U.S. business owners are entering 2026 with renewed optimism and a clear focus on growth, according to a new survey of small and middle market companies released by Citizens.The Citizens Q1 2026 Business Pulse survey shows that 68% of middle market...
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January 08, 2026, 07:10 AM
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After a year of economic uncertainty and headline-grabbing megadeals, Citizens’ 15th annual M&A Outlook points to a broader U.S. dealmaking landscape in 2026. Optimism among leaders at U.S. middle market companies and private equity firms has hit a...
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January 07, 2026, 07:12 AM
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Chief financial officers (CFOs) across North America are signaling a notable shift in economic sentiment — and that shift has important implications for the equipment finance sector.According to the Q4 2025 Deloitte CFO Signals survey, overall CFO...
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December 18, 2025, 07:10 AM
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The momentum behind AI adoption and investment continues to build, according to Citizens’ third annual AI Trends in Financial Management Survey. Eighty-two percent of middle market companies plan to increase AI spending over the next five years...
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December 09, 2025, 06:55 AM
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