Banking & Finance
West Allis alderman questions State Fair’s cost to taxpayers
A West Allis alderman is asking the city for a fiscal impact analysis of Wisconsin State Fair so he can better understand the total costs to taxpayers during the annual event.
MADISON- Stock futures go on wild roller coaster ride
Stock traders are reeling from one of the most turbulent market moves in history, after a record-breaking collapse on Monday followed by rallies that were nearly as intense. Although some analysts fear volatile markets, others recognize that volatility brings larger rewards along with larger risks.
Nationstar to provide up to $30 million to help distressed Milwaukee homeowners
Dallas-based mortgage servicing firm Nationstar Mortgage Holdings Inc. will provide up to $30 million in mortgage modifications to help financially-strapped Milwaukee residents keep their homes, under a partnership agreement announced today by city officials.
Therapy Plus acquired by national physical therapy firm
Milwaukee-based Therapy Plus has been acquired by Exton, Pa.-based Physiotherapy Corp.
Six tips on helping your 401(k) participants cope with volatile markets
Volatility has returned to U.S. stock markets with a vengeance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fluctuated by a thousand or more points on recent trading days. During these times your 401(k) plan participants can become very nervous. Plan sponsors and their investment advisors should help participants remain calm during these periods of intense market fluctuations by sharing the following:
Stock market volatility continues
The New York Stock Exchange continues its rocky stretch, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down another 205 points at close Tuesday, partially driven by fears about an economic slowdown in China.
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Arzbaecher to receive $3 million in stock options for interim role
Robert Arzbaecher will receive $3 million in stock options for his role as interim president and chief executive officer of Actuant Corp., according to an SEC filing by the company.
Oshino Lamps cites business climate as factor in move to Pewaukee
Lower taxes and proximity to the state's robust manufacturing sector has prompted Oshino Lamps America to relocate its United States office from Long Island, NY to Pewaukee.
APPLETON- 6 things to know about 588-point stock drop
Despite a roller-coaster day on the stock market that started with a jaw-dropping 1,000-point drop Monday morning and ended with an overall drop of 588 points, analysts said Wisconsin investors should monitor events closely, but not panic.
Stock market plummets amid China concerns
Global economic concerns had a big impact on markets this morning, as investor uncertainty contributed to significant declines in the U.S., China, Japan, France, Germany and Middle East markets.
