The month of April is winding down and "winding down" is what happened on Wall Street before the closing bell...but after? That's a different story. Thanks for being with us. Here's what we've got for you today:
- After the bell Alphabet stock soars;
- What's driving corn prices? We'll tell;
- Europeans are buying U.S. wineries;
- The State of Maine is charging things up;
- Where are the most desirable homes? You'll be surprised;
- The Wall Street Report;
- So, are we really going back to the office?
For the interview you'll meet Jill Wilkins and Jourdan McChesney from the upcoming event known as EntreFEST. We'll explore what it is, who should come, what to expect and you can join EntreFEST from anywhere on the planet. More about the world of entrepreneurs, technology, funding and fun is just a click away.
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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.
And, yes, we hope you had a great weekend. Here in the Midwest we're seeing temperatures that are hitting 80 degrees...and last week it...snowed. Here's what we've got for you today from the business world:
- The U.S. is in trouble and why;
- The Dow struggled all day;
- Apple announces a major U.S. investment;
- The Supreme Court and guns;
- Jessica Alba and Honest going public;
- Tesla beat sales again but, there is a but;
- Lyft has sold its self driving care division;
- The Oscars audience numbers and yikes!
- The Wall Street Report;
- Employers demanding vaccine proof.
Thanks for listening!
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.
Our bet is there is not a farmer or a rancher who does not know the Fastline brand as it's been a successful part of the agricultural equipment world for 43 years. And, as times have changed, so too has this company. Meet the Fastline Marketing Group offering their current clients new ways to reach the end users. From a totally redesigned website to new digital offerings to a targeted approach to marketing that will see the company thrive for the next forty years. Meet John Anderson the president of Fastline Marketing Group as we talk about the changes and the direction of this storied company.
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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.
Welcome to a brand new month and, nope, no April Fools stuff going on here today but...oh the memories of those pranks still make me smile. Want to follow us on Twitter? You can do that @IOB_NewsHour. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The American Jobs Plan...we break it down;
- The life events that impact your care insurance costs;
- "No Jab - No Job" says an employer and they mean it;
- The Satan Shoe went to court;
- The Wall Street Report;
- An update on the Pfizer vaccine.
Speaking of vaccines today you'll meet Brian Finley the Iowa City, Iowa man who several weeks ago launched @IAVaccineAlerts on Twitter. And now has done the same thing for Minnesota, Nebraska, Illinois and Missouri...all as a volunteer. He'll share why he did it...how it works and some of the stumbles he's had. It's a great story and you can hear is by clicking ahead.
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"I just wanted to do something that helped people..." Those are the words of Brian Finley of Iowa City, Iowa the creator of several Twitter streams that advise people where they can go to get their COVID19 vaccine. He started with @IAVaccineAlerts and now also works with @MNVaccineAlerts, NEVaccineAlerts, MOVaccineAlerts and ILVaccineAlerts. And, it's just him. We talk about his motivation, how it all works the contributions he's received that he has turned over to charity and more. It's a fascinating story. Meet Brian Finley.
Thanks for listening!
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.
All week long the lead story, even for business, has been the American Rescue Act and today President Biden signed it into law and we'll share why it happened a day early. It's the business news headlines for Thursday the 11th of March and here's what we've got:
- Why the ARA was signed today
- The president speaks to the nation tonight;
- Some Americans could see stimulus dollars this weekend;
- The ARA could be a boost for millennials;
- Mortgage rates are increasing...again;
- Forgiven student loans are no longer taxable;
- Another restaurant wage theft story;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Amazon building out more grocery stores.
Then for the interview we'll introduce you to Cemen Tech a multi-national manufacturing company located in Central Iowa that we bet you have never heard about. You will today as we visit with CEO Connor Deering and this amazing story about a company doing business in some 70 countries. To hear this story just click this link!
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It's amazing what we sometimes stumble on. About two weeks ago we received a press release about an acquisition in the UK by a company based in Central Iowa. That got us to digging a bit and we came face to face with Cemen Tech a manufacturing company that makes something called Volumetric Concrete Trucks. Intrigued we invited CEO Connor Deering in for a conversation. And...wow. Forget about the old style cement trucks you're familiar with...this is something drastically different. And the ecological impact is also a big deal. Meet Connor Deering.
Thanks for listening!
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.
Thanks for joining us for the Business News Headlines for the 9th day of March. Here's what we've got lined up for you:
- Got kids? The new recovery act has money;
- Taxing unemployment benefits? Not so fast;
- The EU, Tech and Taxes;
- The Queen speaks to the Oprah interview;
- The hint of $3 gas...yep;
- Fraud on the Farm;
- The Wall Street Report
- Burger King Oops 2.0.
We're continuing our work during National Entrepreneurship Week with our guest and entrepreneur Desmund Adams of Focus and Find. But, before we get to that conversation that is loaded with solid information and advice here are the news stories we've got for you:
- Walmart and stimulus dollars. He said..what?
- They are not interested in doing $15 an hour;
- New first time unemployment numbers spell trouble;
- "We need chips!" But, hold the salsa;
- Tesla cuts and raises vehicle prices and why;
- Congress today heard about GameStop;
- Texas is...a mess and the impact on you;
- The Wall Street Report;
- What is "sheltering in job"? We'll share.
Those stories plus my conversation with the founder of Focus and Find, Desmund Adams. Learn what drives this entrepreneur, what his firm means to business leaders who are willing to invest in higher productivity and profits simply by creating a more diverse workforce. You'll learn about decisions, passion and even some solid advice for other entrepreneurs. To listen in...click this link.
Thanks for coming by again on a day that the Wall Street markets rose and fell in a very volatile session. Here's what we've got for you today for the business news headlines:
- A family of 4 and $12,800. Details;
- The Biden Stimulus Plan and the economy;
- Words you should not say to employees;
- Mortgage rates rise and more housing news;
- Goodyear posts a loss of $1.3 billion but stock is up;
- Disney says goodbye to Mandalorian star Gina Carano;
- The Wall Street Report;
- New filings for unemployment are down...but;
- Apartment deals and price hikes. Think remote workers.
Thanks for listening!
