Perspectives

Many prominent asset managers and research firms have released their 2026 market outlooks. What do they tell us about the future of the economy and investing?... Read More

Everyone’s heard of paralysis by analysis – taking so long to make a decision that the decision never gets made. Unfortunately, many companies suffer from this problem in their hiring processes and wind up missing out on top employees.... Read More

Indiana’s elected prosecutors stand united in opposition to legislative proposals that would strip constitutional authority from duly elected prosecutors.... Read More

“A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him," former newscaster David Brinkley is known to have said. While most small businesses, literally, have nothing to do with bricks, when dealing with them in a figurative sense, no truer words were spoken. The key becomes whether those bricks are used to build a business or tear it down.... Read More

Indiana’s health and economic future depend on access. Access to primary care, preventive services, and most importantly, to doctors who understand the communities they serve.... Read More

Prediction markets, (markets that trade on likely future events), have shifted from a niche project to a growing part of everyday investing. These markets offer investors a way to bet on whether real-world events will happen, instead of traditionally buying stocks or bonds.... Read More

As 2025 nears its end, many of us are reflecting on the past twelve months and setting intentions for the new year. While that is largely due to the flipping of the calendar, it is also because this time of year, for many people, is the only time that things slow down enough to be able to reflect more deeply.... Read More

Indiana was built on infrastructure — railways that forged industry and power lines that lit our towns — but today those same veins carry far more than freight. They carry data, control signals, and the operational lifeblood of our hospitals, factories, and campuses.... Read More

I’ll never forget the phone call I received in February 2021, while eating dinner with my husband and daughter on what seemed like a normal night. I could hear the tremble in my mom’s voice when she said, “Your dad has pancreatic cancer.” Just months earlier, he’d received a clean bill of health. It was devastating for our family.... Read More

A new term has emerged to describe a rising trend in today’s fast-changing labor market: job hugging. Much like its predecessor “job hopping,” which characterized frequent career moves in pursuit of better opportunities, job hugging reflects the opposite behavior.... Read More

The holiday season is often defined by giving—and for companies, it’s also a moment to reflect on how and why we give.... Read More

As of September 30, 2025, the top eight companies account for 37% of the S&P 500's total weight. This concentration has raised concerns among investors regarding portfolio risk and the potential for an AI‑driven market bubble.... Read More

Did you catch the IU-Louisville basketball game earlier this month? If you did, you might have noticed the logo at half court looked a little different. That’s because this game was part of our CareSource Invitationals, a series of games that are about more than just basketball. ... Read More

In an era where policy evolves rapidly, a traditional compliance first mindset is no longer enough to keep pace with today’s business realities. Governments and regulations are shifting faster than ever, and companies can no longer afford to merely react; they must anticipate. ... Read More

Estate planning for business owners requires addressing both personal wealth transfer and the future of the business itself. While traditional estate planning considers wills, trusts, and tax efficiency, business owners must also plan for succession.... Read More

For Indiana's rural counties, the path to sustained prosperity runs directly through entrepreneurship - and thanks to emerging initiatives like Indiana's new Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, the resources to ignite this growth are experiencing greater accessibility.... Read More

While the holiday season is consuming much of your time, it’s important that you don’t miss some important year-end tax deadlines. Which items require your immediate attention, and which task deadlines give you more time?... Read More

In lending, the numbers matter, but the relationship matters more. A trusted lender doesn’t just provide financing. They walk alongside you as your business grows, gaining a deep understanding of your operations and your industry. ... Read More

When the first shots were fired upon Fort Sumter in 1861, Hoosiers were the first western state to mobilize troops to fight for the Union cause. Fifteen percent of Indiana’s population served in the Civil War, one of the highest percentages of population to serve of any state. ... Read More

We’re witnessing a technological sea change. Artificial intelligence has moved from research labs into everyday workflows, shaping how we communicate, create, and connect. It’s writing our emails, generating our images, and—if we let it—speaking on our behalf. But as AI races forward, something crucial risks being left behind: us.... Read More