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CME Group says it’s staying in Illinois

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn on Friday signed tax-break legislation designed to keep the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and Sears Holding Co. from fleeing the state. CME had talked to Indianapolis officials about moving to central Indiana.

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Salin Bank President Kit Stolen resigns

Alvin “Kit” Stolen joined the Indianapolis-based bank in August 2009 with big plans to boost its presence in the center of the state. The major expansion didn't materialize.

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Carmel also likely competing for CME Group

A letter from Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard to a company that fits the Chicago Mercantile Exchange’s description says the Indianapolis suburb is prepared to offer $150 million in incentives in return for 1,700 high-paying jobs.

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Indianapolis courts Chicago Mercantile Exchange

Indianapolis' mayor has met with top executives of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange to discuss bringing the 163-year-old financial market to Indiana's largest city. A move would mean hundreds of jobs for Indianapolis.

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UPDATE: Dow leaps 490 points on moves by world banks

Central banks around the world worked Wednesday to give banks easier access to dollars, jolting stock markets and easing fears of a global credit crisis. The Dow Jones industrial average had its biggest daily gain since March 2009.

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