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Boston-based Vertex makes $4.9B acquisition, largest in its history

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. has agreed to buy a Seattle-based biotech developing a drug to treat kidney disease for $4.9 billion, the biggest acquisition in the Boston company’s history. The drug giant said on Wednesday after the close of markets that...

NY firm buys Back Bay Hilton hotel

The New York-based investment firm Certares and a partner are acquiring the 390-room Hilton Boston Back Bay from Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc. for $171 million, it announced Tuesday. Dallas-based Ashford had revealed in late February that it had an agreement...

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Holiday travel troubles after snowstorm in New England

The snow has stopped but we are still seeing the lingering impact of it at Logan airport on Saturday...