Economic Development

Jobless claims fall nationally, but rise in Wisconsin

New applications for unemployment benefits fell nationally last week to the lowest level in three months, but rose in Wisconsin.

Lee Enterprises stock dips below $1 minimum

Lee Enterprises Inc., the Davenport, Iowa-based parent company of the Wisconsin State Journal, the Capital Times and the Racine Journal Times in Wisconsin, has been notified by the New York Stock Exchange that its 30-trading-day average share price has fallen below the $1 minimum standard and will need to cure the deficiency within six months for continued listing.

Baird begins Internet, interactive entertainment research

Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. senior research analyst Colin Sebastian has initiated research coverage of Internet and interactive entertainment companies.

Kohl: Bank consolidations hurt small business owners

In the wake of BMO Financial Group’s acquisition of M&I Bank last week, U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl (D-Wisconsin) expressed concern that the acquisition of local banks by large out-of-state banks has a negative effect on small businesses and farmers.

MMAC economic indicators still on the rise

Fourteen of 22 available business activity indicators for the metro Milwaukee area registered improvement in May, according to the latest report by the Metropolitan

Retailers report strong June sales

Providing another sign of economic recovery, several U.S. retailers reported strong comparable store sales for the month of June.
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Caterpillar completes acquisition of Bucyrus

Caterpillar Inc. announced it has completed its acquisition of Bucyrus International Inc.

BizTimes cover story: Mid-year Economic Forecast

Despite a sluggish second quarter, most signs post to growth in sales, profits and hiring for companies in the second half of the year.

Small business owners optimistic about economy

Wisconsin small business owners feel more confident about the state’s economy than the national economy, according to results of the 2011 U.S. Bank Small Business Survey.

Financial resources

Banking Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions  Federal Deposit Insurance Corp....

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