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Friday, July 30, 2010

TransCanada to test legality of Cape Wind pact

By Jay Fitzgerald

A Canadian power company is laying the groundwork for a major legal battle with the...

Bay State economy grows at 6.4 percent clip

By Jay Fitzgerald

The state’s economy expanded at a surprisingly strong clip in the second quarter, but don’t expect it to last,...

Puma City sets up shop for second Hub stint

WORK IN PROGRESS: Puma City remains under construction yesterday on Van Ness Street near Fenway Park. The
three-story structure will include a Puma store and bar, officials say.

By Donna Goodison

Puma City will rise again in Boston for the second time in just over a year. ...

BJ’s CEO discusses Pine Street Inn work

ADVOCATE: BJ’s Chief Executive Laura Sen, in her office earlier this month, is a board member and volunteer at the Pine Street Inn.

By Frank Quaratiello

Natick-based BJ’s Wholesale Club operates more than 180 stores, mainly on the...

Speculation swirls over Sanofi offer for Genzyme

Genzyme chief Henri Termeer, left, and Sanofi-Aventis Chief Executive Chris Viehbacher, right.

By Jay Fitzgerald

Nervous Genzyme Corp. shareholders could know within a few days exactly how much...

Officials: Mass lawmakers weighing 3 casinos, 2 slots

By Associated Press

Three Statehouse officials say House and Senate negotiators are weighing a final proposal to expand legalized gambling in...

Raytheon profits fall on UK contract cancellation

By Herald wire services

Raytheon Co., the Waltham-based defense contractor, said second-quarter profit dropped on costs related to a border-control contract canceled by the UK government. ...

Stocks regain ground after mixed economic reports

By Associated Press

NEW YORK - Stock prices are fluctuating after investors found some upbeat news in the government’s assessment of the economy during the April-June quarter. The...

Stocks drop after 2Q GDP growth slows

By Associated Press

NEW YORK — Stocks fell and interest rates rose in the Treasury market Friday after the government said the economy...

Mass. lawmakers agree on wind energy permits bill

By Associated Press

Massachusetts lawmakers have reached a compromise on a bill designed to streamline the permitting process for new wind energy...

NC hoping to land Caterpillar plant, 500 jobs

By Associated Press

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — North Carolina hopes to be picked as the site for a new plant planned by heavy-equipment manufacturer...

The Ticker

By Staff and wire reports

Devens power American Superconductor, the Devens-based maker of electrical systems for wind farms and turbines, posted strong quarterly results and raised...