Industries
Stocks rise as jobless claims dip, manufacturing index surges
Stocks rose this morning as the federal government reported that the number of people who applied last week for new unemployment benefits fell to the lowest level since early 2008 and the Institute for Supply Management said its July manufacturing index surged to a reading of 55.4 percent up from. 50.9 percent in June, the highest level for the index since June 2011.
Rodriguez named president and CEO of Marcus Theatres
Milwaukee-based The Marcus Corp. announced today that Rolando Rodriguez has been named president and chief executive officers of Marcus Theatres, the company’s movie theater division.
Dohmen sells Restat for $409.5 million
Lisle, Ill.-based Catamaran Corp. will buy Milwaukee-based Restat from its parent company, Milwaukee-based Dohmen, for $409.5 million, the companies announced today. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year.
Bubbler Calendar
*Thursday, Aug. 1, Target Free First Thursday will grant free admission to visitors at the Milwaukee Art Museum, 700...
Bubbler Quote of the Week
“This past week has been an admittedly difficult time for everyone who loves the Milwaukee Brewers, including our fans,...
Largest stamp show in U.S. coming to Milwaukee
STAMPSHOW, the nation's largest annual postage stamp show, will be in Milwaukee from Thursday, Aug. 8 through Sunday, Aug. 11.
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Brewers fans to get $10 vouchers for attending August games
As a thank you to Milwaukee Brewers fans that have endured the team’s losing season and the suspension of star left fielder Ryan Braun, Brewers chairman and principal owner Mark Attanasio recently announced that all fans attending any of the 12 Brewers home games in August will receive a $10 voucher for free concessions, merchandise or tickets at Miller Park.
Cigar festival to light up Milwaukee in October
The Brew City Cigar Fest will follow Milwaukee’s lineup of summer festivals this year with an evening of cigar samples, spirits, food from area restaurants and live entertainment.
Walker and Barrett help open 2013 state fair
The 2013 Wisconsin State Fair welcomed its first round of fairgoers this morning, including Gov. Scott Walker and Mayor Tom Barrett, who joined Fair Park Board Chairman John Yingling and Fair Park Chief Executive Officer Rick Frenette at the fair's opening ceremonies.
Waterstone income dips
Waterstone Financial Inc., the Wauwatosa-based parent company of WaterStone Bank, reported second quarter net income of $4.9 million, or 16 cents per share, down from $6.2 million, or 20 cents per share, in the second quarter of 2012.
