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The Business News Headlines 26 February 2020

It may have been a different day but Wall Street had much the same result. After a promising open stock fell in afternoon trade. It's the business news headlines for Wednesday thanks for being with us. Today:
The president blames the media for the stock drop;
Airlines are slashing costs;
The government is giving cash to Hong Kong residents;
New technology for landlords that renters may fear;
Ford says trouble is brewing but they can handle it;
The Wall Street Report;
The consumer trend of buying second-hand clothing.
Those stories plus a revisit to a housing story we had six months ago. The challenge is getting people to understand what the Neighborhood Finance Corporation does when it comes to helping many first time home-buyers. Meet Stephanie Preusch the Executive Director of this non-profit organization that not only provides low cost lending but also the extra cash to fix up the house. And...best of all the dollars used to repair the home is part of a forgivable loan. Listen here! 
Thanks for coming by! 

The Business News Headlines 10 February 2020

Wall Street rebounded from the sell off on Friday as investors looked beyond several key concerns. It's the Monday Edition of the business news headlines. Today:
The Trump Budget and pesky numbers;
Yes we're still concerned about the coronavirus;
Foam cups are fighting for their lives;
Wall Street came back with tech leading;
What? Amazon vs. Trump...it's a story;
The Oscars broke two records last night.
Those stories plus....Each Monday Laura Kinnard, the author of DMBizMixer.com, and I chat it up about business events going on this week in the Des Moines, Iowa Metro and...there are plenty. From networking to publishing parties to branding talk to diversity to chamber talk, to celebrating advertising we've got a full week.  Pick one or two and then...GO! And, if you want us to chat it up about your event just use #DMBizEvents on Social Media and Laura will pick it up. Listen to this week's lineup here. 
Thanks for listening!  

Des Moines Business Events with Laura Kinnard

We're back!  Each Monday Laura Kinnard from Drake University, DMACC, The Runway at Southridge and the blog, DMBizMixer joins me to chat it up about business events in the greater Des Moines, Iowa area. Today we're talking about the AMA Experience, finding your key customer with the Iowa Center, getting some startup help, coworking, the 2020 economic outlook and much more.  Oh...and the Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealer Association event this week. If you want us to highlight your business event it's #DMBizEvents on your social media and Laura will pick it up. 
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 26 December 2019

Back from the holiday and the stock market continued its winning ways today. That is part of what we've got to share with you. In other business news:
Consumers spent loads this holiday season;
Yet another reason to part with some of your cash;
Workers in half of U.S. states to get a raise;
Shoppers tell Target to ditch the plastic;
The Santa Session is happening on Wall Street;
Got sloppy co-workers? A researcher says there are two reasons for that.
Those stories plus a two part interview with Admiral Mike Franken who is running to represent the Democrats in the November 2020 election and become the new junior U.S. Senator from Iowa. Here is Part One of that conversation.
And, here is part two of my interview with Mike Franken.
Thanks for coming by!

The Business News Headlines 20 December 2019

You can tell by the lack of phone calls and new...news that we're getting close to a major holiday.  We were able to glean these stories for you:
Fiat Chrysler is offering deep discounts like from 2008;
The steel tariffs were supposed to protect U.S. Steel...ouch;
Knock off products on Amazon that are just...unsafe;
The Wall Street Report
You wouldn't think it would be but the "Gig Economy" continues to roll.
Those stories and Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine with Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro from sports to music to well just some silly stuff.  Here you go. 
Thanks for coming by.
 

The Business News Headlines 16 December 2019

The markets rose yet again today on the hope the U.S. China deal is really a deal and we'll have some details. That story and more:
A basic income idea from Senators Bennett and Romney;
The 91 U.S. companies that didn't pay any federal taxes;
Amazon and FedEx continue their fight;
The Wall Street Report;
The Hallmark Channel trying to fix things.
Those stories plus Laura Kinnard is in to talk about business events in the Greater Des Moines Metro from Social Media Education to working with government contracts. You can hear that conversation here. 
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 12 December 2019

It's the Late Edition of the Business News Headlines...don't ask. Today we got a glimmer of hope regarding the U.S. China trade war...but, we've been here before. That story and:
Saudi Aramco had another big day;
Boeing and the saga of the 737 Max;
Krispy Kreme & Nazis;
The people who are benefiting from the economy;
Hot real estate markets- not where you think;
The Wall Street Report;
Make a great living by starting out here.
Those stories plus a review of a conversation about student loan debt with Steve McCullough of Iowa Student Loan. We're airing this tonight because we figure lots of families will be getting together and this could be a topic of conversation. You can listen to that conversation here. 
Thanks for coming by! 
 

The Business News Headlines 11 December 2019

The Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 11th of December, and thanks for coming by. Today we've got:
Apple WAS the world's largest public company but, no more;
Home Depot and...Opioids?
The Cocaine Santa Controversy;
Pay Up - Prices are headed up on...;
The Time Person of the Year;
The Word of the Year.
Those stories plus constitutional law professor and partner in the firm Brann & Isaacson of Lewiston, Maine, George Isaacson joins me to talk about online sales tax and how it impacts sellers, different product, the more than 11,000 tax jurisdictions and the risk sellers have in getting any of this...wrong. To hear that conversation, click here. 
Thanks for listening!

Rural Realities & Opportunities with Deb Brown

We've all heard the stories about how Rural America is imploding. How difficult it is to establish a business there, people moving away and the economies that were so vital just 25 years ago are now in ruin. Hold on, there is a side to rural revitalization that you may not know. Meet Deb Brown who, along with Becky McCray, are from SaveYour.Town who offers real solutions to rural communities not by telling them what to do but listening to what they want. We talk about that and a recent survey that may also open your eyes to the opportunities in rural places. 
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 19 November 2019

Just as we started the news President Trump says that if there is no deal between the U.S. and China that he will increase tariffs well above the current rate. That should have business worried.  In other news today:
Older workers are hiding but their productivity is huge;
International Students and the Economy;
The cheapest car in America is...;
A lawsuit over "meatless meat";
Wages and Small Towns;
Wall Street struggled today and why;
DoorDash in legal trouble.
Also today we're chatting about the thousands of jobs that are unfilled and the thousands of workers who are looking. Kyle Horn from America's Job Honor Awards says there is a "win-win" for workers and employers if businesses will look at, often, sidelined people. It's a great story and idea. Here's Kyle: