What’s Going on In Finance Today…
U.S. companies have been hacked by individuals linked to the Chinese government. Five in the technology sector, two pharmaceutical. The first attack occurred only two days after Presidents from both countries agreed that cyber attacks against foreign companies would not be condoned. More on this story below, or click here.
After six straight quarters of stagnant or falling profits, McDonald‘s has a great turnaround third quarter. “The companies key initiatives are paying off,” says R.J. Hottovy, Morningstar Analyst. The company can once again compete with rivals and cut-back on caged birds (chicken) raised on antibiotics, over the next ten years. Get the details in the link below or by clicking here.
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Kabbage to Offer Online Loans With Dutch Bank
Kabbage’s venture with ING Groep in Spain aims to get capital to every small business “that needs it and can handle it.”
Loan Managers See Rising Defaults in Next Year
While respondents to a quarterly survey continue to be concerned about defaults, the outlook for credit spreads is decidedly mixed.
Just Who Is Your Executive MBA Participant
Study shows demographic, salary, and cost data for enrollees in the mid-career study programs.
>> David McCann
Is China Hacker Deal Failing to Protect U.S. Companies
At least seven U.S. companies have been hit by hackers linked to the Chinese government since the U.S.-China deal was launched, a security firm claims.
McDonald’s Q3 Profit Shows Turnaround Is Legit
U.S. sales grew for the first time since 2013, increasing 0.9%.
CIT Gets New CFO, CEO
The lender said it would also explore strategic alternatives for its $10 billion commercial air business and sell its CIT Canada and CIT China businesses.
Caterpillar Misses Estimates, But Stock Rallies
Caterpillar also cut its outlook for the remainder of 2015.
Dow Chemical: More Restructuring to Come?
Just two years after a massive reorganization, Dow says it may sell one struggling unit and exit two joint ventures.
FDIC Adopts Final Rule on Collateral for Swaps
“Establishing margin requirements for non-cleared swaps is one of the most important reforms of the Dodd-Frank Act,” said the FDIC chair.
Red October
How well do you know the history of stock market crashes?
>> CFO Staff
A Turn for the Worse
Third-quarter results from the Duke/CFO Business Outlook Survey show executives’ optimism flagging.
Seeking a Glide Path
Finance executives are working to bring their companies’ pension funds to a safe landing, according to a new study.
>> David W. Owens and Josh Hyatt, Contributors
401(k)s: Eye on Providers
Practically everything you need to know about choosing a 401(k) plan provider.
>> David McCann
Amazon Rides to Q3 Profit on Cloud Growth
Amazon Web Services accounted for about 8% of total revenue but nearly half of the company’s total profits.
CFOs on the Move: Week Ending Oct. 23
Alvogen, Novelis, Carpenter Technology, PG&E, Ducommun, Springleaf Holdings, Seagate Technology, Under Armour, MYR Group, Goodman Networks
>> Joan Urdang
Nasdaq Buys SecondMarket to Boost Pre-IPO Presence
With startups staying private longer, Nasdaq has been looking for ways to help them raise capital and manage secondary transactions.
Employees Want More Feedback on Their Future
A survey of finance professionals finds two in five never discuss their career path with their manager.
SEC Gives Boost to Investor in Proxy Battles
A regulator says new guidance will prevent companies from “gaming the rules to deny shareowners the right to vote on critical reforms.”
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