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Inside the Mind of a Strategic CFO

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:43:00 GMT

Using his background in corporate planning, Rich Fearon has helped Eaton Corp. cut its auto-industry exposure and boost its involvement in the electrical-efficiency business.

Companies Play Credit Catch-Up

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:44:00 GMT

Credit managers see a positive sign of economic growth as their customers begin to pay off their overdue balances.

Turbulence: A Time to Fly Higher?

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:07:00 GMT

Bain & Co.'s Darrell Rigby says some companies have learned how to thrive during a bumpy economic ride.

CFOs Put on a Happy Face

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:43:00 GMT

Although finance chiefs around the world are growing more optimistic, the employment picture remains bleak.

The Power of the Balance Sheet

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:21:00 GMT

Power company Duke Energy outperformed the utility index despite a drop in sales volume and a pending regulatory approval. CFO Lynn Good preaches the virtues of a strong balance sheet during a downturn.

Will Caterpillar's Walgreens Deal Shrink Drug Costs?

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:50:00 GMT

The tractor maker's pharmacy-benefit arrangement seeks to cut out the middleman to gain transparent pricing.

Managing Inventory: How Long Will Small Be Beautiful?

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 03:15:00 GMT

Companies are maintaining free cash flow by cutting costs rather than spurring profits, according to a new study.

Legally Blind

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:40:00 GMT

How some companies are getting a better handle on outside legal bills.

Leadership in Finance: Corning's James Flaws

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:56:00 GMT

The glass-maker's finance chief talks about the company's sales surge, its near collapse, and how to thrive during a recession.

The Picture of Health: Cash at Medical Midcaps

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:12:00 GMT

Compared with four other industries – the machinery, software, internet, and semiconductor sectors – health-care companies in the CFO Midcap 1500 produced the highest 2009 first-quarter cash earnings per share.