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Associated Bank reports robust quarter
Green Bay-based Associated Banc-Corp reported third quarter net income of $45 million, or 26 cents per share, up from $34 million, or 20 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
Caterpillar lowers outlook
Despite posting a record third quarter with a 49-percent increase in earnings, Caterpillar Inc. lowered its outlook for 2013.
Johnson Controls plans restructuring
Johnson Controls Inc. has released details of the restructuring activities it has planned for the fourth quarter.
Milwaukee Biz Blog: Celebrate Wisconsin’s Clean Water Act
When you pull a walleye from the Wisconsin River, cruise along the Fox River or dine overlooking the Milwaukee River, it’s hard to believe that 40 years ago waters had sludge so thick birds could walk across; that Green Bay dumped perfume into the East River to mask the stench; and that a sulfite liquor spill in the Oconto River discolored the paint on houses.
Families near Jackson gas spill hire attorneys
More than 90 families who own property in the Jackson, Wis., area have retained the law firms of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. of Milwaukee and Peter G. Angelos of Baltimore, Md., to represent their interests with respect to a gas spill which occurred on July 17.
High-speed train hits 111 mph
An Amtrak passenger train hit a regional record of 111 miles per hour on Oct. 19 in a test run of the route between Chicago and St. Louis.
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Caterpillar lowers outlook
Despite posting a record third quarter today with a 49-percent increase in earnings, Caterpillar Inc. lowered its outlook for 2013.
Dominion to close Kewaunee nuclear plant
Richmond, Va.-based Dominion Resources Inc. today announced plans to close and decommission its Kewaunee Power Station in Carlton, Wis., after the company was unable to find a buyer for the 556-megawatt nuclear facility.
Briggs warns of potential damages from E-15 fuel
Wauwatosa-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. is advising owners of outdoor power equipment be aware of a new fuel with a higher level of ethanol that could harm small engines.
Johnson Controls to acquire assets of bankrupt company
Glendale-based Johnson Controls Inc. has entered into an agreement to purchase the automotive business assets of A123 Systems Inc., a Waltham, Mass., company that filed for bankruptcy protection.