Global Business Outlook Survey

Tax Cuts Trigger CFO Optimism
The Economy

Tax Cuts Trigger CFO Optimism

U.S. finance chiefs see earnings growth in 2018, but they also expect higher wage and benefits costs.
By | February 20, 2018
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Brother, Can You Spare a Manager?
Workplace Issues

Brother, Can You Spare a Manager?

Tight labor markets are inhibiting corporate expansion, according to the third-quarter Duke/CFO Business Outlook survey.
By | October 3, 2017
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Growth, Interrupted
Growth Companies

Growth, Interrupted

The second-quarter Duke/CFO Business Outlook Survey shows U.S. CFOs are wary of placing big bets on growth initiatives.
By | July 26, 2017
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POTUS Primer: Kill the Tweets
The Economy

POTUS Primer: Kill the Tweets

In the first-quarter Duke/CFO Business Outlook Survey, CFOs advise the president to change his communications tactics.
By | April 6, 2017
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‘Trump Bump’ Buoys CFO Optimism
Corporate Finance

‘Trump Bump’ Buoys CFO Optimism

The Duke/CFO Business Outlook Survey finds optimism among U.S. finance chiefs lifted by the election of Donald Trump.
By Josh Hyatt | February 7, 2017
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The Business of Politics
Strategy

The Business of Politics

Second-quarter results from the Duke/CFO Business Outlook Survey reflect political uncertainty.
By | July 18, 2016
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Red Skies And Blue Oceans
The Economy

Red Skies And Blue Oceans

First-quarter results from the Duke/CFO Business Outlook Survey raise a note of caution.
By David W. Owens | April 7, 2016
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In Search of Certainty
The Economy

In Search of Certainty

Fourth-quarter results from the Duke/CFO Business Outlook Survey show the effects of economic uncertainty on business confidence.
By David W. Owens | February 19, 2016
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CFOs Plan to Spend Cautiously in 2016 (Video)
The Economy

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
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A Turn for the Worse
M&A

A Turn for the Worse

Third-quarter results from the Duke/CFO Business Outlook Survey show executives’ optimism flagging.
By David W. Owens | October 23, 2015
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Tight Labor, Lax Security
Strategy

Tight Labor, Lax Security

CFO confidence remains steady in the latest Duke/CFO Global Business Outlook Survey, but worries mount over wages and data security.
By David W. Owens | July 16, 2015
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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
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America on Top
The Economy

America on Top

U.S. finance chiefs lead the way in optimism about the economy, according to the latest Duke/CFO global outlook survey.
By David W. Owens | February 25, 2015
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Millennials A Mixed Blessing for Employers: Outlook Survey
Workplace Issues

Millennials A Mixed Blessing for Employers: Outlook Survey

While millennials are cheaper to employ, many CFOs think they are less loyal to the company and require more management.
By Matthew Heller | December 11, 2014
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End-of-Year Economic Outlook: The U.S. Leads the Way
Business Outlook Survey

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
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