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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There were two bad reports out today but Wall Street said, "What? Me worry?". Thanks for coming by here's what we've got for you in the business news headlines:
- The GDP shrank and Wall Street said, "Meh.";
- More tough tariff talk but this time not China;
- Mixed bag of more retail cuts and some hires;
- Some Citibank customers are not happy;
- We have far to go with employment issues;
- Dead folks and stimulus bucks;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Spending habits are changing and for some interesting reasons.
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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.
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Welcome to a brand new business week. Just yesterday we said be prepared for a volatile week on Wall Street and they did not disappoint. Here's what we've got for you today:
- A stunning new announcement from the Fed;
- U.S.homeowners may be getting additional help;
- Millions of lost jobs may become permanent losses;
- The "Back to Work" bonus is being worked on;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The Supreme Court and LGBTQ employees.
Those stories plus some tips on your virtual presence. With us for the interview is Liz Cooney from Tero International here to remind us that even in a virtual world you need to pay attention to you and your personal brand. That plus effective virtual meetings and how Tero International has re-invented itself to showcase their professional coaching programs. To listen to Liz, click here.
So much to keep track of...right? Today the markets remained volatile, Starbucks reversed course and some stuff got cheaper last month. It's the business news headlines, let's get to it:
- Juneteenth is hot with businesses;
- Starbucks reversed its decision on BLM;
- Housing and interest rates;
- Seafood and COVID19;
- Some things have gotten cheaper...a list;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And when 1.5 Americans being jobless is good news.
Thanks for listening! And a reminder we're on News/Talk 1540 KXEL on Sunday at Noon with the Business Week in Review. Want to follow us on Twitter? You can find us @IoB_NewsHour.
Have a great weekend!
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.
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Today, on Wall Street, the S&P 500 shed all of its losses for this year. That story and more coming up on this edition of the business news headlines:
- This chain wants 25,000 workers like...now;
- Some folks still waiting on stimulus checks and we'll share who;
- The "missing link" to opening up the economy;
- Very familiar things that man not survive, we've got a list;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Could be time to "pop the question". Think diamonds.
Thanks for listening. Remember you can follow us all day, every day, on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour thanks again for coming by!
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.
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Early this morning, long before the markets opened, there was some hope for another strong day on Wall Street. That was not to be. Thanks for clicking through here's what we've got for you today along with a piece about lasting friendship and some good people asking for some help.
- Banks to businesses, "Get cash now!";
- Unemployment numbers are in...or are they?;
- Airline stocks improving;
- News news from Delta Airlines;
- Congress is in a pickle...again;
- The Wall Street Report;
Those stories plus this about a lifelong friendship and how that translates into finding a way for you to be part of something much bigger then you can imagine. My guest is Doug Burns from the Carroll Times Herald and it's quite the story. To listen, click here.
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It was another active business news day with he Dow above 26,000 for the first time since since early March. Here is what we've got for you today:
- Ben & Jerry's comes on strong regarding "systemic racism";
- If the economy is so good why did American Express...;
- Walmart has pulled guns and ammo off of shelves;
- The Atlantic and "Why Do People Loot";
- Another retailer warns of stores closing;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Snap and President Trump.
Those stories are just a click away...thanks for coming by and remember you can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Stay safe...
If you're not tuned into social media you may wonder what the "Blackout Tuesday" is all about. That story first today and here is what else we have teed up for you:
- Who and What is Blackout Tuesday;
- What Wells Fargo did to auto dealers;
- Some numbers about the GDP for the 2nd Quarter;
- Congress, President Trump, Civil Unrest...could complicate the economy;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The economics of Black Americans you've got to hear this.
Thanks for coming by and you can follow us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.
