Stocks slip, but S&P 500 still logs best month since April
The turbocharger for the market’s move higher has been a huge dose of hope as pharmaceutical companies come closer to delivering vaccines to a world beaten down by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Report: Unemployment statistics during pandemic inflated by backlogs, fraud
The Government Accountability Office, the nonpartisan auditing agency that works for Congress, was unsparing about the problems with unemployment statistics, as part of a lengthy report that looked at the country’s response to the coronavirus.
Indiana reports 5,713 new COVID-19 cases, rise in hospitalizations
Indiana reported another 38 deaths from COVID-19, the 34th time in 36 days that the daily report has included more than 25 deaths.
Indiana teacher, substitute shortage worsened by COVID-19
At least 1,755 schools across the state have reported at least one positive case of COVID-19, according to the Indiana State Department of Health, involving more than 15,000 students, teachers and staff.
Congress returns with virus aid, federal funding unresolved
After months of shadowboxing amid a tense and toxic campaign, Capitol Hill’s main players are returning for one final, perhaps futile, attempt at deal-making on a challenging menu of year-end business.
U.S. COVID-19 task force promises rapid December vaccine rollout
Top U.S. infectious-diseases specialist Anthony Fauci said the government “almost certainly” will be vaccinating portions of the U.S. population by the end of December, but the country will likely see a surge in COVID-19 cases before that happens.
Black Friday sees record online as U.S. shoppers stay home
Consumers spent an estimated $9 billion on U.S. retail websites on Black Friday, according to Adobe Analytics, which tracks online shopping. That was a 22% increase over the previous record of $7.4 billion set in 2019.
Indiana COVID-19 hospitalizations reach another high mark
The Indiana State Department of Health on Sunday reported 4,355 new COVID-19 cases, the lowest count of new cases since Nov. 9.
Indiana reports another 4,535 COVID-19 cases, 66 more deaths
After dipping slightly on Thanksgiving, hospitalizations due to COVID-19 in Indiana rose to 3,381 on Friday, just three below the all-time high set on Wednesday.
Indiana reports 5,700 new COVID-19 cases, 33 more deaths
Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 in Indiana dipped for the first time in almost two weeks, dropping from an all-time high of 3,384 on Wednesday to 3,287 on Thanksgiving.
Indiana reports 6,434 COVID-19 cases, new high in hospitalizations
Indiana on Thursday reported another 63 new deaths from COVID-19, the 31st time in 32 days that the daily report has included more than 25 additional deaths.
COVID-19 hospitalizations, deaths continue to mount in Indiana
The Indiana State Department of Health on Wednesday reported 6,059 new COVID-19 cases, the 15th straight day that it has reported more than 5,000 new cases.
Wiping down groceries? Experts say keep risk in perspective
Experts say the national fixation on scrubbing sparked by the pandemic can sometimes be overkill.
National, Indiana jobless claims up for second straight week as virus worsens
In Indiana, 20,454 people filed initial unemployment claims in the week ended Nov. 21, up from an adjusted number of 15,422 the previous week. Prior to the pandemic, the state was typically seeing fewer than 3,000 claims per week.
Indiana lawmaker quitting weeks after winning reelection
State Rep. Christy Stutzman said she needed to devote more time to her family’s business after the family and business partners earlier this year bought the former Amish Acres tourist attraction that they renamed The Barns at Nappanee.
Amazon’s $3,000 signing bonuses irk workers who got $10 coupons
Amazon’s willingness to risk dissension in the ranks reflects a dawning reality: Many Americans are reluctant to reenter the workforce, despite a national unemployment rate of 6.9%, double the pre-pandemic level.
Indiana reports new highs for COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations
Indiana on Tuesday reported 5,702 additional COVID-19 cases, the 14th straight day that it has reported more than 5,000 new cases.
Guitar Center declares bankruptcy, seeks to restructure
Guitar Center, based Westlake Village, California, has about 300 stores across the United States, including two in the Indianapolis area. It also has local warehouse operations.
Consumers maintain insatiable demand for disinfecting products
Clorox Co. has added 10 additional third-party manufacturers and is running its own facilities 24 hours a day to make disinfecting wipes as fast as possible. But it’s not fast enough.
Retail trade group foresees solid holiday sales despite pandemic
The National Retail Federation, the nation’s largest retail trade group, expects holiday sales to actually exceed growth seen in prior seasons, even amid all the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic.