of its biggest assists
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva reports The Perkins School for the Blind has received $10 million from the family of Wyc Grousbeck.
Enterprise Bank of Lowell is looking to raise millions
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva talks with Jack Clancy, CEO of Enterprise Bank.
Backlash growing against credit cards
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva explains why some are cutting up the plastic.
High-end clothier moving from Back Bay to Fan Pier
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva reports LouisBoston has signed a 10-year lease on the waterfront.
Waltham company wins Small Business of the Year
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva has details of Thursday's Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce awards ceremony, which he hosted.
Dow closes back above 10,000 for the first time in a year
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva has reaction from Rob Lutts, founder of Cabot Money Management in Salem.
Cisco swoops in, snatches up Tewksbury company
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva has more on Cisco's planned acquisition of Starent Networks.
Biofuel company breaks ground on $3.2 million pilot plant in Chicopee
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva has details of Qtero's operation near the Westover Air Reserve Base.
The Week on Wall Street 10/05/09 - 10/09/09
WBZ's Anthony Silva reviews the week's market action with Dave Caruso from Coastal Capital Group of Danvers.
National Grid giving customers their own energy report cards
WBZ New England Business editor Anthony Silva has details of the pilot program.
Boston Phoenix sues Facebook
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva reports the publisher of the Phoenix claims the social networking site stole its technology.
Cambridge company makes a "smart" bottle cap 10/8/09
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva talks with David Rose, founder and CEO of Vitality, Inc.
Surprising Sept. retail sales
WBZ's Anthony Silva speaks with Ken Perkins of Retail Metrics, Inc.
Newbury Comics finding opportunity amid the recession
Newbury Comics co-founder Mike Dreese tells WBZ's Anthony Silva about his company's successes in the economic downturn, even as competitors have failed.
Federal agencies help local companies expand overseas
Fred Hochberg, head of the Import-Export bank joined representatives of six other agencies in Boston for a seminar Tuesday. He spoke with WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva.
Reviewing the week on Wall Street, 9/28/09-10/02/09
WBZ's Anthony Silva talks with Dave Caruso at Coastal Capital in Danvers.
Report: ATM fees going up 10/1/2009
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva has details of the survey from Bankrate.com.
Space investor summit Wednesday in Boston 9/30/2009
Growth at New England's largest greenhouse 09/29/2009
WBZ's Anthony Silva reports Backyard Farms of Madison, Maine has opened an 18-acre glass-covered greenhouse, giving it two greenhouses covering 42 acres with 450,000 tomato plants.
Boston start-up web partners with CBS 09/28/09
WBZ New England Business Editor talks with Phil Balboni, co-founder of globalpost.com, about the agreement with CBS News.
State looking into new securitized investment 09/28/09
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva talks with Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth Bill Galvin about the Secretary's concerns.
Week on Wall St. 9/21/09-9/25/09
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva reviews the week with Dave Caruso of Coastal Capital in Danvers.
New England's largest builder buying #2 09/24/2009
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva reports Suffolk Construction is buying William A. Berry & Son.
Boston healthcare company launches with $30m investment
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva talks with Michael Weintraub, President and CEO of Humedia
Dunkin Donuts defends itself against group of franchisees
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva reports some Dunkin's shopowners feel they're being targeted.
Georgetown Club abruptly closes, leaving some brides in limbo
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva has details of the posh country club's failure.
Local company launching IPOs this week
WBZ's Anthony Silva has more on A123 Systems of Watertown, part of a wave of IPOs this week.
Verrill Farm rises from the ashes
The farm in Concord is reopening its store, nearly a year to the day after a devastating fire. WBZ's Anthony Silva talks with the owner.
