presidential election

The Prospect of Higher Taxes Could Spur Rush of Year-End PE Deals
Tax

The Prospect of Higher Taxes Could Spur Rush of Year-End PE Deals

Many PE players are starting to assess which way the political and fiscal winds are blowing and to work on getting deals done.
By Vincent Ryan | August 11, 2020
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Mega-Deals Fuel Record Month for M&A Activity
Strategy

Mega-Deals Fuel Record Month for M&A Activity

The upcoming presidential election hasn't dampened activity, with U.S. firms striking $248.9 billion of merger agreements this month.
By Matthew Heller | October 28, 2016
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Don’t Tell Me, Show Me
Strategy

Don’t Tell Me, Show Me

The third-quarter Duke/CFO Business Outlook Survey finds CFOs will slow spending while awaiting a new president’s policy decisions.
By | October 12, 2016
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Election Drags Down Small Business Optimism
The Economy

Election Drags Down Small Business Optimism

"Small business owners are deeply uncertain about the future, and that is affecting their decisions,” the NFIB says.
By Matthew Heller | October 12, 2016
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Presidential Election Weighing on Executives
The Economy

Presidential Election Weighing on Executives

A survey finds nearly two-thirds of executives say the race for the White House is a consideration in their business planning.
By Matthew Heller | March 25, 2016
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Could a CFO Run for President?
Leadership

Could a CFO Run for President?

With non-career politicians doing well in polls, is a CFO candidacy so far-fetched?
By Henri Steenkamp | October 14, 2015
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