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Gold and silver smash records again as rally gathers momentum - Gold, silver, and platinum jumped to all-time highs to extend a historic end-of-year rally for precious metals, with support from escalating geopolitical tensions, US dollar weakness, and thin market liquidity.

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Apply to be on our 2026 list of New England's fastest-growing companies

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Virginia offshore wind developer sues over Trump administration order halting projects -- The other projects are the Vineyard Wind project under construction in Massachusetts, Revolution Wind in Rhode Island and Connecticut, and two projects in New York.

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Trump launched global tariff wars in 2025. Here's a recap of his trade actions this year. -- President Trump launched a barrage of new tariffs in 2025, plunging the US into trade wars with nearly every country in the world.

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Why your holiday gift returns might go to a landfill and what you can do about it -- The month after Christmas has been dubbed "Returnuary" for good reason.

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Forever renters: For many in Greater Boston, the American dream of homeownership 'no longer exists' -- Home prices in Greater Boston have surged far faster than incomes, pushing ownership out of reach for many.

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China slaps symbolic sanctions on US firms over Taiwan arms sale -- China is also targeting executives at defense companies, freezing their assets in China and barring dealings and entry to the mainland, Hong Kong, and Macau.

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Families are leaving Boston. What is Boston's millennial mom mayor doing about that?

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How to get meals, repairs, and rides to the airport without spending a dime

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Health insurance premiums just keep going up, worsening affordability crisis

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Pierre Terjanian is leading the MFA into a new era -- Globe reporter Janelle Nanos sits down with leaders in the city's business community to talk career paths, accomplishments, and visions for Boston's future.

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TECH POWER PLAYERS 50

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Explore the 2025 Tech Power Players list -- The Globe's fourth annual list of the most influential people in tech shows an innovation scene ready for a comeback.

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Can Boston's innovation scene get its mojo back?

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The state of Boston tech, at a glance

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Explore the Top Places to Work 2025 list -- According to employee surveys, these 175 companies have the happiest workers in the state.

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See who took the No. 1 spot on the top largest companies list

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Track grocery prices in Mass. and across the United States

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Explore rent estimates and trends all over Eastern Mass.

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Why nearly 15,000 Bostonians live in 'pharmacy deserts'

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Have a consumer problem? The Globe's Fine Print columnist wants to help.

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Listen to Globe Opinion's podcast, 'Say More with Shirley Leung'

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Sign up for Trendlines, the business newsletter from Larry Edelman

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Here are the 11 most exciting luxury hotels opening in 2026

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Oil prices head for weekly surge amid Venezuela blockade, Nigeria strike

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Colder weather, higher gas prices send this customer's home-heating bill up 13 percent

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The class where 'screenagers' train to navigate social media and AI

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Refunds from hospitals, credit card companies, and a major utility add up in 2025

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Bari Weiss defends held '60 Minutes' story in email to CBS News staff

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Mass. part of coalition of states suing HHS over threats to gender-affirming care for minors

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Pediatrics group sues HHS for cutting funds for children's health programs

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Tell us: What are your financial New Year's resolutions?

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Possible measles exposure in Boston, Westborough, officials warn

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EU warns of possible action after the US bars 5 Europeans accused of censorship

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In Newton, a unique apartment complex fills a niche for middle-income seniors

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What are the 10 largest US lottery jackpots ever won?

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Business leaders sign up to support antisemitism commission's report

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Can they swab your nose for $2? Scientists are collecting viral samples on Boston streets.

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It's hard to make a deal on back taxes in Mass. But help could be on the way.

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