Banking & Finance

Financial resources

Milwaukee-based Weyco Group Inc. reported fourth quarter net earnings of $5.5 million, or 50 cents per share, up from $5.1 million, or 45 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.

Quad/Graphics Inc. reported a fourth quarter net loss of $6.8 million, or 15 cents per share, compared with net income of $26.5 million, or 55 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.

Joy Global Inc.'s first-quarter earnings rose 39 percent, as the Milwaukee-based mining equipment manufacturer predicted its recent acquisitions will help offset falling demand for equipment from U.S. coal mines.

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.

Tax season is already upon us, but certain taxpayers can still couple retirement planning and income tax planning for 2011. The Retirement Saver's Credit allows low- and moderate-income taxpayers to make qualifying retirement contributions on or before April 17, 2012, and claim a credit on their 2011 return.