truthfulness

Survey: We Don't Trust Global Business Leaders to Tell the Truth

Public trust in business, government and media leaders and has fallen in the wake of financial and political scandals, a new global survey reveals. Among the most glaring results: Fewer than 1 in 5 of us trust business leaders to tell the public the truth.

How to Pick the Best Stocks: CEO Candor Predicts Performance

When smart investors consider a stock, they look at profit margins, revenue growth, and a raft of ratios to decide if it's a good buy. But beyond those measurements, here's a subtle and simple guideline that can give you real insight about a company's prospects: How honest is its management?