Porter Airlines lands in Boston
WBZ's Anthony Silva reports the Toronto-based airline now has service to Boston.
Natural gas prices should be lower this winter
WBZ's Anthony Silva talks with the head of NStar about the industry-wide trend.
Bernard Madoff heard scheming with Connecticut feeder fund
WBZ's Anthony Silva reports audio tapes of Madoff were made public, after Massachusetts settled with Fairfield Greenwich.
A closer look at Bernie Madoff's operation
WBZ's Anthony Silva reports audio tapes have been made public, now that Massachusetts has reached a settlement with a Madoff feeder fund.
Analysts hoping Cambridge company's Beatles video game rescues industry
WBZ's Anthony Silva talks with the lead designer of "The Beatles: Rock Band," and a respected video game industry analyst.
Cambridge video game company creates new Beatles game
WBZ's Anthony Silva talks with Chris Foster of Harmonix Music in Cambridge. He's the lead designer of "The Beatles: Rock Band," released Wednesday by Harmonix and MTV Games.
Massachusetts reaches $8m settlement with Madoff feeder fund
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva has an update about Fairfield Greenwich Advisors.
Selling Serbia to Boston businesses
Leaders from Serbia are in Boston, trying to establish business relationships with local companies.
CitiMortgage defends program to help those facing foreclosure
WBZ New England Business editor Anthony Silva talks with Sanjiv Das, President and CEO of CitiMortgage.
Martha's Vineyard says impact of President Obama's visit was felt
WBZ's Rod Fritz talks with Nancy Gardella, head of the Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce.
Cash for Clunkers successful in MA
WBZ's Rod Fritz speaks with Bob Okineski, Executive Vice President of the MA State Automobile Dealers Association.
Yolanda's closing
WBZ's Rod Fritz speaks with Yolanda.
Massachusetts real estate market has strong July
WBZ New England Business editor Anthony Silva has details, and analysis.
End of Cash for Cars drives business at some dealers
WBZ's Rod Fritz talked with Robert Baker, General Manager at Wagner Kia of Shrewsbury.
Some dealers not sad to se the end of Cash for Clunkers
WBZ's Rod Fritz talked with Ernie Boch, Junior.
Changes have come to your credit card account
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva has details of the Credit Card Accountability and Responsibility Act.
Boston property tax collections running a bit ahead of 2008 pace
WBZ's Anthony Silva spoke Wednesday with Boston City Treasurer Lisa Calise-Signori.
State turning up the heat on payday lenders
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva talks with Massachusetts Banking Commissioner Stephen Antonakes about his order to nearly 100 payday companies to stop doing business in this state.
Legacy Place in Dedham ramping up towards full opening
WBZ's Rod Fritz talks with a spokesman for Legacy Place's developers.
Positive signs from the Fed
The Federal Reserve left a key interest rate unchanged. WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva reports.
Signs of economic confidence on two fronts
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva has details of two new reports.
Fate of laid-off workers
WBZ's Rod Fritz talked with Matt Carothers, New England vice president for client services with Right Management, about a survey conducted by the company showing that 18 percent of laid-off employees have been rehired by their former employers.
Subaru sales breaks record
WBZ's Rod Fritz speaks with Ernie Boch Jr.
Former Osram-Sylvania plant on Sylvan St. in Danvers faces Friday foreclosure
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva talks with the woman whose company bought the building.
Genzyme blood cancer treatment gets the OK in Europe
WBZ's Anthony Silva talked with Genzyme Vice President Paula Soteropoulos, who was in Greece at the time.
Signs of economic hope in reports out Tuesday
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva has details.
Oil prices drop $4 Wednesday, close at $63 a barrel
WBZ's Anthony Silva talks about the oil markets with analyst Peter Beutel of Cameron Hanover in Connecticut.
Hopeful signs in Massachusetts June home sales numbers
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva talks with Gary Rogers, President of the Massachusetts Association of Realtors.
New home sales up in June by quickest pace in more than 8 years
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva reports.
L.L. Bean opens store in Dedham
WBZ's Rod Fritz speaks with Laurie Brooks, a spokeswoman for L.L. Bean.
Cash for Clunkers
