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What’s the return on investment for AI? While some companies already provide specific metrics – for example quantifying the annual savings their business generates with AI tools – others have been more hesitant to put a number on it as they continue to test different applications.

First Brands continues to make headlines. Finance executives I spoke with in recent days see the blowup as an isolated case, which nevertheless could lead banks and other finance providers to reassess their relationships, or even scale back certain activities.

“When you look at the S&P 500, you have to make two calls,” says one analyst. Plus, an interview with Strategy’s Andrew Kang.

Expenses are forecast to rise more than 9% in 2026, forcing executives to find savings. Plus, SGX’s finance chief talks about digital assets.

A bigger focus on strategy is leading more executives to pursue business degrees. Plus, the finance chief of Imax talks about streaming and China.

Funding costs are only one factor among many that finance chiefs are grappling with. Plus, Victoria’s Secret’s Scott Sekella on pricing and discounts, tariffs and the state of the consumer.

The finance chiefs of sound-equipment maker Bose Professional and Singapore lender United Overseas Bank sound off on supply chains, AI and more.

Cava, Tapestry, Marriott and others weigh in on the health of the consumer, trade policy and demand. Plus, a one-on-one with Lenovo’s CFO.

CFOs say the technology is helping them keep a lid on costs and hit milestones faster on the path to an IPO. Plus, Singtel’s Arthur Lang talks about growth opportunities and partnering with KKR.