It's the end of the trading week and stocks fell today as a result of worries regarding the slow growth numbers coming out of China. Welcome to the business news headlines for Friday the 18th day of October. On tap:
- The link investors worry about with China;
- If you experienced a Verizon outage you are not alone;
- More tariff trouble this time for Europe;
- App troubles continue for Chipotle;
- Amex says corporate spending is down;
- Baby powder back in the news;
- YOU...yes you...are buying more Coke products.
Those stories and more plus, because it's Friday we've got Jeff Pitts in from Cityview to chat it up about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro. We've got sports, ballet, music and all sorts of entertainment...plus our regular commentary. Hey...it's Friday and you deserve a break. Listen here.
The stock market was set to open lower this morning but...SURPRISE at the open the Dow jumped up by over 100 points. Only to edge lower at mid-day. Why? That reason is in the newscast today. Also:
- The 401k lawsuits are mounting we share why;
- Johnson & Johnson must pay Oklahoma $572 million but the stock goes up;
- China says, "Hey, nobody called!" And that is part of the problem;
- China and Costco...we think it's a hit;
- Boeing and Russia...think lawsuit;
- Seeking nominations in Iowa.
Those stories and more today along with a look back at a conversation I had with California Congressman Ro Khanna who was instrumental in bringing high technology to Rural Iowa. That space in Jefferson will open to the public on September 7th. We thought it important to go back to last year and this conversation with the Congressman. Here is that conversation.
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The markets started the morning down and just kept heading that way. It's the business news headlines for Monday the 12th of August...thanks for being here to start a new week. Up today:
- Dare we say the word..."Recession"?
- This expense is dialing back the lifestyle of Americans;
- Heard of the term "Wealth Works"? Sounds better than it is;
- Like pasta? We've got a tip for you;
- Bayer, the EPA and Roundup;
- Your career might depend on your..."AQ".
Those stories and Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer.com is with us to chat it up about the Iowa State Fair, politicians, the business of the fair and some networking events happening in the city. Click here for that conversation.
The early morning futures indicated that Wall Street was going to open down and it did. What's up? Trade issues the global economy...it's starting to get serious. In the news today:
- If it seems like there was a Walgreens on every corner...that's about to change;
- The Disney Company, streaming and financial losses;
- Where is the trade war with China headed? Some thoughts;
- Hear about the McDonald's drink cup in Japan?
- NPR to cut some newsroom jobs;
- The National Rifle Association in the news...again;
- Vacations and your reluctance to take one.
Click through for those stories and more!
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. 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.
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Today it was all about earnings reports on Wall Street as Coke, Hasbro and United Technologies all beat expectations. In the business news headlines for today:
- The closing of newspapers and our ability to know;
- Harley Davidson reported some lousy numbers;
- Coca-Cola thinks healthy and offers more caffeine;
- More bad news for U.S. malls;
- The $25 phone that billions will buy;
- The 93% tax on California wine.
Those stories and more along with a conversation with 2020 Democratic hopeful Andrew Yang. We sit down to talk about how he says we should be measuring the success of America, jobs, job loses, his basic income idea and small business. You can hear that conversation here.
Thanks for listening!
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. 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.
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Wall Street struggled all day long as investors kept an eye toward earnings reports. In the end the Dow was up by just 17 points the Nasdaq gained 57 points on the back of tech and the S&P 500 was up by 8 points. Oil also gained on the day. In other news:
- We break down what stock buybacks do to CEO salaries;
- That Equifax settlement means you could get $20,000...but, now so fast;
- Facebook and a huge settlement coming;
- Ford is seeing its business in China sliding;
- Posting reviews about a business? Careful folks are getting sued;
- Job applicants suing companies who look at stuff without permission;
- People and Podcasts - We've got new numbers.
Those stories plus Laura Kinnard from Drake University, DMACC and Curated Growth is in to talk about business networking events and we spend some time talking about social media and B2B marketing. Think data and content. You can hear that conversation right here.
Thanks for listening!
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. 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.
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The Dow opened more than 100 points down this morning as investors fret about the Fed Chair address tomorrow. It's all about the interest rates. Also today:
- Mixing Business & Politics - Not a Good Idea;
- Virgin Galactic to g public;
- Another multi-billion dollar acquisition;
- Twitter and President Trump;
- Drug prices and transparency;
- Biggest threat to the global economy is...
- Airport money.
Those stories plus Four Questions for former Maryland Congressman and current presidential candidate John Delaney as we talk about his stand on health care, voting rights, education and getting financing to minority communities. You can hear that conversation here.
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.
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It's the business news headlines just before you slip off into the weekend. The markets pretty much are stable as all eyes are on the G-20 and the meeting of the U.S. and China presidents. In other business news headlines:
- The Taco Bell Hotel...no, really;
- More tax breaks on the way;
- Warning labels on...Tweets;
- Some Supreme Court news;
- Consumer spending numbers...doing your part?
- Water in a can;
- Merger in health care on the way.
Those stories and Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week with Jeff Pitts and Trevor Babcock from Cityview Magazine. Only thing is...don't expect anything too serious here.
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Every weekday we bring you the top business news stories and today we've got several that you may have missed. In addition we'll talk about Washington D.C. and the drive to bring statehood to that area and how Iowa figures in the mix. Here's what we've got:
- The announcement that SHOULD have moved the markets;
- Data says the economy is booming...how come Americans's don't think so;
- Getting creative in finding workers...we've got examples;
- Even Jamie Dimon says our student loan system is a mess;
- Got $100,000 for a pickup truck;
- Business and Politics - Two stories.
Also today Tamyra Harrison from Iowans for D.C. Statehood is with me as we talk about the 700,000 people who live with taxation but no representation. It's quite the story that many just don't know about. You will hear more...today. Click here for that conversation.
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Each day we bring you news and information that makes our business news calendar. Today we've got these stories for you as well as a Small Business Spotlight featuring Gerald Young from Young G's BBQ Sauce....and yeah...it's good stuff!
- Trade, Trade, Trade and G-20;
- Companies finding work-arounds to tariffs;
- Oh Oh...the Insta-Pot;
- Big drug deal to talk about and why it matters;
- Home prices rebound and that is good and bad;
- A scary story about the cost of long term care and why it matters.
Those stories plus our conversation with Gerald Young a veteran who says he wants to give back to a nation that has given him opportunities with his Young G's BBQ Sauce. To hear that conversation click here.
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