U.S. manufacturing nearly stagnates with virus hitting suppliers
WASHINGTON – A key gauge of U.S. manufacturing retreated to near-stagnation in February amid mounting concern that the world’s largest economy won’t be able...
KVH Industries posts $16M loss in 2019
PROVIDENCE – KVH Industries Inc. posted a $16 million loss in 2019, or 92 cents per diluted share, the company reported Friday.
The company, which...
Are you concerned that a coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. will...
State health officials on Feb. 27 said the risk from the COVID-19 virus, known as the coronavirus, remains low in Rhode Island but urged...
Maine mulls legislation mandating cage-free eggs
Maine might join a growing number of states that require cage-free facilities for chickens that lay eggs for commercial consumption, but some industry advocates...
Orders for U.S. business equipment jumped at start of year
WASHINGTON – Orders placed with United State factories for business equipment increased in January by the most in a year, representing a respite in...
Titleist golf ball launches drive Acushnet’s $121M profit in 2019
FAIRHAVEN – Acushnet Holdings Corp. earned a profit of $121.1 million in 2019, a 21.2% increase year over year.
The company, which oversees the Titleist...
R.I. House passes bill banning manufacture, sale of ‘ghost guns,’ untraceable...
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. House of Representatives passed legislation by Rep. Patricia Serpa, D-West Warwick, that effectively outlaws 3D-printed guns or other undetectable firearms.
The...
SquadLocker closes $20M Series C financing round
WARWICK – SquadLocker has closed a $20 million round of Series C financing, the company announced on Tuesday.
The round was led by ABS Capital...
Hasbro extends deal with Disney for Star Wars and Marvel merchandising
PAWTUCKET – Hasbro Inc. has reached a deal with The Walt Disney Co. to renew Hasbro’s merchandise rights to the Star Wars and Marvel...
EpiVax devises ‘recipe’ for coronavirus vaccine
Staying current on the frantic pace of the coronavirus outbreak means following reports by major news outlets for most people, but analysts at EpiVax...
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