Iran war inflation crimps profits, plans for investment, hiring: NABE

Half of the respondents to a National Association for Business Economics survey put the odds of a U.S. recession in the next 12 months at 26% or higher.

By Jim Tyson • May 11, 2026

Labor market adds 115,000 jobs, exceeds forecasts despite Iran war

“Many businesses are catching up on hiring and investment decisions delayed last year due to tariff uncertainty,” said Bill Adams, chief U.S. economist at Fifth Third Commercial Bank.

By Jim Tyson • May 8, 2026

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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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Jennifer Garner’s Once Upon a Farm CFO gets post-IPO raise

The organic kids' food maker will also pay $3 million more to actress Jennifer Garner as part of her spokesperson agreement.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • May 7, 2026

SEC unveils blueprint for ditching quarterly reporting

The proposal is part of the “Make IPOs Great Again” push aimed at reducing the “rigidity” of rules governing public companies, SEC Chair Paul Atkins said Tuesday.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • May 5, 2026

Rebound in hiring, steady job openings highlight firming labor market

Bureau of Labor Statistics data affirmed the view of many economists that the job market is poised at an unusual “low-hire, low-fire” balance.

By Jim Tyson • May 5, 2026

The Knot Worldwide’s Michael Pickrum: How to be a ‘value CFO’

With wedding season nearing, The Knot WorldWide CFO Michael Pickrum wants to ensure the company’s finance function can serve as a value add, he said.

By Grace Noto • May 5, 2026

Age fades as barrier to winning the CEO seat: NBER research

Yet ageism persists below the C-suite, with most U.S. workers aged 50 or older reporting bias, according to the American Association of Retired Persons.

By Jim Tyson • May 4, 2026

Iran war strains global business travel, as companies adjust meeting plans

Global conflicts are causing some companies to examine their “duty of care” policies and could bring back more virtual meetings, the survey found.

By Danielle McLean • May 4, 2026

Why your first AI hire in finance should focus on operations

AI has a place in your finance org. Just not where most teams are using it.

By Sidharth Kakkar • May 4, 2026

Global payroll is a strategic problem. AI is finally solving it.

AI turns global payroll from burden to strategy—cutting costs, risk and complexity.

By Eynat Guez • May 4, 2026

CFOs flag tariff refunds, led by Ford’s $1.3B claim

Ford and General Motors are among early participants in the Trump administration’s tariff refund claims process.

By Alexei Alexis • May 1, 2026

KPMG trims US advisory business and audit partners

The Big Four firm told workers this week it was laying off about 4% of its U.S. advisory business workforce or about 400 people, a person familiar with the matter said.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • May 1, 2026

Microsoft CFO flags workforce cuts as AI spending surges

The software giant is focused on “building high-performing teams that operate with pace and agility,” CFO Amy Hood said.

By Alexei Alexis • April 30, 2026

Economy rebounds to 2% growth in Q1, spurred by AI spending

The boost to economic growth from outlays on artificial intelligence may not counteract the drag from protracted conflict in the Middle East, according to economists.

By Jim Tyson • April 30, 2026

Fed holds main rate steady, notes risks to jobs, inflation from Iran war

Jerome Powell said after the end of his term as Federal Reserve Chair in May he will remain on the board as a governor to help ensure the Fed is free of political interference.

By Jim Tyson • Updated April 29, 2026

Consumer confidence unexpectedly inches up as view of jobs brightens

The improved outlook among consumers toward the labor market bolsters the argument among Federal Reserve officials opposing a cut to the main interest rate.

By Jim Tyson • April 28, 2026

Former Waste Management CFO to women: Don’t wait for perfect

The importance of extending grace is one of the lessons Devina Rankin shared as she reflected on a decades-long career at the Houston-based company.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 28, 2026

CFOs lean on AI, ‘synthetic audiences’ to decode consumer behavior

Companies like Albertsons are using AI to interpret online shopping patterns and increase basket sizes in real time.

By Alexei Alexis • April 28, 2026

Developing equity extension strategies through systematic fundamental alpha capture

An equity extension approach built on Fidelity’s heritage and history of fundamental research and portfolio management.

By Brian Henze and Matthew Torrey • April 27, 2026

Vibe coding got finance excited about AI. Now what?

Finance teams are finally pulling the AI lever themselves. The real test starts after the prototype.

By Sidharth Kakkar • April 27, 2026

Consumer sentiment sags to record low following gas price surge

Consumer expectations for inflation over the long term increased this month to 3.5%, the highest level since October 2025.

By Jim Tyson • April 24, 2026

P&G expects $150M earnings hit from Middle East conflict

Amid the disruption, the company is using tools such as data analytics to support rapid product reformulation and supplier diversification, CFO Andre Schulten said.

By Alexei Alexis • April 24, 2026

Iran war slows growth in services, manufacturing: S&P Global

Worries about war-induced inflation, supply bottlenecks, the cost of living and government policy have eroded sentiments among services companies, S&P Global said.

By Jim Tyson • April 23, 2026

CFOs feel healthcare pain rising as GLP-1s stretch budgets: Mercer

Average healthcare costs for U.S. employers are expected to rise 6.7% this year, hitting a 15-year high.

By Alexei Alexis • April 22, 2026

Job seekers avoid postings with no salary transparency, report finds

The findings suggest candidates are paying attention to compensation as well as what job postings signal about fairness and respect for their time, Monster says.

By Danielle McLean • April 22, 2026