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Report: IBM To Cut 10,000 Jobs

Report: IBM To Cut 10,000 Jobs

The job cuts could affect about 20% of its staff in Europe. The United Kingdom and Germany would be the hardest hit, says Bloomberg.

By Vincent Ryan | November 25, 2020

Global Auto Sales to Fall More Than Expected

Global Auto Sales to Fall More Than Expected

S&P Global Ratings had previously forecast modest growth in China and Europe.

By Lauren Muskett | May 6, 2019

Ford Europe to Cut Thousands of Jobs in Turnaround Drive

Ford Europe to Cut Thousands of Jobs in Turnaround Drive

The automaker’s global cost-cutting effort starts with eliminating thousands of jobs, discontinuing slow-selling models, and combining headquarters.

By William Sprouse | January 10, 2019

LKQ Expands in Europe With Stahlgruber Buy

LKQ Expands in Europe With Stahlgruber Buy

The auto parts retailer is the No. 1 distributor in Europe but rival Genuine Parts has been moving into that territory.

By Matthew Heller | December 11, 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

Asahi Buys European Beers From AB InBev

Asahi Buys European Beers From AB InBev

The $7.8 billion acquisition of Pilsner Urquell and other brands continues the Japanese brewer's push to build its overseas business.

By Matthew Heller | December 13, 2016

The Business of Politics

The Business of Politics

U.S. companies are reducing hiring/spending plans due to political uncertainty, according to a recent Duke University/CFO Magazine survey.

By | June 8, 2016

Companies Seek to Acquire and Hire

Talent Management

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

Firms Lack ‘Basic Building Blocks’ to Comply with Anti-Fraud Laws

Growth Strategies

Firms Lack ‘Basic Building Blocks’ to Comply with Anti-Fraud Laws

As companies push into Europe, the Middle East, India, and Africa, executives are being pressured into higher risk behaviors, says E&Y.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 14, 2015

The Problems of Prosperity

Workplace Issues

The Problems of Prosperity

The latest Duke/CFO Global Business Outlook Survey finds U.S. finance executives searching for the best ways to leverage the strengthening economy.

By David W. Owens | April 30, 2015

Google Says EU Allegations Off the Mark

Google Says EU Allegations Off the Mark

A Google Search executive says the company has not abused its online search dominance, as the European Commission charges.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | April 15, 2015

Contradiction in the Credit Markets

Contradiction in the Credit Markets

While corporate credit spreads are still narrow, credit portfolio managers see defaults rising in the next 12 months, especially in Europe.

By Matthew Heller | January 21, 2015

Corporate Finance

Sunny Side Up

CFO optimism about the economy soars in the U.S. but plummets in Latin America, according to the latest Duke/CFO Business Outlook survey.

By David W. Owens | October 20, 2014

Germany Rebounds in Q3 But France and Italy Wobble

Germany Rebounds in Q3 But France and Italy Wobble

Despite the robust growth shown by Europe's largest economy last quarter, the euro zone remains plagued by anemic demand .

By Iris Dorbian | October 6, 2014

A Split Decision on Cash

A Split Decision on Cash

The Duke/CFO Magazine Global Business Outlook Survey shows finance chiefs in some regions deciding that they can afford to invest again in growth.

By David W. Owens | July 18, 2014