Accounting, Banking & Finance

US economy expanded at 2.1% pace in January-March

The growth in gross domestic product marked a rebound from a sluggish 0.5% in the last three months of 2025

Abbott to host July 16 conference call for Q2 earnings

A live webcast of the earnings conference call will be accessible through Abbott's Investor Relations website

Middleton Chamber of Commerce hosting NFL’s Joe Thomas as speaker

Thomas will speak at the chamber's new Signature Series, an annual event debuting Aug. 25 in Madison

Wisconsin taxpayers off the hook for $205M in penalties tied to FoodShare

Wisconsin will be among nine states that will avoid having to pay new penalty fees to the Trump Administration in 2027

S&P 500 drops on Tuesday as tech takes a hit

Other companies saw bumps such as Microsoft and Amazon, Walmart, Procter & Gamble and Johnson & Johnson

Marcos Vega joins First Business Bank as VP of Specialty Deposits

He will lead the Bank’s Specialty Deposits initiative, helping organizations access treasury management and deposit solutions aligned with their operational and liquidity goals

SpaceX stock drops 16%

The stock has fallen over the past three full days of trading

American mortgage rates decline slightly

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate retreated with Treasury yields following the announcement of a deal to end the war with Iran

Can Wisconsin employers check your credit?

Employers in most states, including in most parts of Wisconsin, can run background checks that show your debts, available credit and payment history

Associated Bank announces fourth annual Day of Service

Volunteer activities will include repacking food at food banks and pantries and more