Wintrust reports strong first-quarter earnings

By Yimian Wu Wintrust Financial Corp. announced a strong first quarter result, exceeding expectations, with growing loans and deposits, a substantial increase in mortgage banking revenue, and continuing acquisitions. Shares went up 1 percent. In the quarter ended March 31, the Rosemont-based bank holding company earned $39.1 million, or 76 cents per diluted share, a 13 percent […]