Strategy

The Economy

Executive Optimism Hits Three-Year High

“What we’re seeing is a broad expectation that things will really open up in the second half of the year."
Global Business

Commerce Secretary Pushes Funding for Chip Factories

Gina Raimondo says the $52 billion in funding for the U.S. semiconductor industry could result in seven to 10 new factories.
Global Business

IEA Calls for Halt to Fossil Fuel Investment

“It’s a huge shift in messaging if they’re saying there’s no need to invest in new fossil fuel supply."
The Economy

U.S. Consumer Prices Surge 4.2% in April

The largest gain in the CPI in nearly 12 years reflects in part the comparison to extremely weak inflation a year ago amid pandemic lockdowns.
Risk Management

Protecting the Enterprise from Social Media Threats

The misuse or abuse of social media can be extremely damaging to a company’s brand reputation or share value.
The Economy

U.S. Economy Adds Only 266,000 Jobs in April

“It turns out it’s easier to put an economy into a coma than wake it up," one economist says.
Global Business

Time for CFOs to Spark Up Relationships in China

Companies lacking a robust China re-engagement strategy risk paying a price in missed opportunities.
The Economy

U.S. Economy Shakes off Virus, Surges 6.4%

“We’re at the opening stages of what could be a very strong six to nine months for the U.S. economy as it emerges from the pandemic."
The Economy

U.S. Factory Orders Climb 0.5% in March

"The response of capital spending to the COVID pandemic is encouraging for the outlook for 2021."
Credit

Equipment Finance Borrowings Jump 4% in March

“We are starting to see pent-up demand for goods and services leading to expanded capital budgets for equipment to produce it."
Turnarounds

GE’s Long Turnaround Attempt: Timeline

Four rough years in the corporate icon’s history.
Strategy

Metric Matters: Five CFOs and the Numbers They Are Tracking

Which performance indicators are companies keying on this year? Five finance chiefs reveal the metrics encapsulating their strategic goals.
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