We've got the business news headlines and a bit of extra today. Let's start with the hot business stories:
- A lousy retail sales report means...
- Amazon makes official it's "NEYT" to NYC;
- Airbus gives up;
- Sweetheart candies. Hey, it's Valentine's Day;
- An app that tracks...women;
- What happened on Wall Street and why.
Those stories plus a a conversation about transportation and what could be the future in many communities around Des Moines, a conversation about a "road diet" for University Avenue in Windsor Heights and Des Moines. Guests are Amanda Wanke of DART, Zac Bales-Henry of Windsor Heights and Josh Mandelbaum of Des Moines. To hear that conversation click here.
You've all heard of "supply side economics" where the top wage and income earners and corporations receive all sorts of financial perks that will, so the theory goes, then "trickle down" to workers and families. Except that hasn't worked out so well. In fact, says Dr. Chris Draper the author of Velocity Economics, "trickle down has never worked and will never work because it's upside down to what really should be happening. Take some time and learn more in the very interesting conversation.
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It was the first full week in several weeks and much of business seemed ready for the weekend. In the newscast tonight:
- The main word on Wall Street is "Uncertainty".
- New home sales were down in November and December;
- The shutdown and housing, another problem;
- Bet you've never heard of Ollie's Bargain Outlet. You will today;
- What happened on Wall Street and why.
Those stories and some fun with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine. Each Friday we take a look at his picks for Stuff to DO in the Metro and we'll start out talking...rodeo! To hear that zany stuff...click here.
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It's the final Friday for 2018 and welcome to the Business News Hour Headlines. Another wild ride on Wall Street starts our broadcast today. In other news:
- Wells Fargo must cough up $575 million and send it to the states;
- Some scary numbers coming out of the housing market and your ability to buy a home;
- The $1.5 trillion tax law is a year old. So what has happened? It might surprise you;
- Sears announces another round of store closings;
- What happened today on Wall Street and why.
Those stories and while we usually bring you Jeff Pitts and Stuff to DO in the Metro from Cityview Magazine not today. Jeff has the week off...lucky guy. So, better that we learn something about goals and goal setting. Lots of people are taking stock of the new year and we've got Deborah Rinner from Tero International with us talking about tools to make sure your goals get realized. To listen click here!
Each Monday Laura Kinnard from Drake University and DMBizMixer.com joins us to talk about upcoming business education and networking events. She does a bit of that today and then we learn more about her startup Curated Growth a project she has been working on for a very long time that has, as it's core, a way to revitalize the former Southridge Mall. Big news here...enjoy.
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.
Another volatile day on Wall Street as the Blue Chips rose by 100 points only to fall 200 points from their session highs...here's what we have on tap for you today:
- Amazon made it official NYC and Arlington, VA - Not everybody is happy;
- Americans are finding it harder and harder to get ahead...we'll tell that tale;
- Six weeks ago oil prices were climbing today oil lost yet again we'll share why;
- What happens when you don't embrace technology? Ask Burger King;
- Nationwide Insurance to lay off 1,100 employees;
- What happened today on Wall Street and why? We've got the numbers.
Those stories and a conversation about Davita Kidney Care which just opened another facility this time in Windsor Heights, Iowa. We'll talk about what the firm does, why it's expanding at a rapid rate and more about your...kidneys.
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Lots of interesting business stories for you today...just a click away this is what we've got waiting for you:
- What goes up, must come down...a look at the markets;
- Amazon HQ2 headed to the Queens in NYC?
- Spoiler Alert: 11,000 UPS workers could be on strike as of Monday;
- We are swimming in...oil;
- Sears to close even more stores;
- The Housing Market - Things ain't lookin' so good.
Those stories and a really meaningful conversation with Dr. Eddie Moore Jr. about race and race relations in business. Dr. Moore a noted author and speaker talks with us about what folks just don't get when it comes to working with, employing and interacting with people of color. To learn more about Dr. Moore here is his website. Sobering stuff ahead here on the Business News Hour.
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Jitters? It's the day before elections in the United States and while we're not doing politics here...it seems like everybody else is. Welcome to the Business News Hour some of the stories you'll hear today are:
- Amazon to build HQ2 in TWO different cities?
- Teens are being replaced with...older workers. Why?
- Google is going to war with "shady websites";
- A Des Moines, Iowa mall may be looking to housing to fill spaces;
- The markets closed mixed today and we'll share details.
Also up today we'll visit with Jolene Goodman from the Iowa Business Journals about what she is hearing from small to mid-size businesses.
Also Laura Kinnard from Drake University and DMBizMixer.com is back to talk up some business education and networking events in the Metro.
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We've got the business news headlines on your time. Rather than have to sit next to the radio our daily podcast brings you the business news and the interviews that you need to know...when you want it. Today we're checking out these stories for you:
- It was a party on Wall Street...but what happened yesterday?
- Ford Motor Company has been in trouble but could they turn it around?
- Southwest Airlines says fuel costs are going up and investors don't like the sound of that;
- So, now another tax cut from President Trump and it has the GOP scrambling;
- The drug crisis in this nation is real. Last year it cost the lives of 70,000 people and there is more;
- Bikes and package delivery...UPS is going back to its roots in its home town.
Those stories and in for The Interview is Christina Moffatt from the Greater Des Moines Partnership. Coming up in early November the Partnership and their partners are putting on another Small Business Success Summit. What can you expect to learn and what are the programs that will offer you some take-a-ways for your small business? We'll share all right here.
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Lots of information on this Wednesday the 24th of October. Remember when we told you October is usually a lousy month for the markets. Yep. We'll detail what happened today as the Dow lost any gains it had made so far this year. In other business news today:
- New home sales are lagging and it just may get worse;
- Americans love to buy goods made in China...well, maybe not for long;
- Walmart taking on Amazon in a big way;
- Corporate America has a problem with...women;
- Also the full numbers report from Wall Street.
In for The Interview today is Democratic Candidate for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Tim Gannon. Tim, a farmer from Jasper County, says he has plans on how to better the rural economy while strengthening the state budget. We also talk about soil, water and what he is hearing as he travels the state. Meet Tim Gannon here.
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