Ever wonder where the disconnect is? Stocks rallied today while 32% of Americans missed making their July housing payment. Here are the stories we've got for you today:
- That housing story is a shocker;
- Americans are moving and why;
- Mortgage rates hit an all time low;
- Amazon to share more sellers information;
- Fraud and the Paycheck Protection Program...no, really?
- Companies slash dividends and it's a big number;
- The Wall Street Report
- Colleges sue the Trump administration.
Those stories plus you'll meet two summer interns who are working and learning at Tero International. Meet Jessica Durbala and Niko Dedic and what they are doing, where they hope to go and what opportunities are in front of them. To listen, 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.
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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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While in Maricopa, Arizona for the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA) Annual Conference and Trade Show we were able to sit down with Professor George Isaacson who is also the Senior Partner for the law firm Brann & Isaacson for another conversation about online sales and sales tax. With over 12,000 tax bodies in the United States it's increasingly difficult to manage and collect taxes. However, there is a solution. We open up by talking about the Constitution and trade.
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
Tero International
In case you had not heard the price of oil for May delivery fell into negative numbers. Like -$37.63 a barrel. We'll share why and that's just one of several stories we've got on tap today:
- Big businesses get cash; Mom & Pop...nada;
- Wells Fargo...again;
- Too much oil means: Think Supply & Demand;
- Another meat processing facility to close;
- The clothing industry is trouble...a confession;
- Debt collection and stimulus checks;
- The Wall Street Report
- Students to miss out on summer internships.
Those stories PLUS I'll visit with Charlie Wishman the Secretary Treasurer for the Iowa Federation of Labor AFL-CIO about "essential workers". If they are so "essential" why are we not doing more to protect them? It's a good question and today those issues were taken directly to Governor Kim Reynolds of Iowa. Click here for the story.
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The big business news story today was the melt-down on Wall Street as investors grapple with the continued spread of the coronavirus. In other news for this Monday:
- Mortgage Rates and the coronavirus link;
- A union at...Target;
- Best city in the U.S. to live, find a job and a home...
- This packaging product is making a comeback;
- The Wall Street Report;
- In 2008 it was this that started ruining your work/life balance.
Those stories plus Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer.com talks up some business events in the Greater Des Moines Metro and a nod to Sioux Falls. Hey, it's what we do each Monday. Here you'll learn about a legal program for small businesses, One Million Cups of DSM, an update on the event last week at The Runway Innovation and Events Studio at Southridge and many more business events in the Metro. Go, learn and get connected. Click here to listen.
It's the final week of January 2020 and the volatile nature of business has lots of stories today. On tap for you this Monday:
- Kobe Bryant and his business empire;
- GAP closed more stores yesterday;
- Johnson & Johnson says they are working on a new vaccine;
- The coronavirus and the stock market;
- Boeing gets a lifeline;
- Drug stores are running out of...facemasks.
Those stories plus...it's Monday and Laura Kinnard from Drake University, DMACC, The Runway at Southridge and the blog, DMBizMixer joins me to chat it up about business events in the greater Des Moines, Iowa area. Today we're talking about the AMA Experience, finding your key customer with the Iowa Center, getting some startup help, coworking, the 2020 economic outlook and much more. Oh...and the Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealer Association event this week. If you want us to highlight your business event it's #DMBizEvents on your social media and Laura will pick it up. Here is that conversation.
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At the opening bell today it was all about a virus and China...but as the day wore on worried investors seemed to move on and we'll share why. It is the business news headlines for the 23rd day of January.
- Former Wells Fargo CEO gets some bad news;
- Planters Peanuts kills off Mr. Peanut and...why;
- FedEx is alerting folks about a scam;
- The White House wants more tax cuts;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Working Women and the 1970's.
Those stories plus this: Over the past several months we've reported on the number of trucking companies who have shut their doors. At the same time there is a lack of drivers. Add to those issues new demands regarding packaging of freight, electronic logs, new technology and something called "density rating". With me is Brian Bartz from DLS Worldwide as we talk about the many changes in the industry and the "State of Freight". You can listen here.
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It wasn't poor earnings and it wasn't the Impeachment Trial but a virus that turned the markets south. It's the business news headlines for Tuesday the 21st of January...thanks for being here:
- China strikes again only this time with a disease;
- Boeing stops production of the 737 Max;
- Rural hospitals are in trouble and why;
- A Target shopper tries to shame a clerk but it all backfires;
- A burger chain files for Chapter 11 protection;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Want to live the "American Dream"? Head to Canada.
Those stories and a return visit from attorney George Isaacson who was with us by phone several months ago. I caught up with him in Maricopa Arizona during a speaking engagement to the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association on the impact of sales tax collection by states, counties, cities and others and what that is doing to online retailers and what should be done about the issue. I think you'll also find the history behind the Constitution very interesting. Listen here.
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Back in November we promised you a return conversation with attorney George Isaacson from Brann & Isaacson a law firm in Maine. Mr. Isaacson represents multi–channel marketers and electronic merchants throughout the United States in connection with state sales, use and income tax matters, as well as regulatory issues. I sat down with George in Maricopa, Arizona where he was speaking to members of the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association about the impact that 12,000 tax entities in the United States has on the economics of small and medium size companies. What he says will shock you and how to fix it may give those of you selling on the Internet some...hope.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long 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 at 2pm 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
Tero International
It's Christmas Eve...Eve and we've not only got the business news headlines but also a look at some fun stuff for business events in the Greater Des Moines, Iowa Metro and a look at some friends in Detroit. On tap:
- Super Saturday was really...SUPER for Retail;
- China trying to boost it's economy cuts tariffs;
- Boeing CEO out and the stock...up;
- The slow railway in Europe that is winning;
- Retail took a big hit this year. More to come?
- The Wall Street Report
- The U.S. sides with Germany about Roundup.
Also today, because of the holiday Laura Kinnard is in to chat it up about some things going on in the Des Moines Metro tonight and into later in the week. Think...Festivus and more. To hear that...click here.
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