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The Era of the Well-Rounded CFO

The Era of the Well-Rounded CFO

Four major disruptive changes in the past several years have coalesced to create an environment in which CFOs can excel as strategic thinkers.

By Jim Moylan | June 13, 2016

Trump’s Trade Tariffs ‘A Bad Deal For Americans’: Study

Trump’s Trade Tariffs ‘A Bad Deal For Americans’: Study

Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on China, Mexico, and Japan would cost each U.S. household thousands of dollars, finds one study.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 19, 2016

IMF Trims 2015 World Growth Forecast

IMF Trims 2015 World Growth Forecast

The IMF forecasts lower annual global growth in 2015 largely due to the impact of weaker first-quarter growth in advanced economies.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | July 9, 2015

Wal-Mart Will Take Its Time in China

Wal-Mart Will Take Its Time in China

While China is a "top priority," the retailer's same-store sales in China dropped 2.3% in the fourth quarter.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | April 29, 2015

PBGC Finds Holes in Safety Net for Multiemployer Plans

Retirement Plans

PBGC Finds Holes in Safety Net for Multiemployer Plans

A greater percentage of employees in multiemployer plans that go insolvent will have their benefits cut, says the PBGC.

By Matthew Heller | March 16, 2015

Tax Benefit Jacks Up Goodyear Tire Earnings

Tax Benefit Jacks Up Goodyear Tire Earnings

In addition to the one-time credit, the tire company says it won't have to pay cash taxes in the U.S. for five years.

By Matthew Heller | February 17, 2015

Emerging Markets Ripe for Digital Media Investments

Emerging Markets Ripe for Digital Media Investments

At the same time, places like China and India pose significant business risks, says EY.

By Matthew Heller | February 11, 2015

Clouds Gathering Over Global Economy, Survey Warns

Clouds Gathering Over Global Economy, Survey Warns

“There’s little sign of the eurozone’s malaise ending any time soon, as companies have become even less optimistic," says an economist at Markit.

By Matthew Heller | November 24, 2014

Apple-Picking Season

Apple-Picking Season

Rome or Gala? iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus? You may not know as much as you think you do about apples (or Apple).

By CFO Staff | October 20, 2014

Two-Thirds of Americans Favor Tougher Anti-Ebola Measures

Workplace Issues

Two-Thirds of Americans Favor Tougher Anti-Ebola Measures

A new survey finds that a majority would back a plan to restrict entry into the United States, but health experts warn against the idea.

By Matthew Heller | October 14, 2014

Corporate America Pays Higher Tax Abroad: Study

Corporate America Pays Higher Tax Abroad: Study

Nearly 40 percent of 288 Fortune 500 companies studied paid zero or less in U.S. income taxes in at least one year.

By David Katz | February 27, 2014

Global Banking: Inglorious Isolation

Global Banking: Inglorious Isolation

To avoid another crisis, the Fed further fragments global finance.

By Economist Staff | February 24, 2014

The Safe Way to Slash Workers’ Comp Costs

Risk & Compliance

The Safe Way to Slash Workers’ Comp Costs

Zeroed in on curbing supermarket injuries, Safeway’s risk manager advises CFOs to install peer-to-peer safety systems to cut workers' compensation expenses.

By David Katz | November 1, 2013

Hitting the Roof

Hitting the Roof

If Congress fails to lift the limit on America’s debts, the consequences are uncertain but definitely unpleasant.

By Economist Staff | October 14, 2013