Barry Ritholtz

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

 At the Money: Is War Good for Markets? February 14, 2024) What does history tell us about how war impacts the stock market? Can these patterns inform us of future bull market behavior? To help us unpack all of this and what it means for your investments, let’s bring in Jeff Hirsch. Jeff Hirsch : Yeah. As vicious.

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Spreadym

JUNE 2, 2023

Rolling forecast is a financial planning and forecasting approach that involves continuously updating and extending the forecast based on the latest available data and information. As the current period elapses, the forecast is extended by adding a new period, maintaining the same forecast horizon.

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Future CFO

MARCH 7, 2024

The SEA CFO Agenda 2023: Decoding the CFO’s trilemma report found that financial chiefs in the region are looking into the global economic slowdown as a major concern, with 80% of respondents marking it as their top external risk for the next 12 months.

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Spreadym

JUNE 8, 2023

Planning, budgeting and forecasting for a business are three distinct financial management tools used in business, each serving a different purpose. Key differences between planning, budgeting and forecasting for a business Here are key difference between planning, budgeting and forecasting for a business.

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Spreadym

JUNE 6, 2023

Financial forecasting refers to the process of estimating or predicting future financial outcomes and performance based on historical data, trends, and assumptions. Financial forecasting is a critical aspect of financial planning and decision-making for businesses, organizations, and individuals.

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Centage

JULY 26, 2022

While you might not be able to prevent the next economic downturn, there are steps your business can take to ensure you’re in the best possible position to handle what’s to come. The goal is to gather the necessary information to forecast your cash flow quickly, correctly, and frequently.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Economists have been forecasting a recession for months now, and most see it starting early next year. related investing news. Ironically, the Fed is slowing the economy, after it came to the rescue in the last two economic downturns. It forecasts additional rate hikes, up to about 5.1% ” Fed causing it this time.

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The Southeast Asian economic growth is forecasted to hit 4-5% annually over the next 10 years, said Bain recently when releasing a report jointly produced with Monk’s Hill Angsana Council. Since 1991, the Southeast Asian economic growth has been strong and steady, Bain said, adding that per capita income in the region rose 2.5

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Future CFO

JULY 17, 2023

Faced with ongoing market volatility, the enterprise C-suite is leaning on its treasury teams like never before to protect company assets and to (ideally) also capitalise on competitive opportunities emerging from an unstable macroeconomic climate. This article discusses some of the key takeaways from that report.

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E78 Partners

JULY 19, 2023

In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, characterized by economic uncertainty and rapid changes, staying ahead of the curve has become crucial for organizations aiming to achieve sustainable success. This adaptability allows organizations to stay ahead of the curve, capitalize on market trends, and maintain a competitive edge.

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Centage

MARCH 7, 2023

Read on to learn more about how investing in the right technology now can protect your business and set a path for success in the uncertain times ahead. Forward-thinking finance leaders are planning and forecasting more effectively, efficiently and more accurately thanks to modern, cloud-based automated solutions like Planning Maestro.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 28, 2021

They have provided critical support for those developing markets during the pandemic and will continue their importance after the pandemic is in the rearview mirror, a report by Oxford Economics , commissioned by Western Union , has found. “We And to Agrawal’s point, they guard against external, economic shocks.

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Musings on Markets

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In response, I have been told that the problem is not with the idea of ESG, but in its measurement and application, and that impact investing is the solution to both market and society's problems. It is human nature to want to make the world a better place, but does impact investing have the impact that it aims to create?

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Cube Software

APRIL 29, 2024

At its core, FP&A focuses on forecasting financial outcomes, budgeting, and providing actionable insights to support investment decisions.

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

in premarket trading despite reporting a smaller-than-expected quarterly loss and revenue that topped Wall Street forecasts. The sports betting company also raised its revenue guidance and warned a prolonged economic downturn could impact spending by its customers. in premarket action after a weaker-than-expected sales forecast.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 30, 2020

However, despite a solid holiday quarter, the digital payments giant found stock trading concerns about its Q1 forecasts. Chief Financial Officer John Rainey commented that there are some concerns about economic uncertainty to warrant caution, despite trends currently remaining strong. Revenue came in at $4.96 billion, up from $4.22

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Barry Ritholtz

AUGUST 1, 2023

After a monstrous 68% recovery from the March 2020 pandemic low, and another nearly 30% gain in 2021, markets decided to have one of their all-too-regular spasms. The wisdom of the crowd is why the efficient markets work most of the time, but it really helps to be aware when the crowd turns into an unthinking mob of hooligans.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 4, 2021

The economic rebound, fuelled in large part by China (A1 stable), masks a range of output losses across the region, the credit rating agency noted. However, more than 40% of the region's economies will have output losses exceeding 8% of pre-pandemic GDP forecast levels, according to Moody’s.

