Risk Management
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US manufacturing output, employment fall as tariffs fuel higher prices
“Newly implemented tariffs are significantly impacting gross profits,” the Institute for Supply Management quoted an unidentified survey panelist as saying.
By Jim Tyson • April 1, 2025 -
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FTC chief flags data privacy concerns in 23andMe bankruptcy
The company filed for bankruptcy after financial challenges over the past few years and a massive data breach in 2023.
By Alexei Alexis • April 1, 2025 -
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Consumer spending during Q1 shrinks for first time since pandemic
“Stockpiling ahead of potential tariff implementation on a wide range of consumer goods could lead to a pullback in goods spending later this year,” the Conference Board said.
By Jim Tyson • March 31, 2025 -
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Rising prices, weak consumer spending spotlight ‘stagflation’ risk
Public- and private-sector economists have flagged inflation risks and marked down estimates for economic growth this year, warning of the potential harm from tariffs.
By Jim Tyson • March 28, 2025 -
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SEC withdraws defense of climate-risk disclosure rule
The agency will no longer defend its rule requiring companies to disclose certain climate-related risks, a move one commissioner called an attempt to “unlawfully” dismantle it.
By Lamar Johnson • March 28, 2025 -
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Enterprises beef up cybersecurity plans to mitigate AI risks
More than 2 in 5 leaders say they’ve strengthened practices to curb increased threats, misuse and other vulnerabilities tied to using the technology.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • March 28, 2025 -
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Trump’s SEC nominee faces scrutiny on potential conflicts of interest
Paul Atkins said in a recent letter that if confirmed as SEC chair he would resign as chief executive of a consulting firm that has served digital asset companies.
By Jim Tyson • March 27, 2025 -
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SEC should avoid ‘overly prescriptive’ AI rules, acting chair says
The comments follow actions taken by President Donald Trump that have upended the federal approach to AI policy, according to analysts.
By Alexei Alexis • March 27, 2025 -
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US will charge 25% tariffs on foreign-made cars
The increased duties will go into effect April 2, President Donald Trump said Wednesday.
By Kelly Stroh • Updated March 26, 2025 -
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Wild changes unlikely at FTC with Democrats fired, former chair says
The FTC is now operating with with just two commissioners, both Republicans. Trump has been accused of illegally firing two Democrats without cause.
By Alexei Alexis • March 26, 2025 -
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5 years after pandemic lockdowns, is retail back to normal?
Stores are open, inventory is flowing and inflation is down. But today’s uncertainty and destabilization are making consumers anxious.
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Consumer expectations for future plunge to 12-year low on tariff anxiety
Pessimism about price pressures rose, with expectations for inflation in 12 months increasing to 6.2% this month from 5.8% in February, the Conference Board said.
By Jim Tyson • March 25, 2025 -
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23andMe CRO details data breach’s role in bankruptcy
The DNA-testing company, which filed for Chapter 11 Sunday, has been battling legal fallout from a 2023 cyber breach exposure that affected about 7 million customers.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 25, 2025 -
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Nearly one in five SMBs at risk of shutting down after a cyberattack
SMBs are a growing target for malware, denial of service attacks, deepfake scams and ransomware, researchers found.
By Alexei Alexis • March 25, 2025 -
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OneStream CFO: Tariff turbulence is ‘good driver of business for us’
The finance leader said disruptions in the current environment are in many ways reminiscent of what companies faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Alexei Alexis • March 24, 2025 -
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Manufacturing slows as tariffs, policy shifts dim expectations: S&P
Inflation in both goods and services prices accelerated in March to the fastest pace in 23 months, hitting a 31-month high in manufacturing, S&P Global said.
By Jim Tyson • March 24, 2025 -
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OpinionClosing carried interest tax loophole could drive predatory PE practices
The tax break incentivizes private equity firms to keep businesses for more than three years. Eliminating it could have unintended consequences, a private equity CEO writes.
By Kade Thomas • March 21, 2025 -
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Economic data ‘point to headwinds ahead,’ Conference Board says
Economists at several organizations have recently warned of trade war risks and forecast slower economic growth this year.
By Jim Tyson • March 20, 2025 -
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Ransomware attacks surged 50% in February: NCC
Attacks are on the rise even though law enforcement operations have continued to disrupt cybercriminal networks, according to NCC Group analysts.
By Alexei Alexis • March 20, 2025 -
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Fed holds main rate steady, forecasts higher inflation, slower growth
“Growth looks like it's maybe moderating a bit, consumer spending moderating a bit, but still at a solid pace,” Fed Chair Jerome Powell said during a press conference.
By Jim Tyson • Updated March 19, 2025 -
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Minnesota CPA pathways bills get warmer welcome amid momentum shift
Minnesota lawmakers previously drew opposition to proposed rules opening alternative paths to CPA licensure. Now a rising number of states are proposing similar legislation.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 18, 2025 -
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SEC alleges cannabis CFO orchestrated $4.2M ‘round-trip’ accounting scam
The accounting fraud boosted the company’s year-end cash balance by more than 15%, to approximately $30.7 million, the SEC alleged.
By Jim Tyson • March 18, 2025 -
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Data privacy fears erode consumer trust in digital services
More than eight out of 10 consumers globally have abandoned an online brand over the past 12 months out of concern for their privacy.
By Alexei Alexis • March 18, 2025 -
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Retail sales lag expectations after falling in January
A report of weak retail sales in February aligns with a 0.5% decline in overall consumer spending in January.
By Jim Tyson • March 17, 2025 -
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US immigration policy could hurt off-price retailers
Burlington, TJX and Ross stand to benefit from tariffs and consumer angst, but one of their most important customer bases is under extreme pressure.
By Daphne Howland • March 17, 2025
