It's true, the business news headlines are coming to you this week from Arizona where it's brown...not white like back home in Iowa. In the news today:
- The new trade deal and agriculture...what if?
- No joy in "Toyland" says Target;
- GM and temporary workers;
- Tesla may win with the new trade deal but not for cars;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Workers and Weight an issue nobody wants to discuss.
Those stories and we'll talk construction with Creighton Cox, a return visitor to the News Hour, and this time is's about the construction industry both on a local and national level. Creighton recently became the Business Development Manager for Turner Construction an international company. The fact that Creighton is in this position tells us that the company is planning some serious work in the Hawkeye State...yes? You can listen here.
It was nice while it lasted...think conflicting signals when it comes to China and Trade. It's the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Today:
- Trump Trade Tariffs to stay in place;
- Wages & Restaurant Workers;
- Shake Shack gets inventive;
- It once was the world's largest airplane maker;
- Amazon and FedEx make nice;
- The Market Report from Wall Street;
- Work for Food? But, does it...work?
Those stories plus we get hyper-local with a fun couple Angela Carter from Skin - Body - Soul and Beau Fodor from Panache who are teaming up with their friends from Williams-Sonoma at the Jordan Creek Town Center. Listen as they chat about their business and a special event happening just in time for Valentine's Day. Also, if you pre-register for the event by calling Williams-Sonoma at 515-225-6613 we understand the first 25 people will receive a free VIP Bag. How neat is that? Ready? Go right here to listen.
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Back for another round, a fun couple Angela Carter from Skin - Body - Soul and Beau Fodor from Panache are teaming up with their friends from Williams-Sonoma at the Jordan Creek Town Center. Listen as they chat about their business and a special event happening just in time for Valentine's Day. Also, if you pre-register for the event by calling Williams-Sonoma at 515-225-6613 we understand the first 25 people will receive a free VIP Bag. How neat is that? Ready? GO!
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It's back to Monday and the 13th day of January...thanks for coming by. In the business news headlines today:
- There is a mystery in many American shopping malls;
- Five words that define our current state of economics;
- A signing event at the White House but....
- The markets delivered again today;
- Netflix shares surge and we'll tell you why;
- The brands you trust have much to do with your...age.
Those stories plus Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer.com is in to chat it up about business events in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Have a listen!
Thanks, again, for coming by.
Welcome to the Friday Edition of the business news headlines. Today we've got these stories ready for you:
- Anemic job numbers and wage growth put a damper on the week;
- More retail sales troubles;
- Why are brands leaving Amazon.com and what comes next;
- The Wall Street numbers for the day;
- Starter homes seem to be making a comeback.
Those stories plus a rare two-part conversation. This time it's about poverty in Iowa and the United States. That uncomfortable reality nobody seems to want to discuss. Today you'll hear from four activists who are bringing the Poor People's Campaign - A National Call for a Moral Revival to Des Moines, Iowa next week. Some stunning numbers and you may be surprised at just who the poor folks...are.
Part One of that interview with Rev. Jessica Petersen, labor leader John Campbell, activist Ayisha Al-Hassan and national organizer Clinton Wright can be heard here.
Part Two of the event scheduled for the 14th and 15th of January at the First Christian Church in the Drake Neighborhood can be heard here.
Thanks for listening!
It was a record setting day on Wall Street and we'll get to those numbers in just a bit but first here are the top business news stories from today:
- 10,000 people applied for a job that pays...zero;
- But, if you wanna get paid Taco Bell has a sweet deal;
- Trucking Industry = Trouble;
- Department Store Industry = Trouble;
- The Dairy Industry = Trouble (sort of a downer huh?);
- The Wall Street Report and troubling news from Iran;
- Environmental impacts studies? Maybe.
Those stories plus we'll offer up one of the most listened to interviews from all of 2019. You seemed to really enjoy this short piece featuring Peter Stockdale from The Audible Farm Podcast. Peter and I sat down and talked podcasting and how much fun he's having entertaining thousands through his show. Here is that conversation.
Thanks for listening!
The day after the ICBM attack on U.S. bases in Iraq gave some pause. But then...well, not so much. It's the business news headlines for Wednesday the 8th of January:
- How much money you make impacts the likelihood of an IRS audit;
- The employee idea that doubled business for Amazon;
- General Motors starting to make good on its contract with the UAW;
- Robots on the loose;
- We've got a couple of reports on jobs;
- And, the Wall Street Report.
Those stories plus for the interview it's Ruth Hardin from Crossroads of Iowa. Think women, jail and treatment. It's not only a calling but also a way to save taxpayer dollars. To hear that conversation, click here.
Thanks for listening!
Welcome back to the first news day of 2020! But, really those mid-week holidays have us doing another Monday. In the news today:
- Gas prices follow oil prices so, guess what;
- Drug companies have started raising prices;
- It was a costly quarter for Victoria's Secret;
- The $30 Pizza-Gate in NYC;
- Tesla stock way up and why;
- Smoking is out a U-Haul;
- Wall Street had a stellar day;
- Pot now legal in Illinois think revenue.
Those stories plus a look back at the biggest news interviews of 2019. This time it's about Black Businesses and Black Friday. It was a monster hit with Abena Imhotep enjoy!
Back to work...like we really ever left...right? It's the business news headlines for the final Monday of 2019. In the news today:
- A new Federal Reserve study on tariffs says....
- New shipping costs for stuff over 50 pounds;
- More retail headaches coming in 2020;
- New Tesla vehicles are out...all made in China;
- Gas prices to go up soon and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- How about "Paw-Ternaty Leave" Paid.
Those stories plus Laura Kinnard on this holiday shortened week with some business events. Laura from DM Biz Mixer can be heard right here.
Thanks for coming by.
Could you tell it was a Friday just before another holiday? We could. Sorta quiet but lots and lots of people working social media. Hey, it's...Friday. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Awash in profits big banks cutting employees;
- Do you really want that Amazon fulfillment center in your town;
- UPS says watch out for January 2nd;
- Wages are up but...there is a but;
- This fast food company beats everybody else and there is a reason.
- Wall Street notched a mixed day but records we established.
Those stories plus Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine is with us chatting it up about Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Listen to that...here!
Thanks for coming by!
