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Leading economic indicators on the rise
The U.S. economy is expected to continue strengthening, possibly picking up this spring and summer, according the Conference Board, which said today that its Leading Economic Index (LEI) grew 0.4 percent to 94.9 in January, led by the interest-rate spread and manufacturing hours.
Retaliation claims against employers soar
When the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its annual recap press release on Jan. 24, 2012, there...
The deadbeat next door
To say things are politically turbulent here in the State of Wisconsin might be an understatement.With the recall of...
Author sees bright future for Milwaukee water hub
Most Americans don't think twice when we turn on the tap and drink a glass of fresh, clean water....
BizTimes seeks nominations for bold companies and leaders
BizTimes Media is seeking nominations for its 2012 Bravo! Entrepreneur Awards and IQ (Innovation Quotient) Awards.
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Sensient caps record year
Milwaukee-based Sensient Technologies Inc. reported fourth quarter net earnings of $28.6 million, or 57 cents per share, up from $25.8 million, or 52 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
Tight municipal budgets slow down Badger Meter
Milwaukee-based Badger Meter Inc. reported fourth quarter net earnings of $1.2 million, or 8 cents per share, which was down from a record$6.3 million, or 42 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
ZBB Energy incurs another quarterly loss
ZBB Energy Corp., a Menomonee Falls-based developer of renewable energy power platforms, reported a fiscal second quarter net loss of $2.8 million, or 8 cents per share, compared with a net loss of $1.8 million, or 9 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
Roundy’s officials ring opening bell at NYSE
Officials from Roundy’s Inc., the Milwaukee-based company that operates the Pick ‘n Save grocery store chain, rang the opening bell on the New York Stock Exchange on Feb. 10.