Businesses that rely on Chinese imports express relief, anxiety over tariff pause
The news about the agreement between the United States and China sent the stock market and the value of the dollar soaring.
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House GOP reveals Trump’s tax breaks for tips, overtime and car loans
Overall, the package is touching off the biggest political debate over taxes, spending and the nation’s priorities in nearly a decade.
As ‘junk fee’ rule kicks in, Ticketmaster begins displaying ticket prices more clearly
The rule requires ticket sellers, hotels, vacation rental platforms and others to disclose processing fees, cleaning fees and other charges up front.
NASCAR star Kyle Larson ready to focus on Indy 500—after a sprint car race
Larson has been waiting for a second chance at “the Double”—driving in the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte, North Carolina—after last year’s weather put a damper on his plans.
UPDATE: Roche Diagnostics to invest up to $550M in Indianapolis, adding hundreds of local jobs
The Swiss pharmaceutical and diagnostics giant said the move will establish the Indianapolis-based Roche Diagnostics site as a hub for manufacturing of its continuous glucose monitoring system.
Indy’s first Raising Cane’s restaurant expected to open later this year
Since 2022, the Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based chicken fingers restaurant has opened central Indiana locations in Noblesville, Avon and Westfield.
Trump signs order setting 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower prescription drug costs
The sweeping executive order sets a deadline for drugmakers to lower the cost of prescription drugs in the United States or face new limits over what the government will pay.
Business Furniture moving HQ from Indianapolis to Noblesville
The area’s largest and oldest office furniture dealer plans to house 75 employees at its new facility and showroom.
Digital grant program halted by Trump administration, state says
The federal Digital Equity Act provided $2.75 billion to ensure “that all people and communities have the skills, technology, and capacity needed to reap the full benefits of our digital economy.”
UPDATE: US, China reach a deal to slash sky-high tariffs for now, with 90-day pause
Negotiators for the two superpowers said Monday they had reached a deal to roll back most of their recent tariffs and call a 90-day truce in their trade war. Stock market investors rejoiced.
IBJ Podcast: Pete the Planner on student loan collections, recessions, stagflation (and holding our breath)
As the U.S. economy contracts, consumer confidence weakens and we await the impact of tariffs, millions of student loan holders must redirect their income to payments. Pete Dunn helps us get a footing in this economic limbo.
LIV Golf event in Westfield seeing high demand for premium tickets and suites, officials say
The professional golf tour will hold its 2025 Individual Championship from Aug. 15-17 at The Club at Chatham Hills.
Lilly’s Zepbound beats Wegovy for weight loss in first head-to-head trial of blockbuster drugs
People taking Eli Lilly and Co.’s obesity drug, Zepbound, lost nearly 50% more weight than those using rival Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy in the first head-to-head study of the medications.
Trump promises to order that United States pay same price other nations do for some drugs
The proposal, expected to be announced by President Trump on Monday, will face fierce opposition from the pharmaceutical industry.
Indy Ignite fall short in Pro Volleyball Federation championship game
The Ignite lost a four-game battle to the Orlando Valkyries on Sunday in the Pro Volleyball Federation’s title match
Non-scholarship athletes argue proposal to fix roster-limit rule in lawsuit does not go far enough
Proposed roster caps have prevented U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken from approving a $2.78 billion settlement, which is designed to allow schools to pay players directly beginning later this year.
Indy Ignite earn berth in pro volleyball championship game
The championship game is scheduled to be aired live Sunday on CBS Sports Network.
Startups to watch: Pierce Aerospace
In April, Pierce Aerospace announced it was working with San Francisco-based Skylark Labs to provide drone-detecting technology along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Startups to watch: StrapTech
A trio of young Indiana entrepreneurs has designed a product intended to minimize concern about loose cargo.
Q&A: Geng Wang works to help organizations that give back
Geng Wang and co-founder Michael Jeffrey launched the startup Civic Champs in 2019.