ECONOMIC DATA
US mortgage rates
New numbers for the average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage will be released Thursday. Last week, Freddie Mac reported the average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage edged up to 3.56 percent from 3.54 percent the week before.
EARNINGS REPORT
Medical diagnostics company to release earnings
Alere Inc., the Waltham-based medical diagnostics products provider, is expected to release its fourth-quarter earnings report.
NETWORKING
Round table discussion
Net Impact Boston is holding its ninth annual speed networking event. Attendees will hear from several VIP speakers about careers in sustainability, including Alyssa Caddle, the consultant program manager at EMC. Thursday, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Impact Hub Boston, 50 Milk St., Boston. $20 to $30.
PRESENTATION
Planning ahead
Concord Wealth Management is featuring a presentation for business owners, managers, and executives on improving a business’s worth and planning for the unexpected. Thursday, 8 to 9 a.m., Concord Wealth Management, 230 Third Ave., sixth floor, Suite 110, Waltham. Free.
EVENT
Tweetup meet up
Local residents Bob Cargill and Phil Hollows of Sudbury will be hosting their 58th Sudbury Social Tweetup. Attendees will meet other business professionals from the area and learn how to effectively use social media. Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., 29 Sudbury Restaurant and Bar, 29 Hudson Road, Sudbury. Free.
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