WBZ's Rod Fritz speaks with Dan Quirk, President of Quirk Auto Dealerships.
June existing home sales up in Boston, nationwide
WBZ's Mary Blake talks with National Association of Realtors spokesman Walter Maloney.
Boston cyber-security firm warns about social networks and your personal data
WBZ's Rod Fritz talks with Richard Wang, manager of Boston-based Sophos Labs United States.
Warren Group: Huge jump in June Massachusetts foreclosure filings
WBZ's Rod Fritz has details of the report
Container ship named for Boston comes "home"
The container ship "Cosco Boston" has arrived in Boston. WBZ's Rod Fritz reports it's owned by the China Ocean Shipping Company.
Forrester: Online use will spike, largest gains will be in Asia
WBZ's Rod Fritz talked with Forrester Research Senior Analyst Zia Daniell Wigder.
Cambridge landmark to close
After 27 years of business, Kate's Mystery Books in Cambridge is closing up shop. WBZ's Anthony Silva speaks with owner, Kate Mattes.
Bayside Expo Center to re-open
WBZ's Anthony Silva speaks with Tom Ballantine, former executive director of the Expo.
Crash prevention program available to help elder drivers
WBZ's Rod Fritz has details of a program from Commerce Insurance and In Control Advanced Driver Training.
LL Bean legacy looking to save lobster industy
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva talks with Linda Bean about her Linda Bean Perfect Lobster Roll kiosks.
Lackluster June retail numbers
WBZ New England Business editor Anthony Silva talks about the June numbers with analuyst Ken Perkins, head of Retail Metrics in Swampscott.
Cyber attack broader than originally thought
WBZ's Anthony Silva talks with Robert McMillan at IDG of Framingham, who first broke the story of the attack on government websites.
Bay State Banner lowers flag
WBZ's Anthony Silva reports the longtime Boston weekly is suspending operations.
Hologic of Bedford gets approval for new form of contraception
WBZ's Anthony Silva reports it's been years in the making.
Wall Street Week in Review, 6/29/09-7/02/09
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva talks with Dave Caruso, head of Coastal Capital Group of Danvers.
Tyngsboro company wins federal loan to help with energy storage
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva reports on the unique technology, developed by Beacon Power.
Signs of hope for Boston real estate
WBZ's Anthony Silva has details of a closely-watched real estate index.
WBZ Business Breakfast: MEFA college loans
WBZ's Anthony Silva speaks with MEFA Executive Director Thomas Graf.
Government report: Savings rate hasn't been this high since the early 90's
WBZ's Anthony Silva looks at what the increased savings rate could mean.
Michael Jackson's death sparks shopping frenzy
Stores locally and around the country are selling out of Michael Jackson memorabilia. WBZ New England Business editor Anthony Silva reports.
WBZ Business Breakfast focuses on ways to pay for education
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva has more on the event he hosted Wednesday morning.
WBZ Business Breakfast: The real cost of college
WBZ's Anthony Silva talks with Robert Holub, chancellor of UMass-Amherst.
WBZ Business Breakfast: Primer for applying for college
WBZ's Anthony Silva speaks with Bernie Pekala from Boston College.
WBZ Business Breakfast: Kim Clark
Veteran journalist talked about options for paying for college
Massachusetts home sales fall in May
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva has reaction from The Warren Group, and the Massachusetts Association of Realtors.
North Shore Music Theater looking for a savior
WBZ's Anthony Silva reports management of the half-century old institution are hoping to avoid bankruptcy, after pulling the plug on the season.
This Week on Wall Street, 6/15/09-6/19/09
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva talks with Dave Caruso at Coastal Capital Group.
Comcast buying New England Cable News
WBZ's Rod Fritz talks with Comcast's Bill Bridgen, who'll be taking over as NECN General Manager.
Massachusetts foreclosures down dramatically in May
WBZ Rod Fritz talks with Tim Warren, head of The Warren Group.
North Shore Music Theater shuts down
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva has reaction.
Boston interactive ad firm Sapient buying New York ad agency
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva has more on the $55 million transaction.
Two North Shore banks tying the knot
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva reports Danvers Bancorp, Inc, is buying Beverly National Corporation.
New England Business
