Elanco gets U.S. regulatory approval for $7.6B Bayer acquisition
Shares in Elanco rose 2.8% Wednesday morning after the approval was announced, to $24.13 each.
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Trump looks to scale back environmental reviews for projects
The controversial changes to the National Environmental Policy Act are expected to make it easier to build highways, pipelines, chemical plants and other projects.
State reports 700 new COVID-19 cases, 10 more deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health said 9.1% of those being tested for the COVID-19 virus in Indiana during the pandemic have tested positive.
Walmart to require all U.S. customers to wear masks
Walmart’s decision to mandate masks follows similar moves by Costco, Starbucks and Best Buy.
U.S. industrial production surged 5.4% in June
The June performance was better than the forecasts of most economists and reflected the reopening of many parts of the U.S. economy after lockdowns in the spring.
City extends street closures for Dine Out Indy initiative through Labor Day
The city of Indianapolis on Wednesday announced it was extending closures of segments of Broad Ripple Avenue, Massachusetts Avenue and Georgia Street.
Wayne Township delays school reopening until Aug. 12
The Indianapolis district, which enrolls about 17,000 students, will give families the option to enroll children full time in person or to sign up for virtual education.
First COVID-19 vaccine tested in U.S. poised for final examination
The first COVID-19 vaccine tested in the United States revved up people’s immune systems just the way scientists had hoped, researchers reported Tuesday.
Biden unveils $2 trillion climate plan with energy revamp
The proposal doesn’t include specifics on how the ambitious plan would be paid for. Senior campaign officials said it would require a mix of tax increases on corporations and the wealthy, and deficit spending aimed at stimulating the economy.
Central Indiana existing-home sales rebounded strongly in June
The median home price in the 16-county area has hit all-time highs in four straight months.
Wall Street rebounds after another yo-yo day of trading
The market’s latest moves came as earnings reporting season kicked off. Like the broader market, financial stocks drifted between gains and losses for much of the day before turning higher in the afternoon.
Trump administration rescinds pandemic rule on foreign students
Facing eight federal lawsuits and opposition from hundreds of universities, the administration called off a rule that would have required international students to transfer or leave the country if their schools held classes entirely online because of the pandemic.
White House signals openness to unemployment compromise as deadline looms
Senior Trump administration officials have begun signaling their willingness to approve a narrow extension of the enhanced unemployment benefits helping tens of millions of jobless Americans hurt by the coronavirus pandemic.
White House campaign to help jobless, employed ‘find something new’
The not-for-profit Ad Council created the campaign in collaboration with IBM, Apple and members of the Business Roundtable, along with the White House and the workforce policy advisory board.
Insurers sue Indianapolis archdiocese over sexual misconduct policy
The underwriters claim in the federal lawsuit that the Roman Catholic Archdiocese’s failure to disclose allegations against a suspended priest renders the policy void.
Walgreens reports $75 million of looting damage in third quarter
With about 9,300 locations in the United States, Walgreens is one of the largest retailers by store count.
Banks set aside billions, bracing for more economic pain
The results from JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Citigroup on Tuesday offer perhaps the broadest glimpse yet into how badly the pandemic is affecting the financial health of American consumers and businesses.
COVID-19 cases in Indiana rise by 648, deaths by 13
Indiana has seen COVID-19 cases rise by more than 4,000 over the past week, up from an increase of just over 3,000 the previous week.
Lilly Endowment launches pandemic-related fund for youth-serving organizations
The Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc. on Tuesday announced plans to dedicate up to $20 million to organizations serving youth populations during the ongoing public health crisis.
Council approves rezoning for south-side apartment project
Roughly 22 acres on the northern half of the 104-acre site would be reserved for a multifamily project by Sheehan Development Co. Inc. that would include 320 apartments.