Economy

The Business News Headlines 24 November 2020

For years we've been beating that old drum about uncertainty and business. For lots of reasons lots of that uncertainty seems to be fading. It's the business news headlines for Tuesday the 24th of November. Here's what we've got for you:
A sense of hope hits Wall Street;
Toilet Paper is once again in short supply;
Purdue Pharma admits guilt. Cost: Over $8 billion;
UPS is getting into the "cold" big time;
"Gig" workers to get paid like an executive;
The Wall Street Report;
Could it be the end of yet another office legacy?
Those stories plus Joe Galasso is in to talk about what we should be doing when it comes to cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting and it may not be what you thought. Putting some facts into perspective from his company Protective Environmental Systems. Listen here. 
 

The Business News Headlines 20 November 2020

Hey, it's Friday so why not start out the business news headlines talking about...beer. Seems like the right thing to do.  Welcome to this edition and here is what we've got for you today:
Beer for a Billion;
Pfizer seeks an emergency authorization;
Young people fleeing the cities;
The Fed and Treasury are...well...sparing;
Bill Gates on COVID19 and the U.S. response;
The Wall Street Report;
A housing boom is happening.
Those stories plus our hyper-local look at Stuff to Do in the Greater Des Moines Metro with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine. We're talking hockey, ice rinks, movies, a play reading and Dirt Burger...no, really.  You can hear all of that...here. 
Thanks for coming by! 

The Business News Headlines 18 November 2020

Just ahead of an interesting conversation about how to abolish property theft here are the business news stories we've got for you today:
Even with good vaccine news markets fell;
PIMCO accused of having a "fraternity culture";
It's back...Bitcoin;
More possible airline job cuts;
Is Amazon and GoodRX in competition;
The Wall Street Report;
This company pays it's employees...daily.
Those stories and you'll meet Jon Shelness the founder of something called My Property ID Registry. He has taken technology and married it to an old system and says lost or stolen valuables now can be found and returned.  Meet Jon here. 

The Business News Headlines 16 November 2020

Welcome back to another Monday and the business news headlines for the 16th day of November.  We start our newscast today talking about the holidays:
The Holidays vs. The Economy;
Might cash become obsolete?
Small toy stores fret the season;
The sad story of money and Venezuela;
The Wall Street Report;
All eyes on Moderna;
A big bank deal announced today.
Thanks for coming by for your quick fix on the business news headlines. If you want to follow us all day long just check Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 13 November 2020

A quick look at some of the top business news stories for Friday the 13th Day of November. Here's what we've got for you:
Prices are going up in 2021...we have a list;
Wall Street back into Blue Chips;
GM announces a recall;
McDonald's and COVID inspections;
Oil & Gas prices dropped again;
It ain't over...over at Wells Fargo;
Some DoorDash IPO news;
The Wall Street numbers;
Amazon wants in your garage.
Those stories plus we get hyper-local with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine and Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro. From sports to The Nutcracker and some side stories too.  To listen, click right here!
Thanks for coming by!

The Business News Headlines 5 November 2020

Yes, we get it...you're obsessed with waiting for election results but...there is other news going on and here is what we've got teed up for you today:
A reminder Wall Street is not the economy;
The Fed today said this about that;
Who is likely to own much of your radio station;
Poverty and kids in the U.S. some sobering stats;
The Wall Street Report
Uber revenue declines  but not its stock;
Foreign students seeking an MBA bypass the U.S.
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 30 October 2020

Boo! Welcome to the business news headlines for Friday the 30th of October and thanks for coming by.  This is what we've got ready for you:
What would you do with an extra hour a day?
Wall Street had a rough week;
Betting and Wall Street?  Yep;
Pinterest is booming and why;
The Wall Street Report;
Netflix is gonna cost you more.
Those stories plus Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine is in to chat it up about stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. DO NOT expect anything too serious as we riff about all sorts of things...to LISTEN, click here. 

The Business News Headlines 23 October 2020

For some it is the end of another week...and what a week it has been. Here are the business news headlines we've got ready for you today and remember, join us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour:
Jobs that pay $100K and more;
Dads too and the COVID19 impact;
Wells Fargo said...what?
Mixing business and politics;
Hamburgers and Racial Equity;
Business is upbeat about the future;
The Wall Street Report
Some sober thoughts about jobless numbers.
Those stories PLUS it's Friday and Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine in to chat it up about Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro...click here to listen. 

The Business News Headlines 21 October 2020

Midweek and we've got the business news headlines for you on this the 21st of October. Here is what we've got teed up:
According to the Fed the U.S. recovery is...
Two Words:  Stimulus & Nope;
30-year jumbo mortgage rates;
Hospitals and increasing numbers of patients;
Chicago feeling the economic pinch of COVID19;
Too much oil and gas it would seem;
Tesla & Chipotle in the news;
The Wall Street Report
A streaming service calls it quits.
Those stories plus our continuing look at entrepreneurs who, even in the face of the pandemic, are launching their businesses. You'll meet Shirley Macleod who, along with her husband, Earl, recently launched the first of four Tint World franchises.  To listen, just click here.
Thanks for coming by! 

Launching in a Pandemic - Shirley Macleod and Tint World

As part of our ongoing series about entrepreneurs who are opening their businesses during a pandemic we found Shirley and Earl Macleod of Iowa who, just weeks ago, opened a franchise location in Iowa for Tint World. Here we visit with Shirley about the decision to become a franchise owner, what impressed them about Tint World and what they offer to vehicle owners...and it's not just window tinting. One other thing, the Macleod's are not done and have options on opening three additional locations outside of Iowa.  Meet Shirley Macleod....