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Manufacturers Loosen Budgets To Make Tech Upgrades

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of Wisconsin, said they’ve maintained or accelerated investments in tech and research. Morgan Stanley reported a three-month average index of planned capital spending among U.S. David Berge , a senior vice president at Moody’s, said large manufacturers typically spend 3 percent to 5 percent of annual revenue on capital expenditures.

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The benefits of small business relationships

Independent Banker

“In many ways, we have always operated with the initiative to become a true advisor to our customers, but in the last few years, it has become a strategic focus to function this way on a daily basis,” says Joe Allen, senior vice president/central market leader.

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Rocket Cos. Shares Rise 19 Pct On IPO Debut

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You’re seeing a low-rate environment in conjunction with decreased (mortgage) applications,” Michael Underhill, chief investment officer for Capital Innovations, the Wisconsin-based firm that invests in IPOs, told Reuters. “So, Still, at an IPO price of $18, Rocket ranks as the third-largest U.S.

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Drink Up: 50+ Wine Tech Startups In One Market Map

CB Insights

Please click the market map to enlarge. Breaking down the wine tech market map: E-commerce — This category provides platforms to buy wine online, and is the most well-funded category on our map. WINE TECH MARKET MAP COMPANIES. Chengwei Capital, DCM Ventures, Mandra Capital. Shenzhen Capital Group.

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Tech Center: Montreal On Tech’s Radar

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Reports coming out of the Montreal area show that it received the highest amount of venture capital during Q2 2017. In additional tech-area news, Wisconsin-based firm Three Square Market has announced plans to implant microchips into its employees. There have been 212 startups launched since the beginning of 2017.

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Banking"s Top 5 Total Return to Shareholders: 2020 Edition

Jeff For Banks

I chose five years because banks that focus on year over year returns tend to cut strategic investments come budget time, which hurts their market position, earnings power, and future relevance than those that make those investments. Total return includes two components: capital appreciation and dividends. First Capital, Inc.

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Bankers: Build Your Own Small Business Loan Platform

Jeff For Banks

The expansion would take him into the red for the next two years and his seed capital, taken from his personal savings and a home equity loan was not enough to fund the expansion. So to grow revenue, perhaps your bank should be a little more creative in getting capital to businesses of the future. He leased his office space.

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