We're rolling through a Friday and the markets reacted positively to some news from Microsoft. To check on the numbers follow us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour for regular updates. Today we've got these interesting business stories for you:
- JCPenney trying to buy time...but for...what;
- China losing manufacturing factories but to where;
- Divorce rates for folks over 50 are skyrocketing;
- The impact on men and women who get a "Grey Divorce";
- Is your boss...spying on you? Do you...know.
Those stories and because it's Friday we've got Trevor Babcock and Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine in to chat it up about Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro" this weekend into next week. To hear that wacky conversation just click here.
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On Friday afternoon we ditch the heavy stuff in favor of a conversation with the staff from Cityview Magazine who give us "Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro". Here Trevor Babcock and Jeff Pitts chat it up about the Clive Festival, Annie opening at the Urbandale Community Theater, Summer Stir with Cityview, Soccer with the Des Moines Menace and more. Music, sports, farmers markets and more. It's all inside and please, don't expect anything too serious. Enjoy!
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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Each Friday we get to talk about Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro with our friends from Cityview Magazine. This week Trevor Babcock joins editor and writer Jeff Pitts to chat it up about music, sports, movies, , events, fun stuff and listen to me ramble about...other stuff. Have some fun already and don't expect anything too serious.
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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It's the weekend after Independence Day so clearly there is nothing more to be done...right? Oh no...here Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor of Cityview Magazine has a great list of "Stuff to DO" in the Des Moines Metro this Saturday into next week. We're talking music, sports, cars, farmers markets the list gets pretty long and lots of fun to listen to. Here's Jeff!
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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Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Hour and thanks for coming by. Today we're not only checking some of the top business stories we're also having fun with friends from Cityview Magazine. Let's go!
- Even the GOP says the tariffs are hurting Americans;
- The worlds biggest retailer pays a hefty fine;
- The economy...what's bugging us;
- Don't like a law - Find a work-around;
- They say it's almost ready you foldable phone fans;
- Thoughts on dogs and the office.
Those stories and some time for Friday Fun with Jeff Pitts and Trevor Babcock from Cityview Magazine. Each week we get a hefty dose of Stuff to DO in the Metro and if you wanna listen please do. Here is that piece...enjoy!
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Each week we headline Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine. Today he's brought along staffer Trevor Babcock to help fill in details about music, sports, arts, entertainment and fun. Don't expect anything too serious here...after all, it's Friday Fun on the Business News Hour. Enjoy your weekend!
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.
You would think that a strong retail report would move Wall Street into the green today...you would...think. It's the business news headlines for Flag Day here in the U.S. and here are the stories inside:
- Retail Sales vs. Global Tension - And the winner is;
- Bayer buys trouble with Roundup now spending plenty;
- Just how much do we love our pets?
- 600 companies say, "Enough already!";
- Foldable phones...just don't get it;
- Dad taking time off? Don't bet on it;
- Big meat goes...meatless.
Those stories plus our Friday Fun Day exchange with Jeff Pitts the managing editor for Cityview Magazine and Stuff to DO in the DSMUSA Metro this weekend into next week. Join us as we riff about a bunch of things from movies to sports to music and more... To listen to that, click here.
Thanks for coming by!
It's the weekend and you get to join Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine as we "riff" about "Stuff to DO in the DSMUSA Metro" this weekend into next week. We've got movies, sports, music and more. A hat-tip to our friend Trevor Babcock for putting this list together. Jeff...just can't do IT ALL! Click through but don't expect anything too serious...but we do go "off the rails" several times. Enjoy!
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.
