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$3.7b deal to make Hologic a heavyweight
Moving to supersize its diagnostics equipment business, Hologic Inc. said that it has struck a deal to acquire Gen-Probe Inc., a California ...
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Do you use your phone or tablet to help your kids busy on long flights or car rides? What are the best apps to keep the kids from getting bored?
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If you own a home and your return shows a large deduction for home mortgage interest, it may be advisable to consider refinancing to get a lower interest rate. While deductions are always welcome, it's better to lower your financing costs and keep that interest money in your own pocket.
If you own a home and your return shows a large deduction for home mortgage interest, it may be advisable to consider refinancing to get a lower interest rate. While deductions are always welcome, it's better to lower your financing costs and keep that interest money in your own pocket.
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Facing the possible end of state funding, the nonprofit group that managed the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway are seeking alternate forms of funding. (Globe)
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Debunking five common financial myths
Financial myths are everywhere, muddying the investment waters. Unfortunately for the investing public, the veracity of many financial facts comes down to personal preference, the data of the day, and who you ask.
Wynn Macau gets OK for Cotai casino development
The Chinese arm of Wynn Resorts Ltd. said it received approval on Wednesday for a new casino in the Cotai district of Macau, the world's most lucrative gambling market.
Report: Facebook IPO set for May 18
Facebook will go public on May 18, a published report says, in one of the most highly anticipated tech initial public offerings since Google went public in August 2004.
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I'm young and have bad credit. What do I do?
You don't have bad credit because you are so young and have hardly anything in your name. You have bad credit because you didn't pay your bills as promised. If you've made financial missteps early, here's some advice to help you establish credit.
Why 'Sell in May' doesn't work for investors
It's simple to understand, and has a nice ring to it. It's made some investors look like geniuses recently. Say it enough and you might even believe it. Too bad "Sell in May and go away" doesn't work.
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BlackBerry-maker RIM unveils prototype
Research In Motion's new chief executive unveiled a prototype BlackBerry smartphone powered by a new operating system, the very software that the company has pinned its future on.
Facebook makes it easier to become organ donor
Facebook wants to help you share your organs. Users in the US and the UK can enroll as organ donors via links to official registries on the world's biggest social networking site, said CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
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Where’s the heat?
Now that spring is upon us, it is easy for house hunters to overlook something that they’d notice in a heartbeat come next October: where...
Video game director engages players with online challenges
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Rusting Hyundai, Noisy Belts and Driving for Seniors
Q. Three years ago, my 2004 Hyundai XG350 was recalled due to sub frame rotting. The dealer drilled holes in the frame and applied an anticorrosive, according to manufacturer's guidelines. Last week, the car started pulling to the right and......
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