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The Business News Headlines 2 June 2020

If you're not tuned into social media you may wonder what the "Blackout Tuesday" is all about.  That story first today and here is what else we have teed up for you:
Who and What is Blackout Tuesday;
What Wells Fargo did to auto dealers;
Some numbers about the GDP for the 2nd Quarter;
Congress, President Trump, Civil Unrest...could complicate the economy;
The Wall Street Report;
The economics of Black Americans you've got to hear this.
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The Business News Headlines 26 May 2020

Hope that you had a memorable Memorial Day and we're grateful to be back from a day off. In the business news today:
Wall Street while Americans worry;
More vaccine talk and a new player;
Grocery prices to go...up and why;
Another restaurant chain downsizing;
Heard of "COVID-Campers;
The "Back to Work" incentive;
The Wall Street Report
Small Businesses and the "COVID-Fee".
Those stories plus a conversation with Tero Trainer Kyle Hopkins. Kyle and I talk about the strain social distancing has on our culture and how it's different than many parts of the world. We also talk about connectivity, changes in business models due to the pandemic and more. Kyle Hopkins from Tero International.  To listen, just click here.  
Thanks for coming by! 
 

The Business News Headlines 18 May 2020

Once again "Hope springs eternal" as investors cheered news about a possible vaccine and oil for July delivery shot up.  Here's what we've got for you today:
What's going on with the bulls on Wall Street;
Restaurants say "social distancing" will do their businesses in;
What are "Negative Interest Rates;
What about your home mortgage;
Mark Cuban is all in for "Trickle Up Economics";
Can virtual meetings promote gender equality?
Also today Laura Kinnard from Drake University, DMACC and The Runway Innovation Studio is in to talk about virtual events and some thoughts about the future of the...office.  You can hear that...here.
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 14 May 2020

We're back at it and welcome to Thursday!  Here are the business news stories we've got lined up for you today:
Wall Street rebounded and pushed aside the lousy jobs report;
FedEx to slow delivery times;
What you're buying online...yep, we've got a list;
Luxury items coming back it's called "Revenge Shopping";
Speaking of luxury...what about...meat;
A firm want to buy up...malls.  No, really;
The Wall Street Report;
What if "Work from Home" is a real trend...
Thanks for listening...see it didn't take that much time!

The Business News Headlines 13 May 2020

It's really hard to believe that we were in such a different place just three months ago. Then, not much talk about a recession...today it's different.  Here are the stories we've got for you today:
Fed Chair says we must do more or face a major risk;
90,000 workers may lose their jobs but executives get $4.5 million;
Big tax breaks for big businesses click in;
Consumers not hording but a new habit is taking place;
Prices Sink - Prices Rise - The tale of two economies;
The Wall Street Report;
Expect more lousy jobless numbers tomorrow.
Those stories plus a loan program for micro-businesses in Iowa that didn't or couldn't qualify for state or federal business bailout programs. You'll meet Deidre DeJear and Kameron Middlebrooks and the Iowa Small Business Relief Fund.  To listen, click here.
Thanks for coming by! 

The Business News Headlines 12 May 2020

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is an important measure of the nation's economy. Those numbers came out today and it gives one...pause.  Here are the business news headlines from today:
You're not spending and nobody can blame you;
The restaurant business may change...forever;
Walmart to give employees more money;
Renters, Landlords and Wall Street;
Movies and Films - How theaters might lure you back;
The Wall Street report
Elon Musk says, "Arrest me!"
Those stories and a Partly Personal Piece. I had to test out some new equipment for an upcoming interview and who better to use as our "test dummies" than family.  A brief conversation about how a Mother and Daughter are dealing with, what has been called, the "new normal".  You can hear that right here.
Thanks for listening. 

The Business News Headlines 11 May 2020

Welcome back to a brand new business week. Today, if you were watching the markets it was like a roller coaster and we'll share details. And, we've got these stories ready for you on your time:
Plenty of buyers but sellers sitting it out;
Toyota slashing U.S. production;
Coal takes another hit;
California stands to loose millions;
Another retailer files Chapter 11;
AMC saw its stock soar by 56%;
The Wall Street Report;
You...yes you...have been busy cutting your cable TV.
Those stories plus a conversation about debit and credit card payment charges. My guest is Steve Casteel the founder of Payteva who not only helps businesses save but also educates his clients and others about the myriad of credit card charges out there.  Stunning...  To listen click here. 
Thanks for listening!
 

The Business News Headlines 4 May 2020

Things on Wall Street started out badly when Oracle of Omaha said his group sold it's stake in airlines. It's the business news headlines for Monday the 4th of May.  Here's what we've got for you today:
The Tech Industry saved the day;
GE to cut 13,000 jobs;
Costco rules about...meat;
Trump, the China Deal and big troubles;
Gold's Gym files for Chapter 11;
J Crew files and can other retailers be far benind;
Wall Street Report
Lowe's to give out stimulus cash.
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The Business News Headlines 28 April 2020

The business news headlines for Tuesday the 28th day of April. Here are the stories we've picked up for you today. Later a stunning conversation with Ro Crosbie from Tero International about employees, loss, grief and how leadership should respond. Today:
Harley-Davidson making a comeback;
First Quarter GDP report tomorrow;
Only half of American's say they will be able to pay rent in May;
Workers fired for union activity? They say....yes;
The $500 billion bailout for big business with no strings;
Malls to reopen and where;
The Wall Street Report
Red States lead the nation in new unemployment gains.
Also today, Ro Crosbie the founder, CEO and President of Tero International is with me to discuss grieving employees, Covid19, how they are feeling and how understanding the "Five Stages of Grief" can help leaders...lead. Listen to that conversation here.
Thanks for coming by! 
 

The Business News Headlines 24 Apri 2020

It's beginning to look like a good time to become a vegetarian.  Here are the top business news stories for you on this the 24th day of April. 
Beef, pork and now turkey plants...closed;
Remember the lotteries?
President Trump to USPS, "Raise rates!";
Neiman Marcus to file Chapter 11;
The Wall Street Report;
Still not getting the "bailout" right.
Those stories plus a wide ranging conversation with Jeff Stein as he will soon mark his 40th year as an Iowa radio broadcaster. We'll tell some stories, share some technology, promise not to talk about COVID-19 (but then fail) and also how you, the public, is changing in how and when  you get your information. Listen to that conversation here and make plans to attend his virtual history program on Tuesday the 28th.  Click here for more! 
Thanks for listening!