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- Advance Monthly Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders April 7, 2026New orders for manufactured durable goods in February, down four of the last five months, decreased $4.4 billion or 1.4 percent to $315.5 billion.February 2026: -1.4° % ChangeJanuary 2026 (r): -0.5° % Change
- U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services April 2, 2026The nation's international trade deficit in goods and services increased to $57.3 billion in February from $54.7 billion in January (revised), as imports increased more than exports.February 2026: 4.9° % ChangeJanuary 2026 (r): -25.0° % Change
- Manufacturing and Trade Inventories and Sales April 1, 2026U.S. total business end-of-month inventories for January 2026 were $2,675.0 billion, down 0.1 percent (+/- 0.1 percent)* from last month. U.S. total business sales were $1,974.6 billion, up 0.3 percent (+/- 0.2 percent) from last month.January 2026: -0.1* % Change in InventoriesDecember 2025 (r): 0.0* % Change in Inventories
- Advance Monthly Sales for Retail and Food Services April 1, 2026U.S. retail and food services sales February 2026 were $738.4 billion, up 0.6 percent (+/-0.4 percent) from the previous month.February 2026: +0.6 % ChangeJanuary 2026 (r): -0.1* % Change
- Quarterly Financial Report - Retail March 23, 2026Not seasonally adjusted after-tax profits for retail corporations with assets of $50 million and over were $60.7 billion for the fourth quarter 2025 (the 3 months ending January 31, 2026), up $6.8 (+/- 0.4) billion from third quarter 2025 (the 3 months ending October 31, 2025).4th Qtr 2025: +6.8 Billions of Dollars3rd Qtr 2025 (r): […]
Goodwin Recruiting's Industry Experts
No matter if you’re tackling the fast pace of healthcare, the challenges of sales, or the high stakes of executive search, we’ve got the experts who know the playbook inside and out. Our Recruiting Partners are top performers in their fields, ready to bring you the strategies and insights to help your business thrive. So pick an industry below, see what's in the news, and let’s connect you with the pros who are crushing it in that space!
Our Sales Industry Experts
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In the News
- Sales Playbook Examples: What Top B2B Sales Teams Actually Use April 7, 2026Sales leaders often struggle with inconsistency, a primary barrier to scalable growth. When sales representatives approach deals differently, marketing messaging fluctuates across the team, and new team members take too long to ramp up, consistent revenue becomes unpredictable. Without a defined sales enablement strategy, even the most talented representatives struggle to replicate the proven customer...continue […]Leah Ruddick
- Sales Motivational Quotes to Inspire High-Performing Sales Teams March 31, 2026Sales is a profession built on resilience, mental toughness, and consistent effort. Every sales manager or individual contributor faces daily challenges, from cold calls to lost deals. Even top performers and successful entrepreneurs experience setbacks and disappointment. That’s why motivational quotes for sales matter. They serve as a driving force behind positive thinking, helping sales...continue […]Sean Murkar
- Sales Pods: How High-Growth B2B Teams Structure for Faster Pipeline and Revenue March 24, 2026For many VP of Sales and revenue leaders, scaling pipeline is not just a hiring problem. It is a structural one. You may be seeing the same patterns: High-growth B2B companies are addressing this by rethinking their sales model and adopting the right sales team structure that aligns the entire revenue team around outcomes. One...continue […]Ryan Thornton
Our Manufacturing & Engineering Industry Experts
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Our Construction Industry Experts
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- Ryan Skinner
- Jana Walker
- Andrew Busby
- Rebecca Steeves
- Tor Stave
- Michael Forgione
- Jesse Slupianek
- Tim Bridges
- Catherine Kosiba
- Dee Holland
- Jamaloan Abraham
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In the News
- White House Priorities on Full Display in FY2027 Budget Request April 7, 2026Proposed budget includes cuts to EPA water programs and DOT transit grants, along with steep rises in defense spending.
- Two Arrested After 438 lbs of Explosives Stolen from Louisville Job Site April 7, 2026The explosives were stolen from a construction site where land is being cleared for a townhouse complex.
