Economic Development
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Wisconsin Energy completes acquisition of Integrys
Milwaukee-based Wisconsin Energy Corp. Monday completed its $9.1 billion acquisition of Integrys Energy Group.
Money moves
Jason Aexel has joined State Farm as an agent, and will open the Jason Aexel Agency at S76 W17603...
Artisan Partners adds Developing World Fund
Milwaukee-based Artisan Partners has added another fund, the Artisan Developing World Fund.
Greek meltdown likely won’t hurt U.S. economy
Greece’s expected default today on its International Monetary Fund loan payments and the resulting meltdown of its financial system and economy are dire, but they probably won’t have a huge negative impact on the U.S. economy, analysts say.
Democratic leaders on WEDC board call for Hall’s resignation
Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) and Sen. Julie Lassa (D-Stevens Point), the Democratic representatives on the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation board, today called for WEDC Secretary and CEO Reed Hall to resign.
Marcus Restaurant Group buys the Safe House
Milwaukee-based Marcus Restaurant Group, a division of Marcus Corp.'s Marcus Hotels & Resorts, has acquired Milwaukee's famed Safe House Restaurant and Bar.
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Actuant earnings fall on weaker oil & gas market, stronger U.S. dollar
Menomonee Falls-based Actuant Corp. reported third quarter net income of $38 million, or 63 cents per share, down from $50.1 million, or 70 cents per share, in the third quarter of 2014.
Harley to take on more debt to accommodate stock repurchase plan
Milwaukee-based motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson Inc. announced its board has authorized the company to take on $750 million in long-term debt to repurchase up to 15 million shares of its stock.
Mason Wells acquires Minneapolis label company
Milwaukee private equity firm Mason Wells announced it has acquired Minneapolis-based Advanced Web Technologies LLC.
Money moves
Senior portfolio manager Ashok Bhatia, CFA, has been added to the Wells Fargo Advantage Multi-Sector Income Fund. Bhatia is...