It's been a day of impeachment hearings and concerns over a new virus imported from China. In fact, China figures in several of our stories today:
- Not going to give up plastic says Coca-Cola;
- Yet another retail chain closing stores;
- Did the FAA do a "sweetheart" deal for Southwest;
- The fallout from two years of a trade war coming home to roost;
- Vaccine stocks were up...think China;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Worst City - Best City to grow up in the U.S. and why.
Those stories plus a riveting conversation about cannabis production in the United States. You'll meet John Haas from Phoenix, Arizona who tells me it's worse than the wild west when it comes to nearly everything concerning the growing of cannabis...and he's a grower. You can catch that here.
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It wasn't poor earnings and it wasn't the Impeachment Trial but a virus that turned the markets south. It's the business news headlines for Tuesday the 21st of January...thanks for being here:
- China strikes again only this time with a disease;
- Boeing stops production of the 737 Max;
- Rural hospitals are in trouble and why;
- A Target shopper tries to shame a clerk but it all backfires;
- A burger chain files for Chapter 11 protection;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Want to live the "American Dream"? Head to Canada.
Those stories and a return visit from attorney George Isaacson who was with us by phone several months ago. I caught up with him in Maricopa Arizona during a speaking engagement to the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association on the impact of sales tax collection by states, counties, cities and others and what that is doing to online retailers and what should be done about the issue. I think you'll also find the history behind the Constitution very interesting. Listen here.
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Welcome back to the first news day of 2020! But, really those mid-week holidays have us doing another Monday. In the news today:
- Gas prices follow oil prices so, guess what;
- Drug companies have started raising prices;
- It was a costly quarter for Victoria's Secret;
- The $30 Pizza-Gate in NYC;
- Tesla stock way up and why;
- Smoking is out a U-Haul;
- Wall Street had a stellar day;
- Pot now legal in Illinois think revenue.
Those stories plus a look back at the biggest news interviews of 2019. This time it's about Black Businesses and Black Friday. It was a monster hit with Abena Imhotep enjoy!
The Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 11th of December, and thanks for coming by. Today we've got:
- Apple WAS the world's largest public company but, no more;
- Home Depot and...Opioids?
- The Cocaine Santa Controversy;
- Pay Up - Prices are headed up on...;
- The Time Person of the Year;
- The Word of the Year.
Those stories plus constitutional law professor and partner in the firm Brann & Isaacson of Lewiston, Maine, George Isaacson joins me to talk about online sales tax and how it impacts sellers, different product, the more than 11,000 tax jurisdictions and the risk sellers have in getting any of this...wrong. To hear that conversation, click here.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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