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The Business News Headlines 6 July 2020

For those of you in the U.S. that may have enjoyed a long holiday weekend...welcome back. Here's what we've got for you today the 6th of July 2020:
Markets in China and the U.S. were up;
Baby Boomer debt is altering retirement plans;
A new wrinkle for home buyers;
Some surprising companies got PPP money;
Robo-Calls and the Supreme Court;
You are not taking enough time off;
The Wall Street Report
COVID19 didn't take the weekend off.
Thanks 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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Paying Attention to What Matters with Kathleen Riessen

Meet Kathleen Riessen a speaker, author and business coach. Kathleen shares her story that has taken her from a marketing background to helping business owners reach their full potential. We'll talk about her book "Joy in Uncertainty" and the three health issues every business person cares about. We'll also talk marketing and making a profit. We think you'll enjoy this conversation with an entrepreneur who has been there and is willing to share her thoughts and experiences to help you build your business. 
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 25 June 2020

There were two bad reports out today but Wall Street said, "What? Me worry?". Thanks for coming by here's what we've got for you in the business news headlines:
The GDP shrank and Wall Street said, "Meh.";
More tough tariff talk but this time not China;
Mixed bag of more retail cuts and some hires;
Some Citibank customers are not happy;
We have far to go with employment issues;
Dead folks and stimulus bucks;
The Wall Street Report;
Spending habits are changing and for some interesting reasons.
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
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International
 

The Business News Headlines 18 June2020

Can you believe it's already...Thursday?  Thanks for clicking through to the Business News Headlines here is what we've got cooked  up for you today:
Remember when it was "cool" to live downtown;
Skipping loan payments? You're not alone;
Dicks Sporting Goods doubling down on discounts;
Got the "Five Dollar Footlong" jingle in your brain? Us too...
Jobs and Wall Street we've got that report;
Starting a job during a pandemic offers some serious issues.
Thanks for coming by. Join us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and you can keep up to speed on the business news throughout the day and get connected with our long-form business interviews like this one abou your "Virtual Job Presence"...with Liz Cooney.
Enjoy! 

The Business News Headlines 15 June 2020

Welcome to a brand new business week. Just yesterday we said be prepared for a volatile week on Wall Street and they did not disappoint.  Here's what we've got for you today:
A stunning new announcement from the Fed;
U.S.homeowners may be getting additional help;
Millions of lost jobs may become permanent losses;
The "Back to Work" bonus is being worked on;
The Wall Street Report;
The Supreme Court and LGBTQ employees.
Those stories plus some tips on your virtual presence. With us for the interview is Liz Cooney from Tero International here to remind us that even in a virtual world you need to pay attention to you and your personal brand. That plus effective virtual meetings and how Tero International has re-invented itself to showcase their professional coaching  programs. To listen to Liz, click here. 

The Business News Headlines 12 June 2020

So much to keep track of...right?  Today the markets remained volatile, Starbucks reversed course and some stuff got cheaper last month.  It's the business news headlines, let's get to it:
Juneteenth is hot with businesses;
Starbucks reversed its decision on BLM;
Housing and interest rates;
Seafood and COVID19;
Some things have gotten cheaper...a list;
The Wall Street Report;
And when 1.5 Americans being jobless is good news.
Thanks for listening!  And a reminder we're on News/Talk 1540 KXEL on Sunday at Noon with the Business Week in Review. Want to follow us on Twitter? You can find us @IoB_NewsHour.
Have a great weekend! 
 

The Business News Headlines & More 11 June 2020

Remember what some were calling "Happy Talk" as state after state rushed to open up "business as usual"? That was just last week. Today investors and America had second thoughts.  Here's what we have for you today:
The U.S. says a second "shut down" would do even more damage;
Ever hear of the Great Frost of 1709? You will today;
Walmart and "multi-cultural" products. Say...what?
The health of Black Owned businesses;
A second round of stimulus dollars;
The Wall Street Report;
More and more businesses are becoming vocal about society issues.
Those stories plus you'll meet professional voice actor Abi Horton. We found Abi quite by accident and glad we did. We think you'll enjoy her story and how she is able to work both sides of the Atlantic. Abi Horton is right here. 
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 8 June 2020

Today, on Wall Street, the S&P 500 shed all of its losses for this year. That story and more coming up on this edition of the business news headlines:
This chain wants 25,000 workers like...now;
Some folks still waiting on stimulus checks and we'll share who;
The "missing link" to opening up the economy;
Very familiar things that man not survive, we've got a list;
The Wall Street Report;
Could be time to "pop the question". Think diamonds.
Thanks for listening.  Remember you can follow us all day, every day, on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour thanks again 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. 
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International

The Business News Headlines 22 May 2020

Well, that week went fast. A reminder that we're on again this Sunday at Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL with Insight on Business the News Hour Week in Review.  But, for today, this is what we've got for you:
Cash - The New Typhoid Mary;
Cash handouts to everybody...it could happen;
The "other farmers" who are struggling;
China plays today in two stories;
The Wall Street Report
That's a wrap for this week.  Thanks for listening!