Home-sale agreements plummet 16 percent nationally
It was the first decline following nine straight months of gains and the lowest reading since June.
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Factory orders unexpectedly jump 1.1 percent
The advance was double what had been expected and provided further evidence that manufacturers are beginning to pull out of
their steep slump.
Americans’ job satisfaction falls to record low
Even Americans who are lucky enough to have work in this economy are becoming more unhappy with their jobs, according to a
new survey that found only 45 percent of Americans are satisfied with their work.
Report: Indiana electricity rates may rise 12 percent
The Purdue University-based State Utility Forecasting Group predicts that Indiana’s electricity rates could rise by 2013 due
to more stringent environmental guidelines.
Brightpoint quarterly estimate below expectations
Cell phone distributor predicts fourth-quarter results below analyst estimates, sending shares down in aftermarket activity.
Indiana lawmakers set to get back to work
Property-tax caps, unemployment insurance, ethics top list of issues awaiting General Assembly.
Fire destroys east-side Indianapolis restaurant
Officials say frozen fire hydrants hindered firefighters during an early-morning blaze that burned down a Texas Roadhouse.
NFL will weigh incentives to make late-season games competitive
Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league was sensitive to criticism of the Indianapolis Colts’ decision to use backups a
week ago in a game they lost, ending their bid for a perfect season.
Kruse sues customers to satisfy its debt
The Auburn-based auto auction has filed lawsuits in DeKalb County seeking more than $2 million and plans to file up to 15
more lawsuits in the next several weeks.
Indiana lawmakers looking for cheap ways to impress
In an election year with a big reward—the potential to redraw political maps for the next decade—lawmakers are looking to impress voters.
Jobless claims fall unexpectedly as layoffs ease
The Labor Department said today that new claims for unemployment insurance fell by 22,000, to a seasonally adjusted 432,000,
the lowest since July 2008.
Indiana nears 1M mark in swine-flu vaccinations
So far this year, 35 people have died in Indiana from swine flu.
Eli Lilly and Co. heiress Ruth Lilly dies at 94
Over the course of her life, the last surviving great-grandchild of pharmaceutical magnate Eli Lilly gave away much of her
inheritance.
Online list to show tax delinquent businesses
Tax-delinquent businesses will soon have a new incentive to pay their sales tax debts: public embarrassment.
Daniels doesn’t expect more budget cuts in 2010
Governor says Indiana likely will have to use all of its financial reserves to get by.
Indiana on pace for fewest traffic deaths since 1920s
Preliminary figures through Monday show 680 traffic fatalities. That’s the lowest number since the 670 recorded in 1925.
Government moves closer to fresh aid for GMAC
The new infusion would be in the range of another $3 billion, short of the roughly $6 billion the government had earlier thought
GMAC would need to stabilize the company.
Consumer confidence up in December
The rise was fueled by a long-term outlook on jobs that reached its highest level in two years, but the reading of 52.9 is
still far short of the 90 that would signify a solid economy.
Home prices rise nationally for fifth straight month
The recovery continues to be uneven, with only 11 of the 20 metro areas tracked by the index showing gains.
Ex-gas company CEO donates $1M to Community hospitals
The retired president and CEO of the former Indiana Gas Co. has donated $1 million to the philanthropic wing of a central
Indiana hospital network.