Consumer sentiment slumps to 3-year low on shutdown, economy fears

The decline in consumer sentiment this month spanned all population categories, including age, income and political affiliation, the University of Michigan found in a survey.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 7, 2025

CFOs need to seize on AI’s ‘exponential growth’: Protiviti’s Stummer

“One of the things that’s very, very difficult is that CFOs have transformation fatigue,” Protiviti Managing Director Dan Stummer said.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 6, 2025

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CFO best practices in the evolving generative AI era

As the initial frenzy around the launch of generative artificial intelligence subsides, a new GenAI era appears to be taking shape.

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Robinhood shares slump after CFO shakeup, earnings

The online brokerage firm named long-time company veteran Shiv Verma to replace Jason Warnick when he steps down from the CFO role in Q1.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 6, 2025

CFOs keep eye on AI data governance ahead of 2026

“The pace of technology disruption, the realities of what AI can and can't deliver will be coming into sharper focus as we go into 2026,” EY’s Myles Corson said.

By Grace Noto • Nov. 6, 2025

‘Dirty little secret:’ many anti-fraud apps fall short, SentiLink CEO says

Companies lost an average of almost $500,000 last year for every deepfake-related incident, according to one estimate.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 5, 2025

Employers weigh rising GLP-1 cost pressures

This year 43% of large employers biggest plans covered drugs like Ozempic for weight loss, up from 28% last year according to a Peterson-KFF report.

By Stephen Joyce • Nov. 5, 2025

ADM cuts guidance, awaits China trade deal ‘clarity’

The grain trader’s CFO said the “evolving trade landscape” affected Q3 demand for its key agriculture services and oilseeds business.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 4, 2025

CFOs find a surefire AI payoff in the mundane: the back office

By using AI “you can actually either make it faster, make it more transparent or make it more automated,” Nomi Health Co-founder Boe Hartman said, referring to back-office tasks.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 4, 2025

Dive Newsdesk: AI ‘glitter’ may trigger wasteful spending, Citadel CFO says

Fear of missing out fuels intense interest in artificial intelligence apps geared to the financial services sector, Citadel Credit Union’s Anand Solanki said.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 3, 2025

Dive Newsdesk: AI precisely gauges tax liability, april CEO Borodach says

Companies can use artificial intelligence software to determine the tax implications of every financial decision, april CEO Ben Borodach said.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 31, 2025

Firms fund skinnier ventures on shorter leashes

The average investment that companies are making to launch a new corporate venture fell to $77 million this year compared to $125 million in 2024, according to a McKinsey report.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 30, 2025

Dive Newsdesk: Snowflake CIO sees ‘AI promises’ in tie-up with Palantir

The recently announced partnership between Palantir and Snowflake will enable the two companies to coordinate their on-site help for clients deploying AI, Snowflake CIO Mike Blandina said. 

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 30, 2025

Fed trims main rate by a quarter point

The central bank trimmed rates to a range between 3.75% and 4% in its second rate reduction this year.

By Grace Noto • Updated Oct. 29, 2025

Sustainability across supply chains still a priority for companies: MIT

Despite recent regulatory volatility, 73% of businesses remained steady with their sustainability commitments, according to a new report from the university.

By Lauren Schenkman • Oct. 28, 2025

US accounting degree graduates drop 6.6%

While the pipeline of accounting graduates shrank again last year, the YoY rate of decline in diplomas conferred ebbed too, an AICPA report found.  

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 27, 2025

EWA chases regulatory clarity

The evolving earned wage access industry continues to be buffeted by federal regulatory upheaval, divergent state approaches and legal battles.

By Lynne Marek • Oct. 27, 2025

From friction to flow: How automated AR transforms B2B customer experience

To compete today, companies must rethink AR as more than a back-office function. It can be a powerful part of the customer experience, driving faster deals and stronger relationships.

Oct. 27, 2025

DeliverDirect redefines small package delivery as traditional carriers shrink

Redefining air delivery—fast, transparent and driven by innovation.

Oct. 27, 2025

Inflation rises less than expected, clearing path for more Fed easing

Futures traders see 96.7% odds that the central bank will trim the federal funds rate on Wednesday by a quarter percentage point, according to the CME FedWatch Tool.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 24, 2025

Trump tariffs push up prices by 4.9 percentage points: Tax Foundation

Trump administration officials have asserted for months that import duties will at most cause a one-time bump in inflation.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 23, 2025

Customer success strategies linked to post-earnings gains

Customer success has become an essential strategy for sustaining growth and investor confidence in a volatile economy, a study found.

By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 23, 2025

Tariffs likely to spur ‘meaningful’ inflationary surge: Atlanta Fed

Federal Reserve officials in recent months have debated whether import duties will spur a temporary or sustained rise in prices.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 20, 2025

US Chamber sues White House to block ‘plainly unlawful’ H-1B visa fee

The organization alleged President Donald Trump’s proclamation would harm businesses and it asked a district court to enjoin the $100,000 payment requirement.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 17, 2025

CEO view on economy sours amid stubborn inflation: Conference Board

The economy slowed to 1.9% growth during the third quarter, according to Conference Board estimates, compared with 3.8% during Q2.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 17, 2025

September retail sales rise amid signs of waning spending power

Inflation seems to be driving some of last month’s sales gains, as unit sales were down in some categories, according to Circana research.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 17, 2025