Coldwell Banker offices in Lincoln and Somerville are among a handful of the brokerage’s New England offices accused of more than 100 violations of lead paint disclosure laws.

Boston-based insurance brokerage firm William Gallagher Associates Insurance Brokers must pay an additional $330,624 in restitution to 11 companies and make an additional $80,000 payment to the state as the result of a recently completed court-ordered audit, according to Attorney General Martha Coakley’s Office.

Fidelity Investments, the world's biggest mutual fund company, said Thursday it will reduce global staff by 2.9 percent in November, affecting up to 1,288 jobs, with a further round of job cuts coming early next year.

San Francisco-based First Republic Bank has expanded its presence in the Bay State with the opening of a second office at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

Newton-based Five Star Quality Care, an operator of health care and elderly living facilities, has reported a net loss of $2.25 million for the third quarter, compared to net income of $7.76 million for the same period a year ago, a $10.01 million negative swing.