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The Business News Headlines 16 July 2020

From that old saying, "What goes up, must come down" we saw the stock market shudder. It's the business news headlines for Thursday the 16th of July, thanks for being with us.  On tap today:
Caused the markets to shudder;
Mixed signals for the economy;
More retailers requiring masks;
Amazon to start testing workers;
China and their GDP gain;
The Wall Street Report;
Remember that "V-Shaped Recovery"?
Those stories and something hyper-local. Dave Miglin is seeking one of two seats on the Broadlawns Medical Center Board of Trustees. Today Dave shares why, a little history of the hospital and who can vote in this November election. Hitting it hard...early.  To listen to Dave just click here.
Thanks for coming by! 

The Business News Headlines 14 July 2020

It's the day before Income Tax Day in the U.S.  Welcome to the business news headlines for the 14th of July. Here's what we've got for you today:
Stimulus Checks and Dead Folks;
Wells Fargo to cut dividend by 80%;
Heard of Fisker Electric Vehicles;
Black Families and Mortgage Denials;
Some Tax Day Specials;
The Wall Street Report;
The Trump Administration back peddles on International Students.
Thanks for coming by again today! 
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. 
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The Business News Headlines 13 July 2020

It was a stunning reversal on Wall Street today. Blame COVID-19 and California.  Here's what we've got for you today:
The markets did take a nose dive;
The coronavirus has changed much even your 2020 taxes;
Airlines to begin cutting workers;
JetBlue to keep middle seats empty;
U.S. retail sales are down...so too in Mexico;
Storage at Amazon warehouses is an issue;
The Wall Street Report;
The odd story of Tic Toc and business.
Those stories PLUS an interesting look at the business of genealogy with professional genealogist Ricki King. For twenty years she has been searching for family members for her clients. You'll learn how she got started, what interesting stories she's found and more. Ricky King from Roots to Branches Genealogy is right here. 
Thanks for listening!

The Business News Headlines 1 July 2020

Welcome to a new month and a new quarter as we kick off Q3 today. It was a wild business news day from housing to vehicles to boycotts.  Here's what we've got for you:
Mortgage rates drop yet again;
But, where are the buyers;
Airbus to cut thousands of jobs;
Fiat Chrysler and auto sales;
Tesla beat...Toyota;
The ADP Jobs Report;
The Wall Street Report;
Is the corporate boycott of Facebook making a dent?
Thanks so much for coming by.  
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. 
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The Business News Headlines 29 June 2020

On Wall Street it was a complete reversal to what we saw on Friday.  Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Stunning News - Half of Americans Out of Work;
Next up...the Cash Cliff;
Cake news from Costco - No, there's a point;
The world without an office...but will it last;
The Wall Street Report;
The end of the Master Bedroom.
Those stories plus Kathleen Riessen a speaker, author and business coach joins me to talk about the important stuff every successful business person pays attention to. We'll talk about her book "Joy in Uncertainty" and more. To hear that conversation, click here.  
Thanks for listening!  

The Business News Headlines 23 June 2020

It's becoming harder and harder to square what is going on with Wall Street while the nation grapples with even more COVID19 cases. Welcome back and this is what we've got for you today:
Americans are saving more...but is it enough;
A surprise announcement about new home sales in May;
Let's peek into your closet for...cash;
J.C. Penny closing more stores;
Johnson & Johnson loses their appeal;
The Wall Street Report
Dr. Fauci testified today; scary news.
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. 
Our Sponsors
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National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
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The Business News Headlines 22 June 2020

Welcome back to another busy business week. You're just a click away from these stories we've found and cooked up for you today:
Apple had some good news and bad news today;
Home sales took a bath in May but....;
Working from Home to Working from Hotel;
T.J. Maxx turns aside online shopping and grows;
Work visas will become harder to get;
The Wall Street Report;
The WHO has some lousy news about reopening.
Thanks for clicking through! 
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. 
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International

The Business News Headlines 19 June 2020

We made it to Friday and to Juneteenth at that.  It's the business news headlines for the 19th of June and thanks for coming by. Today:
We bailed out banks...what about restaurants;
The Ford Bronco and O.J. Simpson;
College changes are coming, we've got a list;
Volatile day on Wall Street;
Juneteenth seeing more attention than ever and why. 
Thanks, again for coming by...look for us to be back on Sunday, Noon Central, for the Business Week in Review on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and yes...it streams so you can pick it up...everywhere.  Also, follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour for the latest and our other programming notices.
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. 
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International
 

The Business News Headlines 17 June 2020

Nothing lasts forever and so it was that we saw the markets tilt south today and we'll share that story and more on this the business news headlines for the 17th of June.  Coming up and just a click away:
Mortgage rates drop and the housing market booms;
Yet another COVID19 casualty and you'll never guess what;
We've grown up with "Aunt Jemima" but she is now...gone;
What shopping has been going on we've been tracking;
Target boosted its minimum wage and offers a bonus;
The Wall Street Report;
When the rich stop buying it hurts low income folk the most.
Thanks so much for being with us.  Follow us on Twitter all day @IoB_NewsHour for regular updates and news.
 

The Business News Headlines 16 June 2020

You've been busy buying stuff...and we know what and where. It's the business news headlines for Tuesday and here's what we've got on tap for you today:
Retail Sales Numbers - A Deep Dive;
Restaurants are "running on fumes";
Working parents are struggling and what that could lead to;
Ever heard of Barbicide? You will today;
The Wall Street Report;
A bunch of companies are giving June 19th as a day off...and why.
Those stories plus the story of moss walls...no, really. Our guest for the interview is Kasey Riley one half of the talented duo behind the Kansas City company known as The Fat Plant Society. You'll learn about the benefits of moss walls and why they are becoming popular among businesses seeking to hire millennials. To hear that just click here. 
Thanks for listening!