Boeing sees early-May restart of 787 deliveries

Boeing is aiming to begin delivering 787s again in early May. The 787 has been grounded since mid-January because of smoldering batteries. Federal authorities have approved Boeing's redesigned battery system. The new battery setup has been installed...

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Thermo Fisher announces record first quarter revenue

Waltham-based health-care equipment company Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. said today its first quarter revenue rose 4 percent to a first quarter record of $3.19 billion. Company shares rose nearly 1.8 percent this morning to a high of $82.09. Thermo...

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GM says Chevy Spark EV can go 82 miles per charge

DETROIT — General Motors said Wednesday that the battery-powered version of its Chevrolet Spark mini-car can travel up to 82 miles on a single charge, putting it among the leaders in mass-market electric vehicles sold in the U.S. The Spark EV also gets...

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Orders for US durable goods fall 5.7 pct. in March

WASHINGTON — Orders for long-lasting U.S. factory goods fell in March by the most in seven months. The drop reflected a steep decline in commercial aircraft demand and little growth in orders that signal future business investment. The Commerce Department...

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Amazon.com's most well-read city: Alexandria, Va.

NEW YORK — Alexandria, Va., and Knoxville, Tenn., are cities for readers, if not always the kinds of books your parents wanted you to read. Alexandria and Knoxville ranked No. 1 and No. 2 on Amazon.com's annual list of U.S. cities buying the most books,...

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Online privacy is evolving. Does it matter to you?

WASHINGTON — Online privacy rules are changing. The question now is how much you'll care. America's tech industry is finalizing voluntary disclosure standards on the sensitive information being sucked from your smartphone like your location, surfing...

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Sprint, T-Mobile delay S4 phone, cite inventory

NEW YORK — Sprint and T-Mobile are delaying shipments of Samsung's latest flagship phone, citing inventory issues. The delays in the Galaxy S4 appear to be the result of supply disruptions from Samsung, rather than heavier-than-expected demand. In statements...

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Barclays returns to profit in Q1

LONDON — Barclays PLC on Wednesday reported a return to profit in the first quarter, as it tries to restructure and get past recent scandals. In the three months ending March 31, Barclays made an adjusted profit after tax of 839 million pounds ($1.3...

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Senators say military should buy US athletic shoes

PORTLAND, Maine — U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King of Maine have written a letter signed by 13 other senators asking that the Department of Defense be required to buy only American-made athletic footwear for military personnel. The April 19 letter...

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Obama administration had advance warning on Fisker

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration was warned as early as 2010 that electric car maker Fisker Automotive Inc. was not meeting milestones set up for a half-billion dollar government loan, nearly a year before U.S. officials froze the financing after...

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