Today the markets were up...a bit...but they were up. That story and more today in the Tuesday, April 16th Edition of the Business News Hour:
- The Health Care Industry slams Medicare for All;
- We know where you can get a great paying job;
- Netflix grows even with rising rates;
- This week yet another Facebook scandal;
- Then there were twenty-one - A convenience store story;
- Iowa ice cream headed to New York;
- What happened today on Wall Street and why.
2020 presidential hopeful Secretary Julian Castro was in Iowa and we caught up with him in what we're calling Ten Minutes with Julian Castro. Click here to listen.
What happens when you get a Mom who really wants to do something for education? You start something really different. Meet Kristyn Arnold from ANAWIM Housing who has partnered with the Des Moines Public Schools for a very different kind of fund raiser. Imagine a fund raiser where you don't have to spend any money but just...show up! Click here to listen.
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This is a first! Today we had quite the day gathering some interviews from not only AARP-Iowa but also the founder of Ancestry.com Paul Allen who was in Iowa making a pitch for his new startup called SOAR. In addition we're now headed out to meet with the Washington D.C. "Shadow Senator" Paul Strauss at an event organized by Iowa for D.C. Statehood. Whew... But, here are the business news headlines we've cooked up for you:
- Wells Fargo CEO Tim Sloan steps down; guess what happened to the company stock;
- The largest auto dealership in the U.S. isn't really a dealership;
- Amazon is headed to Austin, Texas with more jobs;
- Here is a list of 7 cheap things you can do to your home that will increase it's value;
- The Iowa Care Act passed the Iowa House today; we'll have reaction from AARP-Iowa;
- What happened on Wall Street and why.
Back tomorrow with a stunning interview from the founder of Ancestry.com about strengths...good stuff!
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Welcome to Monday and the Business News Headlines. Click through to hear these stories that made the cut today:
- Hmmm...that Inverted Yield Curve...again;
- Suit sellers scramble as more companies relax their dress code;
- Apple wants you to know they do other stuff than make iPhones;
- Boeing working at getting their fleet of 737's back in the air;
- Coal - It's just a matter of time;
- What happened today on Wall Street and why.
Also today we'll have you meet Ken Chester and Sasha J. Little from the transportation and technology podcast Roadworthy Drive. We met Ken and Sasha at the recent Podcast Iowa gathering and sat down with them to find out what it is they talk about. Ends up cars, trucks, technology and more. Click here to listen.
And, because it's Monday Laura Kinnard from Drake University and DMBizMixer.com is with us talking up business networking and educational events happening in the Metro...and we've got a full plate. To listen to that list, click here.
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What's hot and what's not when it comes to transportation? Meet Ken Chester and Sasha J. Little from the podcast, Roadworthy Drive. Each week Ken and Sasha let loose with their review of cars, trucks, trikes, technology...if it has to do with getting you from "Point A" to "Point B" it's likely that they've talked about it. Roadworthy Drive is...on it!
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 Business News Headlines for Friday the 22nd day of March...thanks for clicking through today. Inside:
- Stocks struggle as fears of a global economic slowdown rise;
- More troubles for Boeing;
- GM says they are not moved to open any plan in Ohio but an investment in Michigan;
- Forget about "beer brackets" we've got a full scale beer war going on;
- What happened and why on Wall Street.
Those stories plus Marti Hupp and Greg Patterson join us to talk about Pedal Off the Pounds a program from the Des Moines Cycle Club...you will be amazed at what it has done for people and the world of cycling in the Des Moines Metro. Listen to Marti and Greg here.
Also today Jeff Pitts from Cityview with Stuff to DO in the Metro this weekend into next week. Always fun...nothing too serious. You can catch that conversation here.
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You would think that when a company is faced with not one but two planes falling from the sky their stock would go...down. Nah... It's the business news headlines for the 13th day of March. Here is what's inside:
- Solid economic data had Wall Street dancing;
- Tech stocks lift the markets;
- News about Boeing and the FAA grounding the airplanes;
- "What bugs you about our company?" The Walmart CEO askes...and finds out;
- The college admission scandal...what the hell where they thinking;
- Wells Fargo CEO gets grilled by Iowa Congresswoman Cindy Axne;
- What happened on Wall Street & why.
Also the story you've got to hear. The media landscape is always changing the latest to enter the field is Happs.TV. Think of it as "happening" where, in real time, citizen journalists cover stories from around the globe. I met up with Andrew King of Happs.TV this week and asked him to share with us the story. It's pretty amazing. Click here for more!
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It's the 12th day of March and thank for clicking through for the top business news stories of the day. These stories are just a click away:
- Wealthy folks bribe their kids into trendy colleges and universities;
- Boeing continues to have troubles with their stock and worried passengers;
- Dick's Sporting Goods to rid itself of rifles and some shoes;
- You may have forgotten about Lumber Liquidators but the SEC didn't;
- The UK votes against the Theresa May Brexit plan...now what;
- Windsor Heights said "no" to Aldi but not Waukee;
- Is it really a paid family leave proposal from Sen. Joni Ernst;
- What happened today and why on Wall Street.
Those stories plus I'll have a conversation about the Latino Community not only in Iowa but in the United States with Joe Henry an official with LULAC the League of United Latin American Citizens. And yes, we'll touch on the impact Latinos have on business, education, voting and more here in Iowa with LULAC Council 307. To hear that conversation click here.
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For the third day in a row equities fell as investors keep mulling over the signals they are getting about the U.S. China trade talks. In other news today:
- The economy simply isn't working for everybody;
- Big banks are fleeing poorer parts of the country spelling trouble for business;
- Facebook and Business and "The Sleaze Factor";
- Amazon to close more stores...wait a minute;
- Net Neutrality is back in play say House Democrats;
- What happened and why on Wall Street.
Those stories plus a fast-paced conversation about change with the Jason Feifer the Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine. You'll learn some interesting things about how we avoid change to our own peril and how successful entrepreneurs...think. Also a shout out about a new("racy") book by Jason and his bride Jennifer Miller called, "Mr. Nice Guy". Good stuff a click away. To hear that conversation click here.
The markets stalled out today as investors try to figure out what is going on with the trade talks between the U.S. and China. That story and these:
- Papa John's is moving forward without Papa John;
- Signs point to housing values going back up;
- Harley Davidson is after young, really young, riders;
- Amazon good for...malls;
- Speaking of Malls Von Maur says one store will serve DSMUSA...buh bye Valley West?
- Kohls hooks up with...Planet Fitness;
- What happened and why on Wall Street.
Those stories plus a conversation with the ever dynamic Sima Dahl. We're going to talk with the founder of The Sway Factor about personal branding. How to get there and stay top of mind among the people who matter to your business and your career. To hear that conversation click here.
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We welcome back Georgia VanGundy the CEO of the Iowa Business Council a group made up of the 23 largest employers in the state. Today the IBC released their Competitive Dashboard that measures how Iowa competes nationally in five areas of concern:
- Economic Growth
- Education & Workforce
- Governance
- Health & Wellness
- Demographics & Diversity
We look at each area, discuss what is working and what needs work. How does Iowa rank when looking at the economic factors here? Click through to learn more.
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.
