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Airlines Continue to Struggle with Boeing 737 Max Groundings

Financial Reporting

Airlines Continue to Struggle with Boeing 737 Max Groundings

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines are warning of the increasing financial toll due to the groundings as thousands of monthly flights are cancelled.

By Lauren Muskett | July 25, 2019

Shutdown Puts Cloud on Southwest’s Revenue

Growth Strategies

Shutdown Puts Cloud on Southwest’s Revenue

The airline posted strong Q4 earnings but said the government shutdown has reduced revenue so far this month by as much as $15 million.

By Matthew Heller | January 24, 2019

Why Company Culture Is Overrated

Why Company Culture Is Overrated

At most organizations, culture is over-hyped, under-managed, and of little tangible value.

By Carl Robinson | July 3, 2018

How to Tell Good Buybacks from Bad Ones

Investor Relations

How to Tell Good Buybacks from Bad Ones

Buyback ROI, a tool first introduced on CFO.com, can be used by executives and investors to determine when buybacks are more likely to be successful.

By Gregory V. Milano and Joseph Theriault | May 5, 2017

Is Finance-Cost Benchmarking Off Track?

Is Finance-Cost Benchmarking Off Track?

Comparisons should take into account company complexity, not just industry and revenue, one research firm contends.

By David McCann | February 7, 2014

How to Hire the Perfect Staffer

How to Hire the Perfect Staffer

Pay less attention to technical competence than you think you should, and other tips for getting it right.

By David McCann | November 2, 2011