Friday Fun

The Business News Headlines 29 November 2019

It's the "late edition" of the business news headlines for the final trading day of November. We're blaming it on left-over turkey. In the news today:
A global automaker says they will cut 10,000 jobs;
Black Friday just ain't what it used to be;
A shocking development for the UAW;
Five years ago Target was in trouble...today it's different;
The markets had a lousy day but a good month;
Career hunting? Try being a "Life Coach" it...pays.
Those stories plus Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine is in to share his list of "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro and we have some fun doing it.  We also blame the turkey...and pie for that. To listen in just click here.
Thanks for coming by! 

Stuff to DO with Cityview Magazine

It's the start of another weekend and Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine is here to highlight "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. We're talking about a play in Warren County, the Winter Farmers Market in Des Moines, sports where the "good guys" take on the teams we hate. Music, comedy and more. It's Friday and time to have some fun...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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The Business News 22 November 2019

It struck me, just as we were getting this ready for the newscast, that today is the 56th anniversary of the murder of President John Kennedy: November 22, 1963. In the business news today:
President Trump speaks "deal" and the markets go up;
That new Tesla truck...uhm....
Organized Retail Crime is a thing;
No tuna for you;
Bathrooms and Starbucks;
No "Angels" on the runway;
Let's all embrace...napping at work.
Those stories and the markets plus Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine is in to chat it up about "Stuff to DO" in the Des Moines Metro. We're talking music, whiskey, Christmas, East Village, Farmers Market and who in sports we "hate" this week. To listen, just click.
Thanks for coming by! 

The Business News & More 15 November 2019

It was a record setting day on Wall Street as the Dow climbed over 28,000 for the first time..ever. Why? That's part of what we've got for you tonight.
Workplace violence is increasing against...nurses;
The FDA is worried about "unsafe" over the counter drugs;
Starbucks just got...huge in Chicago;
The most profitable company in the world set for an IPO;
More job skill worries;
Could restaurants go the way of taxi cabs.
Those stories and more along with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine who lists out Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. To hear that "Friday Fun" just click here. 

Stuff to DO with Cityview Magazine

It's the weekend and Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine is back with "Stuff to DO' in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. Fun stuff for the whole family and we take the time to, at times, get a little silly and talk music, arts, events, Santa and more. Tis the season you know.  Join in the fun and have a listen. We can't be serious all the time! 
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 & More 8 November 2019

It's got Wall Street as well as reporters asking the question, "What in the world is going on with U.S. trade policy?" It's the Friday Edition and here's what we've got for you.
Tariffs and China - At this point nobody knows;
How about those auto tariffs;
Amazon is in trouble...again;
The Dick's Sporting Goods and Guns story;
Coke is having an AHA moment;
Older workers ain't goin' anywhere.
Those stories and Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine is with us to chat it up about Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. We've got music, sports, the arts...tons of stuff. To listen in just click here.
Thanks for listening!  

Stuff to DO with Cityview and Jeff Pitts

Each week Jeff Pitts who is the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine joins me to riff about Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro.  This week we've got hockey, a mermaid, a cool place to go where you can spend loads of money, a very adult/dark play in Ankeny, a celebration of Neil Diamond, the Iowa Wild and an odd time for a hockey game and yes...the Goo Goo Dolls! Those events and more plus a laugh or two. Have a listen! 
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 & 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. 
Our Sponsors
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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.