While construction materials costs have begun to edge down, a New Jersey industry expert said it's unlikely to generate more construction projects or hiring until after the November election.

Johnson & Johnson, in New Brunswick, today completed its acquisition of Swiss medical device manufacturer Synthes Inc. for $19.7 billion in cash and stock.

Cargo partnership, video conferencing platform, electronic systems contract.

With Verizon Wireless rolling out revamped phone plans to encourage consumers to connect multiple mobile devices to the company's data network, residential and commercial users alike will pay a higher price over time for service, a telecom industry analyst said.

A bill that would penalize companies that ship New Jersey call-center jobs overseas is expected to go before the state Senate's Economic Growth Committee on Thursday, having passed the Assembly in March.

Big-box store closures continued to drive up the vacancy rate along northern New Jersey's six major retail corridors in the past year, according to an annual survey by Old Bridge-based retail real estate broker R.J. Brunelli & Co.

The Board of Public Utilities said this week it will streamline the administration of its Clean Energy Program by placing all of its programs under a single outside administrator.

Food supplier acquisition, sports marketing ranking, office property sale.

As New Jersey legislators continue to push conflicting versions of a tax cut proposal under the looming June 30 budget deadline, a new study by the nonpartisan Tax Foundation shows a plan by Assembly Democrats to use a so-called "millionaire's tax" to fund a tax credit would hinder economic growth in the state.

Despite the hype around the opening of the city's newest casino and the "Do AC" advertising campaign, Atlantic City's nongaming tourism business climate held steady in May, according to a report released Monday by the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority.

The board of the state Economic Development Authority today approved a new $37 million Urban Transit Hub tax credit to entice Cablevision Systems Corp. to keep more than 500 jobs in Newark, and approved an additional $87 million worth of Grow New Jersey awards for three projects to retain and add jobs in the state. Read More »

Fidelity Investments today marked the official opening of its new, 185,000-square-foot office space in Jersey City, according to the company.