The North Shore Music Theater has decided to cancel it's upcoming summer season. WBZ's Anthony Silva has more in this New England Business Update.
Wall Street Week in Review, 6/08/09 - 6/12/09
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva talks with Dave Caruso at Coastal Capital Group of Danvers.
Rates for 30-year home mortgages going through the roof
Freddie Mac says rates are up to 5.6%, a seven-month high. WBZ\'s Anthony Silva talks about it with Art Hogan at Jeffries and Company in Boston.
UMass-Lowell buying a hotel for a bargain price
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva takls with UMass-Lowell Chancellor Marty Meehan about the purchase, and plans for the hotel.
California subprime mortgage lender agrees to pay Mass. $10 million
WBZ's Anthony Silva has more on the agreement between the state, and the now-bankrupt Fremont Investment & Loan.
Talbots selling off J. Jill brand
The sale comes three years after the Hngham-based Talbots bought J.Jill. WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva talked Monday with Julie Loregan, Senior Vice President at The Talbots.
Local mutual fund company to return $40m to investors
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva has details of the settlement among Evergreen Investment Management, Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin's office atd the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Wall Street Week in Review, 6/1/09 - 6/5/09
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva reviews the week in the markets with Bob Gough, of Genovation in Beverly.
State regulators move against dozens of mortgage lenders and brokers
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva spoke Thursday with David Cotney, Chief Operating Officer at the Massachusetts Division of Banks.
At least one local car dealer agrees with GM,Chrysler on the need to get lean
WBZ New England Business editor Anthony Silva talks with a dealer in Lawrence who's keeping his GM affiliation.
Waltham company unveils product that greatly enhances what you can do with your
WBZ's Rod Fritz talks with Matt Eager, President and Founder of ThinkFlood of Waltham.
Mass. business confidence index rises for third straight month
WBZ's Rod Fritz has details of the report from the Associated Industries of Massachusetts.
E Ink of Cambridge CEO talks about merger with Prime View of Taiwan
E Ink President and CEO Russ Wilcox tells WBZ's Rod Fritz the sale of his company could mean more jobs in Massachusetts
Dissecting the General Motors bankruptcy
WBZ's Rod Fritz talked with bankruptcy attorney Victor Bass
General Motors expected to file bankruptcy Monday
WBZ New England Business editor Anthony Silva has reaction from a longtime Boston-area auto analyst.
Bayside Expo Center sold at auction
WBZ's Anthony Silva reports the sale was a quick one.
State international trade office lures Irish technology company to Massachusetts
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva reports Shimmer Research has opened its North American headquarters in Boston.
President Obama signs sweeping new rules for credit card companies
WBZ's Anthony Silva spoke Friday with a woman who spearheaded the drive for these changes, to help other families avoid the pain she's had to deal with.
Encouraging news from housing market
WBZ\'s Anthony Silva has details of the latest foreclosure and home auction numbers from the Warren Group.
Massachusetts insurance agents file suit over rules for newbies
WBZ's Anthony Silva exlains why the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents objects to companies like Geico and Allstate being allowed into the local market.
State bond sale going better than expected
WBZ's Anthony Silva reports individual investors are getting first crack at the general obligation bonds.
Bargain-hunting brides head to Waltham on Friday
The bridal shop Yolanda's on Friday morning holds what it calls a recession-busting wedding own liquidation sale. New Enland Business producer Michael Epstein asks Yolanda Cellucci how the downturn is affecting the bridal industry.
Retail sales drop for second straight month
WBZ's Anthony Silva talks with a local economist about what the surprising dip in April retail sales means.
More opportunities available for laid-off workers going back to school
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva talks with U.S. News and World Report Senior Education Editor Kim Clark.
The week on Wall Street, 5/4/09 - 5/08/09
WBZ Financial Editor Dave Caruso, of Coastal Capital Group in Danvers, reviewed the week's trading Friday afternoon with WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva.
