It is Inauguration Eve in the United States and some of the business news reflected that reality. Here is what we have for you and remember, you can join us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.
- Treasury Nominee Janet Yellen spoke up today;
- How about some lab created seafood;
- AMC Theaters found some cash and...
- Yes we have a story about "floating rocket launch pads";
- The massive teacher shortage is...here;
- Some interesting FCC news from the SCOTUS;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, "relocation regrets" from some folks.
For the interview it's Julia McGuire with a review of the 1,000 Friends of Iowa Development Awards for 2020. Some amazing things going on in the Hawkeye State in big cities and tiny towns. To listen in, just click here.
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Thanks for coming by again today. It's Friday so, along with the business news headlines, we've got Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine in to chat it up about some hyper-local events. But, before we go there here are the news stories we've got for you today:
- Retail Sales for December disappoint;
- Markets react;
- Amazon workers to vote on a union;
- Heard of Playtika? You will today;
- More Apple Stores closing;
- Wells Fargo still bleeding cash;
- Grocery shopping during a pandemic;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Feeling paranoid working from home? You are not alone.
Those stories PLUS, to lighten the mood, Jeff Pitts is in to chat it up about some hyper local things to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. To hear that...just CLICK HERE.
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So much going on today starting with the new jobless numbers and President Elect Joe Biden about to detail his stimulus plan. Here's what we've got for you today the 14th of January:
- Pandemic Relief and the Biden Plan;
- New jobless numbers the highest since August;
- Social Security changes possible;
- Cities where it's more costly to live...comfortably;
- EV maker Canoo sees its stock drop;
- Delta Airlines might actually make money this year;
- GE goes to court;
- We really (no...really) love our pets;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, the biggest pop star in the world is....
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Thanks for checking back in for the daily business news headlines. And, yes, you can follow us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour. Today is the 12th of January and this is what we've got for you today:
- Doing the "fake commute" yet?
- Gig workers in California have filed suit;
- Choppy trading day on Wall Street;
- More members of Congress test positive;
- Banks withdrawing support from the Trump company;
- Wells Fargo is trying something new;
- An interesting lottery story;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, the jobs that are in demand during COVID19.
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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.
Hard to believe that it's already Thursday! We're back on track today after being glued to the newswires all yesterday afternoon. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Wall Street and the Biden Certification;
- Let's buy stuff...and we've got a list of bargains;
- A new vaccine made news in...Brazil;
- A stimulus check update;
- Notice a quiet? Social Media and President Trump;
- Work from home even changes how we buy stuff;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Jobs and cities and the jobs report.
Those stories and for the interview it's entrepreneur Desmund Adams from Focus and Find a totally different way to recruit individuals that not only makes sense but helps businesses make...money. To listen, click here.
Only one more day left in 2020...you in for that? Today here are the business news headlines we've got for you just ahead of New Years Eve:
- Half of U.S. states will do this next year;
- Hackers steal $36 billion from unemployment;
- "Stick a fork in it!" Talking about additional stimulus dollars;
- Hey, we've got corn and soybean news;
- Podcasting is HOT - Ask Amazon;
- The Wall Street Report
- Gearing up for a work from home society.
Those stories PLUS, for the interview, it's Ro Crosbie from Tero International with a new set of programs designed to take time into consideration. Your time. It's called "Tero Clinics - Learning in Small Doses" and if you CLICK HERE you'll learn more.
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We hope you had a safe and meaningful Christmas Weekend and it's good to be back with you for the business news headlines on your time. BTW you can reach out to us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and stay up to date all day long. Here's what we've got for you today:
- President Trump reverses course;
- The House votes to increase stimulus dollars;
- The Santa Claus Rally;
- A nifty job benefit if you can get it;
- Another vaccine trial is underway;
- Trouble for business in China;
- Wonder Woman 1984 hauls in the cash;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The travel industry remake.
Those stories PLUS, for the interview it's Carrie Hansen and Jason Parkin from Clear Mortgage a company with not one but two goals. To hear that, just click this link.
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It was a short day on Wall Street but there was no lack of business news stories. Here's what we've got for you on this Christmas Eve:
- The fight that may put Fox News in court;
- China and a monopoly probe;
- Home mortgage rates have dropped...again;
- What about 2021 and Wall Street;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Republicans block further stimulus dollars;
- Remote working causes headaches for states;
- The boring holiday gift that is red hot.
Those stories plus we're talking cars and trucks with Julie Blackley from ISeeCars.com. But, not just any vehicle...we're talking about the hot consumer choices in the U.S. and by region. To listen and learn more about what the company does for consumers....CLICK HERE.
Thanks for coming by on this the shortest day of the year. Tomorrow we start heading toward Spring. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Will AT&T cancel its auction of DirectTV;
- Ford teams up with Chevy...no not that Chevy;
- 2020 was a banner year for IPO's';
- Intel and the Solar Winds hack;
- Stimulus checks and Christmas;
- Facebook ads and small business;
- The Wall Street Report;
- A new C-Suite job is born.
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We were feeling a little Throwback Thursday today and found this archived conversation with attorney Sam Kreamer about the documents every business should have on file...no matter what size the business might be. Some solid tips that were on point in 2016 and make even more sense today. Listen in to Sam from the Kreamer Law Firm.
