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The Business News Headlines 4 March 2021

It was another down day on Wall Street and it came down to jobless numbers and a heated market for Treasuries.  Give us less than nine minutes and we'll get you up to speed. Plus, for the interview, it's Jeff Garrison from Results on Purpose.  But first the news:
The "real" unemployment number;
The new unemployment claims number out today;
A massive wage theft story out of Chicago;
New and used vehicle monthly payments are up;
Let's talk about mortgage debt the good and the good;
The Wall Street Report
And, the "Mouse is Leaving the House".
Those stories and my conversation with Jeff Garrison the entrepreneur who helps closely held business to business companies with as few as half a dozen employees to hundreds become the best they can be...and it all takes...focus.  Click here to listen to that conversation. 

The Business News Headlines 26 February 2021

Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines...whew...what a week. You're just a click away from some of the biggest business news stories of the day all delivered in under ten minutes. And, remember, follow us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour all day long.  Here's what we've got for you:
The Blue Chips sink again today and why;
More small businesses are closing;
Meanwhile, personal income is...up;
Oil prices stalled out today but up a bunch in February;
Consumers and the Costco move to $16 an hour;
Some payment system problems today;
The Wall Street Report
And, an island is for sale...and it's stunning.
Those stories PLUS Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine and I get Hyper-Local with Stuff to do in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. Hey, it's Friday.  To listen to all of that, just click here! 
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 24 February 2021

Welcome back! Today, in under 10 minutes we'll deliver up the biggest business news stories of the day. And then, for the interview Liz Cooney from Tero International will tell the story about how that company had to change everything to meet the demands of their clients.  But, first the news:
Mortgage rules may change because of the risk;
The reversal of the Dow today and why;
What Fed Chair Powell said that eased fears;
Home mortgage rates are headed up and why;
Say goodbye to cheap fuel prices;
What? GameStop...again?
The Wall Street Report;
The "Chicken Wars"....yeah, it's a story.
For the interview you'll hear from Liz Cooney the Director of Training at Tero International about the efforts and changes that company went through over the past year to meet the demands of their clients. PLUS a disturbing study about CEO "confidence". To listen to that conversation click here. 
Thanks for coming by! 
 

The Business News Headlines 23 February 2021

Welcome back and do not miss our interview today with June Teasley from the Small Business Administration. It has to do with the rule changes for the Paycheck Protection Program that gives small businesses, those with under 20 employees, preferred treatment. As for the news...here's what we have for you today:
The IRS will extend the filing deadline...for some;
Momentum is building for a stock trading tax;
Fed Chair Powell had some words about unemployment;
How long will food delivery be...a thing?
Oil ended the day mixed and gas prices climb;
The Wall Street Report;
Home prices continue to rise and where.
Those stories plus this very important conversation about the PPP. June Teasley from the Small Business Administration is my guest and we break down the rule changes that will allow small and micro-businesses the opportunity to get money to continue operations. This is so important for Main Street. To listen, just click here.
Thanks for coming by! 

The Business News Headlines 12 February 2021

Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines and yes, it is Valentine's Day Weekend so stick around and click through to hear what Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine has for you to do...in the Greater Des Moines Metro.  But, first, the news:
House committees are moving forward;
Home prices continue to rise;
Potential good news for FHA buyers;
Careful there is shrimp in that sauce;
Sorry looks like summer will be a bummer;
Janet Yellen and the G7;
The Wall Street Report;
Romance yet another COVID19 victim.
Those stories PLUS because it's Friday we'll riff on a whole host of "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro with Jeff Pitts from Cityview. To listen in, just click this link. 

The Business News Headlines 11 February 2021

Thanks for coming by again on a day that the Wall Street markets rose and fell in a very volatile session. Here's what we've got for you today for the business news headlines:
A family of 4 and $12,800. Details;
The Biden Stimulus Plan and the economy;
Words you should not say to employees;
Mortgage rates rise and more housing news;
Goodyear posts a loss of $1.3 billion but stock is up;
Disney says goodbye to Mandalorian star Gina Carano;
The Wall Street Report;
New filings for unemployment are down...but;
Apartment deals and price hikes. Think remote workers.
Thanks for listening!
 

The Business News Headlines 10 February 2021

Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of the business news headlines and stay with us for the interview as we talk cleaning and Covid with Joe Galasso from Protective Environmental Systems.  Here are the news stories for you:
Biden & Romney agree on this;
A deeper look at the Biden Plan for kids;
Landlords and rent...it's a mess;
A mortgage forbearance story;
Stocks waivered on the words of the Fed Chair;
GM beats estimates but has chip troubles;
The Wall Street Report;
Is the 9 - 5 workday...gone?
For the interview we welcome back Joe Galasso the founder of Protective Environmental Systems a company that manufacturers American made hardware and chemicals to deal with viruses. In this segment we talk about cleaning protocols the South African variant and more.  To hear Joe just click this link.
Thanks for listening!  

The Business News Headlines 9 February 2021

Welcome back and thanks for listening. Wall Street investors took a pause today and we'll share that story and these. Plus make sure you stick around for the interview today with Jill Gonzalez from Wallet Hub as we discuss which states are "Safe" with regard to COVID19 and which states are unsafe.  It's a stunning report.  But, first the news:
A look at mortgage delinquencies and a surprise;
Investors hit the pause button;
Apple and autonomous vehicles;
GameStop dropped again today;
Banks & Overdraft Fees a story and tips;
The Wall Street Report;
"Who let the Dogecoin out" and more on Bitcoin.
Those stories plus this conversation with Wallet Hub analyst Jill Gonzalez about COVID19 and the states, using five metrics, their study says are safe and those who they say are...unsafe.  To listen to that shocking story, click here.
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 3 February 2021

Midweek and while the markets closed mixed there are signs pointing to a more robust economic recovery.  By the way, you can follow us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour. Here's what we've got for you today:
One word can describe Wall Street today..."meh";
The gap is getting wider. What does that...mean?
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen wants a meeting;
Oil prices were up again today and why;
Another day another GameStop story;
Cattle, Feed and a Feud;
Pandemic home remodeling is rockin';
The Wall Street Report;
Some new vaccine news.
Those stories PLUS I'll visit with Katie Olthoff about a startup that launched during the pandemic.  It's part of our series about entrepreneurs who took the dive during COVID19 and are making things happen. Katie and her partner launched Chop Local. Think farmers/ranchers, small processing facilities and consumers. And, yes, it is scalable. To listen, just click here! 
Thanks for listening! 
 

The Business News Headlines 2 February 2021

Welcome to the Groundhog Day Edition of the business news headlines and yes, the rodent is predicting another 6 weeks of winter...yeah, there is that.  Here's what we've got on tap for you today:
The Reddit favored stocks...crumbled;
California ag exports and a big story;
Amazon and a surprise announcement;
Amazon and the earnings report;
Another space company to go...public?
Overlooked? The Fed Chair on...housing;
UPS had a strong quarter...and did they;
The Wall Street Report;
Oil futures tick upward;
The "Love Apps" are coming back;
Food prices are, yes, going higher.
Thanks for listening!
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