It's the final Friday of January 2021 and thanks for clicking through. It was a wild day on Wall Street as the sell off continued and here is what we've got for you today:
- The Robinhood trading adventure continues;
- The book value of GameStop vs. Best Buy;
- Toys R Us is once again...gone;
- An in depth look at the nation's economic headwinds;
- Scam Alert! And, it hit us;
- United warns of job cuts;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Getting employees vaccinated. It's an issue.
Those stories PLUS because it is Friday we're into some hyper-local news about Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine. To hear the lighter side of the day, click here.
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Welcome back to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines, we're glad you're here. And, you can follow us all day for stock numbers and our business interviews on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Weekly jobless claims are in;
- Earnings for Apple and McDonalds;
- Oil futures fell today;
- Speaking of falling...GameStop;
- Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) on Wall Street;
- Getting the message on EV is GM;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Is your ZOOM etiquette slipping?
Those stories PLUS for the interview it's Jeff Griggs the COO of All States Ag Parts (ASAP) in to talk about some recent acquisitions in the United States and Canada. What is the driver, what are the companies and more. Acquisitions, Agriculture and ASAP can be heard by clicking here.
Already mid-week. Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of the business news headlines and, yes, we've got about ten minutes worth to get you up to speed. Remember you can follow us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour. Here's what made the headlines today:
- One word put the markets in a tailspin;
- Boeing reported earnings today...ouch;
- Forced labor in China is a story;
- ThreadUp to go public;
- CVS & Walgreens in hot water;
- The rise of the independent investor;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Retirement woes is a real deal.
Those stories plus, for the interview, it's Jaylin Cavil from the Black Liberation Movement. While politics takes center stage here there are a host of business related issues that are connected such as wages, health care, productivity and financial security. Jaylin also explains the name change and we break down the organizations six legislative demands...no, not requests...but...demands. To listen, click here.
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As you know, those of you who have listed to our broadcast over the years, understand that our focus is on business and we rarely tread into the world of politics. And while this conversation has political underpinnings what Jaylin Cavil has to say about a host of issues has a direct impact on economic growth, jobs, financial security and productivity. Jaylin is with the Black Liberation Movement. You would also know them as Black Lives Matter. Here, in this long-form interview we spend time talking about the six "Legislative Demands" the group has taken to the Iowa Legislature as well as why alter the BLM name. Here is Jaylin Cavil.
Give us a little more than 8 minutes and you're up to speed on some of the biggest business news headlines of the day. And, follow us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour. Here's what we've got for you today:
- What does the IMF say about the U.S. economy?
- International business and Starbucks;
- It wasn't that long ago that GE was on the ropes;
- Folks really LOVE those Louis Vuitton bags;
- GameStop just won't stop;
- Janet Yellen made some news today;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Breaking - More vaccine in the pipeline.
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Welcome back to a brand new week and the final week of this new year. Amazing...right. A reminder that you can follow us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour. Here's what we've got for you today:
- This retailer set to close all it's U.S. stores;
- Markets were mixed and why;
- What in the world? GameStop on a roll;
- Elon Musk is he's ready to work with Joe Biden;
- Delta to bring back some pilots and why;
- UPS Fright has been sold...no, really;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Gen Z is on the move...big time and why.
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It's the end of an amazing week. Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines plus the hyper-local "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Wall Street takes a pause and why;
- Home sales were brisk during the holidays;
- Looking for a job? Tesla is hiring and...
- Unemployed and turning down a job;
- Welcome to Texas now, start drilling;
- The Wall Street Report;
- If grocery delivery is so hot why cut 1,900 jobs?
Those stories PLUS Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine is in...lots of fun stuff just a click away. Check it 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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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.
So, aren't you glad we don't do...politics here. What a week and weekend. Here are the top business news stories we've got for you today and, remember, you can join us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour all day long.
- $70.5 billion in returns what do you do?
- A Bitcoin update for you;
- T-Mobile is on a buying spree;
- More stimulus dollar confusion;
- Drug news about dementia;
- Vaccine news as well;
- Pandemic Pricing...it's a thing;
- Shipping stuff from China getting pricey;
- The Wall Street Report
- Is Silicon Valley in trouble?
Thanks for listening and we'll see you on the Twitter Stream for more news and our long-form business interviews.
