Yet another down day on Wall Street kicks off the broadcast today...that plus a shocking story about what Johnson and Johnson knew about asbestos in...baby powder. Here is the line up:
- If you thought October was a rough month for Wall Street, December is worse;
- Lose $1.9 billion and still give out $25 million in bonuses? It's good to be king;
- That Johnson & Johnson report is tough to take;
- Costco stock fell today;
- GM sending out layoff letters;
- YouTube has been busy, very busy;
- How to become rich and skinny;
- Oh, yeah...the Markets.
Those stories plus some Friday Fun with Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine. We'll talk about Stuff to DO in the Metro this weekend into next week and even get off on Hammond B3 organs...no, really! You can listen to this silliness by clicking here.
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Each weekday we watch and then report on some of the biggest business news stories impacting your life. Today we'll take a look at:
- The Market Drop and Why;
- Why the Strong Dollar is a Problem;
- Some Say Sears Should Die;
- Stan Lee Dead at 95;
- The Dark Side of the Restaurant Business;
- The Market Report.
Those stories plus a conversation with Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA) who was recently in Des Moines, Iowa
Also, it's Monday and we'll visit with Laura Kinnard about business networking and education opportunities in the Greater Des Moines Metro.
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This is a serious look at what business may, or may not, understand about race and race relations. Recently this topic has been top of mind for many people in the justice community today we take the conversation to business. Dr. Eddie Moore Jr. is a nationally known author and public speaker on a number of topics dealing with race and race relations. You can find his website here at America & Moore. We start the conversation with a difficult question.
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 starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, 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.
It's the day after the Midterms and we've got some business news. Some of the stories you'll hear tonight include:
- The Markets go crazy after the president signals he will work with the Democrats;
- The Girl Scouts have sued the Boy Scouts and we'll tell why;
- Farmers are unhappy with trade issues but not that unhappy to change anything;
- Barnes and Noble kicks off a new marketing campaign for the holidays.
Also we'll climb into our Way-Back Machine for a conversation that is critical to Thanksgiving. We'll chat with Chad Hitsman from Edgetech a mobile knife sharpening business that we think is just too cool...and besides we want to be helpful as you prepare your Thanksgiving Dinner. Gotta have the tools you know.
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This past week the Jewish Community Relations Commission (JCRC) held another in their series of educational seminars. This time the focus was on implicit bias. We asked the director of JCRC Dr. Mark Finkelstein about the series and then spoke to David Maxwell the principal of Valley High School of West Des Moines, Iowa. We wanted to learn what implicit bias is, how it impacts us and more. Some good conversation and thoughts here. Meet Mark and David.
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 starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, 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.
Hey, before you go "Full Weekend Mode" check out some of the big stories from the world of business. And the markets....don't ask! On tap with just a click you'll hear about:
- If the economy is clipping along at 3.5% growth how come the markets are in the tank?
- More troubles for Tesla this time it's not the SEC but the FBI;
- Once the darling of teens Snap is losing users and today suffered a market setback;
- Speaking of setback...how about Amazon today;
- A stunning report about small businesses and websites...you are not going to believe it.
Those stories and we've got Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine in to talk about some fun stuff going on in the Des Moines, Iowa Metro this weekend into next week. Click HERE to listen!
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Back on the 1st of October we reported that, over the years, October is a lousy month for the markets. And, know what? That still holds true. This is what's just a click away:
- Something we bet you didn't know about StarKist Tuna;
- Oil prices that just a few weeks ago were thought to be headed for $100 a barrel but nope;
- More dollars in the lottery jackpots. Why? We'll share;
- J.C. Penny is offering something unique as they attempt to hire 39K holiday workers;
- Aldi is doing online ordering and delivery in many cities including Des Moines;
- The markets...don't ask...
Those stories and in for The Interview it's the new President of Aureon HR, Melissa Ness. We'll talk about what the company does, the tight labor market, why small to mid-size businesses use their human reasource services, the culture of the company and...she will tell me something during the interview I have never had a corporate leader say to me...ever. Melissa Ness just a click away.
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In non-presidential elections "down-ballot" candidates for state-wide office still must travel to all 99 counties, meet voters to listen to their concerns and then formulate a plan and campaign that resonates with what he or she is hearing. Meet Rob Sand candidate for the Office of State Auditor. What is it that the auditors office does or should be doing? What about the state budget, health care, security of tax dollars, legal issues of fraud and abuse? We cover those questions and more. Have a listen:
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 starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, 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.
Welcome back to Monday...the final Monday for September. It's been a busy day in the business newsroom with these stories coming at you today:
- Starbucks to get...slimmer;
- Speaking of slim Weight Watchers is changing its name;
- Johnson & Johnson talic trial...we've got an outcome;
- Walmart to use blockchain to track food;
- Speaking of food, U.S. farmers get more bad news today;
- Facebook Dating launched today...but only in one place;
- Three Words: Fired, China, Markets...yep, it's confusing!
Those stories and a conversation with Daniel Pettit who, along with his wife started building churches in emerging countries and now has launched yet another project. It's a great story with a surprise ending. Daniel Pettit and Trailhead International.
Today is Monday so we'll also chat with Laura Kinnard from Drake University and DMBizMixer about upcoming educational and business networking events. Grab your calendar and click through.
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It was a bang-up day on Wall Street as traders forgot all about the trade war and focused on how much money banks are making. That story along with how 11 states are looking into fast food rules that keep employees from working at more than one fast food location and it could be one of the reasons wages remain so low. Guess who doesn't have to worry about her products being hit with tariffs? Her first name is...Ivanka. Motel 6 will keep the lights on and share your personal information with federal authorities? Those stories and a conversation with Laura Kinnard on networking and business education opportunities all today.
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 starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, 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.
