Economy

The Business News Headlines 8 October 2020

Thanks for clicking in for the business news headlines for this the 8th day of October. Here's what we've got for you today:
The price of oil spiked today...thank the hurricane;
Is Wall Street warming up to a Biden win;
The jobless numbers are in and they are troubling;
Startups, Venture Capital and...Race;
Consumer Debt and a surprise;
Some housing data to chew on;
The Wall Street Report;
COVID19 be damned, we're going out to eat!
Those stories plus a conversation about The 21 Day Equity Challenge with Elisabeth Buck the president of the United Way of Central Iowa. But, make no mistake, this isn't only for Iowans but for anybody who wants to gain knowledge about diversity, equity, inclusion and how to discuss those issues with clarity.  To listen, click here.

The 21 Day Equity Challenge with Elisabeth Buck

What is...equity and how do we measure it? What stands in the way for some to realize a building of wealth? For the most part these are questions many of us don't think about and that is entirely the problem. Meet Elisabeth Buck the president of the United Way of Central Iowa as we talk about diversity, equity and inclusiveness and something called The 21 Day Equity Challenge. To be clear, this is a free program that can be used by anyone...anywhere. The topics that are covered will allow you to not only learn but also feel comfortable in talking about these issues and take positive steps to create a better life for us all.  Here is our conversation:

The Business News Headlines 2 October 2020

Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines and yep, you can follow us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Two things rocked Wall Street today;
Tesla blows past sales numbers but...
Women leaving the workforce in stunning numbers;
Baby, it's cold outside. Restaurants feeling the chill;
AirBnB is seeking some major cash in their IPO;
The Wall Street Report;
And, we know what you are listening to...and it's growing.
Those stories PLUS we've got Jeff Pitts the managing editor for Cityview Magazine with Stuff to Do in the Des Moines Metro.  Hey, it's Friday and YOU deserve to have a little fun. Click through to find out who we're talking about this week.  
Thanks for listening! 

A Legacy of Service - Meet Charles Clayton

Every so often we find a story about a person who has built their life around a mission of service to others. Sometimes, as in this case, these people hope to bring that legacy of service to the people living and working in their community through the legislative branch. Meet Charles Clayton who not only has an amazing story but has also, for years, been that servant to others.  Charles is running for the Iowa House in District 9 which is Webster County and the Fort Dodge area. We were impressed and think you will be as well. Meet Charles Clayton. 

The Business News Headlines 30 September 2020

Here we are, about to close out the month of September...  Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of the business news headlines plus an interesting business interview about recycled tractor and ag parts. Here's what we've got for you today:
More job cuts this time it's Bayer;
Wall Street had a good day and why;
A COVID19 vaccine soon? A leading company says, not so fast;
Carmakers seeing some daylight;
Ford has a recall and it's big;
You and your resume - Three things to leave off;
The Wall Street Report
The NFL and COVID19.
Those stories and a conversation with Scott Schelling the owner of a tractor parts salvage yard that, because of technology and the Internet now sells agricultural parts all over the world from his tiny town in Iowa. To hear more about Rock Valley Tractor Parts, click here.
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 24 September 2020

If you like roller coasters you would have loved Wall Street today.  It's the business news headlines for Thursday the 24th of September, here's what we've got for you today:
The wealth gap is insane and growing;
Hunger in America is also growing;
About those extra unemployment dollars and seeking work;
Olive Garden sales slip...badly;
The future of...oil;
New home sales surge and why;
The U.S. economic outlook for growth...cut in half;
The Wall Street Report
Yet another brand gets a make-over.
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 23 September 2020

The markets slid yet again today making this September, like many, rough on Wall Street. Here's what we've got on tap for you today:
They are not going quietly...think TicTok;
Tesla sues the Trump Administration and why;
The Fed offers a somber update on the economy;
Volkswagen is on a mission and you are the target;
Scams are on the rise and we'll give you some samples;
Who is responsible for a lack of small business capital;
The Wall Street Report;
Climate change and big name responses.
Thanks for listening!  And, you can join us outside of the news on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.
 

THe Business News Headlines 21 September 2020

This morning, before the sun came up, we knew it was going to be a rough day on Wall Street and, it was.  Welcome to the Monday edition of the business news headlines. Here's what we've got for you today:
Retire? Not yet and working from home;
Climate Change and Amazon;
COVID19, Landlords & Renters;
Increased wealth among (some) Americans;
The Boeing 737 back in the news;
The Wall Street Report;
Football and The Emmy's.
Plus for the interview you'll meet two folks who, just seven months ago, were making sure lunch was right, documents were printed and flights being arranged. Today Kim Greth and Ann Scott of Tero International are...Zoom Meeting Producers.  It's a great story and you can hear that right...here. 
Thanks for listening! 

Business News & More 17 September 2020

It was a bleak report from Jerome Powell of the Fed and that, plus some data, started to roll the ball downhill. It's the business news headlines for Thursday the 17th of September, thanks for being with us and here's what's on tap:
What the Fed said;
Conflicting COVID19 messages;
Hotels are in big trouble and asking for help;
The comeback of GE?
The Wall Street Report;
Low income students at...risk.
Those stories plus a conversation about trucking, the transportation industry and what consumers, suppliers and manufacturers need to know. Here to speak to them, and offer some solutions, are two transportation professionals, Brian Anderson of Anderson Cargo and Steven Haas of DLS Worldwide.  If you are a manufacturer, shipper or carrier you might want to listen. To do that, CLICK HERE. 
Thanks for listening!

The Business News Headlines 16 September 2020

Well, things started off good enough but quickly fell apart even with the Fed rate news. It's the business news headlines for Wednesday the 16th day of September and here is what we've got:
What the Fed said about interest rates means;
Amazon is coming to your hamlet sooner than later;
Working women leaving the workforce;
Retail numbers today are, well, not so hot;
Out of sync: Wall Street vs. Main Street;
I huge IPO today, no, really;
The Wall Street Report;
If you do this first thing in the morning...you shouldn't.
Thanks for listening!