Ideas

Quad/Graphics Inc. announced it has completed the previously announced sale of its Canadian operations to Transcontinental Inc.

Bank of Montreal beat analysts' estimates as its first-quarter profits soared 34 percent after its takeover of Milwaukee-based Marshall & Ilsley Corp.

The Midwestern economic indicators tracked by the Federal Reserve District in Chicago improved in January and early February, according to the Fed's Beige Book.

Mergers & Acquisitions

M&I Wealth Management, a part of BMO Financial Group, announced the appointment of Mark Fenlon as regional president of the Midwest Central States, Private Client Group.

Tom Goris Jr., managing partner of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance subsidiary Cornerstone Financial Group, will leave the Milwaukee office on June 1 and will accept a similar position in the Chicago market.

Brass Ring Capital has completed fundraising for its second private equity fund, called RCP Fund II.

A low-fare battle for market share at Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport is over, with Southwest Airlines emerging the clear winner.

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