Back...and grateful to be here. Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines and here's what we've got for you today:
- The markets took a dive today and we'll share why;
- Apartment construction is on the ropes;
- Restaurants face an uncertain future;
- Yet, consumer confidence is up;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Over 40 and looking for a job? Good luck.
Those stories and a conversation with Dr. Ainissa Ramirez a scientist and a story-teller. You will plotz when you hear about her new book The Alchemy of Us. The way she weaves the discovery of things we use every day along with the history of the creators is...amazing. We were grateful to welcome her back. CLICK HERE to listen.
When her book came out a couple of months ago I wrote down that we must have her back and here we are. Dr. Ainissa Ramirez is first a scientist and yet she is also an effective story-teller. The book is The Alchemy of Us - How Humans and Matter Transformed On Another but FULL STOPP...if you are thinking, "Great a book about science...pass." don't! This is both science and history and stories about people you have heard about and others that have passed into oblivion. But each has left a mark on how you and I go about our daily life... Meet Dr. Ramirez:
Welcome back and we hope you in Canada and the U.S. had a good Labor Day Holiday. By the way, you want to follow us on Twitter it's @IOB_NewsHour. On the newscast today:
- Tesla stock tumbles big time;
- Airline stocks and summer driving;
- Consumers and their credit;
- Demand for oil dries up...again;
- Apple and their big event is coming;
- The Wall Street Report
- Feeling "socially awkward"?
Those stories PLUS I'll visit with Brent Roske, a noted filmmaker, who is bringing back Roske on Politics. We'll talk about his love for film, the films he's done with some cast members from West Wing and then get into what Roske on Politics is, where you can see it and also about the power Iowa has when it comes to national elections. Oh...and he has an amazing bit of trivia about Congress and Iowa...that shocked me. To listen, just click here.
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It's the business news headlines for Tuesday the 18th day of August and 76 days until the November election. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Catch a movie and the ticket is just 15 cents;
- 100 years ago today women won the right to vote;
- COVID19 and College;
- You and your passion for buying online..it's growing;
- Social Security and Joe Biden;
- CEO pay up a whopping 1,167%;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Halloween 2020...yikes!
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Welcome to the first business day of August! Here's what we've got for you from the world of business:
- Furloughed workers now seeing their jobs...disappear;
- President Trump takes credit for the market bounce;
- Clorox: Supply, Demand and a New CEO;
- Retail bankruptcies continue to mount;
- A storied brand sent to the trash bin today;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Stimulus Checks & Credit Cards...it's a story.
Plus today for the interview you'll hear from restaurateur Carl Wertzberger from a locally owned West Des Moines, Iowa eatery, Gilroy's Kitchen + Pub + Patio. It's a candid conversation about how to survive, and even thrive, in the face of COVID19. You'll hear a series of management practices that may work for any business. To listen to that conversation just click here.
From that old saying, "What goes up, must come down" we saw the stock market shudder. It's the business news headlines for Thursday the 16th of July, thanks for being with us. On tap today:
- Caused the markets to shudder;
- Mixed signals for the economy;
- More retailers requiring masks;
- Amazon to start testing workers;
- China and their GDP gain;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Remember that "V-Shaped Recovery"?
Those stories and something hyper-local. Dave Miglin is seeking one of two seats on the Broadlawns Medical Center Board of Trustees. Today Dave shares why, a little history of the hospital and who can vote in this November election. Hitting it hard...early. To listen to Dave just click here.
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On Wall Street it was a complete reversal to what we saw on Friday. Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Stunning News - Half of Americans Out of Work;
- Next up...the Cash Cliff;
- Cake news from Costco - No, there's a point;
- The world without an office...but will it last;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The end of the Master Bedroom.
Those stories plus Kathleen Riessen a speaker, author and business coach joins me to talk about the important stuff every successful business person pays attention to. We'll talk about her book "Joy in Uncertainty" and more. To hear that conversation, click here.
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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.
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