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The Business News Headlines 11 January 2019

It was the first full week in several weeks and much of business seemed ready for the weekend. In the newscast tonight: 
The main word on Wall Street is "Uncertainty".
New home sales were down in November and December;
The shutdown and housing, another problem;
Bet you've never heard of Ollie's Bargain Outlet. You will today;
What happened on Wall Street and why. 
Those stories and some fun with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine. Each Friday we take a look at his  picks for Stuff to DO in the Metro and we'll start out talking...rodeo!  To hear that zany stuff...click here. 
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What's Business Thinking? Georgia Van Gundy - Iowa Business Council

Recently the Iowa Business Council polled their members, which are some of the largest employers in the state, to learn what's on their minds as we head into the new year. Here we visit with Georgia Van Gundy the Executive Director of the IBC about a host of issues from finding workers to education to housing and more. Meet Georgia and the Iowa Business Council. 
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 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, 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 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. 
 

Reimaging Shopping Malls and some DSMUSA Networking with Laura Kinnard

If you were with us last week you know that Laura and I talked about how fast retail is changing in the United States. More specific was what in the world to do with emptying shopping malls. We started down that journey and wanted to deal with more on the subject. Then we talk a bit about a couple of events happening this week from DMBizMixer.com. Listen in....
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 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, 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 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 15 November 2018

The markets snapped a five day losing streak today on the hope that there might be some headway in the trade talks between the United States and China.  In other business news:
A housing trend that we bet you knew nothing about but it is surging;
Sen. Bernie Sanders and his bill to force Walmart to pay $15 an hour;
Wells Fargo to cut 1,000 workers many in Des Moines, Iowa;
Tesla cuts the price of their home solar units;
What happened and why on Wall Street.
Those stories plus a conversation about the health of the rural economy and healthcare. Dr. Keith Mueller from the University of Iowa joins us for the ups and downs of the rural economy and why healthcare plays such an important part.
Then we're talking about another health care issue facing Iowa and many other states. Dr. Thomas Gruca joins us to talk about a new study about Physicians Assistants and their contribution to the current health care delivery model. He's from the University of Iowa Tippie School of Business and what he'll share may shock and surprise you.
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The Business News Headlines 14 November 2018

The business news headlines on your time...and today was another tough day on Wall Street we'll have those details...first.  Also today:
The oil industry has a junk product and you'll not guess what it is;
Consumer prices are up...but you knew that;
When a stock sinks more than 20% from its high we get bears...hello Apple;
J&J gets some relief from a California lawsuit;
Child care costs in Iowa are out of control, costing more than housing;
Markets?  Don't ask...
Also we're back with our Out to Lunch series. We'll introduce you to Karl Schaphorst from Sandler Training in our Quick Bites segment and then we'll launch into our conversation as we go Out to Lunch at Gilroy's in West Des Moines.
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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.
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The Business News Headlines - 5 November 2018

Jitters? It's the day before elections in the United States and while we're not doing politics here...it seems like everybody else is. Welcome to the Business News Hour some of the stories you'll hear today are:
Amazon to build HQ2 in TWO different cities?
Teens are being replaced with...older workers. Why?
Google is going to war with "shady websites";
A Des Moines, Iowa mall may be looking to housing to fill spaces;
The markets closed mixed today and we'll share details.
Also up today we'll visit with Jolene Goodman from the Iowa Business Journals about what she is hearing from small to mid-size businesses.
Also Laura Kinnard from Drake University and DMBizMixer.com is back to talk up some business education and networking events in the Metro.
Thanks for listening!
 

The Business News Headlines 24 October 2018

Lots of information on this Wednesday the 24th of October. Remember when we told you October is usually a lousy month for the markets.  Yep. We'll detail what happened today as the Dow lost any gains it had made so far this year.  In other business news today:
New home sales are lagging and it just may get worse;
Americans love to buy goods made in China...well, maybe not for long;
Walmart taking on Amazon in a big way;
Corporate America has a problem with...women;
Also the full numbers report from Wall Street.
In for The Interview today is Democratic Candidate for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Tim Gannon. Tim, a farmer from Jasper County, says he has plans on how to better the rural economy while strengthening the state budget. We also talk about soil, water and what he is hearing as he travels the state. Meet Tim Gannon here. 
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