Stryker’s manufacturing, shipping disrupted after cyberattack

The medtech company, which identified the attack on Wednesday, revealed in an update that its order processing, manufacturing and shipping have been disrupted.

By Ricky Zipp , David Jones • March 13, 2026

Firms plan to boost supply-chain agility as tariff turmoil persists

“What we’re seeing now is uncertainty reentering the system at exactly the wrong time,” KPMG’s Brian Higgins said.

By Alexei Alexis • March 12, 2026

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The disruption of the rules-based global order means CFOs need to adjust scenario planning to the prospect of higher capital costs and greater foreign exchange risks.

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Jobless claims fall, countering signs of dimming employment outlook

The Federal Reserve next week will assess mixed signals from the job market and the risk that the Iran war will further push up the price of oil, spurring inflation.

By Jim Tyson • March 12, 2026

Costco sued by customer seeking tariff refunds

The proposed class action suit seeks to recoup IEEPA-tariff costs an Illinois customer alleges the retailer passed on through higher prices.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 12, 2026

CEOs aim to boost capital spending, expect strong future sales: survey

CEO survey results “point to the impact of last year’s tax reforms, responsible deregulation and the resilience of the U.S. economy,” Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins said.

By Jim Tyson • March 11, 2026

Small business optimism dips below forecast as sales expectations slump

Nineteen percent of small business owners ranked taxes as their biggest problem, the National Federation of Independent Business found in a survey.

By Jim Tyson • March 10, 2026

Trump’s new cybersecurity strategy makes promises but lacks details

In a document released Friday, the administration vowed to increase the government’s use of AI for rapid cyber defense.

By Eric Geller • March 10, 2026

Block, Amazon drive tech layoff surge, intensifying AI debate

The tech industry reported a total of 33,330 layoffs in the first two months of 2026 — a 51% increase from the year-earlier period, outplacement firm Challenger said.

By Alexei Alexis • March 10, 2026

Ex-Fabric CFO sentenced to 2 years in prison for $35M crypto scheme

Judge Tana Lin also imposed a condition that prevents Nevin Shetty, 42, from serving as an officer or director of a company without the probation office’s permission.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 9, 2026

Surging oil price spurs worries of eventual stagflation during Iran war

U.S. consumers have felt a shock at the gas pump, with the average price for a gallon of regular gas jumping 16% during the past week to $3.48.

By Jim Tyson • March 9, 2026

IRS adds AI abuse, capital gains fraud to ‘dirty dozen’ tax scam list

AI is not only being used to impersonate the IRS but also to gather taxpayer and corporate information, says Nina Tross of the National Society of Tax Professionals.

By Stephen Joyce • March 6, 2026

Economy unexpectedly sheds 92,000 jobs as war spurs inflation worries

Shrinking payrolls prompted traders in interest rate futures to predict a faster pace of monetary policy easing.

By Jim Tyson • March 6, 2026

Costco to flow tariff refunds, ‘if and when’ received, back to customers

CEO Ron Vachris said Thursday that the retailer is committed to returning any potential refunds to its customers through “lower prices and better values.”

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 6, 2026

Rising CEO, CFO optimism fuels business investment: AICPA survey

Expectations of lower borrowing costs and pro-growth economic policies this year have sparked optimism among top financial executives, according to a survey.

By Jim Tyson • March 5, 2026

Service sector grows at fastest pace since mid-2022: ISM

“The services sector is heating up,” according to Steve Miller, chair of the services business survey committee at the Institute for Supply Management.

By Jim Tyson • March 4, 2026

Small businesses flag inflation as biggest challenge: Fed survey

The widening war in the Persian Gulf may spur inflation if it halts shipments of oil and other energy commodities for an extended period, according to economists.

By Jim Tyson • March 3, 2026

6 CFO tips for confronting data challenges as AI scales

CFOs have visibility into every major data touchpoint, making them uniquely positioned to reduce silos, writes Runway CEO Siqi Chen.

By Siqi Chen • March 3, 2026

Manufacturing grows for second straight month despite headwinds: ISM

A lengthy conflict in the Middle East may sustain high energy prices and jeopardize gains in manufacturing this year.

By Jim Tyson • March 2, 2026

Producer prices rise more than forecast, affirming inflation persistence

Measures of inflation have sent mixed signals in the past several weeks, prompting some Federal Reserve officials to favor collecting more data before further easing.

By Jim Tyson • Feb. 27, 2026

Top US class action settlements hit record $79B

Corporate defendants are “operating in a new era of enhanced class action risks,” according to global law firm Duane Morris.

By Alexei Alexis • Feb. 27, 2026

CEOs see AI as the biggest business risk, exceeding geopolitical turmoil

CEOs and CFOs, confronting the rapid spread of AI, face the risk of underperforming by investing either too little or too much in the far-reaching technology.

By Jim Tyson • Feb. 26, 2026

Most tax preparers not subject to standards, prone to costly errors: GAO

Efforts in Congress to pass legislation holding all tax preparers to clear federal standards have repeatedly fizzled out.

By Jim Tyson • Feb. 25, 2026

Corporations await more OBBBA tax guidance

As IRS guidance trickles in, unanswered questions remain around how firms should implement the new law’s tax provisions, according to Alvarez & Marsal tax experts.

By Stephen Joyce • Feb. 25, 2026

Consumer confidence inches up on brighter view of job market

The slight gain in confidence reflects consumers’ caution as economic data telegraph mixed signals.

By Jim Tyson • Feb. 24, 2026

Advanced ERPs could cut financial close times by 30%, Gartner says

Before reaping such benefits, CFOs will first need to successfully navigate ERP vendor hype, Gartner’s Mike Helsel said.

By Alexei Alexis • Feb. 24, 2026