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Deere Raises Sales Growth Outlook for 2017

Deere Raises Sales Growth Outlook for 2017

“We are seeing signs that after several years of steep declines key agricultural markets may be stabilizing."

By Matthew Heller | February 21, 2017

Accounting and Finance for Executives

Corporate Finance

Accounting and Finance for Executives

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By Kerry Maruna | September 18, 2015

Q2 GDP Higher Than Initially Thought

Q2 GDP Higher Than Initially Thought

The size of the upward revision surprised economists and suggests the U.S. economy had some momentum entering the third quarter.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | August 27, 2015

May Job Growth Much Higher Than Predicted

May Job Growth Much Higher Than Predicted

Latest jobs report may ease anxiety over how the U.S. economy would rebound from the first-quarter contraction.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | June 5, 2015

IMF Advises Fed Not To Raise Rates Until 2016

IMF Advises Fed Not To Raise Rates Until 2016

Regardless of timing, higher U.S. policy interest rates could result in "a significant and abrupt rebalancing of international portfolios."

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | June 4, 2015

Mixed Signals

Across industry sectors, CFO optimism is tempered by an uncertain business environment.

By David W. Owens | May 15, 2015

Jobs Report: Good, Not Great

Workplace Issues

Jobs Report: Good, Not Great

Nonfarm payrolls grew by 223,000 in April, slightly less than the 230,000 economists predicted.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 8, 2015

U.S. GDP Grows Just 0.2%

U.S. GDP Grows Just 0.2%

Economic growth fell precipitously in the first quarter, hurt by declines in exports and lower business investment.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | April 29, 2015

Job Gains Much Weaker Than Forecast

Job Gains Much Weaker Than Forecast

Nonfarm U.S. payrolls added only 126,000 jobs in March, more than 100,000 less than economists predicted.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | April 3, 2015

Equipment Investment to Grow 6% in 2015

Equipment Investment to Grow 6% in 2015

Software and equipment investment will maintain its momentum, growing 6% in 2015, says the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation.

By Matthew Heller | December 16, 2014

Mattel no longer playing around

Corporate Finance

Mattel no longer playing around

Recent moves by organization in mergers, acquisitions, and personal changes in February 2000.

By CFO Staff | February 1, 2000