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The Business News Headlines 7 February 2019

The business news headlines of the day deals with what happened and why on Wall Street, notes about the economy and stories of basic interest for people who are interested in what business is or is not doing. On tap today:
The meeting between President Trump and President Xi Jinping off;
That sent shock waves through Wall Street;
Twitter, for the first time, tells us how many daily users they have;
Wells Fargo customers not happy, for the second time in a week;
A growing slug of renter are....
Sears has been sold which could save 45,000 jobs;
What happened today on Wall Street and why.
Those stories plus today we're talking with Dr. Mark Finkelstein the director of the Jewish Community Relations Commission of Iowa about the troubling rise in hate groups and in particular anti-semitic groups. What is the cause and what can you do about it. To hear that conversation click here. 
Thanks for listening.  

The Business News Headlines 16 January 2019

Welcome to the Business News Hour coming to you today from beautiful, and warm, Mobile, Alabama.  In the news headlines today:
Big Banks Big Profits;
Sears will remain open...for now;
Netflix boosted their prices but know what...it will happen again;
The number is 29 and it has to do with women;
Ford sees some dark days ahead;
The housing market hit a wall in December;
Those stories the real retirement of a DSM CEO and Wall Street.
Also today we'll shine our Small Business Spotlight on the Quill & Nib located in the Historic Valley Junction of West Des Moines. It's all high quality and owner Rob Beers also makes pens for discerning individuals. Oh, and the reason he started the business years ago?  It was on a...dare.  To hear that conversation click here.
Thanks for listening!

The Business News Headlines 2 January 2019

Welcome to the first broadcast/podcast since the New Year...it's also the first day the markets were in session and we start out with a look at what the heck happened on Wall Street. Then:
Home sales numbers...is it getting to be a buyers market?
General Motors has sold 200,000 electric vehicles and that means...
You will never guess what market Amazon might disrupt next;
The story is gasoline prices are headed up;
Some changes coming to Roku users;
What happened and why on Wall Street today.
Those stories and then a trip into our Way-Back Machine for a conversation we had five years ago with Bryan and Jeff McGinness the owners of Wine Styles. Back then there was only one location in the Greater Des Moines Market, now there are three. Plus a string of stores across the nation. We're talking wine and business in a Way Back Edition of the Business News Hour. To listen to that conversation click here. 
 

The Business News Headlines 28 December 2018

It's the final Friday for 2018 and welcome to the Business News Hour Headlines. Another wild ride on Wall Street starts our broadcast today. In other news:
Wells Fargo must cough up $575 million and send it to the states;
Some scary numbers coming out of the housing market and your ability to buy a home;
The $1.5 trillion tax law is a year old. So what has happened? It might surprise you;
Sears announces another round of store closings;
What happened today on Wall Street and why.
Those stories and while we usually bring you Jeff Pitts and Stuff to DO in the Metro from Cityview Magazine not today. Jeff has the week off...lucky guy.  So, better that we learn something about goals and goal setting. Lots of people are taking stock of the new year and we've got Deborah Rinner from Tero International with us talking about tools to make sure your goals get realized.  To listen click here! 

The Business News Headlines 8 November 2018

Lots of interesting business stories for you today...just a click away this is what we've got waiting for you:
What goes up, must come down...a look at the markets;
Amazon HQ2 headed to the Queens in NYC?
Spoiler Alert: 11,000 UPS workers could be on strike as of Monday;
We are swimming in...oil;
Sears to close even more stores;
The Housing Market - Things ain't lookin' so good.
Those stories and a really meaningful conversation with Dr. Eddie Moore Jr. about race and race relations in business. Dr. Moore a noted author and speaker talks with us about what folks just don't get when it comes to working with, employing and interacting with people of color. To learn more about Dr. Moore here is his website.  Sobering stuff ahead here on the Business News Hour.
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 25 October 2018

We've got the business news headlines on your time. Rather than have to sit next to the radio our daily podcast brings you the business news and the interviews that you need to know...when you want it. Today we're checking out these stories for you:
It was a party on Wall Street...but what happened yesterday?
Ford Motor Company has been in trouble but could they turn it around?
Southwest Airlines says fuel costs are going up and investors don't like the sound of that;
So, now another tax cut from President Trump and it has the GOP scrambling;
The drug crisis in this nation is real. Last year it cost the lives of 70,000 people and there is more;
Bikes and package delivery...UPS is going back to its roots in its home town.
Those stories and in for The Interview is Christina Moffatt from the Greater Des Moines Partnership. Coming up in early November the Partnership and their partners are putting on another Small Business Success Summit. What can you expect to learn and what are the programs that will offer you some take-a-ways for your small business? We'll share all right here.
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 12 October 2018

The final day of the week and what a week it has been. The markets today were like a yo-yo. We'll have that story plus a look at these national headlines:
Sources say that Sears is winding down...or are they?
Some say Sears has inked a deal to stay open until after Christmas;
High interest rates and the impact on home buyers;
If the new postal rates go through...
Obamacare rates to go...down?
Tough to fill job positions? We've give FIVE tips;
The markets and what the heck happened today.
Those stories plus a conversation with Kelly Riley from the Des Moines Botanical Garden about an upcoming seminar with some unique nationally known talent coming to talk...plants and more.
Then we close out the week with Jeff Pitts and Parker Reed with Stuff to DO in the Metro with our friends from Cityview Magazine...
Thanks for listening! 

Business News Headlines 21 September 2018

The Business News Hour is in Lanesboro, MN this afternoon with some friends from Bike World...hey, it's sort of a vacation. But, we didn't forget about you.  Today in the business news:
The markets closed mixed today big issue...Canada;
The Feds have accused Walmart of discrimination to pregnant women;
The housing market took a hit today in the markets another sign;
Apple XS was out today and while the lines were not as long....
T-Mobile and Sprint are full of promises and cable TV is worried.
Those stories and the markets along with a conversation with Scott and Angie Taylor the owners of Pedal Pusher Cafe here in Lanesboro.
Then our friend Jeff Pitts joins us from Cityview with stuff to DO in the metro.  Stay with us...and click through.

The Business News Headlines 7 August 2018

So much going on with Tesla today it was hard to keep up. We've got a couple of stories. Why are fewer Americans buying houses? We've got ten reasons. No, make that eleven. The U.S. is about to slap China...again. Another social media mess as Snapchat actually loses users last quarter and lost a bunch of money. Even with all of that Wall Street had a pretty good day and we'll deliver the numbers. Click through for an interesting day of business news... 
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 starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, 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.

The Business News Headlines - 11 July 2018

If the new tariffs go through get ready to pay more for your...dog leash. The additional announced tariffs against China had an impact on the markets today. Fox, Comcast and Sky...oh my! Former Papa John's CEO is more hot water and that impacted the company stock. Tariffs are having an impact on Iowa and what is it with  young people not buying houses?  We'll tell that story too.  Click through for the business news.. And, in our interview section we'll visit with Gail Williams from Tero International about influence and conflict. We should take that national, you think?
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 starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, 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.