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February 08, 2010
Hasbro 4Q profit rises on sales of boys’ products
The nation’s second biggest toymaker, said Monday its profit surged in the fourth quarter on sales of boys’ action figures.
Business Talk: Feb. 8, 2010
Mark Murphy of the Providence Business News talks about the plan to give tax break to firms that offer new jobs.
February 05, 2010
Stanley-Bostitch to lay off 165 workers in RI
The company says the costs associated with nail production were too much to overcome.
Success Story: Lightolier
One of the biggest employers in Southern New England thrives even in the rough economy.
Business Talk: Feb. 5, 2010
Jay Thompson of JW Thompson Investments talks about the drop in stock prices this week.
February 03, 2010
Coventry tackles major development project
The biggest development since the Centre of New England is planned for Coventry.
Business Talk: Feb. 3, 2010
Mitchell Pinneiro of Janney Montgomery Scott has some advice on investing in today’s market..
Tough economy spurs shift to cheaper liquor
Americans’ love affair with top-shelf booze cooled last year.
February 02, 2010
Business Talk: Feb. 2, 2010
Benefits consultant James Borah has some smart thinking on what may happen with health insurance rates this year.
February 01, 2010
Lawmaker, restaurant owner may buy club
The prospective owners say they would clean up the troubled Club Elements.
Interactive: Faulty parts in recalled Toyotas
An interactive shows the parts blamed for accelerator problems in some Toyotas.
Business Talk: Feb. 1. 2010
Mark Murphy of The Providence Business News talks about why some major retailers are closing.
January 29, 2010
Electric Boat to lay off 434 workers
The company cites a downturn in submarine maintenance, overhaul and repair work.
Business Talk: Jan. 29, 2010
Attorney Tom Iddings of Nicholas Barrett Associates, talks about the affect commercial real estate prices have on the economy.
January 28, 2010
Twin River, creditors reach tentative deal
The agreement still needs to be approved by hundreds of creditors and investment funds.
New EDC director: ‘Agency needs consistency’
Keith Stokes says he plans to restructure the Rhode Island Economic Development Corp.
Business Talk: Jan. 28, 2010
Karl Martone, President of the RI Realtors Association presents numbers that indicate a continued recovery in the housing market.
Ford earns $2.7 billion in 2009
Ford Motor Co. made $2.7 billion in 2009, its first annual profit in four years.
Realtor to open offices in supermarket
Re/Max of New England plans to open real estate offices in 17 Stop & Shop locations.
January 27, 2010
Apple’s Jobs unveils ‘intimate’ $499 iPad tablet
Apple will sell its newly unveiled tablet-style iPad starting at $499.
Business Talk: Jan. 27, 2010
Matt Blanc of Citizens Wealth Management has somet thoughts on the economy and the market.
January 26, 2010
Mass. Realtors: Median prices increase
The Massachusetts Association of Realtors reports increases of home sales and median prices.
GM finds buyer for Saab
General Motors will sell the Swedish brand to Dutch carmaker Spyker.
Mollis: RI businesses may be on the upswing
Rhode Island’s secretary of state says fewer businesses around the state are closing.
Business Talk: Jan. 26, 2010
Secretary of State Ralph Mollis says at least one indicator points to some good news for the economy.
January 25, 2010
City tax credit program begins
The mayor kicks off the annual city earned income tax credit program.
Gas prices dip two cents
Gas prices in Rhode Island and Massachusetts are down.
Business Talk: Jan. 25, 2010
Mark Murphy of the Providence Business News talks about how businesses can take advantage of the military.
January 22, 2010
Business Talk: Jan. 22, 2010
Department of Labor and Training Director Sandra Powell has the new R.I. unemployment numbers.
TD Bank expanding into Rhode Island
TD Bank is expanding into Rhode Island.
