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Wednesday, May 20th, 2020
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Hoosier Lottery sees modest sales drop amid COVID-19 pandemic

Hoosier Lottery ticket sales are down just 3.7% compared to last year, despite most people staying home and numerous retailers being closed amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read more





NWI Business Briefing

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US home construction drops 30.2% in April as virus rages

Housing starts dropped 43.6% in the Northeast, 14.9% in the Midwest, 26% in the South and 43.4% in the West. Read more

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Big Indianapolis convention canceled over coronavirus fears

The organizers of Gen Con broke the bad news about this year's event, which had been scheduled for July 30-Aug. 2. Read more

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Pier 1 to go out of business and close all 540 stores

The Fort Worth, Texas- based company said Tuesday that it was unable to find a buyer for its business after filing for bankruptcy protection earlier this year. Read more

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BP Midstream Partners' profits plunge by 12% during public health crisis

BP Midstream Partners' profits plunge by 12% during public health crisis.  Read more

National Business Briefing

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Walmart becomes a lifeline, online sales surge 74%

At a time when a huge swath of stores that sell non-essential merchandise temporarily shut down, the nation's largest retailer has the natural advantage of carrying the very items that consumers need during a pandemic. Read more

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3 Tax-Saving Opportunities You Must Know

2020 has brought some unique tax changes. Here are three that could save you money. Read more

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Nations reopen yet struggle to define 'a new normal'

ROME (AP) — As nations around the world loosen coronavirus restrictions, people are discovering that the return to normal is anything but. Read more

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Asia Today: S. Korean students return to class; 32 new cases

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean students began returning to classes Wednesday as the country counted 32 new coronavirus cases. Read more

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Stressed About Finances Right Now? Here's What to Do.

Most Americans have money-related concerns during the COVID-19 crisis. Here are a few steps you can take to improve your outlook. Read more

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74% of Workers Plan to Hold Down a Job in Retirement. Here Are 3 Great Reasons to Do the Same.

It pays to work in some capacity during your senior years. Read more

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