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Bain Capital elevates Connaughton and Lavine in generational shift

The private equity firm also renamed its Sankaty and Brookside units.

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Merger off, Pfizer may consider a split 

Now that Pfizer’s Inc. $160 billion deal to merge with Allergan PLC has been called off, the world’s largest drug maker has a decision to face.

New policy for Children’s affects poorest patients

An insurance company’s cost-cutting move means Medicaid families will have less access to specialists at Boston Children’s Hospital.

Moratorium brings uncertainty in Puerto Rico debt crisis

Puerto Rico authorized the government to halt payments on a wide swath of its $70 billion debt.

Sumner Redstone, 92, replaces health care agent with his daughter

The billionaire replaced longtime confidant and Viacom chairman Philippe Dauman.

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State Senator Mark Montigny says he is open to options for controlling prescription drug costs.

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Bill sponsor open to alternative options on drug costs

The move comes as opposition to the measure, which would impose price caps on some prescription drugs, mounts.

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Boston, MA - 4/4/2016 - Demonstrators participate in a protest against General Electric's move to the city of Boston outside of a press conference with General Electric CEO Jeffrey R. Immelt was scheduled to speak in Boston, MA, April 4, 2016. (Keith Bedford/Globe Staff)

Boston more than doubled size of offer to GE
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Utility boss Tom May to retire from Eversource Energy
An apartment complex under construction on Washington Street in Jamaica Plain. New units are making Boston’s rental market a bit more competitive.

Boston rents barely rise in first three months of year
Boston, MA - 4/4/2016 - Demonstrators participate in a protest against General Electric's move to the city of Boston outside of a press conference with General Electric CEO Jeffrey R. Immelt was scheduled to speak in Boston, MA, April 4, 2016. (Keith Bedford/Globe Staff)

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GE is a $145m bet. How will we know if Mass. won?
General Electric CEO Jeffrey Immelt spoke in Boston on Monday.

GE pledges $50m in contributions to area groups
Gay Talese was a keynote spealer at the Boston University Power of Narrative writing conference this past weekend.

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Midwood, a New York development company, released plans for its 59-story tower in Downtown Crossing, the second tower that would be built in that part of the city. (Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill)

New downtown skyscraper to rival Millennium Tower

Eric S. Rosengren is in favor of the Fed raising interest rates again.

Boston Fed chief says markets may be wrong on rates
With James Rooney at the helm, the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce has broken ranks with its allies on high-profile legislation such as transgender rights and equal pay, supporting both.

Boston Chamber aims to draw millennials, minorities
Staples and Workbar announce a new collaboration to offer shared work spaces within select Staples retail locations. The first three custom-designed Workbar spaces at Staples will be opening in Danvers, Norwood and Brighton in late spring, and will offer a mix of high-end workspaces, conference rooms, private phone rooms and more. Shown, an artist rendering of the Brighton location.

Workbar, Staples to set up co-working venues

New website helps patients comparison shop for health care

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New Saugus home is ‘bluffing’ it with marsh and ocean views

The house is built on a bluff that rises some 150 feet above Rumney Marsh Reservation.

Tech Lab by Hiawatha Bray

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Bray writes about technology for the Business section. His Tech Lab column appears on Thursdays.

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Leung writes a business column every Wednesday and Friday. Previously she served six years as the business editor overseeing daily and Sunday coverage.

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Kirsner’s Innovation Economy column appears in the Boston Sunday Globe, and he contributes to the Globe’s Beta Boston website.