Last fall’s collapse of auto-parts supplier First Brands has brought renewed scrutiny to some long-used financial-engineering ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Shelley E. Kohan covers the retail industry and is based in New York. As consumers gear up for the holiday, the financial stress ...

Companies with high FCF often outperform during volatile markets, combining strength with flexibility. The Russell 2000 Cash Flow Focus Index filters for quality metrics—free cash flow yield, ...