Back...and grateful to be here. Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines and here's what we've got for you today:
- The markets took a dive today and we'll share why;
- Apartment construction is on the ropes;
- Restaurants face an uncertain future;
- Yet, consumer confidence is up;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Over 40 and looking for a job? Good luck.
Those stories and a conversation with Dr. Ainissa Ramirez a scientist and a story-teller. You will plotz when you hear about her new book The Alchemy of Us. The way she weaves the discovery of things we use every day along with the history of the creators is...amazing. We were grateful to welcome her back. CLICK HERE to listen.
When her book came out a couple of months ago I wrote down that we must have her back and here we are. Dr. Ainissa Ramirez is first a scientist and yet she is also an effective story-teller. The book is The Alchemy of Us - How Humans and Matter Transformed One Another but FULL STOPP...if you are thinking, "Great a book about science...pass." don't! This is both science and history and stories about people you have heard about and others that have passed into oblivion. But each has left a mark on how you and I go about our daily life... Meet Dr. Ramirez:
On Wall Street it was a complete reversal to what we saw on Friday. Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Stunning News - Half of Americans Out of Work;
- Next up...the Cash Cliff;
- Cake news from Costco - No, there's a point;
- The world without an office...but will it last;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The end of the Master Bedroom.
Those stories plus Kathleen Riessen a speaker, author and business coach joins me to talk about the important stuff every successful business person pays attention to. We'll talk about her book "Joy in Uncertainty" and more. To hear that conversation, click here.
Thanks for listening!
We're back at it and welcome to Thursday! Here are the business news stories we've got lined up for you today:
- Wall Street rebounded and pushed aside the lousy jobs report;
- FedEx to slow delivery times;
- What you're buying online...yep, we've got a list;
- Luxury items coming back it's called "Revenge Shopping";
- Speaking of luxury...what about...meat;
- A firm want to buy up...malls. No, really;
- The Wall Street Report;
- What if "Work from Home" is a real trend...
Thanks for listening...see it didn't take that much time!
It's the day after Super Tuesday and the markets reacted to the Joe Biden win and some positive economic/jobs news. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Former Vice President Joe Biden wins big;
- Starbucks cancelled an event;
- President Trump gives airlines a pep-talk;
- United Airlines cuts flights;
- GM to take on Tesla;
- Ikea recalls 800,000 pieces of furniture;
- In iconic book publishing house is for sale;
- The Wall Street Report
- Pay people to move to your city...it works.
Those stories and a quick marketing tip about QR Codes and why we're seeing more of them. To hear that fast three minutes click here.
Thanks for listening!
The investment world shuddered again today but it could have been much worse on Wall Street. It's Friday and here are the business news stories we've got for you:
- Google his with the coronavirus;
- Amazon workers to limit travel even in the U.S.;
- Smart phone sales to take a beating;
- Sen. Elizabeth Warren has a banking question;
- GM to add 1,200 workers;
- Usually when equities struggle gold is the go to but;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Some say it looks cool but it's a tough job working in the air.
Those stories and, because it's Friday, we've got some Friday Fun with Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine. Here we're talking about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro from the final weekend of DSM Ice Skating to an event at the Hotel Pattee in Perry to the Russians are coming to a book sale in Johnston to me buying a Howitzer for my front yard at the local gun show. Also we've got music, sports... you get the idea. Join us as we riff a bit while celebrating the weekend. Listen right here!
Thanks, as always, for coming by!
Recently authors Michael Bornstein and his daughter Debbie Bornstein Holinstat made several stops in Iowa speaking to adults and children about their book, "Survivors Club - The True Story of a Very Young Prisoner of Auschwitz". After one of the events organized by the Iowa Jewish Historical Society I had the opportunity to sit down with them and talk about the story, Michael's ties to Iowa, the emotion Debbie brings to the presentation and how this story is being used as a teaching tool in schools across the country. Here is that conversation.
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The markets opened down today and stayed that way. The big story is oil and the price of oil and if...if a spike in fuel prices could tank the economy. Here is what we've got for you today:
- Fear as oil prices surge. Is the economy that fragile?
- The United Auto Workers strike General Motors and why;
- Regulators are looking at Big Tech and this Amazon story might be why;
- Purdue Pharma files for bankruptcy...told ya;
Those stories and a special report about authors Michael Bornstein and Debbie Bornstein Holinstat and their book, "Survivors Club - The True Story of a Very Young Prisoner of Auschwitz". Both moving and hopeful and with an Iowa angle. More about the book here.
Those stories and Laura Kinnard joins me to chat it up about business events this week and next here in the Greater Des Moines Metro. You can hear that conversation...here.
Early this morning the futures indicated the markets would open much higher and they did with the Dow rising well above 400 points and the markets stayed that way. In the business news headlines today:
- What happened on Wall Street & why;
- Just what you need...a Facebook dating service;
- Guns, Walmart & Stocks;
- Air Travel and the 737 Max;
- Why Apple is borrowing $7 billion;
- The MOST demanding job...ever?
Those stories and more along with our guest chef and author Terrie Kohl. Here she talks about why she loves being the personal chef for hundreds of people, what cooking means, the new trends and we'll also talk about her new book, "Bringing Friends & Family Back Around the Table". Terrie Kohl in our Small Business Spotlight and thank you to The Coffeesmiths of Waukee, Iowa for letting us set up our studio at their location. To hear our conversation click here.
