The president has pardoned Michael Flynn who plead guilty to lying to the FBI but that story didn't make the business news. Here, however, is what we've got for you today:
- Bingo Cards, 2020 and Delivery Vans;
- Staying safe? No not the virus but...hackers;
- Slack and Salesforce news;
- Credit and young people an interesting story;
- Door Dash to pay up $2.5 million;
- A crockpot story...no, not "crackpot";
- The Wall Street Report;
- Buy Now - Pay Later, it's a thing.
Those stories plus you'll hear from yet another person who has launched a business during the pandemic. This time it's personal mentor and life coach Matt Kiernan and how he helps men better understand the stress they face daily and how to adjust. You can listen to that conversation here.
Just ahead of an interesting conversation about how to abolish property theft here are the business news stories we've got for you today:
- Even with good vaccine news markets fell;
- PIMCO accused of having a "fraternity culture";
- It's back...Bitcoin;
- More possible airline job cuts;
- Is Amazon and GoodRX in competition;
- The Wall Street Report;
- This company pays it's employees...daily.
Those stories and you'll meet Jon Shelness the founder of something called My Property ID Registry. He has taken technology and married it to an old system and says lost or stolen valuables now can be found and returned. Meet Jon here.
Thank you to veterans both past and present for your service to our nation. It's the business news headlines for Wednesday the 11th of November and here is what we've got for you:
- Wall Street ends the day mixed;
- Lyft is getting into a new service and why;
- Could the recession get worse...some say yes;
- Americans are taking 401(k) cash;
- Target is doing something very different and why;
- UPS has relaxed a bunch of rules;
- Retailers starting to worry about shortages;
- Mom's are suing employers;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Some disturbing housing news.
Thanks for listening!
Welcome back and glad you clicked through for the business news headlines on this the 15th day of October. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The Zoom Paywall;
- The new unemployment numbers..ouch;
- A company that is demanding workers come back;
- Today is "Tax Day" for millions;
- Some interesting Amazon Prime Day numbers;
- Two fitness companies back in court;
- The Wall Street Report;
- College freshmen...skipping out.
As always, thanks for coming by and follow us on Twitter for business news throughout the day @IOB_NewsHour.
Thanks for coming back for the business news headlines for Tuesday the 13th of October, which happens to be my brother's birthday. Here's what we have on tap for you today:
- Another company goes, "Work From Home";
- A CEO talks about the upside of working from home;
- Flights are not the only thing airlines are cancelling;
- Another multi-billion dollar IPO in the works;
- AMC talks about money...money it doesn't have;
- Black McDonald's workers file suit in Illinois;
- The president wants help from the Supreme Court;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Proof that 2020 sucks? We've got another story.
Thanks for coming by and remember we can connect on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.
Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the business news headlines for the 6th day of August, 2020. Here's what we've got cooked up for you today:
- New York State seeks to dissolve the NRA;
- Gold prices and the possibility of $4,000 an ounce;
- Some scary job numbers;
- Uber reported second quarter results;
- How miserable is the United States;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Airlines and air fares...it's a mess.
Those stories plus you’ll meet hospital CEO Brian Dieter and CFO Gary Botine...as we discuss an issue that impacts nearly every hospital in the nation...and how that impacts you...the citizen. To listen to that segment, click here.
Welcome back to the Business News Headlines this time for Tuesday the 4th day of August. Here is what we've got on tap for you today...and just a click away:
- The pandemic just hit NBC Universal;
- Looking for Clorox Wipes...gonna have to wait;
- Uber employees may work from home until...
- Would you share your medical history with your employer;
- The department store of the future;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Yes, your workday is longer...but you knew that.
That's a wrap. Thanks for listening!
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It's one of those subjects that, due to the economic reality of the times, is top of mind among many corporations, small businesses and individuals. We're talking bankruptcy with Jeffery Goetz from the Branshaw Law Firm. What are the options? What should businesses be thinking about? Who should they reach out to? We'll also talk about two camps of businesses who now may be in trouble, student loan debt and the differences in the various forms of bankruptcy. Meet Jeff Goetz and here is a link directly to his information.
So, if yesterday was Thursday.... Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Friday the 10th of July. Inside and just a click away we've got these stories for you:
- You know that extra $600 bucks for unemployed...
- Air bags are back in the news this time...Chrysler;
- Toyota says people who mocked George Floyd no longer employed;
- China just bought a bunch of corn;
- Meanwhile a complaint over fake cotton bale wraps from, yep, China;
- American Airlines says "nope" on 17 737 Max jets unless...
- The Wall Street Report;
- A closer look at the unemployment numbers.
Those stories PLUS you've got to have a bit of fun...right? Here Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine chats it up about Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. Plus we talk about pizza and pickled herring for...breakfast. Why not, right? To listen to that bit of fun times just click here.
Thanks for listening!
