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Thursday Nov 19, 2020
The Business News Headlines 19 November 2020
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
It seems like each day we bring you the news of another business or business sector that is struggling or simply going out of business. But, some are thriving. It's the business news headlines for Thursday the 19th of November and here is what we've got:
The stock prices of these companies are...way up;
More stimulus stories moved the markets;
Adult children moving...home with their folks;
Facebook defends bringing employees back to the office;
BuzzFeed is buying The Huff Post;
The Wall Street Report
News about wages and Starbucks.
Those stories PLUS you'll meet Roger Stalheim who is in talking about a free business planning summit taking place on December 9th. Yes, it's free and you can join from anywhere you're located. To listen to that conversation, just click here.
Thanks for coming by!
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
The Business News Headlines 14 October 2020
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Welcome back and thanks for clicking through for the business news headlines on this the 1th of October, 2020. Oh, and if you want to reach out on Twitter you can find us @IOB_NewsHour. Here is what we've got cooked up for you today:
Nope on the hope of a stimulus before the election;
Mortgage rates fall again but...buyers are scarce;
If the election has you worried about the markets...
Pay equity and Princeton University;
Rents and cities like San Francisco;
Price fixing and...chickens;
What consumers are more worried about;
The Wall Street Report;
And, yes, more Work from Home news.
Those stories and the amazing talent of Justin Jarrell who recently released his first album. You're going to learn the depth of his talent from writing to producing to video to editing...it goes on and on. But, he admits to one thing he can't do. Yep, we're fans. Meet Justin here.
Thanks for listening!
Friday Aug 21, 2020
BusinessNews Headlines and Stuff to DO with Cityview
Friday Aug 21, 2020
Friday Aug 21, 2020
Hi and welcome back to the business news headlines. We're trying something different today. Along with the business news headlines we're also including Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine and his "Stuff to DO" segment. If you're into just the news that's up first but if you want to stick around for the fun...keep on listening. Today in the news:
That $600 a week...did it keep people out of work?
Unexpected - John Deere on a roll;
Existing home sales are up...so too the price;
The Wall Street Report;
Airbnb says the party is over;
Jeff Pitts and I riff about "Stuff to DO". Enjoy!
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
The Business News Headlines 5 August 2020
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Welcome back to the business news headlines for Wednesday the 5th day of August. Here is what we've got for you today:
It was all smiles on Wall Street;
Mortgage rates dive once again but...;
The Dakota Access Pipeline is a zombie;
Exxon is having "issues" with reserves;
Young people and the economy...it ain't pretty;
Bad news for movie theaters;
The Wall Street Report;
Tesla has a new rival and investors dig it.
Thanks for listening!
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
The Business News Headlines 28 July 2020
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines plus an interview with a father and son about...yep, business. Here's what we've got for you today.
Ford and GM report earnings this week;
Paul Krugman says there is a mania on Wall Street;
Free Food for Coins!
Did the $600 a week keep people from working?
Restaurant sales...
Consumer confidence falls;
The Wall Street Report;
Fleeing the city is the new trend.
Also today you'll meet Carlos Alvarez and his son Christopher. Since he was a little boy Christopher has heard about the work his father does at Tero International but, until he signed up to work there as an intern didn't really appreciate the business world. It's a neat story. To listen just click here!
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
The Business News Headlines 7 July 2020
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
What goes up, must come down and that's what happened today on Wall Street as the Dow fell by 280 points in the final hour of trading. That and these stories for you today:
Denim maker Levi Strauss saw sales tank;
COVID19 and falling home prices in some cities;
You really, really like Disney+ it seems;
He took a knee now he's working with Disney;
Gold prices are going up;
In New Jersey you can pray but not see movies;
The Wall Street Report;
ICE says they will deport foreign students...no, really.
Thanks for listening!
Thursday Jul 02, 2020
The Business News & More 2 July 2020
Thursday Jul 02, 2020
Thursday Jul 02, 2020
Welcome to the Day Before a Holiday! It's the business news headlines for July the 2nd and we've got plenty waiting and just a click away:
The Jobs Report, The Jobs Report! But...;
This housing story doesn't make sense butl;
Markets boom but small businesses worry;
Tips for small to mid-size businesses to "Stay in the Game";
Hiring and Construction;
The Wall Street Report
Those stories plus a conversation with John Vuong the principal at Local SEO Search. We're going to talk about your website, your customers, finding you, and ramping up your efforts to constantly build your business and see results with in comes to your ROI. To listen, just click this link.
Thanks for coming by and for those of you in the U.S. who are celebrating...may you have a meaningful Independence Day.
Wednesday May 20, 2020
The Business News Headlines 20 May 2020
Wednesday May 20, 2020
Wednesday May 20, 2020
Midweek and it feels like a roller coaster on Wall Street. Welcome to this edition of the business news headlines. Give us ten minutes and you'll get the top business news stories of the day:
Billions of dollars and banks are...worried;
Trouble at McDonald's;
We've got buyers but no inventory;
Stimulus dollars and prepaid debit cards;
The Wall Street Report;
Facebook gets into online shopping.
Those stories PLUS a fun conversation with professional voice artist Sharon Feingold. How she got into the business, who she does work for and much more in this interview that talks about the business of being a voice professional. Click here to listen.
Thanks for coming by.
Monday May 04, 2020
The Business News Headlines 4 May 2020
Monday May 04, 2020
Monday May 04, 2020
Things on Wall Street started out badly when Oracle of Omaha said his group sold it's stake in airlines. It's the business news headlines for Monday the 4th of May. Here's what we've got for you today:
The Tech Industry saved the day;
GE to cut 13,000 jobs;
Costco rules about...meat;
Trump, the China Deal and big troubles;
Gold's Gym files for Chapter 11;
J Crew files and can other retailers be far benind;
Wall Street Report
Lowe's to give out stimulus cash.
Thanks for coming by!
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Thursday Mar 05, 2020
Business News Headlines 5 March 2020
Thursday Mar 05, 2020
Thursday Mar 05, 2020
It was yet another volatile session on Wall Street as investors gave back nearly all the gains from yesterday. That story and more is what we've got on tap for you today:.
Retail/Health Care Workers are...scared;
OPEC has an oil problem;
Airline industry says the hit will be $113 billion;
Amazon tells folks to "stay home";
Mortgage rates tumble to an all time low;
The Wall Street Report;
Right to Repair vs. John Deere;
Customers may see slower delivery times;
Partly Personal - Happy 100th Birthday Neal Smith!
Thanks for coming by!