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Pending Tax Cut Sends CFO Optimism Soaring

Pending Tax Cut Sends CFO Optimism Soaring

Robust earnings and growth in tech spending are on the agenda, say CFOs, as are higher wage and benefits costs.

By | December 13, 2017

CFOs Still Spurning High-Return Projects

CFOs Still Spurning High-Return Projects

Despite the overall lower cost of capital, the hurdle rates companies use to screen investments are still 'stubbornly high.'

By Vincent Ryan | June 15, 2017

CFOs to Trump: Stop Tweeting, Keep H1-Bs

CFOs to Trump: Stop Tweeting, Keep H1-Bs

U.S. optimism Index jumps to 14-year high in Duke University/CFO Global Business Outlook survey.

By | March 15, 2017

The CFOs Who Wouldn’t Be King

The CFOs Who Wouldn’t Be King

Only one in five finance chiefs see themselves moving into the top job. Are they having a crisis of confidence—or being realistic?

By Josh Hyatt | March 2, 2017

Is Breaking Up Always Hard?

Is Breaking Up Always Hard?

In the latest Duke University/CFO Global Business Outlook Survey, finance executives reveal few concerns about the UK’s Brexit decision.

By Josh Hyatt | November 14, 2016

U.S. Recession Chances Double: CFOs (Video)

U.S. Recession Chances Double: CFOs (Video)

John Graham of Duke University discusses the results of the first quarter's Duke University/CFO Global Business Outlook Survey.

By CFO Staff | March 10, 2016

CFOs Plan to Spend Cautiously in 2016 (Video)

CFOs Plan to Spend Cautiously in 2016 (Video)

John Graham of Duke University reveals the results of the fourth quarter's Duke University/CFO Global Business Outlook Survey.

By CFO Staff | December 15, 2015

In Search of Certainty

In Search of Certainty

Fourth-quarter results from the Duke/CFO Business Outlook Survey show the effects of economic uncertainty.

By David W. Owens | December 9, 2015

Companies Seek to Acquire and Hire

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Companies Seek to Acquire and Hire

Slow growth is piquing interest in M&A but hindering efforts to fill key positions, according to the latest Duke/CFO Business Outlook survey.

By David W. Owens | November 25, 2015

Struggling to Fill Jobs (Video)

Struggling to Fill Jobs (Video)

John Graham of Duke University gives the results of the latest Duke University/CFO Global Business Outlook Survey.

By CFO Staff | September 23, 2015

Making Room to Grow

Making Room to Grow

CFOs from smaller U.S. companies say it’s time to step up their game, according to the second-quarter Duke/CFO global outlook survey.

By David W. Owens | September 22, 2015

A Turn in the Weather for Economic Outlooks

A Turn in the Weather for Economic Outlooks

Executives' outlooks have taken a turn for the worse around the globe.

By David W. Owens | September 10, 2015

End-of-Year Economic Outlook: The U.S. Leads the Way

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End-of-Year Economic Outlook: The U.S. Leads the Way

At the end of 2014, the U.S. may offer the best prospects for continued economic recovery, according to the latest Duke/CFO survey.

By David W. Owens | December 10, 2014

3rd-Quarter Economic Outlook: U.S. Stronger, Latin America Weaker

3rd-Quarter Economic Outlook: U.S. Stronger, Latin America Weaker

The latest Duke/CFO survey reveals more confidence in the U.S., less confidence in Latin America, and greater concern about regulation

By David W. Owens | September 9, 2014