Stories tagged with "world economy"

Another wave's coming by indystar

Entrepreneur Bob Compton, who has successfully launched high-tech companies, now wants to launch a revolution in education. Compton, with business ventures in India and China,... – Nov 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Russ Pulliam

U.S. Steel posts 3rd straight quarterly loss by indystar

United States Steel Corp. said today it lost money for a third straight quarter as the global economic downturn continued to dampen demand for the metal. But the company said its... – Oct 27, 2009 at 8:21 AM in Business

IMS event moved to 2011 by indystar

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Centennial Era Concours d’Elegance, featuring some of the world’s finest classic and antique automobiles and motorcycles, is moving to... – Sep 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Motorsports

Speedway delays event by indystar

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s Concours d’Elegance, featuring some of the world’s finest classic and antique automobiles and motorcycles, is moving back one year to June... – Sep 25, 2009 at 4:06 PM in Motorsports

Wary investors watching, waiting by indystar

NEW YORK — Investors can’t shake their worries that the economy won’t be able to lock in a recovery by the end of the year. Stocks finished mostly lower after... – Jul 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Business

World Bank's bleak forecast sends U.S. stocks tumbling by indystar

NEW YORK — A surprisingly bleak forecast for the world economy pushed stocks to their biggest loss in two months. Major indexes tumbled after the World Bank estimated the... – Jun 23, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Business

Adverse effects of leaving energy policy to Congress by indystar

The Star’s May 5 editorial on renewable energy pointed out progress made in the General Assembly this year. Differences between Senate and House bills might well have been... – May 11, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

No golden deals by indystar

Finding reasonable prices for Vancouver’s Winter Games might rival an Olympic sport The world economy may be schussing down the fall line, but you would never know it from... – May 02, 2009 at 9:28 PM in Travel

High-speed rail: What does it mean for Indiana? by indystar

Feds providing $8B to get things moving, but where do we go from here? WASHINGTON — It’s a happy time for train fans. Thrilled with the $8 billion that President Barack... – Mar 29, 2009 at 2:19 AM in Communities

Speech text: Read Gov. Daniels' remarks by indystar

Following is the text of Gov. Mitch Daniels' second inaugural speech, delivered today at the Indiana Statehouse:As a matter of both good manners and necessity, second helpings... – Jan 12, 2009 at 1:16 PM in News

Drive chain maker to expand in Indy, add 40 jobs by Tom Spalding

German chain system manufacturer Iwis Drive Systems is expanding its Indianapolis-based U.S. headquarters and manufacturing operations, adding 40 jobs.Iwis, a subsidiary of the... – Jan 09, 2009 at 12:18 PM in Business

Say farewell to more big brands most recent comment by JohnScott

As long as Borders, Starbucks and Best Buy... – Jan 05, 2009 at 7:39 AM

Families ready to lend a hand by indystar

Tammy Davis wants to teach her children the importance of volunteering."So much is about gimme, gimme, gimme," said Davis, who lives in Lawrence with her husband, Nelson, and... – Nov 21, 2008 at 2:03 AM in Communities

Indy impact of Rolls-Royce cuts unclear by indystar

The parent company of one of Indianapolis's top manufacturing employers faces massive job cuts.Aircraft-engine maker Rolls-Royce Group said today that it planned to slash 140... – Nov 20, 2008 at 1:01 PM in Business

Plastics firm to bring 340 jobs to Marion by indystar

MARION, Ind. -- Executives from plastics packaging producer TriEnda LLC plan to create more than 340 new jobs here by 2012 after conducting a national search for a new... – Oct 30, 2008 at 1:31 PM in Business

Gas under $2? It's welcome news by Tom Spalding

IndyStar.com's Pump Patrol will have the latest price changes as they occur today. Meanwhile, the average price in Indianapolis dropped 6 cents overnight to $2.32. Statewide,... – Oct 29, 2008 at 8:31 AM in Business