State wins ruling against Madoff feeder fund.
WBZ's Anthony Silva talks with Secretary of State Bill Galvin about Cohmad Securities.
Mortgage rates up slightly to 4.84%
WBZ's Anthony Silva looks at why the lower rates don't do some homeowners any good, and the latest news on foreclosures in Massachusetts.
Head of Putnam calling for overhaul of 401-k's
WBZ's Anthony Silva talked with Putnam Investments CEO Bob Reynolds.
Plymouth movie studio project one step closer
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva has an update about the Plymouth Rock Studios.
Lowell-based bank is exploring all options, trying to stay solvent
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva talks with Janet Bruno, the head of Butler Bank.
Massachusetts home sales hit 18 year low
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva talks with The Warren Group, and the Massachusetts Association of Realtors.
Study: Days of big banks may be numbered
The study comes from the IBM Institute for Business Value. More than 2,700 executives and government officials worldwide were interviewed in person for this study. WBZ's Anthony Silva talks with the Institute's Suzanne Duncan.
Dealer looks at life after Pontiac
WBZ's Anthony Silva talks with a man whose family started selling Pontiacs 40 years ago.
Analyst: NY Times Co. will be sold
WBZ's Anthony Silva spoke with an analyst who says it's a matter of when, not if.
Head of Bank of America coming under fire
WBZ's Anthony Silva explains the latest controversy over Bank of America CEO Ken Lewis.
Retailers react to bankruptcy filing by operator of Faneuil Hall
WBZ's Rod Fritz talks with Carol Troxell, President of the Faneuil Hall Merchants Association.
Marketing Wine to Younger Adults
WBZ's Rod Fritz has details of Wine Riot! The event happening Friday night and Saturday aims to educate the millenial generation about wine in an unpretentious way.
Irish-owned Massachusetts company signs huge expansion deal
New England Business Producer Michael Epstein reports Heritage Casket Company is now in a strategic partnership with a Pennsylvania company, greatly expanding the Scituate company's reach.
Donald Trump talks about opportunity in this economy
WBZ's Anthony Silva talked with the businessman and tv personality, who's out with a new book, Think Like A Champion.
Economy leads Mass Bankers to trade Bermuda for Boston
The bankers' group has had to scale back plans for its annual convention. WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva talked with Association Chairman Kevin Bottomley of Danvers Bank.
Local cleaner lending a hand to some of its struggling customers
WBZ's Anthony Silva reports about what Dependable Cleaners is doing.
Large company weathering economic storm, without layoffs
WBZ's Anthony Silva tells us about the philosophy at Marvin Windows and Doors of Warroad, Minnesota.
GM, Segway unveil prototype for "smart" two-seat vehicle
WBZ's Anthony Silva gets the details with executives at General Motors and Segway.
Andover company wins slice of important government contract
WBZ's Anthony Silva reports this is an important deal for Dynamics Research Corporation
Challenger: Tidal wave of job cuts may be ebbing just a bit
WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva talks about March job cuts with John Challenger, CEO of the outplacement firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas.
Big changes at the top of Progress Software
WBZ's Anthony Silva talks with Richard Reidy, who takes over from company founder Joseph Alsop.
NCAA tourney is Sweet for Boston tourism
Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau CEO Pat Moscaritolo tells WBZ's Rod Fritz about the impact of the NCAA Men's Div. 1 Basketball Tournament on Boston.
Vermont IHOP owner stands up for real maple syrup
Sam Handy's Intenational House of Pancakes Franchise is Vermont's first. He won permission to serve genuine Vermont maple syrup in his restaurant. Handy spoke Wednesday with WBZ's Rod Fritz.
Faneuil Hall merchants group: "We're not closing!"
Rumors have been swirling about the fate of the Boston landmark, because of rumors the leaseholder may go bankrupt. WBZ's Rod Fritz talkes with Carol Troxell, head of a group of marketplace merchants.
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Some workers building a Connecticut power plant shattered by a gas explosion had been spending more than 80 hours a week there before the blast killed five Sunday, The Associated Press has learned. One employee said workers smelled gas less than an hour beforehand and were told to open doors wider for air.

