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.
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It's becoming harder and harder to square what is going on with Wall Street while the nation grapples with even more COVID19 cases. Welcome back and this is what we've got for you today:
- Americans are saving more...but is it enough;
- A surprise announcement about new home sales in May;
- Let's peek into your closet for...cash;
- J.C. Penny closing more stores;
- Johnson & Johnson loses their appeal;
- The Wall Street Report
- Dr. Fauci testified today; scary news.
Thanks for listening!
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We made it to Friday and to Juneteenth at that. It's the business news headlines for the 19th of June and thanks for coming by. Today:
- We bailed out banks...what about restaurants;
- The Ford Bronco and O.J. Simpson;
- College changes are coming, we've got a list;
- Volatile day on Wall Street;
- Juneteenth seeing more attention than ever and why.
Thanks, again for coming by...look for us to be back on Sunday, Noon Central, for the Business Week in Review on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and yes...it streams so you can pick it up...everywhere. Also, follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour for the latest and our other programming notices.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
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Nothing lasts forever and so it was that we saw the markets tilt south today and we'll share that story and more on this the business news headlines for the 17th of June. Coming up and just a click away:
- Mortgage rates drop and the housing market booms;
- Yet another COVID19 casualty and you'll never guess what;
- We've grown up with "Aunt Jemima" but she is now...gone;
- What shopping has been going on we've been tracking;
- Target boosted its minimum wage and offers a bonus;
- The Wall Street Report;
- When the rich stop buying it hurts low income folk the most.
Thanks so much for being with us. Follow us on Twitter all day @IoB_NewsHour for regular updates and news.
You've been busy buying stuff...and we know what and where. It's the business news headlines for Tuesday and here's what we've got on tap for you today:
- Retail Sales Numbers - A Deep Dive;
- Restaurants are "running on fumes";
- Working parents are struggling and what that could lead to;
- Ever heard of Barbicide? You will today;
- The Wall Street Report;
- A bunch of companies are giving June 19th as a day off...and why.
Those stories plus the story of moss walls...no, really. Our guest for the interview is Kasey Riley one half of the talented duo behind the Kansas City company known as The Fat Plant Society. You'll learn about the benefits of moss walls and why they are becoming popular among businesses seeking to hire millennials. To hear that just click here.
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It's Wednesday and we've got the business news headlines from today the 10th day of June 2020. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Fed said no rate hikes until 2022;
- Wall Street seems not to care if Biden wins;
- It's coming back...the $1,000 haircut;
- Still billions waiting for small businesses but...
- The Fed decision and your wallet;
- The Iowa State Fair is a no-go for 2020;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Older workers have a hard choice to make.
Thanks for coming by and remember you can follow us all day on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. Thanks again and stay safe.
Conflicting news stories from "We've got this!" when it comes to the economy to "We're in for a long haul." Welcome to the Tuesday, June 9th edition of the business news headlines. Today:
- Mission Accomplished?
- Another deadline looms for unemployed Americans;
- Politics and Wall Street; there is movement;
- Sure you got $1,200 while the rich got...what?
- Retail, the economy and stores closing;
- The Wall Street Report;
- More job cuts announced.
Those stories plus my conversation about mental health with Bruce Buchanan from Compass Clinical Associates. We'll talk about the signs, symptoms and ways to help you stay healthy. It's an important topic for both families and businesses. You can hear that conversation here.
Thanks for coming by!
Early this morning as we were looking at the Dow futures we figured the market might jump up about 300 points. We were wrong...it was more. Welcome to the business news headlines for the 5th of June. Let's go:
- When is bad news...good news?;
- The company was founded here in 1818 and may soon be...gone;
- The new-old thing that is proving to be hot entertainment;
- Here about the viral email at Goldman Sacs;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Wealth divide in America.
Thanks for listening and you can find us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour
Have a great weekend and we'll visit next on Sunday at Noon with the Week in Review on News/Talk 1540 KXEL.