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Atradius forecasts a 0.6% The US-China trade war is the biggest contributor to the slowing growth, however issues in other large emerging market economies, spill-overs from Germany’s automotive and manufacturing slump and Brexit-motivated stagnation of European economies are also contributing to the slowdown, said the trade credit insurer.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 17, 2023

As the world’s attention is focused on the war in the Ukraine, it is the human toll, in death and injury, that should get our immediate attention, and you may find a focus on economics and markets to be callous. Ukraine, a part of the Soviet Union, has had its shares of ups and downs, and its economic footprint is even smaller.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 6, 2023

Economic Uncertainty. Recognize what you do well and cost effectively, and understand the economic variables. economic trends contractors need to pay attention to. In any economic environment, companies need to closely manage cash flow, and by extension, their accounts receivable. construction industry challenges.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 26, 2023

One of the big news stories of last week was Jack Dorsey stepping down as CEO of Twitter, and the market’s response to that news was to push up Twitter’s stock price by almost 10%. The Mythology of the Great CEO Are there a set of qualities that make for a great CEO?

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Future CFO

JANUARY 3, 2024

Global trade is set to rebound modestly after two consecutive years of below-average global GDP growth, said Allianz recently when releasing its Global Economic Outlook 2023-25. THe firm forecasts 2024 GDP growth at +1.4% Central banks are predicted to pivot earlier than expected by economic forecasters (i.e.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 21, 2023

While Netflix missed earnings expectations, it added more subscribers than analysts were forecasting. related investing news Alphabet — The Google parent saw shares rise 3.6% The firm also announced that co-CEO Reed Hastings would step down from the role. year over year.

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

labor market boosted investors’ expectations that central banks will begin steadily raising interest rates to fight inflation. Expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise rates multiple times in 2022 sparked an early year bond rout that has jarred financial markets, fueling declines in stocks and other riskier investments.

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Spreadym

OCTOBER 13, 2023

It involves several key components and strategies, including: Cash Flow Forecasting : Businesses need to project their future cash flows based on historical data, sales forecasts, and other relevant factors. Emergency Fund: Maintain a cash reserve or emergency fund to cover unexpected expenses or economic downturns.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2021

15) that showed the impact from the pandemic and economic headwinds were not as bad as might have been feared earlier in the year – but caution is still warranted. But the bank, as noted in statements by CEO Jamie Dimon, is positioning itself for significant near-term economic uncertainty. a share that had been forecast by analysts.

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Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Southeast Asia’s growth during 2022-23 is projected to outpace most other markets such as the US, the EU, and China while its long-term growth will remain robust, said Bain & Company recently. This figure is projected to rise further to 402 million by 2027, accounting for 88% by the end of the forecast period.

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Slumping markets have investors pulling back from funding startups that make internet-connected devices for retailers, threatening to choke an innovation pipeline for emerging tools like smart shopping carts and inventory management robots. Over the same period, investment dollars in IoT startups fell 57.2% billion, PitchBook said.

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Barry Ritholtz

JANUARY 3, 2023

Let’s jump into the new year with some fresh observations, some of which are quite surprising: • Astronomical Measures of Time Are Unrelated to Investing : 2023 – a new year! The change of seasons mattered a great deal to hunter-gatherers and farmers; they matter far less to those charged with putting capital at risk in markets.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Major advertising forecasting firms say global advertising growth in 2023 will be slower than previously predicted. . to $833 billion next year, according to a new forecast from Magna, a media investment firm that is part of. CMO Today delivers the most important news of the day for media and marketing professionals.

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The Finance Weekly

DECEMBER 22, 2022

As the outlook for the 2023 economy becomes more uncertain, finance professionals are looking to invest in technology that increases organizational efficiency and contributes to strategic decision-making. But that’s not the only thing that’s driving tech investment for CFOs in 2023. That is pervasive across all industries.”.

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CFO Share

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Invest in growth but remain cash flow positive. Lean into B2B markets. Two months of favorable economic indicators do not guarantee a soft landing, just as one swallow does not guarantee the end of winter. Best practice is to review funnel KPIs weekly with your management team to gauge the strength of your market.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 21, 2023

Originally published at openDemocracy The 2023 World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos started five days ago amid an air of pessimism. It is hardly a surprising figure given 2022 ended with global stocks having fallen by nearly 20%, with market losses of $30trn, the worst since 2008. He is on Twitter at: @ProfPRogers.

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The Finance Weekly

MARCH 25, 2024

In a nutshell, companies are starting to view CFOs as smart investments rather than just expenses. Safra Ada Catz Safra Ada Catz, the business leader overseeing ,, Oracle Corporation , a major tech company, handles key aspects like sales, marketing, finance, and legal matters. Highest Paid CFOs in the World in 2024 1. as its CFO.

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Barry Ritholtz

JULY 5, 2023

What it does reveal is that the Federal Reserve is not current with the latest research on 1) What drives inflation; 2) The fallibility of surveys and polling data; 3) An updated understanding of behavioral economics and how human decision-making works.

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Centage

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Not only is the world still grappling with the effects of the ongoing COVID pandemic, but high interest rates and elevated inflation have many concerned that an economic downturn is coming. For best results, companies should take steps to shore up cash forecasts and variables. Trend 2: Innovation emerges.

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