Financial Management

Research on stock buybacks does not find evidence that the practice results in the economic costs that critics allege.

Many finance offices aren’t benefiting from advanced analytics. A new framework can help CFOs assess their data skills.

In developing corporate strategy, leaders need clarity on how business units fit into the big picture.

Accounting scandals led to more independent corporate boards, but this trend has financial costs.

It can be difficult for finance professionals to transition to broader leadership roles.

Many companies have worked to make supply chains more environmentally sustainable. But there’s work yet to be done in the finance sector.

Measuring sustainability’s impact on revenue, productivity and risk would speak to mainstream investors.

The promise of an EU project is linked information about markets, trends, competitors, products and consumers.

Why have investors been so bullish on companies like Disney? It’s their business models.

Personal investment puts management at risk.

A corporate sphere of influence is not just a platform for a company’s offensive or defensive initiatives. It is the basis upon which the company builds market power over rivals so it can maneuver freely without fear of retaliation.

Simulation tools can help business leaders with strategy and stewardship.