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The myth of an enduring index premium
Being included in (or excluded from) a stock index does tend to change the stock price. But the effect disappears in a few weeks.
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Economic conditions outlook, June 2024
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Executives’ views on the world economy remain more positive than negative, though they believe a recession is increasingly...
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Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, April 2024
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Uncertainty continues to dominate the global economy; central banks hold rates in the face of sticky inflation; manufacturing...
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Tying short-term decisions to long-term strategy
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A new survey confirms the well-founded principles behind the allocation of resources for long-term value creation.
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Unleashing the power of midcap companies
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Midmarket businesses have vast opportunities to increase their performance and scale if they reinvent how they work. Here are...
Interview
Author Talks: The business of ethics for leaders
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How should CEOs approach corporate values? When should they speak out on contentious issues? Alison Taylor breaks down how businesses...
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Faster, smarter, bolder: How midtenure CFOs shift into a higher gear
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Former finance leaders offer advice on how CFOs can go from good to great in the middle years of their tenure.
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Six strategies for growth outperformance
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In this conversation, three experts discuss the recipe for fostering growth in today’s uncertain economic climate.
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Why strategists should embrace imperfection
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In a world of rapid change, looking for certainty can obscure opportunity. Taking smaller yet bold steps provides a more sure-footed...
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Palo Alto Networks CFO on AI, cybersecurity, and the finance leader’s mandate
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Dipak Golechha explains why he sees the current business environment as a ‘return to sense and sensibility’ for finance...
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How to prepare for the CEO role
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Becoming a high-potential candidate for the top job starts with asking the question: Why do I want to be the CEO?
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The Seasons of the CFO
The CFO role has never been harder. Each phase of a CFO's career requires unique skills. Follow us as we interview former CFOs...
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McKinsey on Finance 20th anniversary
Reflections on sustainable, inclusive growth.
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Cash Excellence
This collection of articles and videos explores how to enhance an organization’s performance and resilience through the...
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CEO Perspectives
How do the best CEOs think and act? What wisdom can they share? Explore a special collection of CEO perspectives that touches...
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Business Resilience
Resilience is the ability of a business to withstand, adapt, and thrive in the face of shocks that are internal and external,...