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N.H. consumers voice growing pessimism

New Hampshire consumers’ confidence in both the state and national economies has declined markedly, according to the most recent results of the University of New Hampshire Survey Center’s Granite State Poll. According to the poll -- which was conducted Oct.…

Fitch rates N.H.’s bonds at ‘AA’

Fitch Ratings has assigned an AA rating to the state of New Hampshire’s $75 million 2005 Series C general obligation refunding bonds. Fitch said it based its ratings on New Hampshire’s strong economy, good debt position, job and income growth,…

Bentley adds another Ireland deal

Bentley Pharmaceuticals made further headway into the Irish market early this week, a move that caused its stock price to jump on Monday. The Exeter-based drug delivery company’s Irish subsidiary - Bentley Pharmaceuticals Ireland Ltd. -- received approval to market…

Ex-bank exec in insider trading settlement

An executive of the former Granite Bank and his investment club partner reached a tentative settlement last week with the Securities and Exchange Commission over charges of insider trading, according to federal court documents. A civil jury trial scheduled for…