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Trump seeking end to quarterly reports from companies

Justin Ho Aug 17, 2018
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Trump seeking end to quarterly reports from companies

Justin Ho Aug 17, 2018
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In an effort to save money and perhaps to promote longer-term thinking, this morning President Trump tweeted today that he wants regulators to look at ending quarterly reports for public companies, which have been required by law since 1970. What about twice a year instead of four?

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