It was a shocking day on Wall Street as the Dow tanked by nearly 800 points. What's going on? We've got that story along with some others that will have an impact on business:
- The ingredients are all here for a slowdown;
- Over 500 people lost their home due to a Wells Fargo...glitch;
- Thompson Reuters to cut up to 3,200 jobs;
- Big business is about to enter the pot market. So long Mom & Pop growers;
- China says they will curb the export of Fentanyl but a U.S. company has their own trouble;
- Slow economic growth is happening all across the globe. Why Trade wars;
- What happened today and why on Wall Street
Those stories PLUS a Marketing Tip for small to mid-size businesses. I call this "The Wrong Messenger". That's all just a click away...
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So very much to unpack for you today as we take a deep dive into several issues. The stories that are just a click away:
- Markets bounce up as Tech, Retail and Auto sectors rise;
- We've got a big story about retail and the past five shopping days;
- The full General Motors story of plant closings and job cuts;
- Fashion house Esprit is cutting their workforce and giving you less choice;
- Kemin Industries builds rail in an attempt to cut fuel costs and promote sustainability;
- What happened and why on Wall Street
Those stories plus an in-depth conversation with WPA - North America president Kevin Schlueter and Stephen Smith a workplace psychologist. This is NOT what you think but it is an amazing story about measuring productivity, putting the right people in place and so much more...using...technology. Yeah...that.
Also today Laura Kinnard from Drake University and DMBizMixer on business education and networking events this week into next week.
Told you it was a full boat today...and thanks for listening!
We love telling startup stories and this one is a little different. Meet Dannie Strable and Sam Hoyle the founders of Rackhouse Whiskey Club. Here you'll learn where this idea came from, what they do to help small batch distillers gain traction and how they help you get your hands on some unique tasting whiskeys. Click through and get into Rackhouse...
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.
The business news headlines on your time...and today was another tough day on Wall Street we'll have those details...first. Also today:
- The oil industry has a junk product and you'll not guess what it is;
- Consumer prices are up...but you knew that;
- When a stock sinks more than 20% from its high we get bears...hello Apple;
- J&J gets some relief from a California lawsuit;
- Child care costs in Iowa are out of control, costing more than housing;
- Markets? Don't ask...
Also we're back with our Out to Lunch series. We'll introduce you to Karl Schaphorst from Sandler Training in our Quick Bites segment and then we'll launch into our conversation as we go Out to Lunch at Gilroy's in West Des Moines.
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Today we go Out to Lunch at Gilroy's in West Des Moines with Karl Schaphorst from Sandler Training. Karl and I talk business over lunch and you are invited to listen in. Our topic...sales and sales training. What tips and ideas can you learn as you spend some time Out to Lunch with the Business News Hour...
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.
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.
Thanks for listening!
Welcome to October! We've got the business news headlines for you on YOUR time. Just a click away you'll learn more about:
- The new U.S., Canada and Mexico trade agreement...well, as much as we know now;
- Tesla stock was way up today following the deal with the SEC;
- Money losing companies and their IPO...investors seem to love them;
- Papa John had his day in court today;
- The Trend: Retail closing for Thanksgiving Day. But, there is an economic reality as to why;
- What happened today on Wall Street...bang but watch out for increasing fuel prices.
Those stories and a conversation with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) as she was in Iowa to speak to the non-partisan Iowa Asian/Latino Coalition. We'll talk trade, wages, workers, health care, economics, business and ask about socialism.
Also today, and just a click away, is Laura Kinnard from Drake University and DMBizMixer.com. We'll talk about upcoming business education and networking events in the metro. Go ahead, click through and get your calendar ready.
And, thanks for coming by!
Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Hour...we've got some of the big business news stories waiting for you with just a click of the mouse...or phone. On tap today:
- It's not nice to mislead investors, ask Walgreens;
- More Elon Musk and Tesla stuff today;
- Hard to imagine but Sears stock hit a milestone today;
- Facebook says 50 million users may have been compromised;
- The GOP voted to make some tax cuts permanent;
- But even that didn't help the markets.
Those stories and just a bit of commentary along with a chance to meet Neil Blanchard the founder of Profit Pros. What dies he do? He finds money. No, really he finds cash that you and your business are leaving on the table. Good stuff.
Also, today is FRIDAY and that means our friends from Cityview Magazine drop in to share with us a little fun and Stuff to DO in the Metro this weekend into next week. Click through for Jeff Pitts and Parker Reed. Enjoy!
And, thanks again for coming by!
How about dropping more to your bottom line? Meet Neil Blanchard who does just that for dozens and dozens of businesses. Neil founded Profit Pros a way to look inside your financial statements and find money that can then drop to your bottom line. How he does it and where he finds it are all in the very short conversation recorded recently at the Central Iowa Business Conference. Spend five minutes and then go find some cash...it's a really interesting story.
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 was a wild day for not only business but the news cycle. Aren't you glad we don't do politics? Today we're taking a look at several big news stories from cars to the Fed. Here you go:
- Good News is Bad News? Don't worry, we'll explain;
- Ford to cut costs but will that cost jobs?
- In more car news GM says goodbye to the Big Apple and hellow to Motown;
- The Fed bumped interest rates again but what might that mean to you?
- Wanna buy Papa John's? We know of somebody looking for partners;
- Oh yeah...then there was Wall Street.
Those stories and today we took a trip to the Central Iowa Business Conference. Couldn't go? Not to worry we've got a taste for you here today. First up is Les McKeown who spoke about Predictable Success. How to follow a very clear road map to your ultimate goal...which is success.
Also speaking today was Curt Steinhorst the author of Can I Have Your Attention. Look we are so very time starved and so full of distraction that we've got to find systems to get away from all the noise. Here Curt gives us that formula and more. Enjoy.
Thanks for coming by!
