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The Business News Headlines 8 February 2019

It was sort of a "Meh" day on Wall Street. Why?  We'll share that with you in today's edition of the Business News Headlines that include:
Is Amazon pulling out of New York City?
Wells Fargo another day of woes;
Wisconsin based Shopko to close hundreds of stores;
Finland and the Universal Basic Income report;
What happened on Wall Street and why.
Also, that list of store closings for Shopko is right here.
In addition we're talking with Del Marion from the ZTL Foundation about the upcoming Black & Gold Ball that happens next Saturday. To hear that conversation click here.
And, because it is Friday, Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine is with us to chat up Stuff to DO in the Metro this weekend into next week. We've got sports, home shows, RV's and the arts... Here is that conversation.
Thanks for listening! 

Stuff to DO in the Metro with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine

Each Friday Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine joins me to talk about his picks for "Stuff to DO in the Metro" this weekend into next week and man, he's got a list. We're talking sports, the home show, the RV show, arts and so much more. That is just a click away. 
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.

The Black & Gold Ball with Del Marion

It is one of THE social events of the year and Del Marion is here to talk about The Black and Gold Ball a function of the Zeta Kappa Lambda Foundation based in Des Moines. The Black & Gold Ball is a fantastic night that mixes celebration with opportunity as the organization awards scholarships to deserving students. Best thing is that YOU are invited. Tickets to the event that happens on the 16th are right here. What better Valentines Day Gift...you've gotta go. 
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.

Business and Education Events with Laura Kinnard

Each Monday we tee up Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer.com for her take on business education and networking events in the Greater Des Moines Metro. And, as usual, she has a list with some twists. Click through to learn 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 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.

The Business News Headlines 1 February 2019

It's Friday and here in the Middle of the Midwest we hit 25 degrees ABOVE zero. That's a 45 degree swing...Iowa, gotta love it. In the business news headlines today:
The U.S. added 304,000 jobs in January and Wall Street went..."Meh";
Amazon stock entered bear territory;
The layoffs at General Motors start on Monday;
Walmart is looking to benefits to retain and hire quality workers;
Did you know that all oil is not the same;
The biggest pension fund in the world lost $136 billion...but relax;
What happened on Wall Street and why.
Those stories plus on Friday we tend to get a little silly with Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine and Stuff to DO in the DSMUSA Metro this weekend into next week. And...today we get to welcome back Parker Reed who has been off sleeping or something. Don't be offended but we have fun with everything from music to sports to the arts...but, hey, it's Friday. To hear that chatter just click here. 

Stuff to DO with Cityview and Jeff Pitts and Parker Reed

Do not expect any heavy news here...it's all fun as we talk about "Stuff to DO in the DSM Metro" this weekend into next week.  Joining Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine is our youthful friend Parker Reed who knows stuff about stuff we know nothing about. Friday is the only day we get to sit around some microphones and talk sports, the arts, music and have fun making comments. Go ahead and click through for Friday Fun!
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.

The Business News Headlines 28 January 2019

Each weekday we check out the top business news stories and share those with you along with our long-form business interviews. Today we've got these stories on tap:
Eleven billion dollars means...what?
The markets opened lower and stayed that way we'll share why;
Apple products being made in the U.S. - We have an issue says the NYT...screws;
The Sears deal ain't over;
Medical Bills and GoFundMe a shocking story of health care in America;
Facebook getting tough with disinformation;
What happened and why on Wall Street.
Those stories and we'll sit down with Georgia VanGundy the CEO of the Iowa Business Council and talk about how Iowa competes nationally in five very important areas. It's an economic report really worth hearing. To do that just click here. 
And, because it's Monday Laura Kinnard from Drake University and DMBixMixer is in the house talking about upcoming business education and networking events in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Click here to listen.
Thanks for coming by! 

The Business Mind of Duane Ellett and The Floppy Show

For thirty years Duane Ellett entertained Central Iowa with his creation, "The Floppy Show" but few have an understanding of the brilliant mind that created a real business out of balsa wood and felt. Our guest is author, historian and news director for News Talk 1540 KXEL, Jeff Stein who will be in Ankeny on Thursday for a free presentation about his book The Floppy Show and the magic and mind of the late Duane Ellett. Jeff will be at the Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library on Thursday 24 January at 6:30. More here at the website for The Floppy Show. 
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.

Business News Headlines 18 January 2019

Coming to you today from Mobile, Alabama we've got the business news headlines. Today we'll share stories about:
China, the Dow and the U.S. Trade;
Facebook, Regulators & Fines;
Tesla cuts its workforce - stock slides;
Rich folks getting a divorce means what...yeah, Amazon;
Netflix is burning through tons of cash...so?
Experts say pay off your mortgage ASAP why?  We'll share;
What happened on Wall Street & why.
Those stories and we'll chat with Angela Trigg who recently opened up The Haunted Book Shop in downtown Mobile. We love sharing small business stories and this one is really interesting on a number of levels. Click here to listen!
Then, dialing in the long-distance, we've got Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview with Stuff to DO this weekend into next week in the Greater Des Moines, Iowa Metro. Listen in here!
Thanks for listening!

The Business News Headlines 14 January 2019

Hope you had a great weekend! Back at it for another Monday and we've got the following business news headlines for you...just a click away:
Wall Street falters today and we'll share why;
Thousands of teachers are out on strike in Los Angeles and we'll share those demands;
CVS Health will spend $100 million on community health programs...why? We have an idea;
A hedge fund wants to buy Gannett and Gannett is listening;
The shutdown claims another victim;
Sen. Bernie Sanders is back with a $15 an hour proposal;
Former congressman John K. Delaney was in Iowa and we chatted with him;
Wall Street did what?
Those stories plus Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer.com joins us to talk about business networking and education events this week. Plus we look at the status of female owned businesses in Iowa and a recent American Express finding. To hear that conversation click here. 
Thanks for listening!