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Bank of America buying back risky securities from two Mass. agencies The securities were purchased by the Turnpike Authority, and the Massachusetts Housing Partnership. WBZ's Anthony Silva speaks with the head of the Partnership. Report: Massachusetts real estate prices holding their own The Standard & Poor's Case-Schiller index shows home prices falling in the 2nd quarter more sharply than ever, nationally. Karl Case tells WBZ's Anthony Silva that Massachusetts is bucking the trend. Lizzie Borden Museum opens Saturday in Salem The owner of the Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast in Fall River filed a federal suit to keep Leonard Pickel from opening True Story of Lizzie Borden in Salem. Pickel spoke with WBZ's Anthony Silva. Lizzie Borden Museum opens Saturday in Salem The owner of the Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast in Fall River filed a federal suit to keep Leonard Pickel from opening True Story of Lizzie Borden in Salem. Pickel spoke with WBZ's Anthony Silva. Galvin lands another investment settlement Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin tells WBZ's Anthony Silva that Merrill-Lynch has agreed to return about $10 million. Galvin was instrumental in reaching this national settlement. NSTAR lowering electric rates for largest commercial customers NSTAR's Caroline Allen tells WBZ's Anthony Silva about the coming changes. Massachusetts growers expecting bumper cranberry crop this fall WBZ's Anthony Silva talked with Wareham grower Peter Beaton Wednesday afternoon as he was walking through the bogs. Parent company of Boston-based Uno's cooks up plan to stay afloat Uno's Chief Financial Officer Louie Psallidas tells WBZ's Anthony Silva the company is delaying a $7 million bond interest payment. Suffolk Downs and Wonderland Greyhound Park reach partnership deal The agreement falls short of a merger, but opens the door to a future sale. WBZ's Anthony Silva talks with Suffolk Downs Chief Operating Officer Chip Tuttle. Survey: RI has fastest internet speeds; US trails other countries The survey comes from the Communications Workers of America. WBZ's Anthony Silva talks with the CWA's Kathy Goldman. Stop and Shop stops selling some endangered fish Stop and Shop becomes the first major supermarket chain to stop selling some species threatened by overfishing. WBZ's Anthony Silva talks with Stop and Shop Senior Seafood Buyer Tracy Taylor. Foreclosure prevention workshop Tuesday at Gillette Stadium WBZ's Anthony Silva talks about the event with Eric Rosengren, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. You can learn more about the workshop at www.theinformedhomebuyer.org . Crude oil drops nearly 8% this week WBZ's Anthony Silva speaks with Peter Beutel, oil risk analyst for Cameron Hanover. Showcase Cinema de Lux opening Friday at Patriot Place National Amusements President Shari Redstone tells WBZ's Anthony Silva about the latest concept in movie theaters. "Watershed moment" for Cambridge company WBZ's Anthony Silva talks with Verenium Corporation CEO Carlos Riva about a $90 million deal with BP to develop cellulosic ethanol. Federal Reserve leaves interest rates alone WBZ's Anthony Silva gets reaction to the Fed's decision from a local economist. Mass. consumer confidence hits all-time low Mass Insight says the Massachusetts Consumer Confidence Index is down 4 points since April to an all-time low of 50. WBZ New England Business editor Anthony Silva takes a closer look. State accuses Merrill Lynch of selling auction rate securities Secretary of State Bill Galvin's office says the firm knowingly promoted the securities as stable, but they proved otherwise. Fan Pier close to landing first major tenant? The Boston Business Journal says Vertex Pharmeceuticals of Cambridge has signed a letter of intent to lease up to a million square feet at Fan Pier. WBZ's Anthony Silva reports. Needham software company lands major European deal WBZ's Anthony Silva talks with PTC Chief Financial Officer Neil Moses about the contract from EADS, the European Aeronautic and Defense Space Company. MA college students have options after MEFA implodes WBZ's Anthony Silva speaks with US News and World Report Senior Education editor Kim Clark tells about possible avenues for those left in the lurch by MEFA. Warren: MA real estate picture bleak in 2nd quarter WBZ's Rod Fritz spoke with Tim Warren, CEO of The Warren Group, which publishes Banker & Tradesman. MEFA says no student loans available this fall. Tens of thousands of Massachusetts students are scrambling to find a way to pay for college, weeks before classes begin. WBZ's Rod Fritz talks with MEFA Executive Director Thomas Graf. New construction company focusing on "green" homes" WBZ's Anthony Silva spoke with longtime homebuilder Jack McBride, who's now part of Abode in Nashua, New Hampshire. A success story in the troubled world of commericial aviation WBZ's Anthony Silva found one New England airport that's seeing a healthy increase in passenger traffic. Northwest Airlines adding fees, cutting jobs WBZ's Anthony Silva talked with a noted airline analyst about the vanishing incentives in the airline industry . Grant program means new homes for more than 400 The grants come from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston. Bank Vice President Ken Willis tells WBZ's Anthony Silva about it. Automakers having trouble going small WB's Anthony Silva talked about the state of the auto industry with Global Insight Senior Automotive Analyst John Wolkonowicz. Repaying most federal student loans now a bit easier WBZ's Anthony Silva talks with U.S. News and World Report education editor Kim Clark about changes in the interest rate for subsidized Stafford loans. Boston Beer company launches program helping start-ups WBZ's Anthony Silva says Boston Beer kicked off its first philanthropic program Monday at its brewery in Jamaica Plain. Analyst: Relentless rise in oil prices will continue The cost of a barrel of oil hit a new record Thursday, at nearly $140. Boston Redevelopment Authority approves Suffolk University expansion Suffolk V.P. John Nucci talks about how the plan came to pass. Boston Herald to cut jobs, outsource presses WBZ's Anthony Silva speaks with Pat Purcell, owner of the Herald. Boston's Duck Boat battle may not be done yet WBZ's Anthony Silva has an update on the legal tug of war between Boston Duck Tours, and rival Super Duck Excursions. Brockton attorney's alleged foreclosure rescue scam revealed Attorney General Martha Coakley tells WBZ's Anthony Silva about the settlement her office has reached with 10 mortgage lenders involved with Alec Sohmer. Internet pioneer doesn't want to see billing by usage Time-Warner has launched a trial of "internet metering" in one Texas town. WBZ's Anthony Silva gets reaction from Vint Cerf, known as "the father of the internet." Massachusetts foreclosures drop 88% in May ForeclosuresMass.com co-founder Sheila Farragher-Gemma says the news may not be as good as it seems. Analyst: Deep problems at Lehman Brothers The investment bank removed two executives, reacting to Wall Street anger over recent losses there. WBZ's Anthony Silva speaks with Peter Cohan, head of Cohan and Associates in Marlborough. Three local companies, three turnaround plans WBZ's Anthony Silva reports on Tweeter, Zoots and Talbots.