Economy

Oxford laser manufacturer IPG Photonics was able to weather the storm of tariffs and other political factors and record a 16-percent growth in profits for 2018

The Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) Business Confidence Index lost 0.9 points, falling to 57.7, its lowest level since October 2016

The Massachusetts economy added 5,600 jobs in December, the state announced Thursday, with the unemployment rate dropping...

Dr. Charles Steinberg wore three Red Sox World Series rings -- he hasn't received his fourth yet -- on his left hand in a State House hearing room Wednesday, the bejeweled red "B's" glimmering as he pointed to his mandible.

What to know about the state's new paid family and medical leave law, which will start affecting businesses in 2021.

The Worcester area's economy grew 3.2 percent last year, its highest annual rate since the 1990s on the strength of a low unemployment rate.

A Worcester Business Journal investigation shows a broad range of practices in how communities use — or don't — tax breaks for development.

Looking solely at the numbers, Worcester's deal to bring the Pawtucket Red Sox to town ain't a good deal. Depending on how we define economic benefit, it may turn out to be a bad deal.

About two-thirds of Massachusetts employers test their employees or prospective employees for drug use, but only 10 percent said they plan to alter their drug testing policies now that it is legal for adults to use marijuana in Massachusetts.

Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester has been awarded a $143,000 grant from the Commonwealth Corp. to address the training needs of small businesses.