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Steward Health Care announces closure of 2 Massachusetts hospitals

Jul. 26, 2024 12:33 PM EDT

BOSTON (AP) — Steward Health Care announced Friday that is it closing two hospitals in Massachusetts because it received no qualified bids for the facilities after declaring bankruptcy earlier this year. Steward's bankruptcy is being investigated by the U.S. Senate, with Democrats...

Veralto: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Jul. 25, 2024 16:49 PM EDT

WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — Veralto Corp. (VLTO) on Thursday reported second-quarter profit of $203 million. On a per-share basis, the Waltham, Massachusetts-based company said it had net income of 81 cents. Earnings, adjusted for amortization costs, came to 85...

Massachusetts governor signs bill cracking down on hard-to-trace 'ghost guns'

Jul. 25, 2024 15:01 PM EDT

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed a sweeping gun bill Thursday that supporters say builds on the state’s existing gun laws, including a crackdown on hard to trace “ghost guns,” while safeguarding the rights of gun owners. The law is part of an effort by the...

Senate committee votes to investigate Steward Health Care bankruptcy and subpoena its CEO

Jul. 25, 2024 13:29 PM EDT

BOSTON (AP) — A Senate committee voted Thursday to authorize an investigation into the bankruptcy of Steward Health Care and to subpoena the company’s CEO, Dr. Ralph de la Torre. The subpoena would compel de la Torre to testify before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and...

HarborOne Bancorp: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Jul. 25, 2024 08:15 AM EDT

BROCKTON, Mass. (AP) — BROCKTON, Mass. (AP) — HarborOne Bancorp Inc. (HONE) on Thursday reported second-quarter profit of $7.3 million. The Brockton, Massachusetts-based bank said it had earnings of 18 cents per share. The results surpassed Wall Street...

NetScout: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Jul. 25, 2024 08:05 AM EDT

WESTFORD, Mass. (AP) — WESTFORD, Mass. (AP) — NetScout Systems Inc. (NTCT) on Thursday reported a loss of $443.4 million in its fiscal first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Westford, Massachusetts-based company said it had a loss of $6.20. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains...

Massachusetts bill would require businesses to disclose salary range when posting a job

Jul. 24, 2024 18:02 PM EDT

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts businesses with 25 or more employees would be required to disclose a salary range when posting a job under a bill approved by state lawmakers Wednesday, The legislation would also protect a worker's right to ask their employer for the salary range for a...

Teradyne: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Jul. 24, 2024 17:20 PM EDT

NORTH READING, Mass. (AP) — NORTH READING, Mass. (AP) — Teradyne Inc. (TER) on Wednesday reported second-quarter earnings of $186.3 million. On a per-share basis, the North Reading, Massachusetts-based company said it had profit of $1.14. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring...

ATN International: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Jul. 24, 2024 17:02 PM EDT

BEVERLY, Mass. (AP) — BEVERLY, Mass. (AP) — ATN International, Inc. (ATNI) on Wednesday reported second-quarter net income of $9 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier. On a per-share basis, the Beverly, Massachusetts-based company said it had net...

Pegasystems: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Jul. 24, 2024 17:00 PM EDT

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Pegasystems Inc. (PEGA) on Wednesday reported second-quarter net income of $6.6 million. On a per-share basis, the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company said it had net income of 7 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and...