Humanoid Robots 2026: Figure at BMW, Agility SPAC and China Race
Humanoid robots in 2026: Figure 03 at BMW, Agility’s $2.5B SPAC deal, Boston Dynamics’ Atlas plan and the China race, with what is verified and what is claimed.
Business & Finance
Business and finance news from The Boston Report: companies, IPOs, bankruptcies and deals, including Boston-area business, explained so you get the key facts.
Shipping Costs US to Asia Surge: Who Is Profiting and Who Pays
Shipping costs US to Asia are surging in October 2026. See container, tanker, grain and air cargo rates, and who is profiting versus who pays, with sources.
Gillette Boston Headquarters: Fort Point Plans at 125 Years
The Gillette Boston headquarters planned at 232 A St. in Fort Point: the $99.3M land buyback, 150-foot design, waterfront park and what it means for South Boston.
Bevi Beverage Machines Add Sodas as Boston Firm Eyes Growth
Bevi beverage machines now pour low-sugar sodas and vitamin add-ins, and the Boston company named its first independent director. Analysis of what comes next.
Boston Small Business Economy: Sales, Jobs, New Openings
Boston small business economy this fall: strong summer sales, 3.9% local unemployment, rising cost worries and new openings in Seaport, Fort Point and Roxbury.
Boston Small Business Minimum Wage and Sick Time Rules
Boston small business minimum wage and sick time rules explained: the $15 state minimum, tipped pay, overtime and earned sick time for large and small employers.
Open a Restaurant in Boston: Licenses, Permits, Patios
How to open a restaurant in Boston: the Common Victualler license, zoning, Licensing Board steps, 2026 outdoor dining fees and the city’s permit streamlining.
Boston Small Business Grants: Main Streets and City Help
Boston small business grants and support, from the city’s OEOI funding list to the 17 Main Streets districts and World Cup activation grants, explained from city sources.
Downtown Boston Office Market Q3 2026: Vacancy 18.5%
The downtown Boston office market ended Q3 2026 at 18.5% vacancy, per CBRE. See Seaport sublease space, Back Bay leasing and the office-to-housing pipeline.
Boston Link Bus and Street Furniture Plan Explained
The Boston Link Bus will add free shuttles in the Seaport, Allston-Brighton and Charlestown, while a street furniture RFP seeks 500 more shelters. Key dates.