Global consulting firm J.S. Held has published the results of the Q1 2026 “Lending Climate in America” survey, offering insight into how lenders are assessing economic conditions, credit risk and borrower readiness. The latest survey results suggest...
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April 22, 2026, 07:07 AM
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A new survey from Equipment World found that more than three-quarters of contractors who responded plan to purchase construction equipment this year.
Some 83% of respondents said they plan to buy at least one piece of construction equipment in 2026...
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April 15, 2026, 07:06 AM
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Finance leaders entered 2026 with slightly tempered optimism but a continued focus on balancing cost discipline with strategic investment, according to Deloitte’s latest CFO Signals survey.The CFO confidence score dipped to 6.3 in the first quarter...
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April 15, 2026, 07:05 AM
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PNC Private Bank revealed research findings exploring the intersection of business ownership and personal wealth. The findings are outlined in the inaugural "Business Owner Wealth Insights" report, which draws on a national survey conducted with...
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April 02, 2026, 07:08 AM
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Pathward N.A. announced the release of its “Beyond the Headlines: How Energy Executives Dealt with 2025 and See Growth and Risk in 2026” report, which illustrates the U.S. energy industry is entering 2026 with strong momentum and confidence.Based on...
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February 27, 2026, 07:10 AM
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With a positive macroeconomic environment, business jet market fundamentals remained strong, including rising usage and transaction activity and steady aircraft availability and values. These trends supported the market’s stability and set the stage...
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February 25, 2026, 07:13 AM
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As mergers and acquisitions rebound across the banking sector, bank executives say competitive pressures are intensifying—particularly from credit unions—raising concerns about market balance, according to the latest survey from fintech IntraFi.More...
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February 20, 2026, 06:56 AM
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When asked to look ahead to 2026, middle market financial decision-makers reported being optimistic about the dynamic external landscape, with ambitions to strengthen capabilities and accelerate momentum.Middle market businesses are the engine of our...
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February 11, 2026, 07:14 AM
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Dealers are expressing a degree of optimism in the used construction equipment, farm machinery, and commercial truck and trailer markets, despite a mix of trends, many of which pointed downward in January, according to a new report from Sandhills...
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February 05, 2026, 07:14 AM
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Wolters Kluwer announced the fourth quarter 2025 results of its Equipment Lease Finance Digital Transformation Index. The Index serves as a critical benchmark tracking the industry’s transition from paper-based back-office processes to fully digital...
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January 28, 2026, 07:15 AM
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A new survey from Grant Thornton showed chief financial officers (CFOs) are responding to uncertainty by prioritizing investment in digital tools and automation and strengthening organizational agility to boost efficiency and unlock growth...
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January 16, 2026, 07:05 AM
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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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