Police: NH man who took over Clinton office flees


The man who took hostages at a Hillary Rodham Clinton presidential campaign office in 2007 cut off his electronic monitoring bracelet Tuesday, then fled, and he is considered dangerous, authorities said. Leeland Eisenberg cut off his monitor just after 10 a.m., one day after being given a "last chance" at freedom by a judge who released him despite multiple probation violations.

Gloucester seeks $1.3M from water contractor


The city of Gloucester has filed a $1.3 million insurance claim against the company that ran its drinking water system during last summer's contamination crisis that required a nearly three-week long boil order. City lawyer Suzanne Egan tells The Gloucester Daily Times that in the claim filed last month the city alleges "breach of contract" by United Water.

Man to face retrial in 1980 Cape Cod slaying


A Brockton man whose murder conviction was overturned by the state's highest court will stand trial for a second time in connection with a three-decade-old slaying. The Cape Cod Times reports that prosecutors and defense lawyers on Monday agreed to begin Steven Stewart's retrial on November 1st.

Woman sues broker over secondhand smoke


A Massachusetts woman who says she was forced to move out of her Boston condominium because of secondhand smoke from a neighbor is suing her real estate broker. Alyssa Burrage said her broker repeatedly assured her that the owner of the condo she was buying in 2006 was a smoker and the smell would go away.
New Hampshire Statehouse (AP file)

NH panel opposes gay marriage repeal


A House committee is recommending against repealing New Hampshire's five-week-old gay marriage law. The Judiciary Committee also voted Tuesday to recommend that the House kill a constitutional amendment that defines marriage as between one man and one woman. The vote was 12-8 on both measures, largely along party lines led by Democratic opposition.
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Boston developer charged in shakedown threat


A Boston real estate developer has been charged with sending enforcers to threaten a local man over a $90,000 business debt.  The Boston Globe reports that according the FBI, David Gefke, president of First Capital Mortgage Group in Boston and East Springfield LLC, hired Michael Lee to go to the alleged victim's office on Jan. 29 and demand payment.
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Leominster driver convicted of killing dog walker


A member of a BMW car club who was out driving with other BMW enthusiasts when he struck and killed a woman walking her dog has been convicted of motor vehicle homicide.  David Conant was convicted in Fitchburg District Court on Monday after a two-day bench trial of striking 54-year-old Elizabeth Powers McCaffrey in November 2008 just yards from her Leominster home.
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Sudbury man pleads guilty to stealing human bones


A Sudbury man has avoided jail time but must pay restitution after pleading guilty to stealing human bones from a 19th century burial vault. A Framingham District Court judge on Monday ordered Leonard Caira to pay an estimated $21,000 in restitution, serve two years of probation and perform 50 hours of community service after he pleaded guilty to removing remains.
The scene outside the Bolyston Street Green Line stop (WBZ-TV)

2 Greenline trains involved in a 'fender-bender'


An MBTA spokesman says there were no reports of injuries after a subway trolley rear-ended another trolley at low speed. Agency spokesman Joe Pesaturo says a Green Line car moving eastbound tapped a stationary trolley in the Boylston station at about 9 a.m. on Tuesday. One of the trolleys had some minor damage.
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Murphy named state insurance commissioner


