Today's Financial Stock Winners and Losers

Shares of Nuveen Investments(JNC Quote) were off after the Chicago-based investment management company posted fourth-quarter earnings that were in line with analysts' expectations.

The company reported net income of $43.5 million, or 53 cents a share, compared with $43.5 million, or 45 cents a share, a year ago. Nuveen Investments dropped 6 cents, or 0.1%, to $44.18 in recent trading.

Mercantile Bancorp(MBR Quote) climbed after the Quincy, Ill., bank holding company said its board authorized a 3-for-1 stock split, which is subject to shareholder approval. The company said it has 12 million shares authorized and about 2 million outstanding. ...