California becomes first state to require women on corporate boards
The California Chamber of Commerce said the policy will be difficult for companies to implement and violates constitutional prohibitions against discrimination.
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Musk ousted as Tesla chairman in SEC settlement, but will remain CEO
The settlement was reached two days after the SEC sued the billionaire over his tweeted claims to have had the funding and investor support to buy out stockholders at $420 a share.
SEC seeks to oust Tesla CEO Musk over go-private tweet
Peter Henning, a law professor and a former SEC lawyer, said it's the first fraud case involving use of social media by the CEO of a public company.
The case for (and against) investing in Elanco Animal Health
Investors hope Greenfield-based Elanco—the No. 4 animal health company in the world—will be the next Zoetis, the former animal-health division of Pfizer, which has nearly tripled in value since going public in 2013.
Notre Dame’s endowment value hits record $13.1 billion on gains
The University of Notre Dame’s endowment posted a 12.2 percent annual investment gain.
OneAmerica sailed through financial crisis but still learned lessons
An analysis by OneAmerica of 32 major life insurers found that it was the only one that realized a gain on its investment portfolio from 2008-2010.
It’s high times for soaring marijuana stocks on Wall Street
Investors are craving marijuana stocks as Canada prepares to legalize pot next month, leading to giant gains for Canada-based companies listed on U.S. exchanges.
Dow, S&P 500 close at all-time highs amid upbeat economic reports
Wall Street delivered another set of milestones Thursday as a wave of buying sent U.S. stocks solidly higher.
Local tech firm Emplify lands $7.5 million in venture capital
It’s the first round of growth capital secured by the company, which focuses on human resources-related software-as-a-service products.
Venture Club’s Innovation Showcase is a go
After InXInnovate LTD suddenly cancelled its local event this fall, the Venture Club of Indiana was forced to hustle to re-schedule their annual Innovation Showcase. With the help of The Heritage Group and other corporate supporters, it’s now set for October.
Tesla stock falls after CEO appears to smoke joint during interview
In an overnight interview on the “The Joe Rogan Experience,” which appears on YouTube, Tesla CEO Elon Musk inhales from what the host says is a combined marijuana-tobacco joint and takes a sip of whiskey.
Heavyweight venture capitalists headed to local TechPoint event
Forty venture capitalists from 12 states will descend on Indianapolis Sept. 12 and 13 to network and hear pitches from some of the region’s most promising young tech companies.
U.S. economy slightly stronger in 2nd quarter than first estimated
The U.S. economy grew at a strong 4.2 percent annual rate in the April-June quarter, the best showing in nearly four years, as growth stayed on track to produce its strongest annual gain in more than a decade.
NASDAQ, S&P 500 close at record highs after new trade deal
Stocks rose on Wall Street on Monday, sending the NASDAQ above 8,000 for the first time, after the White House said it has reached a preliminary agreement with Mexico on replacing NAFTA.
Powell signals more hikes ahead if U.S. economy stays strong
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the Fed recognizes the need to strike a careful balance between its mandates of maximizing employment and keeping price increases stable.
Fair Finance trustee tries for legal jackpot one last time
Without a big settlement, or a resounding victory at trial, victims in the fraud would be left with an underwhelming recovery—currently 11 cents on the dollar, based on distributions of $18 million in December 2015 and $5 million last October.
U.S. bull market sets mark as longest in history
The current bull run on Wall Street became the longest ever on Wednesday at 3,453 days, beating the bull market of the 1990s that ended in the dot-com collapse in 2000.
Health care exchange-traded fund hits record as pharma soars
A boom in major U.S. pharmaceutical stocks is creating a swarm of activity around an exchange-traded fund tracking major drugmakers like Eli Lilly and Co.
Local sports groups, franchises team up with tech biz-accelerator operator
Local partners will include the Pacers, Colts and NCAA. But state officials declined to specify the contribution from Indiana’s Next Level Fund, a new state-backed venture pool with $250 million to invest.
Bull market in stocks poised to set record for longest ever
It's a record that few would have predicted when stocks struggled to find their footing after a 50 percent plunge during the financial crisis.