Quincy native Joseph Murphy, first deputy commissioner at the Division of Insurance since 2006, was named Monday as the state's insurance commissioner, a post he had held on an acting basis since Nonnie Burnes stepped down in September.  
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'Right to repair' bill heads to MA Senate


Automotive repair shops cheered Monday’s committee approval of legislation that would force manufacturers to provide repair shops information and diagnostic tools currently provided to franchised dealer service centers.  The bill now heads to the Senate.
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3 MA woman charged high speed chase


Three Massachusetts women remain jailed following a high speed chase that ended when the car they were in crashed in New Hampshire. During the chase that began about 8:15 p.m. Saturday a Seabrook police cruiser crashed into another vehicle.  Police say the women fled north at speeds that reached 100 miles per hour. They were captured after their vehicle crashed in Portsmouth.

Boston Catholic appeal raises $15M


The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston has raised $15.1 million in its flagship annual appeal, the same as the previous year. Church officials said Monday that they were pleased because the money was raised during a recession, and the total number of individuals who contributed was up slightly.
(AP Photo/Sang Tan)

Toyota makes Prius recall for brake fix


Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems- the latest in a string of embarrassing safety problems at the world's largest automaker. Company President Akio Toyoda made the recall announcement today at a press conference. Toyoda says safety for customers is "our foremost priority."  Today's recall affects models that went on sale last year, including more than 130,000 in the United States. It's the latest in a string of embarrassing safety problems at the world's largest automaker.

Crowded MA campaign season set to kick off


It's the start of what's shaping up to be a very crowded campaign season in Massachusetts.On Tuesday, candidates hoping to run in the 2010 elections can pick up nomination papers from the secretary of state. All statewide offices are up for grabs, as are seats in the state Legislature and U.S. House. Already, five candidates have announced their intention to challenge incumbent Democratic Gov. Deval Patrick.
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Nicole Chuminski in May (WBZ-TV)

Testimony continues in South Boston arson, murder case


Testimony continued Monday in the trial of Nicole Chuminski, accused of setting the April 6, 2008 South Boston fire that killed her ex-girlfriend's two daughters, ages 3 and 14. On Monday, an acquaintance of Chuminski testified that she showed up at his apartment shortly before the fire and complained bitterly that Anna Reisopolous had humiliated her by stealing a pocketbook at a family wedding they had attended together.
John Murtha (AP file)

Rep. John Murtha, Iraq war critic, dies at 77


Congressman John Murtha has died.  The Pennsylvania Democrat was the first combat veteran of the Vietnam War to be elected to Congress.  He wielded considerable clout for two decades when he served as the ranking Democrat on the House subcommittee that oversees the Pentagon.

More police retirements a growing concern for cities and towns


The increasing number of police officers and supervisors retiring from the job is beginning to concern some cities and towns. The Boston Globe reports there has been a jump in retirements from police force ranks, amid fears of proposed changes to the state pension system and the reduction of a generous bonus program

Details sought on Ireland, US clergy abuse cases


U.S. victims of clergy sex abuse and a group that tracks pedophile priests are calling on local Roman Catholic leaders and the Irish government to publicly detail known connections between the clergy abuse scandals in the U.S. and Ireland.
George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush
President George W. Bush, center, poses with President-elect Barack Obama, and former presidents, from left, George H.W. Bush, left, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter, right, in the Oval Office of the White House (AP)

The President's Club


The current president, his successor and their three living predecessors have wrapped up a White House lunch that is said to have included some valuable advice. That's part of what Barack Obama was hoping to gain from the meeting with President GeorgeW. Bush, Bush's father, and former presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter.
People crowd the National Mall in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington (AP)

Obama ready to step into history






President-elect Barack Obama says there can't be 'idle hands' at a time of national hardship.

He wasn't idle on Martin Luther King Jr. day.

Obama visited wounded troops at a military hospital and helped paint a wall at a shelter for homeless teens.

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