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Effective Capital Allocation: A Force Multiplier

Effective Capital Allocation: A Force Multiplier

For IAC finance chief Glenn Schiffman, a disciplined, rigorous approach to making investment decisions is the key to winning superior returns.

By Glenn Schiffman | June 3, 2019

NetApp Strives to Shed Hardware-only Image

NetApp Strives to Shed Hardware-only Image

The big data storage provider still sells mostly hardware but positions itself as a key player in a "hybrid cloud" world.

By David McCann | September 26, 2018

The Link Between Good Investor Relations and Stock Price

Investor Relations

The Link Between Good Investor Relations and Stock Price

Half of public-company CEOs and CFOs are significantly less well-off financially than they should be. Do you know which half you’re in?

By Brad Samson | June 12, 2017

Use of TSR as Incentive Pay Metric Flattens Out

Human Capital & Careers

Use of TSR as Incentive Pay Metric Flattens Out

Total shareholder return is still the leading metric for calculating long-term compensation, but companies' thinking may be starting to shift.

By David McCann | March 30, 2017

Stop the Quarterly Madness!

Stop the Quarterly Madness!

Although it's better to beat consensus estimates than not, it's more important to improve earnings over the year-ago period.

By Gregory V. Milano and Allison Cavasino | August 26, 2016

In Tech, It’s How Well You Invest that Matters

In Tech, It’s How Well You Invest that Matters

What seems to matter most is not how much you invest but how well you invest.

By Gregory V. Milano, David Fedigan, and Arshia Chatterjee | July 5, 2016

Three Reasons to Shed Your Idle Assets

Three Reasons to Shed Your Idle Assets

Selling idle operating assets below net book value for cash is at worst irrelevant and at best will boost the value and hence the stock price of a company.

By Marwaan Karame | March 1, 2016