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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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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Each day we bring you the business news headlines on your time. Today we've got a bunch of interesting stories. Let's go!
- The Dow opened higher but will it last;
- The most valuable brand in the world is...
- Stuff you didn't know: Shutterfly sold;
- Will they stop the Sprint/T-Mobile merger;
- Iconic products, you know, that are no longer made in the U.S.A.;
- Might want to wait to fill up;
- President Trump Tweets more attacks;
- Did you "smile" for the candid camera?
Those stories and a conversation with the Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, Jason Feifer. He is all about sharing with businesses owners and managers that thinking like an entrepreneur will pay big dividends. To hear that conversation just click here.
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A different format at a different time of day. The business news on your time. Today we've got quite a list of interesting stories and you'll be able to track what happens on Wall Street by following our Twitter Feed @IOB_NewsHour. Today:
- The bond yield and you;
- Wait, Payless Shoes still open;
- Careful what you promise;
- Pssst Google says is it "confidential";
- Who, other than consumers, gets stung by the trade war?
- Ultra-Prepared Food - It could be killing you.
Those stories and we go deep into a conversation about firearms with Tom Hudson a partner in the Johnston, Iowa based Crossroads Shooting Sports. We talk gun sales, gun laws, training, responsibility and the odd reason why firearm sales are down. What he says might surprise you...listen in right here.
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It's a hot topic and one we wanted to know more about...from the business side of guns, gun sales and training. Meet Tom Hudson a return visitor to the Business News Hour and partner in Crossroads Shooting Sports based in Johnston, Iowa. Here we talk about a host of issues and offer some answers that might surprise you...I know they did me. Click through for more with Tom Hudson...
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.
Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Hour. Today, because it's Friday and we know where your head it at...sort of...we've got some interesting features we're sharing:
- McDonald's and Politics;
- The Harriet Tubman $20 bill? Don't count on it;
- Technology, China and Trade;
- Reparations - A history of a struggling nation;
- Harley Davidson take a gamble.
Those stories and, because it's Friday we've got Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine with Stuff to DO in the DSMUSA Metro this weekend into next. Enjoy that fun stuff here.
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