As deal rumors fly, Alphabet and HubSpot would be a strange pairing

Reuters reported on Thursday that Google’s parent company, Alphabet, is exploring the possibility of buying Boston-based HubSpot, a CRM and marketing automation company with a market cap of over $33 billion – a number that has been climbing on those reports. If such a deal were to happen, the cost would likely be pretty substantial, […]

Trader Joe’s Accused of Ripping Off Smaller Food Brands

Trader Joe’s has mastered the art of developing a cult-favorite brand, thanks to its low prices and quirky food selection. The chain is known for creating fresh, frozen, and packaged meals and snacks under its own Trader Joe’s brand, with some products being an obvious riff on popular name-brand selections. But a new investigation by […]

Biden’s battle to secure backing of anti-Trump Republicans

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at the Pieper-Hillside Boys & Girls Club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on March 13, 2024. Sara Stathas | Bloomberg | Getty Images Allies of President Joe Biden are ramping up a charm offensive aimed at getting high-profile Republicans and donors who won’t support Donald Trump to back the Democratic president.  But […]

Boeing pays Alaska Air more than $160m after blowout

Regulators temporarily grounded nearly 200 Boeing 737 Max 9’s after a door plug fell from an Alaska Air plane shortly after take-off. Thousands of flights were cancelled. Airlines are now contending with delivery delays as Boeing slows production of new planes to try to resolve manufacturing and safety concerns. In February, budget carrier Ryanair warned […]