Donald Trump’s favorite word, “tariff,” is throwing a wrench in CFOs’ business plans.

Uncertainty around future financing costs and rising share prices are boosting the appeal of convertible debt. CFO Briefing takes a closer look at what’s driving the trend.

Renewed business optimism and AI are driving capital expenditures, with spending at companies in the S&P 500 forecast to exceed $1.1 trillion this year.

Trump’s return to the White House has global CFOs reviewing their operations and bracing for trade repercussions. One key flashpoint is China.

The dollar’s recent rise raises an age-old question: to hedge or not to hedge? CFOs I spoke with for the latest edition of the briefing told me they’re reviewing their company’s FX exposure, with some of them looking for additional protection.

The new year is still young, but recruiters I’ve spoken with already have an idea about what will matter most for CFOs looking for their next gig.

Happy New Year! As CFO Briefing kicks off 2025, finance chiefs discuss the themes of the year ahead, from Trump and tariffs to dealmaking and AI.

With Trump’s proposed tariffs looming large, I spoke to European CFOs about their outlook for the final edition of Bloomberg’s CFO Briefing in 2024.

Siemens plans to sell a €2.5 billion ($2.6 billion) stake in Siemens Energy to help fund its $10 billion acquisition of software maker Altair. The company is looking to divest a roughly 6% holding by the end of September, Chief Financial Officer Ralf Thomas told us in an interview for Bloomberg News.

When ordinary folks need cash, they go to an ATM. Lately, CFOs looking to raise funds for their companies are doing the same. The ATMs being tapped by finance chiefs aren’t money-spouting machines, they’re at-the-market stock sales – but they serve the same purpose, providing companies with a flexible tool for accessing cash.