Arnold lease hits the spot

Arnold Worldwide's announcement that it will relocate to the Millennium Tower/Burnham Building complex next year is expected to heighten interest in Downtown Crossing office and retail space in addition to jump-starting the project's construction. The...

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New Explorer packs some kick

Remember when Ford introduced the Explorer in the 1990s? It was a handsome and useful replacement to the Bronco II and it hauled kids, gear and the family dog around with a hint of elan. Now after delivering the kids to practice the 2013 Sport can...

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Pfizer shifts workers to Kendall Square Drug maker Pfizer Inc. will relocate a majority of its 530 Cambridge North workers from Alewife to Kendall Square. The company will also sell or sub-lease its buildings at 87, 200, and 35 CambridgePark Drive,...

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Condos on the rise in Danvers

The Massachusetts condo market is finally warming up. After several years of slow growth, developers are building again and potential owners are buying from floor plans. Just a few years ago, real estate developers were converting their condo buildings...

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Copa builds direct route from Boston to Panama

This summer, about $600 and 5 1⁄2 hours will get you from Boston to Panama City for work or pleasure. Beginning July 10, Copa Airlines will offer the first daily nonstop service from Logan to Tocumen International Airport, with connections to 57 other...

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Boston co. throws open the gates for bull runs stateside

It's the Running of the Bulls and La Tomatina, American-style. A Boston company is staging stateside versions of two of Spain's celebrated annual traditions. The Great Bull Run has announced an initial nine cities where attendees can participate in...

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China's ex-train boss charged in bribery case

BEIJING — The ex-railways minister who led the rapid expansion of China's bullet train network has been charged with taking bribes and abusing his power in one of China's biggest graft investigations. The official Xinhua News Agency says prosecutors...

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China recovery dogged by doubt as data questioned

BEIJING — China reported strong import growth in March in a possible positive sign for its recovery but analysts said the trade data might be inflated and give a distorted picture of the economy's health. Imports rose 14.1 percent after growing 5 percent...

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J.C. Penney's CEO fired J.C. Penney's board of directors has ousted CEO Ron Johnson after only 16 months on the job as a risky turnaround strategy backfired and led to massive losses and steep sales drops. The department store chain said that it has...

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JC Penney looks to old CEO to secure its future

NEW YORK — J.C. Penney is hoping its former CEO can revive the retailer after a risky turnaround strategy backfired and led to massive losses and steep sales declines. The company's board of directors ousted CEO Ron Johnson after only 17 months on the...

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Startups ‘pop-up’ for marathon customers

A pair of fitness-savvy startups want to capitalize on the Hub's foot traffic during the upcoming Marathon weekend with a two-day pop-up shop inside a Newbury Street retailer. Janji, a running apparel company based in Brookline, and Perfect Fuel Chocolate,...

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Focus on these photo apps

I've never been a great photographer, but my best friend, a professor of graphic design in Miami, is just that. So when on a recent trip to the Sunshine State she sang the praises of Hipstamatic, a retro camera app for iPhone, I paid attention. I had...

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Study: Home buyers leery The housing markets are in recovery, but a lot of people are still asking: Why buy a home anyway? The housing bust has created great skepticism about the traditional connection between homeownership and the American dream,...

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Oil flush won’t cut down on Monte Carlo’s high consumption

My daughter has a 2004 Monte Carlo SS with the 3.8-liter motor. It uses about two quarts of oil between 3,500-mile changes. At the last oil change, the shop wanted to flush the motor, saying it would reduce the oil consumption. Is this possible? Also,...

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