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How CFOs Should Gauge Risk Versus Reward in Investments
Cash Management

How CFOs Should Gauge Risk Versus Reward in Investments

Executives are feeling the burn of inflation in their cash reserves. Can conservative investing preserve the value of capital?
By Adam Zaki | October 3, 2022
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1 Out of 3 Companies Increased Cash Holdings: Weekly Stat
Cash Management

1 Out of 3 Companies Increased Cash Holdings: Weekly Stat

Operating cash flows boosted many balance sheets in the 12 months ending March, but that will be harder to do this quarter.
By Vincent Ryan | July 6, 2022
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Limit ESG Disclosures to Cash-Flow Impacts: Economists
Risk Management

Limit ESG Disclosures to Cash-Flow Impacts: Economists

The SEC should avoid forcing companies to disclose how business operations affect the environment and society, says the Financial Economist Roundtable.
By Vincent Ryan | October 11, 2021
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Is the End of ‘Inventory Lite’ in Sight?
Operating Expenses

Is the End of ‘Inventory Lite’ in Sight?

A 15-year surge in corporate cash flow may come to an end if companies can't generate any more inventory efficiencies.
By | October 7, 2021
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Limit ESG Disclosures to Cash-Flow Impacts: Economists
Risk Management

Limit ESG Disclosures to Cash-Flow Impacts: Economists

The SEC should avoid forcing companies to disclose how business operations affect the environment and society, says the Financial Economist Roundtable.
By Vincent Ryan | October 6, 2021
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Metric of the Month: Invoices Billed to Customers With Credit Terms
Working Capital

Metric of the Month: Invoices Billed to Customers With Credit Terms

Credit carries risk, but smart credit policies help the business grow.
By Perry D. Wiggins, CPA | March 1, 2021
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Netflix Tops 200M Subs, Sees Positive Cash Flow
Financial Performance

Netflix Tops 200M Subs, Sees Positive Cash Flow

The streaming giant's shares jumped 12% after it indicated it would return any excess cash to shareholders through buybacks.
By Matthew Heller | January 20, 2021
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Five Lessons for CFOs As We Approach 2021
Strategy

Five Lessons for CFOs As We Approach 2021

Don't let uncertainty deter your company from growth, but be sure finance keeps a close eye on internal processes and key relationships.
By Vincent Ryan | December 21, 2020
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GM Posts $4B Profit on Strong Truck, SUV Sales
Financial Performance

GM Posts $4B Profit on Strong Truck, SUV Sales

"GM is benefiting from robust customer demand for our new vehicles and services, especially our full-size pickups and SUVs."
By Matthew Heller | November 5, 2020
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GM Posts $806M Loss, 47% Drop in Sales
Financial Performance

GM Posts $806M Loss, 47% Drop in Sales

The automaker sees stronger sales ahead with its plants now back in production after coronavirus-related shutdowns.
By Matthew Heller | July 29, 2020
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COVID-19 Aftermath: Moving Beyond Quick Fixes to Sustainable Value Creation
Workplace Issues

COVID-19 Aftermath: Moving Beyond Quick Fixes to Sustainable Value Creation

What else can companies do to help drive their businesses' short-term cash flows and fund their long-term ambitions?
By Vincent Ryan | July 28, 2020
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S&P Questions Tesla’s Profitability Outlook
Financial Performance

S&P Questions Tesla’s Profitability Outlook

While the automaker sees a return to profitability in Q3 after the $702 million Q1 loss, S&P is predicting only limited improvement.
By Matthew Heller | April 29, 2019
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For Aflac, Slow Growth Means Extra Cash Flow
Strategy

For Aflac, Slow Growth Means Extra Cash Flow

And for CFO Fred Crawford, investing the excess cash means weighing opportunities against the baseline return afforded by stock buybacks.
By David McCann | April 25, 2019
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GE Shares Rise on Hopes for Rebound in 2020
Turnarounds

GE Shares Rise on Hopes for Rebound in 2020

The company expects its turnaround strategy to yield "significantly better" performance after a "reset" year in 2019.
By Matthew Heller | March 14, 2019
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Netflix Adds 8.8 Million Subscribers in Q4
Financial Performance

Netflix Adds 8.8 Million Subscribers in Q4

The company's shares fell 3.8% on its earnings report but it is now "approaching 50% penetration of U.S. TV households."
By Matthew Heller | January 18, 2019
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