Reports: Justice Department preparing antitrust probe of Google
Politicians and outside antitrust analysts have expressed concern in recent years that Google controls too much of the online digital ad process.
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Trump digs in on Mexican import tariffs despite uproar
Despite pushback from U.S. business, Mexico and Capitol Hill, President Donald Trump is doubling down on his threat to slap a 5% tariff on Mexican imports.
General Motors plans $24M in upgrades at Indiana plant
The Detroit-based automaker said Thursday the new round of upgrades being completed this summer will allow the plant to increase production of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickups.
Rains leave most Indiana farmers well behind in planting
The federal government's weekly crop report for Indiana shows that just 22 percent of Indiana's corn acreage was planted by May 26.
GDP revised down slightly for first quarter, to still-solid 3.1% rate
The U.S. economy grew at a solid rate in the first three months of the year, but much of that gain was based on temporary factors that likely will fade, leaving growth much slower in the current quarter.
China dangles potentially harmful new threat in trade war
The threat to use China's rich supply of so-called rare earths as leverage in the conflict has contributed to sharp losses in U.S. stocks and sliding long-term bond yields.
Indiana fetal-remains law could boost costs for abortions
The state’s largest abortion provider said it expects greater expenses for abortions because of the state law requiring burial or cremation of fetal remains upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Salesforce joins blockchain bandwagon with new service
Salesforce.com Inc. unveiled a blockchain service Wednesday in a bid to boost revenue and keep up with peers in digital ledgers, joining a growing list of companies that have sought to harness the emerging technology.
New NCAA agent rule leaves college basketball player in limbo
The new NCAA rule designed to help players explore their NBA draft potential by allowing them to sign with an agent and still return to school surprisingly doesn't apply to all college players.
U.S. consumer confidence hits highest level since November
American consumers felt more confident this month, shrugging off a rocky stock market and heightened trade tensions between the United States and China.
Fiat Chrysler seeks $40B merger with Renault to create auto giant
The merger would reshape the global industry: The new company would produce some 8.7 million vehicles a year, leapfrogging General Motors and trailing only Volkswagen and Toyota.
Pagenaud wins $2.67 million for Indianapolis 500 victory
Alexander Rossi pocketed $759,159 for his second straight runner-up finish.
Pagenaud gives sponsor John Menard his first Indy 500 win
John Menard finally reached victory lane Sunday with owner Roger Penske and driver Simon Pagenaud, their car sponsored by Menard’s Midwest-based home improvement chain. Menard has been sponsoring cars at Indy since 1979.
Pagenaud wins his first Indy 500 with late pass
Simon Pagenaud’s win gave team owner Roger Penske his 18th victory in his 50th year at the track.
Indiana, Michigan farmers eager to begin growing hemp
Farmers in Indiana and Michigan are preparing to start growing hemp as a legal agricultural commodity following the declassification of industrial hemp as a narcotic with the passage of the federal Farm Bill in 2018.
Some Indiana educators disappointed about mental health funding
Jennifer McCormick, the state superintendent of public instruction and a Republican, said financial backing for mental health services didn't receive the attention it warranted.
November referendum likely on Terre Haute casino decision
Voter approval of the referendum is required under a law adopted by state legislators this spring allowing construction of a casino in Terre Haute.
Chief executives at big public firms get average pay raise of 7%
Pay for typical workers at these companies isn’t rising nearly as quickly. The median increase was 3% last year, less than half the growth for the top bosses.
FAA chief upbeat about prospects for Boeing 737 Max’s return
Aviation officials from more 30 countries met with the FAA to hear the U.S. regulator's approach to reviewing changes that Boeing is making after two crashes that killed 346 people.
China says door open to trade talks, but slams tech controls
Seeking to rally support for its side in the tariff war, Beijing is vehemently protesting the Trump administration's decision last week to impose controls on exports of computer chips and other key components.