Matthew Heimer
Fortune
Chicago, IL, United States
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Economics are a big factor in the U.S. migrant crisis. Here’s how immigration numbers and GDP compare in the Americas
In struggling countries in Latin America, economic breakdown often precedes an exodus. → Read More
Apple, Microsoft, and Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway earn top performance marks from their business rivals—and they do it year after year
Apple tops the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies list for the 16th year in a row, while Berkshire and Microsoft make the list for the 25th consecutive time. → Read More
CEO longevity pays off for JPMorgan Chase’s Jamie Dimon and other chiefs of World’s Most Admired Companies
CEO tenure at companies on this list is significantly longer than the Fortune 500 average. Experts say more-experienced CEOs make decisions more efficiently and can build better cultures. → Read More
The first global decline in life expectancy since World War II poses a major threat to the economy. Here’s how it impacted the U.S. and 30 other countries
Lifespans dropped sharply in the U.S. among working-age adults because of COVID-19, throwing the future of the labor force into question. → Read More
The best financial strategies for surviving a recession in 2023 from 3 top advisers
Acclaimed investing pros share their advice for navigating a recession: Stay calm, stay invested, and invest locally. → Read More
How inflation in the U.S. stacks up against the rest of the world
Inflation is causing pain in America, but it's far more grim in Russia, Ukraine, and the developing world. → Read More
Why accountability matters now more than ever in business
In the wake of the pandemic and other crises, the public trusts Corporate America far more than it does government or the press. But if business abuses that trust, there'll be a price to pay. → Read More
InsureTech: How two LinkedIn veterans are upgrading the insurance industry's messy 'plumbing'
AgentSync, founded by a wife-and-husband duo and backed by Marc Benioff, aims to make it easier for insurers to team up with new agents. → Read More
Underrated or overrated? Executives rank the business world's top CEOs
Business leaders weigh on which of their peers get too little credit, and which ones get too much. → Read More
The companies business leaders admire the most—and are watching closely
Companies on Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies list are ranked not just on their success, but on how and where they succeed. → Read More
Google Cloud is experimenting with the 'on-site off-site' to fuel creativity among employees
To keep its staff cohesive and help creative sparks fly, Google Cloud is experimenting with reviving in-person group meetings—while staying socially distanced. → Read More
The 21 best stocks to buy for 2021
These companies and industries should rebound as the economy recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, giving investors a reason to rejoice. → Read More
The biggest risks and opportunities for investors in 2021
The members of the Fortune Investor Roundtable weigh in on what’s exciting them about the markets, and what’s keeping them up at night. → Read More
IPOs, SPACs, and direct listings: Silicon Valley opens the doors to more investors
Should startups skip the traditional IPO route when they go public? The Fortune Investor Roundtable debates a hot topic in tech. → Read More
Why investors like socially responsible companies
The Fortune Investor Roundtable weighs in on green companies, powerful women in the C-suite, and the impact of socially conscious millennials. → Read More
How to play the 2021 recovery, according to investing experts
The Fortune Investor Roundtable weighs in on how to thrive in the stock market as the global economy recovers from COVID. → Read More
‘No water, no beer, right?’ AB InBev CEO Carlos Brito on keeping a brewing giant focused on sustainability
The brewing giant that makes Budweiser and Stella Artois has made big strides in reducing its environmental footprint and supporting its global network of small farmers. → Read More
Industry standouts: The companies most admired by the business world
Even their rivals recognize that these businesses are outperforming their peers. → Read More
Underrated/overrated: Executives vote on the biggest CEOs in business
Which CEOs do business leaders admire, and which do they doubt? → Read More
Best Stocks 2020: How We Picked the Best Investments for the Coming Year
It has been one of the most reliable rules of thumb during the economic expansion: Own the whole stock market, and you’ll reap rewards. But a slowdown could force investors to be more selective. → Read More