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Stanley Black & Decker raises EPS outlook after tariff refund boost

The toolmaker is using refunds to accelerate $70 million to $80 million in growth investments originally slated for 2027.

By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 4, 2026

How EY is tackling next-gen talent in the AI age

As AI takes on routine accounting tasks, mentorship and a flexible approach to training will be crucial for the next finance generation, EY executives said.

By Grace Noto • Nov. 4, 2026

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Top 5 stories from CFO Dive

To stay competitive many CFOs are focused on balancing AI’s risks and opportunities while also adjusting to fast-changing tariff policies and labor markets.

By CFO Dive staff

Novo hires new CFO as Wegovy pill hits more markets

By the end of Q3, the Denmark-based pharmaceutical company said it had rolled out the pill form of its weight-loss drug in eight countries. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 4, 2026

Fluence Energy names interim CEO, CFO amid supply chain hiccups

Executives from shareholders Siemens and AES took C-suite roles as Fluence seeks to address supply chain challenges and allegations of securities fraud.

By Grace Noto • Nov. 3, 2026

Pfizer promotes insider to CFO

The New York City-based pharmaceutical giant appointed Cecile Guegan to succeed former CFO Dave Denton. She took the new position Sunday.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Updated Nov. 3, 2026

Apple’s AI investment bucks big tech spending trend

The iPhone maker is increasing AI investment through R&D while keeping capital expenditures below levels seen at some big tech peers.

By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 3, 2026

Norwegian Cruise Line taps newly-hired strategy chief for CFO

After eight years as CFO, Mark A. Kempa will hand the finance reins to former American Airlines treasurer Meghan Montana.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 2, 2026

New Optro CFO targets sustainable AI growth

Two months in as Optro’s CFO, Tim Daniels is in the “go slow to go fast” stage, he said — seeking to establish rapport and a solid growth plan.  

By Grace Noto • Nov. 2, 2026

Grant Thornton Advisors closes $5B CBIZ deal

The combination creates the fifth-largest U.S. provider of professional services, tax and advisory offerings, Grant Thornton Advisors said.

By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 2, 2026

5 ways CFOs can maximize their organization’s human capital

Executives everywhere are trying to balance protecting margins and funding growth. Maximizing their organization’s human capital may be the key to achieving both goals.

Nov. 2, 2026

Michael Saylor’s Strategy CFO resigns

Bitcoin accumulator Strategy’s founder Michael Saylor predicted “a new bull market” even as the digital asset remains volatile. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 30, 2026

Amazon CEO flags AI costs as barrier to wider adoption

AI demand is driving AWS growth, but lowering the cost of running models will be key to broader business adoption, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said.

By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 30, 2026

Microsoft expands Copilot’s reach in finance workflows

The expansion adds new capabilities for work processes ranging from month-end close to investment analysis.

By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 29, 2026

Sen. Warren probes AI safety, market risks in Anthropic IPO

“I believe the risks presented by this technology demand greater scrutiny,” the Democrat wrote in a letter to Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei.

By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 28, 2026

Brooklyn College accounting prof seeks say in Trump civil fraud appeal

Daniel Tinkelman, a tenured accounting professor, has filed a proposed amicus brief out of concern the court could endorse “really bad” accounting practices.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 27, 2026

Sierra Space names second CFO in four months

The company is making the finance chief shift as it focuses more of its attention on growth opportunities in the defense industry.

By Grace Noto • Oct. 27, 2026

Agentic AI fallout hits 77% of firms, survey finds

Unexpected costs and operational disruptions are among the challenges companies face as they expand agentic AI deployments, according to the research.

By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 27, 2026

AI regulation push gains steam ahead of midterms

Reports of AI agents accessing bank accounts mark the latest in a string of developments putting pressure on lawmakers to act.

By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 27, 2026

FedEx nabs AutoZone alum as new CFO

AutoZone’s Jamere Jackson will step in as CFO for FedEx as the company continues with a seven-month “transition period” following the FedEx Freight spinoff.

By Grace Noto • Oct. 26, 2026

Target CFO Jim Lee: The art of the possible

Jim Lee spoke to CFO Dive about his international work during two decades at Pepsi, his love for problem-solving and how he’s tackling Target’s turnaround plan.

By Grace Noto • Oct. 26, 2026

Forgent Power CFO leaves after a year

Forgent veteran Amy Ard is taking the CFO reins in the wake of the power distributor's net income skyrocketing in fiscal 2026.

By Grace Noto • Oct. 23, 2026

What the fintech cool kids are wearing

A business casual vibe informed the unspoken dress code at the Money20/20 conference in Las Vegas this week. The standouts chose suits.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 22, 2026

Spreedly names Team Cymru alum CFO

Darren Bounds will step in as CFO as the payments company targets expansion and strives for an established place in AI-supported commerce.

By Grace Noto • Oct. 21, 2026

Global IPO proceeds surge despite drop in listings

Large offerings drove fundraising higher in the first nine months of the year, as the number of companies going public declined.

By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 21, 2026

Why AI agents go rogue — and what it means for CFOs

Incidents disclosed by OpenAI and Anthropic expose how AI models can behave in unintended ways, creating new challenges for finance chiefs.

By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 20, 2026