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Tariffs to set up US materials stocks for best earnings in 5 years

December 30, 2025 | Bloomberg News

Materials stocks—a group of companies ranging from steelmaker Nucor Corp. and paint maker Sherwin-Williams Co. to packaging manufacturers including Smurfit WestRock Plc and Ball Corp.—are set to see earnings rise 20% in 2026.

Sugar Foods looking to locate food production facility in Hancock County

October 15, 2025 | Daniel Bradley

The company plans to employ 105 workers and produce crispy onions at the facility.

Hillenbrand shares soar after it announces $3.8B acquisition

October 15, 2025 | Alex Brown, Inside INdiana Business

Hillenbrand Inc., one of Indiana’s largest public companies, is set to become private after being acquired by an investment firm headquartered in Dallas, the company announced Wednesday.

SMC relocating more than 200 positions from California to Noblesville HQ

October 3, 2025 | Daniel Bradley

SMC is Noblesville’s largest private employer with about 1,200 employees and operates a 345-acre North American headquarters campus north of 146th Street and west of Howe Road.

Gatorade, Cheetos among Pepsi products getting natural dye makeover

October 2, 2025 | Associated Press

The process of switching from artificial to natural dyes in well-known food and drink products can take years of research and testing.

Coming price cuts at McDonald’s might signal broader fast food price war

September 2, 2025 | Associated Press

Fast food visits by lower-income consumers dropped by double-digit percentages industrywide in the second quarter, McDonald’s said.

ICE’s arrest of police officer raise questions about E-Verify

August 29, 2025 | Associated Press

About 23 states, including Indiana, require E-Verify for at least some public and/or private employers.

Walmart recalls 850K water bottles after 2 users suffer vision loss from ejecting lids

July 11, 2025 | Associated Press

When a consumer attempts to open the bottles “after food, carbonated beverages or perishable beverages, such as juice or milk, are stored inside over time,” the lid can eject forcefully, authorities noted.

Here’s how much more Hoosiers will pay for Fourth of July cookouts this year

June 30, 2025 | Whitney Downard, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The cost of a cookout in Indiana is slightly higher than that of the national average, according to Indiana Farm Bureau.

Trump curbs immigration enforcement at farms, meatpacking plants, hotels and restaurants

June 14, 2025 | Associated Press

The shift suggests Trump’s promise of mass deportations has limits if it threatens industries that rely on workers in the country illegally.

Trump promises to hike steel, aluminum tariffs to 50% starting Wednesday

June 3, 2025 | Associated Press

Economists warn that the latest tariffs could significantly squeeze the wallets of both companies and shoppers alike.

Spike in steel tariffs could show up in grocery aisle

June 1, 2025 | Associated Press

A look around a supermarket makes it clear how many products could be impacted by new taxes on steel and aluminum, from beer and soda to dog food to can after can of beans, fruit, tomato paste and more.

Oreo maker sues Aldi, alleging grocery chain copies its packaging to confuse customers

May 30, 2025 | Associated Press

Aldi, which was founded in Germany, keeps prices low by primarily selling products under its own labels. It’s one of the fastest-growing grocery chains in the United States.

Startups to watch: BioBond Adhesives Inc.

May 9, 2025

Founder: Generational Food Rural Partner Fund, part of Big Idea Ventures Established: 2023 Top executive: Marc McConnaughey, CEO Equity raised: $6 million seed round, all from Generational Food Rural Partner Fund 2024 revenue: none Projected 2025 revenue: $3 million Employees: 14 Location: Westpoint (near Lafayette) Affiliations: BioBond uses licensed patent portfolios from Purdue University and […]