Investors atwitter over Boston visit

Twitter's top executives are expected to meet with prospective investors in Boston Thursday as part of a multi-city roadshow to promote what could end up being one of the largest Wall Street initial public offerings in history. San Francisco-based Twitter,...

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Style built in to sunny, 4-level Newton condo

This updated townhouse in Newton's Auburndale neighborhood may not look large from the outside, but it has four levels with 3,000 square feet of airy living space. The four-bedroom end-unit at 580 Auburn St. is part of the three-building, six-townhouse...

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Still king of the road

Since fat and happy is not a good way to go through life, engineers of the once-massive Range Rover put it on a diet, trimming 900 pounds. Still, the mighty 2013 Range Rover — with aluminum frame components and lighter-weight body steel — remains the...

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Another month of fixes for health care website

WASHINGTON — It should be working well by the end of November. That's the Obama administration's rough timetable for completing a long list of fixes to HealthCare.gov, the new, trouble-plagued website for uninsured Americans to get coverage. Summarizing...

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Feds give $20.5M grant to aid Dorchester plan

A $100 million redevelopment in Dorchester that includes housing, a food business startup incubator and other improvements will revitalize the Quincy Corridor neighborhood and be the model for future such projects across the city, local and federal officials...

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Hub home inventory way down this fall

A year ago housing inventory levels statewide were down 17 percent from the previous year. Well, here we are a year later and things are pretty much the same — which isn't necessarily a bad thing. That is, unless you're a buyer looking to find a home...

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Somerville 3D printer co. raises Form-idable $19M

Somerville startup Formlabs has raised 
$19 million in institutional capital — a rare feat, even for a company responsible for the top-grossing tech project on Kickstarter. The makers of the Form 1 3D printer already are expanding into an 11,000-square-foot...

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Climate’s changed at National Grid

Delivering clean, reliable, affordable energy well into the future is one of the greatest global challenges, National Grid CEO Steve Holliday told executives in Boston yesterday. "Based on trends over the last few years, 2012 was supposed to be the...

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John Connolly, Martin Walsh appeal to CEOs

Boston's mayoral candidates made their cases to business leaders yesterday, emphasizing their strengths and plans for the city, but hitting on many of the same points — even touting the same accomplishment. Speaking in back-to-back addresses and question-and-answer...

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Kelly car dealers tops to work for

Five of Kelly Automotive Group's Massachusetts stores are among the 100 best dealerships to work for in North America, according to the most recent edition of Automotive News. Dealer Brian Kelly's Nissan stores in Lynnfield and Woburn, his Honda store...

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Penalties sought for Teamsters big

New England's top Teamsters union leader faces penalties that could range from a reprimand to permanent expulsion for allegedly threatening to punish supporters of rivals to his union allies in a Rhode Island union local election. The Independent Review...

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Duke of Windsor's Cadillac coming to NYC auction

NEW YORK — A 1941 Cadillac custom-built for the Duke and Duchess of Windsor is heading for a New York City auction. Dubbed "The Duchess," the limousine features rose-colored broadcloth upholstery, four jewelry cases and three cigar lighters. It's estimated...

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Amazon ups free shipping minimum

Amazon.com hiked its minimum purchase for free online shipping for the first time in more than 10 years, just days before it also starts collecting state sales taxes for the first time from Massachusetts customers. The world's largest online retailer...

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College prices appear to be moderating

WASHINGTON — There's some good news on college tuition. Yes, the cost has gone up — but not as much in the past. For in-state students at a four-year public college or university, published tuition and fees increased this year on average $247 to $8,893....

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China banking worries weigh on markets

LONDON — Worries over the Chinese banking sector weighed on markets Wednesday, a day after weak U.S. jobs data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve won't be reducing its monetary stimulus anytime soon. News that the U.S. generated only 148,000...

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WellPoint's 3Q profit falls 5 pct, forecast climbs

INDIANAPOLIS — WellPoint Inc.'s third-quarter earnings fell 5 percent, but the nation's second-largest health insurer's results topped Wall Street expectations. The company hiked its 2013 forecast, citing in part gains it expects from the health care...

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After 2-week delay, September jobs report due

WASHINGTON — September employment data is finally set to appear Tuesday after being delayed two weeks by the partial government shutdown. Economists forecast that employers added 180,000 jobs in September, according to FactSet. That would be a slight...

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Asia stocks waver ahead of US jobs report

BANGKOK — Asian stock markets wavered Tuesday as investors battened down for U.S. earnings and the September employment report that was delayed by the government shutdown. Benchmarks in Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and South Korea fell while Japan and Australia...

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Study: Flavored small cigars are popular with kids

ATLANTA — The first study of cigars flavored to taste sweet suggests they're a hit with underage smokers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that about 1 in 30 middle and high school kids say they smoke the compact, candy- or fruit-flavored...

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SAP profits up 23 percent as cloud computing grows

FRANKFURT, Germany — Business management software company SAP AG says net profit rose 23 percent in the third quarter as its cloud computing business grew rapidly and the company kept down costs by holding down hiring of new employees. The company,...

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Bacteria found in breast milk sold on Internet

CHICAGO — Human breast milk is sold for babies on several online sites for a few dollars an ounce, but a new study says buyer beware: Testing showed it can contain potentially dangerous bacteria including salmonella. The warning comes from researchers...

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Hasbro 3Q results climb, helped by tax adjustment

PAWTUCKET, R.I. — Hasbro's third-quarter net income rose 17 percent, buoyed by a favorable tax adjustment and higher sales. Its adjusted results and revenue topped analysts' estimates. Sales were strongest in the girls' category led by My Little Pony...

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Big Hugs Elmo, others make Target's hot toy list

NEW YORK — An Elmo that gives out hugs, Barbie's Dream House, and a new striped Furby all made Target Corp.'s list of top toys for the holiday season. Retailers place their bets early on which toys will be hits and then spend heavily to market them...

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Startup has skin in the game

A Colombian company offering new hope to burn victims and other patients who suffer skin tissue loss is one of the 26 MassChallenge top finalists who'll compete on Oct. 30 for a piece of the start-up accelerator's $1.5 million in cash prizes. Keraderm...

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AP CEO: Press freedom v. security a 'false choice'

DENVER — Governments that try to force citizens to decide between a free press and national security create a "false choice" that weakens democracy, and journalists must fight increasing government overreach that has had a chilling effect on efforts...

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What to do when battery is on its last legs

I have a 2005 Hyundai Tucson with 90,000 miles on it. I've never had a problem since I purchased the vehicle, but I'm worried the battery will fail sometime soon because of its age. I'm planning to change the battery myself but I'm concerned about the...

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Massport to hit up pols

Massachusetts Port Authority officials — already facing a ticking clock to grab vital federal funding — are prepping to start a Beacon Hill blitz this week to pitch a $300 million plan to dredge Boston Harbor, hoping to convince lawmakers to bankroll...

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