Where did that month go? It's the final Monday for June 2021 and a national holiday for the U.S. is coming right up. Meanwhile we've got some of the top business news stories for you like:
- The FTC and Facebook;
- Technology stocks ruled today and why;
- "Don't worry!" says Lordstown Motors;
- The Uber CEO delivered meals and made bank;
- Best at 1 hour delivery? Amazon, Walmart or Target?
- Trouble finding workers is a...thing;
- Wait! How many Americans retired last year?
- The Wall Street Report;
- Will Juul go up in...smoke?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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.
As they say, "We made it to the weekend!" Well, sort of. It is Friday and the day that Jeff Pitts joins us to chat it up about Stuff to Do in the Des Moines Metro but first the business news headlines:
- The Ford F-150 Lightning and 45,000;
- John Deere is having a record year;
- That proposed global corporate tax rate...
- Apple CEO Tim Cook was in court today;
- Market volatility and summer;
- The Wall Street Report
- Pandemic Winners/Losers?
Plus, as we said, we've got Jeff Pitts from Cityview and Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. To listen...just click here.
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It was another down day on Wall Street and we'll have those numbers for you in a bit. For the interview today I'll be visiting with Charlie Wishman the president of the Iowa Federation of Labor AFL/CIO about a host of issues impacting the working families in the U.S. plus the status of what is called the PRO Act working its way through Congress. But first the news:
- Another cryptocurrency story with Elon Musk;
- It's getting ugly - The Bill & Melinda split;
- No more investments in...oil makes the news;
- A leaked memo about Walmart is shocking;
- Bitcoin traders betting on another fall in price;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The apocalypse that didn't happen.
Those stories plus a conversation with Charlie Wishman about working families, wages, union activity and the PRO Act. He also shares some surprising information about how more Americans are finding hope in union activity...something new in the face of uncertainty. To hear that, click here.
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Well, THAT was a week! Today we had even more excitement following a case of a U.S. Senator who said he "miss-spoke" about continued stimulus dollars and a President Elect who set the record straight. Here's what we've got:
- The Markets tumbled early in the day and why;
- The job numbers came in and they were not pretty;
- Dominion did what they warned they would do;
- Semi-Conductors and...vehicles. It's a story;
- General Motors shows off a new logo;
- Deutsche Bank to pay a fine;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Business leaders backing Biden in several ways.
Those stories and Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine with his lists of Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro tonight into next week. To listen to that...click here.
Welcome back for the business news headlines; the Thursday, December 17th Edition. Reminder, you can follow us during the day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour. Here's what we've got for you....
- The dollar fell today and what that means;
- DoorDash...over priced?
- Yet another IPO to launch soon;
- Canoo and their new EV;
- Robinhood Financial fined;
- The NLRB and Amazon;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Some new scary unemployment numbers.
Those stories PLUS (maybe because it's Thursday) we've got an archived conversation with attorney Sam Kreamer from the Kreamer Law Firm about the business documents every business, no matter the size, should have on hand. The conversation happened in the fall of 2016 but is ever so timely today. You can listen in...right here.
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We were feeling a little Throwback Thursday today and found this archived conversation with attorney Sam Kreamer about the documents every business should have on file...no matter what size the business might be. Some solid tips that were on point in 2016 and make even more sense today. Listen in to Sam from the Kreamer Law Firm.
It's the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines and here's what we've got for you today:
- Markets rise because of two pieces of news;
- Changes in how we're spending money since March;
- That "cocktail" the president got...some legal issues;
- 28,000 out of work as a theater chain closes;
- Seems that more folks are...depressed;
- Well, you could be living in Venezuela;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The return of the automat for...food.
Thanks for listening and join us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.
Welcome back to the Business News Headlines this time for Tuesday the 4th day of August. Here is what we've got on tap for you today...and just a click away:
- The pandemic just hit NBC Universal;
- Looking for Clorox Wipes...gonna have to wait;
- Uber employees may work from home until...
- Would you share your medical history with your employer;
- The department store of the future;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Yes, your workday is longer...but you knew that.
That's a wrap. Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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 tough day on Wall Street as several factors fed the sell off. Here are the business news stories we've got for you today:
- Fleeing high priced cities and landing good jobs;
- When will theaters reopen;
- More layoffs in the news business;
- New weekly jobless numbers go up;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Poland sues...Ikea. No, really.
Those stories plus an in depth conversation about bankruptcy with attorney Jeffery Goetz from the Bradshaw Law Firm. We're going to talk about the economy, who is being pushed into bankruptcy, the need for businesses and individuals to reach out and so much more. Listen to our conversation here.
It's one of those subjects that, due to the economic reality of the times, is top of mind among many corporations, small businesses and individuals. We're talking bankruptcy with Jeffery Goetz from the Branshaw Law Firm. What are the options? What should businesses be thinking about? Who should they reach out to? We'll also talk about two camps of businesses who now may be in trouble, student loan debt and the differences in the various forms of bankruptcy. Meet Jeff Goetz and here is a link directly to his information.
