It was a Black Friday early close on Wall Street and we lead off with some concerns about Black Friday in this the Friday Edition of the business news headlines. Today:
- COVID dealing a blow to Black Friday;
- Yet another retail closing to report;
- A prediction about Wall Street and 2021;
- Google is tracking mental health...their own;
- Two car makers hit with millions in fines;
- The Wall Street Report;
- This company is adding 2,800 employees a day.
Those stories PLUS Jeff Pitts the managing editor from Cityview Magazine is in to riff about a host of things from guns to Disney. To listen to that hyper-local bit of of information just click here.
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We're back with more Hyper-Local "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro with Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine. You're just a click away from listening to us riff about a host of things from a Gun Show (hoping for a bazooka for the holidays?), Small Business Saturday, Theater Midwest and "The Thanksgiving Play". We talk about the "big fight", the East Village Promenade (and a shout out to Ray Gun) a little Disney on Ice the ARL donation drive and the Salvation Army virtual kettle program. Oh...and don't forget Thursday and Jingle in the Junction. Have a listen...and some fun.
Hey, it's Friday so why not start out the business news headlines talking about...beer. Seems like the right thing to do. Welcome to this edition and here is what we've got for you today:
- Beer for a Billion;
- Pfizer seeks an emergency authorization;
- Young people fleeing the cities;
- The Fed and Treasury are...well...sparing;
- Bill Gates on COVID19 and the U.S. response;
- The Wall Street Report;
- A housing boom is happening.
Those stories plus our hyper-local look at Stuff to Do in the Greater Des Moines Metro with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine. We're talking hockey, ice rinks, movies, a play reading and Dirt Burger...no, really. You can hear all of that...here.
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Each Friday we get HYPER-LOCAL and chat it up with Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine about "Stuff to DO" in the greater Des Moines metro. We're talking about Bucs Hockey, an online move created by Central College, The Hall in West Des Moines, football, Theater Midwest, the East Village event each Wednesday and Sunday, Dirt Burger, the Des Moines Playhouse...you get the idea. Enjoy...and expect NOTHING serious here.
A quick look at some of the top business news stories for Friday the 13th Day of November. Here's what we've got for you:
- Prices are going up in 2021...we have a list;
- Wall Street back into Blue Chips;
- GM announces a recall;
- McDonald's and COVID inspections;
- Oil & Gas prices dropped again;
- It ain't over...over at Wells Fargo;
- Some DoorDash IPO news;
- The Wall Street numbers;
- Amazon wants in your garage.
Those stories plus we get hyper-local with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine and Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro. From sports to The Nutcracker and some side stories too. To listen, click right here!
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Each week Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine drops in to chat it up about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro and he never disappoints. Now, if you are looking for some "serious stuff" nota gonna be here. We're talking Iowa High School Football, Hot Tubs at a "Blowout Expo" a comic/art and cosplay event at the Merle Hay Mall, Iowa vs. Minnesota on Saturday with a cool tailgate at The Hall. The East Village Holiday Promenade, Jingle in the Junction next week in Valley Junction and some Nutcracker to end the week. So...yeah.
We made it to Friday...that one fact should be something to celebrate. It's the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines and here's what we've got for you:
- Wall Street ended the day mixed;
- The U.S. added more jobs but, yes, there is a but;
- The price of oil fell again today and why;
- Some chain restaurant news;
- The states are seeing dollars in pot;
- The Clorox/Lysol Scam;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Wait...what was that in California?
Those stories PLUS, because it is Friday, Jeff Pitts, the managing editor of Cityview Magazine is in to chat it up about "Stuff to Do" in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Some things cancelled but music, the laughs and honky tonk dancing cowboys made the list. To listen just click here.
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Look, we get it. Every day we bring you the business news headlines but when we're done on Friday afternoon it's time to riff about Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro with Jeff Pitts the managing editor for Cityview Magazine. Today on Friday Fun we're talking about the Food Issue of Cityview, Dinner and Bingo in Polk City, fun stuff at the Funny Bone, college football, Alice Unchained (who?) at Wooly's the Des Moines Playhouse, cowboy honky tonks and men line dancing. No, really...Grab a beverage and enjoy.
Welcome back to the Monday Edition of the business news headlines and what a day it was on Wall Street. We'll have details and more. These stories are just a click away:
- The worst day for the Dow since early September;
- Parents are more and more worried about retirement;
- If you get the interview some benefits you might want to ask about;
- Theater owners are getting creative;
- Holiday season shopping...everything, they say, will change;
- The Wall Street Report;
- It's called "Pandemic Fatigue" and it's real.
Those stories plus a new segment about entrepreneurs who are launching their startup during the pandemic. You'll meet Alec Davis who, along with his brother Evan and friend Sam Hoyle, recently launched DoughCo Pizza. It's a hyper local story...but we think really cool. Click here to listen.
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For some it is the end of another week...and what a week it has been. Here are the business news headlines we've got ready for you today and remember, join us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour:
- Jobs that pay $100K and more;
- Dads too and the COVID19 impact;
- Wells Fargo said...what?
- Mixing business and politics;
- Hamburgers and Racial Equity;
- Business is upbeat about the future;
- The Wall Street Report
- Some sober thoughts about jobless numbers.
Those stories PLUS it's Friday and Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine in to chat it up about Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro...click here to listen.
