U.S. Economy slows
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy slowed sharply in the second quarter even as consumers stepped up their spending. The Commerce Department says the gross...
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Indiana 6th most “energy-expensive” state
INDIANA (WOWO): Indiana is the 6th most “energy-expensive” state in the country. That’s according to a study released today by personal finance website WalletHub. In...
Victoria’s Secret to close 5% of stores
NATIONWIDE (WOWO): A big name in the lingerie business is closing dozens of stores. Victoria’s Secret announced yesterday that the company will close 53 locations...
U.S. Economy adds 304k jobs in January
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers shrugged off last month’s partial government shutdown and engaged in a burst of hiring in January, adding 304,000 jobs, the...
Indiana sets record for small business growth
INDIANAPOLIS (WOWO): 2018 was a good year for small businesses in Indiana. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation says it was a record-breaking year as the...
Strategic plan continues profit growth for Vera Bradley
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Inside Indiana Business): Fort Wayne-based Vera Bradley Inc. (Nasdaq: VRA) is reporting fiscal third-quarter net income of $4.2 million, up from $359,000 during...
US hiring at 155K jobs, jobless rate stays 3.7% in November
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers pulled back on hiring in November, adding just 155,000 jobs. That’s below this year’s average monthly gains but enough to...
County income up, poverty rate down
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): Allen County residents seem to be doing better, financially speaking. The US Census Bureau has released household income and poverty rate...
Steel Dynamics receives praise from Trump tweet
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): A Fort Wayne-based company enjoyed some time in the social media spotlight this week, thanks to a tweet from President Trump. Trump...
Paper straw maker opening new plant
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP): A paper straw manufacturer in Fort Wayne says it’s opening a new plant in northeastern Indiana and expects to add more than...