The Inflation Reduction Act is the biggest overhaul of US automotive policy in a generation. If all goes according to plan, it will transform what Americans drive on the streets - and create economic boomlets for the states that manufacture tho...

Companies with Chinese ties are facing the biggest escalation of risks in decades, as the race for clean energy combines with rising geopolitical tensions to undermine already fragile trade relations with Washington.

This is not just...

If you think the last few years were bad for cybersecurity breaches, take a deep breath before you consider what's coming in 2023. Our existing defenses may not be ready for what's in store.

Bad actors are honing their existing at...

Today's C-Suite leaders have high expectations of data. They want to be able to whip out their smartphones and bring up beautiful visualizations of trends that give them actionable insights into the business at a granular level.

Tha...

The supply-chain crisis has prompted endless commentary about how long the disruptions will last before we get back to the pre-Covid normal. Analysts have resorted to poring over shipping container rates, checking heat maps on Shanghai area manuf...

M&A is surging, but as many CEOs are learning the hard way, announcing a deal and then making it work can be two very different things.

Deals that look great on spreadsheets can still hit severe obstacles when companies struggle t...

Companies that adopt digital-first systems across operations, sales, marketing, and more can realize significant cost savings - cutting down on labor needs, leveraging data and business intelligence tools, and even reducing time to market. But,...

It's been a good run. Business consumers of software have enjoyed stable or even falling prices amid an explosion in productivity and choice. Plentiful capital, intense competition, and a strong pace of innovation over two decades deterred tech...

Talk about unintended consequences: The trade war that was supposed to punish China for unfair business practices is fueling an economic boom south of the US border in Mexico.

When tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum were announced...

As I think back on the roller coaster we've been on over the past two years, one thing is very clear - the one-size-fits-all approach to staff wellness is a thing of the past. And if your company hasn't updated its benefits since the pandemic, yo...

Five years after Congress created the Opportunity Zone (OZ) program as a way to channel investment dollars into needy areas, Congress is set to amend the program so that it functions more in line with its original intent.

This could b...

When I first entered the workforce two decades ago, it wasn't uncommon for financial analysts to be asked to cut large checks needing to be mailed immediately, without much explanation about what they were for and why they were so urgent.

This year will be as good as it gets for the gasoline engine. After a century of dominance, gasoline-powered vehicles are set to see peak sales in 2022 and then go into permanent decline as automakers switch their focus and investment to electric...

The last time U.S. gas prices surged above $4 per gallon, in 2008, some pundits wrote the obituary for vehicles with low fuel economy.

Turns out, the death announcement was premature.

In recovering from the 2008 financial...

A dramatic shift is underway for marketers. Those who embrace these changes are well positioned for 2022 and beyond. Those who don't run the risk of losing credibility with clients and falling behind their peers.

This transition, dr...

impact of the Ukraine conflict? After all, Russia and Ukraine combined account for under 2% of global GDP, and relatively few U.S. companies have direct supply or partnership links with them.

But this terrible war has huge implication...

U.S. policymakers are going all-in on electric vehicles (EVs), but the supporting infrastructure will require vast upgrades to be ready for the giant changeover.

President Biden recently announced an objective of increasing U.S. EV p...

As the events in Ukraine continue to unfold, the world is watching as Volodymyr Zelensky, the actor-turned-Ukrainian president, inspires his country and the world with his steady leadership in the face of extreme stress.

Current and a...

COVID-19 canceled the office-or at least that's what many employees seem to think these days. Many have grown comfortable with remote work and are resisting growing calls from employers to return to the office, even if only for a few days a w...

Before the pandemic economy brought us clogged ports, empty shelves and skyrocketing shipping container prices, CEOs typically viewed the supply chain as a transactional issue that could safely be left to their COOs.

But the painful d...