Orders jump for key US long-lasting factory goods

WASHINGTON — Orders for U.S. factory goods that signal business investment plans jumped last month by the most in more than a year, suggesting companies are confident about their business prospects. The Commerce Department said Wednesday that orders...

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Aveo Oncology eyes FDA drug review

Aveo Oncology of Cambridge and Astellas Pharma Global Development Inc. said today a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory committee will review the company's advanced renal cell carcinoma treatment. The review of tivozanib will take place on May...

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Former N.H. governor joins tech firm’s board

Former N.H. governor joins tech firm's board Ping4 Inc., a Nashua, N.H.-based maker of hyperlocal mobile emergency alerts, said today that former New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch has joined the company's board of directors, effectively immediately. Ping4...

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Life is Good giving part of profits to kids foundation

Hub-based retailer Life is Good said today it will now donate 10 percent of its net profits to help kids in need through the Life is Good Kids Foundation. "To date, we have helped raise $9.5 million to help kids in need, but we're just getting started....

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State: Health clubs not meeting membership price display law

A month-long investigation of 15 health clubs around the Boston-area revealed that all failed to display membership prices and fees as mandated by state law, the state Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation said today. The survey was conducted...

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After meatballs, Ikea withdraws sausages

STOCKHOLM — After withdrawing meatballs from stores across Europe, home furnishings company Ikea said Wednesday its own tests confirmed "a few indications of horse meat" and that it would also remove wiener sausages made by the same supplier. Ikea said...

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Doris Kearns Goodwin to speak at Boston Chamber gala

Pulitzer Prize-winning author and presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin will deliver the keynote address at the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce's annual meeting on May 8 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Goodwin's work includes...

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Airbus parent EADS sees Q4 earnings halve

BERLIN — Airbus parent company EADS NV posted a 47 percent drop in fourth-quarter net profit Wednesday after taking costly charges at its helicopter and defense electronics divisions. The aerospace giant recorded a €325 million ($425 million) net profit...

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House chairman opposes universal background checks

WASHINGTON — The Republican chairman of the House Judiciary Committee said Wednesday he opposes universal background checks on gun sales and doesn't foresee such a measure being part of gun legislation in the House. Requiring background checks on all...

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Hostess sale of Wonder bread nears completion

NEW YORK — Wonder bread is one step closer to getting a new owner. A person familiar with the situation says a bid by Flowers Foods to buy several bread brands from Hostess was met with no competing offers. The individual requested anonymity because...

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