Even with the impeachment vote in the U.S. House of Representatives business barely noticed. It's the business news headlines for Thursday the 19th of December, thanks for being here. In the news:
- Walmart and "high-end" booze;
- New retirement plans on the horizon;
- Oh oh...beef prices headed up;
- Starbucks & Sick Leave;
- Another Obamacare decision to impact 2020;
- The Wall Street Report;
- $1.7 million in questionable payments...think Iowa;
- Uber slapped with a $4.4 million fine.
Those stories plus a conversation about the restaurant business with Kathleen McGuire the wife and business partner of Chef Jacob Demars who has brought a new eatery to the Greater Des Moines Metro. R I Restaurant is in our Small Business Spotlight and you get to meet Kathleen here.
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If everybody was so excited about the U.S. China Trade Deal how come Wall Street...sighed? It's the business news headlines for Friday the 13th of December:
- Meh on Wall Street;
- Affordable housing on a cruse ship;
- Russian Police and Business;
- General Motors and pickups;
- Strip Clubs and CEO's;
- Apple and genetic testing;
- The markets did what today;
- Labor Unions and holiday food baskets;
- Retail contracted in November.
Those stories and Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine is in to talk about Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. It's Friday! Have some fun already! You can hear that...here.
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The markets all struggled today to get above the flatline but why? We'll share that store and more today. Here's what's on tap:
- Americans' waste over $1,600 a year;
- Troubling housing news from Fanny & Freddy Mac;
- Netflix "must reduce cost to remain competitive";
- Ho, Ho, Horrible Tariffs and Holiday Shopping;
- Amazon workers flexing their muscle;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Trends to watch for in 2020.
Those stories and Deb Brown from Save Your Town talks to us about rural issues that are not what are often being reported. Deb and her partner Becky McCray just released a study that tells us what folks in Rural America really want. One of those things is they want people to listen to....them. You can hear that...here.
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At a time when so many retail stores are closing one company bucks the trend. It's the business news headlines for Thursday the 5th day of December...thanks for coming by! In the news:
- The success of retail here may forecast economic trouble;
- Russia and OPEC and Oil;
- The biggest IPO...ever;
- Obamacare and falling insurance costs...for some;
- Wall Street today;
- Child care and parents;
- Hung-Over or really sick?
Also today, on this Throwback Thursday the great Small Business Spotlight we brought you over a year ago. You'll meet entrepreneur Chad Hitsman and EdgeTech a sharpening service that comes to your home or your restaurant. No more dull blades and just in time for Christmas Dinner...or a gift? Hear that story here.
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It's the business news headlines for Wednesday the 4th day of December, thanks for being with us everybody. Today in the business news we've got:
- Two words that move Wall Street;
- Food Stamp rules and it's surprising impact;
- The once mighty...Sears;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Amazon and injuries; the numbers are not good.
Those stories plus rural development expert Bill Menner joins me to talk about rural health care, rural hospitals and care-givers. We also dive into medicaid payment plans and more. How many rural hospitals are on the verge of...closing? That stat is right here.
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When it comes to rural health care and rural hospitals there is much to consider. Here Bill Menner a former USDA Rural Development Director talks about care issues, reimbursement rates, medical costs, transportation and a host of items that currently impact quality health care in the rural segments of our state and nation. Take some time to better understand the challenges facing rural hospitals and care-givers.
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 day before Thanksgiving and a program note: Insight on Business the News Hour will, just like Wall Street, have the day off tomorrow. We wish for you a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. In the news today:
- Once the "Office Darling" Google is getting pushback by employees;
- John Deere is worried about sinking sales;
- Malls, The Cheesecake Factory and Promotions;
- The U.S. economy grew more than expected;
- What happened and why on Wall Street;
- How to retain employees: Be flexible during the holidays.
Those stories plus a look at a piece we did last year on early onset dementia with Yogi Shah, M.D. Why? He is a memory expert and because many of you will be traveling to see family and friends the issue of dementia or memory loss may be something those close to you are worried about. Being armed with the information here may help you.
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It was another positive day on Wall Street fueled, in part, by retail numbers. Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Today:
- Gender Neutral Dolls...it's a thing...sort of;
- Amazon is getting major pushback;
- China and surveillance and American companies;
- Travel going to be dicy this holiday;
- Super Bowl advertising revenue...a big number.
Also today an in-depth conversation with Dr. Corinne Peak-Asa from the University of Iowa about on-farm injuries as a workforce issue. It seems they may be under-reported, there are treatment questions, payment issues and public policy concerns. You can hear that conversation here.
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Agriculture is such an important part of the Midwest and, unlike manufacturing, much of the work is done by humans. Here we visit with Dr. Corinne Peak-Asa from the University of Iowa who has recently concluded a study about on-farm accidents/injuries as a workforce issue. She finds that they are not only under reported but there are questions about who is paying for treatment, rural health care and public policy. It's worth listening to...even if you're a city-dweller.
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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AARP-Iowa
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Oasis - A Paychex Company
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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.
