Henry pays $38M for Globe HQ

John Henry paid $38.4 million for The Boston Globe's headquarters on Morrissey Boulevard as part of the 
$70 million deal last month to acquire the New England Media Group from The New York Times, according to newly filed records at the Suffolk County...

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Kia’s luxury Cadenza sings

Kia, the Korean car company better known for its dancing hamster commercials, has expanded into the luxury family sedan segment with the 2014 Cadenza. The automaker's flagship sedan has a $35,100 base price and is well-equipped with a handful of standard...

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Here’s why homes don’t sell

If your house isn't selling, don't despair — try jazzing it up online. Inventory in the Metro Boston region is down 
62 percent from a year ago while prices are up 9 percent, so there's hope. But buyers are first turning to real estate websites before...

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Asia stocks muted on prospect Fed to trim stimulus

MUMBAI, India — Asian stocks markets were muted Friday as investors continued to fret that the U.S. Federal Reserve bank will begin cutting its stimulus as soon as January. Japan's Nikkei 225, the regional heavyweight, fell 1.2 percent to 14,155.81,...

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The Ticker

U.S. adds only 130,000 jobs in October The 16-day government shutdown hurt job growth in the private sector this month with only 130,000 jobs added, a drop of 15,000 from September, according to ADP's National Employment Report. Service industries...

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Asia stocks down on fears Fed may quicken tapering

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Asian stocks were mostly lower Thursday, spooked by concerns that the Federal Reserve may accelerate plans to ease its economic stimulus. In its latest policy statement, the U.S. central bank said Wednesday it will continue...

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Smartwatches abound. But who really wants one?

NEW YORK — Computerized wristwatches that display message alerts and weather updates are abound this holiday season: Consumer electronics companies are trying to persuade you to add these smartwatches to your shopping lists. Samsung and Sony have devices...

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Asia stocks rise on hopes Fed to maintain stimulus

MANILA, Philippines — Asian stocks rose Wednesday after the Dow Jones industrial average hit an all-time high on expectations the Federal Reserve will keep its economic stimulus fully in place until next year. Japan's Nikkei 225 was up 1.1 percent at...

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New Microsoft center to be window on Mass. innovation

Microsoft New England is launching a technology policy center in Cambridge to increase the computing giant's involvement with industry and government in Massachusetts, the company said. The Microsoft Innovation & Policy Center in Kendall Square...

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Liz channels Ted on NIH $$

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren took a step into the late U.S. Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's shoes yesterday, calling for a "nonpartisan" effort to double the funding of the National Institute of Health that could pay huge dividends for Massachusetts. "I'm calling...

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Kindle’s Fire HDX a strong iPad alternative

Kindle Fire HDX (starting at $229, Amazon.com) Amazon's 7-inch powerhouse tablet features a powerful quad-core processor, up to 11 hours of battery life, a front-facing camera, tons of videos and apps, and a "mayday" button that connects you to a tech...

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Apple sweetens suite of apps

Apple's newly upgraded suite of productivity and lifestyle apps makes the iPad feel much more like a full-fledged computer. Many consumers can now grab one of those keyboard accessories for the iPad and forget about their laptop. Simply put: It's a...

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Accelerating growth

MassChallenge, the Bay State's groundbreaking global startup accelerator and competition, is planning an extensive expansion that will include manufacturing facilities and outposts in Israel as well as potentially Europe, Asia and South America, according...

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GOP hopes 'Obamacare' woes have staying power

WASHINGTON — For nearly five years, Republicans have struggled to make a scandal stick to President Barack Obama's White House. One by one, the controversies — with shorthand names such as Solyndra, Benghazi, and Fast and Furious — hit a fever pitch,...

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