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Report: Slow economic growth predicted for R.I. through 2016
Even though Rhode Island’s economy has shown mixed signs of improvement in 2012, the state’s economic outlook has not changed significantly in recent months, according to a report from the New England Economic Partnership. more
Services in U.S. expand at a faster pace than forecast
Service industries in the U.S. expanded at a faster pace than forecast in November, indicating the economy is holding up in the face of the so-called fiscal cliff. more
Seaconnet Point Farm properties sell for $7.8M
Two properties in Seaconnet Point Farm in Little Compton have sold for $7.8 million, Residential Properties Ltd., the listing brokerage, said Tuesday. more
Gasoline falls on budget stalemate, estimate supplies gained
Gasoline fell on concern that the White House and congressional Republicans are far apart in budget negotiations and on speculation supplies rose last week. more
Home prices continue to fall in Providence metro area in Oct.
Single-family home prices in the Providence-Fall River-New Bedford metro area dropped 0.3 percent in October compared with the same period in 2011, according to CoreLogic’s Home Price Index. more
| 12/4/12
Hasbro issues CSR report update for 2011
Local toy and game maker Hasbro Inc. has made progress on a variety of corporate social responsibility initiatives, including a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and reduced water use, according to the company’s 2011 CSR report update. more
| 12/4/12
U.S. stock futures advance amid government budget negotiations
U.S. stock futures advanced, following yesterday’s decline in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, as U.S. leaders prepared for more budget talks. more
Sandy recovery efforts noted in South County
Citizens Bank celebrated the re-opening of its Westerly branch from temporary closure due to Hurricane Sandy by designating Wednesday, Nov. 28, Westerly Customer Appreciation Day. more
| 12/4/12
Five Questions With: Leland Merrill Jr.
The executive vice president of commercial lending at BankNewport talks about the effects of low interest rates on residential lending. more
Wax named Gamm Threatre director
David M. Wax, who has been serving as acting executive director of the Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre since June, took on the position permanently effective Nov. 30. more
| 12/3/12
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