fb-pixel

Eversource pledges to be carbon neutral by 2030

Stories you may have missed from the world of business.

Latest Business Headlines

Eversource pledges to be carbon neutral by 2030

Stories you may have missed from the world of business.

Fed says interest rates, like economy, should stay stable

The Federal Reserve predicts no interest rate cuts in 2020, ignoring President Trump’s calls to boost the economy.

In House, FAA chief faces sharp questions over how agency handled Max crisis

WASHINGTON — The head of the Federal Aviation Administration faced sharp questioning from Congress on Wednesday as he sought to defend the agency’s certification of the Boeing 737 Max and its decision not to ground the plane after a first deadly crash last year.

Are you ready for a robot boss? Many workers say that yes, they are
Artificial intelligence is everywhere. In our Google searches, in our mobile banking apps, in our thermostats and refrigerators and endless requests for Alexa. At work, AI tells sales reps which accounts they should pursue and helps lawyers analyze piles of contracts. Is it any wonder that we’re starting to think it might be OK if the machines take over?

US stocks notch modest gains as Fed leaves rates unchanged
The market shook off a mixed start after the Federal Reserve announced it is would be leaving interest rates unchanged this month and signaled that it expects to leave them alone in 2020.

A Globe video series

Bold Types

Globe reporter Janelle Nanos sits down with leaders in the city’s business community to talk about their career paths, work and accomplishments, as well as their vision for Boston’s future.

More business headlines

CHESTO MEANS BUSINESS

Brookline’s ban on natural gas connections spurs other municipalities to consider the idea

When Brookline approved its ban last month, many in the business community worried it would be the first of many dominoes to fall. Well, here they go. Next in line: Cambridge, and then Newton.

Business agenda

Mortgage rates, a networking dinner at Lululemon, and other events.

City set to approve controversial sale of Harriet Tubman House to condo developer

United South End Settlements, a nonprofit that owns the South End building, says it needs to raise money.

Fed leaves low rates alone and foresees no moves in 2020

The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate alone Wednesday and signaled that it expects to keep low rates unchanged through next year.

These 2 Boston companies just topped Glassdoor’s best places to work list

Looking for a new job? Two Boston-area companies were named No. 1 and 2 on Glassdoor’s annual Best Places to Work list — and both are hiring.

Boston has dramatically reworked the design for a new Northern Avenue bridge

City officials working on replacing the long-closed bridge over Fort Point Channel appear to be moving toward a span that would prioritize walking and bicycling and prohibit single-occupancy cars. Indeed, conceptual images shared Tuesday don’t show any vehicles.

Wellforce health system names new CEO

Michael J. Dandorph will begin the new role in mid-January, after many years as a health care executive in Chicago and Philadelphia.

Beth Israel Lahey expands orthopedic surgery care, using Baptist Hospital as model

New England Baptist’s surgeons have shared their best practices — their specific way of doing orthopedic surgery — with surgeons at Beverly Hospital in Beverly and Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport.