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The Business News & More 25 October 2019

The markets bumped up on the final trading day of the week. We've got the numbers inside for you. In addition we've got these stories:
44 million American's and Student Debt;
Subprime Auto Loans are Defaulting;
One of the largest malls opens but, anybody going;
Our U.S. Budget Deficit...just got bigger;
Productivity and the 25 Hour Work Week;
Recruiters and...Seven Words.
Those stories plus Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine is in for Stuff to DO in the DSM Metro this weekend into next week. To hear that fun stuff, click here. 
Thanks for listening!! 

Stuff to DO with Cityview

Hang on...we've got Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine in to talk about Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro. From Twenty-One Pilots and the Bandito Tour to Bucks Hockey to ISU Football to Wine Women and Shoes, a Pumpkin Drag (Really Walk) a free show at Hoyt Sherman, the DSM Symphony, a Gun Show, Baby Shark Live and so much more.  And it's all in FUN! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long 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 at 2pm 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 19 October 2019

It's the end of the trading week and stocks fell today as a result of worries regarding the slow growth numbers coming out of China. Welcome to the business news headlines for Friday the 18th day of October. On tap:
The link investors worry about with China;
If you experienced a Verizon outage you are not alone;
More tariff trouble this time for Europe;
App troubles continue for Chipotle;
Amex says corporate spending is down;
Baby powder back in the news;
YOU...yes you...are buying more Coke products.
Those stories and more plus, because it's Friday we've got Jeff Pitts in from Cityview to chat it up about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro. We've got sports, ballet, music and all sorts of entertainment...plus our regular commentary.  Hey...it's Friday and you deserve a break. Listen here. 

Stuff to DO with Cityview!

Each Friday I get to riff with Jeff Pitts who is the managing editor for Cityview Magazine about neat "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Not to disappoint we've got sports, ballet, markets, music, tap-dancing and so much more. Plus we offer "commentary" on a host of items. Hey, it's Friday and you deserve to lighten up a bit! Here you go! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long 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 at 2pm 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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National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
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Stuff to DO with Cityview Magazine

And, we've got Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro with Jeff Pitts the managing editor for Cityview Magazine. We'll talk sports, music, movies, the Covered Bridge Festival and more. The folks at Cityview...know what to do Saturday into next week. Go and have some fun...you have earned it! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long 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 at 2pm 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
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The Business News and More 4 October 2019

The jobs report came out this morning and even with the "modest" growth that did not hit expectations...Wall Street had a party.  It's the business news headlines for Friday the 4th of October.  Just a click away:
Wage gains lag;
The National Retail Federation concerned;
Fast food is becoming less fast;
More job cuts to increase shareholder value;
Stunning numbers from Costco;
What happened to...kale?
Those stories plus some fun with Jeff Pitts of Cityview Magazine and his list of "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. Listen...here! 

Stuff to DO with Cityview Magazine

Each week Jeff Pitts the managing editor for Cityview Magazine comes in to riff a bit about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Today we're talking hockey, a chamber orchestra, new hours for the farmers market, music, comedy, Ghostbusters and so much more. Just click to listen as the studio audience goes...wild. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long 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 at 2pm 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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Repurposing a Vacant Mall - Immigrants Welcome

Usually Laura Kinnard joins me each week to talk about business events happening in the Greater Des Moines Metro. This week we're changing things up to talk about creating an Iowa Immigrant Welcome Center that would be housed at the, now near empty, Southridge Mall location on the near southside of Des Moines. It's a project from Curated Growth a company started by Laura. Here with her is Patricia Grote from the Iowa International Center. Lots of reasons to like all of this. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long 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 at 2pm 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

Stuff to DO with Cityview and Jeff Pitts

Each Friday we leave the world of serious business and focus on Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro with Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor of Cityview Magazine. It's Friday Fun that checks out his picks for this weekend into next week. And, by the sound of things...EVERYBODY will be in Downtown DSM for loads of activity. Click through and have some FUN already...you deserve it! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long 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 at 2pm 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 & More 26 September 2019

We went from worrying about the economy in Europe to the trade war with China to...impeachment and all of it had an impact on the markets. It's the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 26th of September, thanks for being with us.  Here's what we've got on tap:
The markets, for the second time this week are hit by impeachment talk;
General Motors does a turn-a-round on heath care;
Mobile, Alabama is...worried;
That Social Security raise...may not be much...if any;
An IPO that went south...really south today;
Women are starting businesses at a fast clip and the town that boasts the most?
Those stories along with a conversation with Jim De Kruif from First Point Wealth Management part of First National Bank.  Jim took me up on my offer for anybody from the Johnston, Iowa Chamber to join me for an interview and we had a great conversation. Click here to listen! 
Thanks for coming by!