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Corporations
Why corporate dealmaking could pick up this year
by
Justin Ho
Jan 18, 2024
Rising interest rates, a volatile stock market and a strict regulatory environment are just some of the factors that held back corporate dealmaking in 2023. Some of those obstacles could ease in 2024, but they aren't going away.
Corporate debt is getting more expensive. That's not necessarily a problem.
by
Justin Ho
Oct 27, 2023
Both government and corporate bond yields have been climbing. For many companies, though, higher revenue more than covers the cost.
Who cares what CEOs think about the economy? You probably should.
by
Matt Levin
Jun 7, 2023
CEOs may not be economic wizards. But they have access to crucial data and make decisions that influence the economy.
A push for corporate climate disclosures in California could influence rest of U.S.
by
Lily Jamali
Mar 3, 2023
A proposed carbon emissions disclosure law in the world's fifth-largest economy could push such requirements into the mainstream.
Corporations' decisions seem to signal the end of the pandemic
Jun 22, 2022
“Some companies are large enough that they can be the trendsetters,” one health economist tells us.
Some companies have warned they'll earn less than expected. Here's why.
by
Justin Ho
Jun 6, 2022
For some, it's about consumers spending less. For others, it's about other businesses spending less.
Rising interest rates likely to make companies think twice before borrowing
by
Justin Ho
May 2, 2022
Many have been on a borrowing spree through the past two years of low rates.
For public good, not for profit.
Did Jan. 6 change corporate giving?
Jan 6, 2022
A lot of companies promised to change their political giving following the insurrection.
Why are big corporations splitting up?
Nov 12, 2021
GE, Johnson & Johnson and Toshiba plan to divide their operations, saying the units will be more flexible, responsive and targeted.
Friendly breakup: After 129 years, GE plans future as 3 smaller companies
Nov 9, 2021
Separate operations focused on aviation, health care and energy will be more agile — and independent of one another's weaknesses.