EDITORIAL: Don’t let politics thwart tax debate
Hoosiers love our low taxes. But there are times when that reality—which politicians play to the hilt—gets in the way of good public policy.
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Meijer plans to hire more than 9,000 in five states
The Grand Rapids-based company says it wants to hire 1,800 in Indiana. Most of the new positions will be part-time.
HDG Mansur hit with $5.8M court judgment
A federal judge in New York has slapped HDG Mansur with a $5.8 million judgment, ruling in favor of a former client that said the Indianapolis real estate firm misappropriated funds.
Calumet Specialty shares fall after plunge in earnings
Shares of Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP dropped as much as 8 percent early Wednesday after the Indianapolis-based company reported a dramatic decline in profit in the second quarter.
Remy International stock hits 52-week high
Shares of Pendleton-based Remy International Inc. closed at a 52-week high Tuesday, a day after the manufacturer announced declining sales and earnings in the second quarter.
CEO leaves Defender Direct; founder retakes top spot
Marcia Barnes, who took over as CEO of one of the state's largest private companies 15 months ago, has left the firm.
Allison stock slips after owners reveal plan to sell shares
The primary investors in Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. are looking to lock in profits by unloading 16.6 million shares of the company for more than $350 million.
T-shirt printer scoping Indy for new facility, 105 jobs
Little Raymond’s Print Shop Inc. has requested a property-tax break on $975,000 in manufacturing equipment needed for its screen-printing facility.
PROXY CORNER: Eli Lilly and Co.
Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. discovers, develops, manufactures and sells pharmaceutical products for humans and animals.
CNO Financial gung-ho on share buybacks
The Carmel-based financial services company said that, during the second quarter, it repurchased $59.4 million of its securities, including 4.4 million common shares for $50 million.
EDITORIAL: Better transit for better achievement
A landmark Harvard University study on income mobility released late last month brought uncomfortable news for those who have come to view Indianapolis as a diamond in the Rustbelt rough. Unigov, downtown revitalization, amateur and professional sports, a stable economy—none of it apparently has done enough to help the poor.
Lacy leadership initiatives to combine under one roof
Leadership Indianapolis will combine the Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series and the programs of the Lacy Leadership Association, and then expand their common mission to be more proactive.
Baldwin & Lyons posts 21-percent boost in profit
The insurer of trucking and auto fleets reported healthy jumps in profit and revenue in the second quarter, spurred by record premiums written by subsidiaries.
Canadian firm buys former Fundex HQ for $3.7M
Dalfen American Corp. of Montreal acquired the 110,000-square-foot building in an auction Wednesday following the bankruptcy of the Plainfield-based game maker.
Property sales help boost Duke Realty’s profit
The Indianapolis-based real estate investment trust posted a quarterly profit of $61.5 million due in large part to gains from the sale of properties that included a large retail center in Florida.
Celadon shares rise on better-than-expected results
Celadon Group Inc.’s earnings fell 20 percent in its latest quarter, but revenue spiked and overall results topped analyst expectations.
Cummins shares jump on 2-percent revenue boost
Shares of Columbus-based engine maker Cummins Inc. shot up 4 percent in Tuesday morning trading despite a reported 11-percent dip in profit for its second quarter.