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Holcomb preparing to put $250M into startups
The state’s new Next Level Fund will invest up to $250 million over the next decade into a need Hoosier startups are starving for—venture capital.
National Lampoon sale closes book on era rife with scandal
Philadelphia-based PalmStar Media has bought National Lampoon Inc., a deal that severs the final ties between the company and a contingent of Indianapolis shareholders, including convicted fraudster Tim Durham.
UPDATE: Dow Jones industrial average tops 22,000 for first time
Apple Inc.’s 5 percent gain on Wednesday, sparked by an optimistic sales forecast, propelled the Dow Jones to another record high.
Insurance agencies agree to merger
The two firms that are merging, Brownsburg-based Hometown Insurance and Zionsville-based Ward Insurance Services, have a combined 16 employees.
Private equity firms’ acquisition targets get pricey
Private equity funds are getting larger, and new players are entering the market. This translates into more competition for deals, which is driving up prices.
Fed leaves rates alone but moves closer to selling off bonds
The Fed noted Wednesday that inflation has stayed undesirably low even though the job market keeps strengthening. Many economists say they foresee no further rate increases this year unless inflation picks up.
Cincinnati-based First Financial buying MainSource for $1B
The two banks have overlapping footprints. As a result, First Financial said that after the merger is complete it expects to close 45 to 50 offices.
Bloomington financial adviser sentenced to 33 months in prison
Authorities say the man defrauded a longtime client out of nearly $1.2 million and spent that money on vacations, golf club memberships, meals and retail purchases.
Duke Realty moving up to S&P 500 stock index
S&P Dow Jones Indices on Wednesday said the Indianapolis-based real estate investment trust would be moved from the S&P MidCap 400 index to the S&P 500 index starting July 26.
First Merchants completes acquisition of Independent Alliance Banks
The merged companies make up the second-largest financial holding corporation headquartered in Indiana, behind Evansville-based Old National Bank Bancorp.
Key HHGregg executives could pocket $675,000 in incentive bonuses
Executives eligible for the additional pay, if certain benchmarks are hit through the company’s bankruptcy, include Kevin J. Kovacs, HHGregg’s chief financial officer and acting CEO.
Investor’s IRA helping to house down-and-out veterans
Using a self-directed Roth IRA account, John Gremling buys and sells property to rent out to tenants, including veterans seeking help from groups like Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation of Indiana.
Fed leader Yellen tells Congress to expect more rate hikes
Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen told Congress on Wednesday that the central bank expects to keep raising a key interest rate at a gradual pace and also plans to start trimming its massive bond holdings this year.
Indiana venture capital activity softens in latest quarter
Two recently published national reports show Indiana venture capital activity cooling off in the second quarter. And per-deal investment averages remain relatively low.
Indiana bankruptcy filings take downward turn
Bankruptcy filings in Indiana slipped slightly in 2016 while average monthly income inched higher, mirroring a national trend highlighted in an annual report.
Indiana’s neighbor facing $14.7 billion in overdue bills
Illinois finally has a budget plan after two years. But it is facing $14.7 billion in overdue bills, a $130 billion shortfall in pension obligations and the possibility of its bond rating being downgraded to junk status.
Fast-growing local software firm bought for $80M by public company
Indianapolis-based Archway Technology Partners, which specializes in wealth management, reported revenue growth of 104 percent from 2013 to 2015.
Debt-collection exec sentenced to more than 4 years in prison
Todd Wolfe, who was indicted on federal fraud charges in 2015 following the collapse of Fishers collection agency Deca Financial Services LLC, must make restitution of more than $5 million to his victims.
Mansion formerly owned by fraudster Durham on market for $3.5M
The 14,480-square-foot home was once a party pad for the infamous financier. The Fishers couple who bought it in 2015 is now selling after making several improvements.