Basketball legend Robertson target of bank’s lawsuit
Oscar Robertson’s money troubles in Ohio have been well documented lately. But in his hometown of Indianapolis, he’s trying to convince a judge that he’s not responsible for a $203,000 bank loan.
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Bernanke’s speech at Economic Club a coup for city
The chairman of the Federal Reserve is scheduled to speak at the Economic Club of Indiana’s Oct. 1 meeting, an event that should put Indianapolis in the national spotlight given the Fed’s recent and controversial decision to try to stimulate the economy.
Rising gas prices put a crimp in Americans’ spending
The Federal Reserve this week took steps to boost economic growth. But those stimulus measures are also pushing oil prices up. If gas prices follow, consumers will have less money to spend elsewhere.
Analysis: In a crummy economy, why are stocks rising?
Economic growth is pitiful. So why are the major stock indexes just a few percentage points shy of an all-time record? Start with two words: Ben Bernanke.
Stocks open higher day after Federal Reserve move
Stocks opened higher Friday, on track to record one of their best weeks since June, after the Federal Reserve stepped in again to help the disappointing economic recovery.
Allison Transmission struggling to rev up investors
After the stock in the manufacturer of commercial transmissions bottomed at $15.82 in June, some investors began sniffing a bargain.
Fed unveils bold, open-ended steps to aid economy
The Federal Reserve unleashed a series of bold and open-ended steps Thursday designed to stimulate the economy by boosting the stock market and making it cheaper for people to borrow and spend. Stocks surged after the announcement.
VISKANTA: Big trends emerge from the lost decade for stocks
Investors are trying to get more bang for their buck and are unwilling to rely on the Wall Street firms, many of which helped bring the global economy to its knees just a few short years ago, for their investment needs.
COHEN: Good reason to keep gold in diversified portfolios
Metal is hedge against printing money, weakening currencies.
TIF expert is adviser to many municipalities
Loren Matthes helped broker first tax-increment financing deal in the state
New rules open door to ads for private placements
In accordance with the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission will lift the long-standing ban on “general solicitation” of unregistered securities.
Local financial planner sentenced for identity theft
A former financial planner at the Indianapolis offices of Northwestern Mutual and One America-American United Life was sentenced Tuesday to two years in federal prison and three years of probation after pleading guilty to identity theft.
Game maker Fundex files for bankruptcy reorganization
The once high-flying Fundex is seeking to reorganize under the protection of bankruptcy as the lawsuits against the Plainfield-based company continue to pile up. Fundex lists assets of nearly $1.5 million and liabilities of $8.9 million.
Answers on $526M in tax mistakes expected in December
Auditors reviewing $526 million in tax errors made by Indiana's tax collection agency said Monday they will investigate whether state employees are knowledgeable enough to track tax collections and whether the state has adequate internal controls to guard against future errors.
Solar panel maker Abound to auction off assets
Abound Solar Inc., the bankrupt solar-panel maker that had hoped to hire up to 1,200 people in Indiana by the end of next year, will have its assets sold at auctions this month and in October.
Banker takes stage as choir conductor
BMO Harris executive vice president will lead Indianapolis Symphonic Choir season debut.
‘Knock on Wood’ campaign boosts Farm Bureau brand
The torrent of competitors’ humorous TV commercials forced Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance to roll out its own campaign. So far, its “Knock on Wood” shtick is said to have boosted brand awareness in urban markets by 12 percent, as measured by social media chatter.
WellPoint plans debt offerings to fund Amerigroup acquisition
Indianapolis-based WellPoint Inc., the second-biggest U.S. health insurer, is planning a four-part debt offering to help fund its $4.9 billion acquisition of Amerigroup Corp, the insurer said Wednesday.
Stonegate Mortgage acquires Florida firm
The Indianapolis-based mortgage company has entered the Florida market with its purchase of NattyMac LLC in St. Petersburg.
CNO stock hits 4-year high on recapitalization strategy
Carmel-based insurer CNO Financial Group Inc. said Tuesday that it is seeking $950 million of loans and bonds to repay debt and reduce borrowing costs.