- Autodesk Makes Revit Its First Forma Cloud Connected Client Application April 7, 2026Autodesk has released Forma Building Design and made Revit the first connected client, meaning granular data can flow to it from Revit with no file exchange or conversion needed.
- Planning Commission Clears Work on White House Ballroom, Commanders Stadium April 6, 2026The National Capital Planning Commission signed off on the plans for a White House ballroom despite a court-ordered halt, and also approved a preliminary design for a new stadium for the NFL's Washington Commanders.
- Athens, Ohio, Claws Back Half of $700,000+ Phished Away in Cyber Fraud April 6, 2026Alleged perpetrators described as 'Air Force members.'
Our Healthcare Industry Experts
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In the News
- Can One Therapy Session Make a Difference? Experts Say Yes, With the Right Mindset April 7, 2026(MedPage Today) -- Just before the holidays in 2025, Julie Hart felt stuck. A nagging problem she had struggled with for years left her ruminating all day and questioning nearly everything she had ever said, done, or could do. She was considering...
- FDA Approves First Farxiga Generics for Type 2 Diabetes April 7, 2026(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved the first generics of dapagliflozin (Farxiga) tablets for adults with type 2 diabetes, the agency announced on Tuesday. Generics of the SGLT2 inhibitor are indicated for glycemic control (alongside diet and...
- Pediatricians File to Unionize April 7, 2026(MedPage Today) -- More than 100 pediatricians who work for Packard Children's Health Alliance, part of Stanford Medicine Children's Health, have filed to unionize with the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD). The physicians, who...
- Big Jump in Therapy-Related AML Amid Growth in Population of Cancer Survivors April 7, 2026(MedPage Today) -- The incidence of therapy-related acute myeloid leukemia (tAML) increased gradually but steadily over the past three decades, a study from Japan showed. The rate of tAML rose almost threefold, from 0.13 per 100,000 population...
- Is 'Butt Microneedling' the Secret to a Youthful Rear? Dermatologist Weighs In April 7, 2026(MedPage Today) -- Welcome to Culture Clinic, MedPage Today's collaboration with Northwell Health to offer a healthcare professional's take on the latest viral medical topics. Actress and talk show host Kelly Ripa recently revealed she had a dermatological...
Our Executive & Retained Search Experts
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In the News
- The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) Declined in March April 6, 2026The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) Declined in March
- The Conference Board Appoints Gillian Riley as Its New President in Canada April 6, 2026The Conference Board Appoints Gillian Riley as Its New President in Canada
- Companies in Europe Plan to Adjust Prices as Middle East Conflict Drives Up Cost April 3, 2026
- Europe Firms Expect Disruption from Middle East Conflict, Clouding 2026 Outlook April 3, 2026
- Navigating Uncertainty April 2, 2026
- The Comfort Trap: How We Misuse AI to Create Content April 1, 2026
- US Sustainability Regulatory Outlook: Q1 2026 April 1, 2026
Our Finance & Accounting Industry Experts
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- Ben Riggs
- Melisa Zucaro
- Codi McCommon
- Melissa Montero
- LeeAnn Hamon
- Jeremy Hamon
- Casey Conger
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In the News
- IRS employees owe millions in student loan repayment benefits April 7, 2026Over 1,000 IRS employees owe more than $8 million for not complying with the terms of a program that helps them repay their student loan debts.Michael Cohn
- IIA improves exam for internal auditors April 7, 2026The Institute of Internal Auditors is enhancing its Certified Internal Auditor Challenge Exam with a new experienced-based pathway pilot and updates for Global Internal Audit Standards.Michael Cohn
- In the blogs: Clowning around April 7, 2026Lone Star steal; Matchmaker, Matchmaker; under pressure; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.Mary Ann Tasoulas
- Reduce billing disputes to accelerate cash flow April 7, 2026Reducing disputes is not about chasing collections more aggressively. It's about designing billing processes for how work is performed and revenue is recognized.Kyle Tierney
- Silicon Valley's hottest AI financial metric is also its least trusted April 7, 2026One AI startup executive calls annual recurring revenue "a fake accounting number developed by fake accounting people."Bloomberg News
