Economy

The Business News Headlines 15 June 2021

Today, along with the business news headlines a conversation about the importance of refugees for not only businesses but also many rural communities. You'll meet Stephanie Moris and we'll also talk about World Refugee Day happening on the 20th of June. But, first these news stories:
Spying on employees is...costly;
Easing of trade tensions think U.S. and EU;
A new chair for the FTC and she's 32;
More news out of Lordstown, Ohio;
Short sellers lose plenty betting against AMC;
She is giving away a fortune...no, really;
The Wall Street Report;
Retail sales go south in May...and why;
What? We may have a "New Facebook"?
Those stories plus this interesting conversation about refugees, business, communities and how they contribute to the economy.  From creating new businesses to bolstering the population of small towns. You'll meet Stephanie Moris from the Refugee Alliance of Central Iowa.  To listen, click right here.
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.
 
 

The Business News Headlines 14 June 2021

Welcome back to yet another Monday and today, in the U.S., it is Flag Day...happy Flag Day to our friends in America. Coming up our Small Business Spotlight shines on the 1910 Sip House...a really cool story but first...the business news headlines:
More bad news out of Lordstown, Ohio;
Another mall owner flies for Chapter 11;
Wall Street is NOT the economy;
Ford is betting on...small;
Oil prices shot up again today;
The Wall Street Report;
The "quite rate" among workers is...massive.
Also, like we teased, you'll meet Karen and Jeff Lees the people behind the start-up of the 1910 Sip House. It's quite the story...and how they ended up in the Small Business Spotlight is also quite a story.  To listen to that conversation, click here.

The Business News Headlines 11 June 2021

We're about to put a fork in it...the end of the two-day entrepreneurial adventure known as EntreFEST. Our thanks to the staff and dozens of volunteers who worked so hard to put together a great event. While it's over for this year plan on making this a stop in 2022.  In the business news headlines: 
Walmart may have to step aside;
Digital restaurant orders soared last year;
Loyalty programs and keeping customers;
Lying about how much you have...ouch;
Manufacturing needs a PR move;
The Wall Street Report;
Is "Rush Hour" gone forever?
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.
 

The Business News Headlines 9 June 2021

Welcome to the business news headlines for today. Also, make sure you click through for our long-form interview with Congresswoman Cindy Axne who represents Iowa in the Third Congressional District...we're talking...business.  In the news:
A tech giant says "stay home";
An EV company is nearly out of cash;
Billionaires are pushing back on taxes;
How about another Bill & Melinda story;
Lumber high prices a new normal?
Google is laying cable...again;
The Wall Street Report;
Why hospitality workers are quitting.
Those stories and a conversation with Congresswoman Cindy Axne. We'll be talking about taxes, roads, bridges, child care, agriculture, drug prices and even cyber-security. To listen just click here.
 

A Business Conversation with Congresswoman Cindy Axne

It's been some time since we've been able to do in person interviews and we were anxious to sit down with Congresswoman Cindy Axne (D-IA) and talk about a host of business related issues from taxes to farming to child care to roads, bridges and even cyber-security.  It's a wide ranging conversation and we invite you to listen in.  There is so much going on outside of D.C. and you should know about it. If you are interested in more here is her campaign website. 
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.

The Business News Headlines 4 June 2021

The end of another week and we're glad you're with us. Today some positive job numbers moved the markets. We'll have that and more  PLUS, because it's Friday, Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine is in to chat it up about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro. It's our hyper-local story.  In other news:
The jobs report moved some numbers;
The "My Pillow Guy" sues two companies;
Who is worth more? Amazon or Google;
Rising prices is a good thing says this chain;
Tesla, Bitcoin, Facebook and President Trump;
Talking Thanksgiving with Walmart;
The Wall Street Report;
An Elon Musk Restaurant?
Also, like we said, Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine is in to chat it up about stuff going on in the Metro. From plays to music to crawfish (yes...crawfish) he's got a list and you can hear it all here.

The Business News Headlines 3 June 2021

It's the business news headlines...thanks for being with us.  Also stick around because for the interview we welcome back Karl Brauer from ISeeCars.com to help us understand the wild pricing of used cars and trucks...some going up by 25% in just the past several weeks.  But, first the news:
New unemployment claims are out;
Massive shortages facing consumers;
One shortage is a little...well...scary;
Twitter and its new subscription service;
AMC even thinks its stock is overpriced;
BlackBerry and the "Warren Buffet of Canada";
The Wall Street Report;
They say they will quit before going back to the office.
Those stories plus a conversation with Karl Brauer about the wild prices for new and used cars and trucks. What is going on? What vehicles are really hot? How did this start and when will it all end?  Karl answers the questions and you can listen here.
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.
 

The Business News Headlines 2 June 2021

Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of the business news headlines. Follow us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour as we're there day and night sharing not only market reports and business news but also some of our long-form business interviews.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Yet another ransomware attack;
Calls to "decentralize" meat production;
The $6 million baseball card and more;
Walmart to make some changes on Saturday;
Amazon and injured workers making the news;
Amazon confirms the 2021 Prime Day dates;
The Wall Street Report;
And unruly behavior on flights caused this.
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.
 

The Business News Headlines & Jeff Pitts 28 May 2021

It's the start of the Memorial Day Weekend...but we're still here with the latest business news headlines plus a fun look at "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine. But, first the news:
The Pandemic and CEO Pay;
The big story is...Inflation;
Summer Driving driving gas prices;
A bank called it quits...sort of;
The Wall Street Report;
Two Post Office stories...wow.
Then click through for Jeff Pitts who is in to talk it up about "Stuff to DO" here in Des Moines. From sports to music to yoga...hey it's the weekend!  To listen to that, click here. 
Thanks for listening!

The Business News Headlines 24 May 2021

We kick off the broadcast today by wishing our Canadian friends a very Happy Victoria Day.  Have a great summer!  In the business news headlines today:
Oil prices shot up and why;
Another Bill and Melinda story;
Goodwill Industries and trash;
That Amazon/MGM deal;
Peloton will build in the U.S.;
ZipRecruiter to go public. Ah, the timing;
The Wall Street Report;
The Olympic Games and Covid.
Thanks for listening!