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Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
The Business News Headlines 4 November 2020
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
It's been a day. For many people across the United States they have been clicking into their phones, watching TV and trying to figure out the presidential election. Us too. Welcome to "The Day After" and here's what we've got for you:
Votes are being counted and Wall Street had a big day;
One thing is for sure our job problem is real;
Today another retail chain called it quits;
Tech stocks soared but, is that a good thing;
The Wall Street Report;
There were two winners in California yesterday.
Those stories plus we'll talk about ISO Certification and what it means to a company and, more importantly, their customers. Von Leefer and Linda Leefer from Area Diesel Service joins me for that conversation and you can hear it all...here.
Thanks for listening!
Friday Oct 16, 2020
Stuff to DO with Cityview Magazine
Friday Oct 16, 2020
Friday Oct 16, 2020
Each Friday I'm joined by Jeff Pitts who is the managing editor for Cityview Magazine and he has a list of Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Do not expect much seriousness here...we end the business week on the lighter side and we often go off the rails. Today we're talking about
The Des Moines Art Center and Death;
Bingo and Food in Polk City;
Kids Stuff at the Fairgrounds;
Learn to Ice Skate;
The Botanical Gardens are open;
The Great Iowa Pet Expo...WOOF!!
The Haunted Barn in Ankeny;
Critters at Jester Park
Night Eyes at Blank Park Zoo
Those things and more just a click away. Have some FUN already...you deserve it.
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
The Business News Headlines 19 February 2020
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
It's mid-week and the markets bounced back today and no doubt would have gone higher if it wasn't for the Fed suggesting that interest rates are going to stay put for a bit. Here are the stories for today:
More and more seniors are entering the job market...and what are they doing?
Bottled water is in trouble in more than one state;
Another restaurant chain ignoring child labor laws;
The Wall Street Report
"Friends" continues to make new friends and lots of money.
Those stories plus a Marketing Tip this time about podcasting. What is it about content that really impacts? You will be surprised. Also in this segment I'll offer some equipement tips, social media tips and more. It's called "Think Before You Podcast" and you can here that...here.
Thanks for listening!
Friday Jan 10, 2020
Stuff to DO with Cityview
Friday Jan 10, 2020
Friday Jan 10, 2020
Each Friday Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor of Cityview Magazine drops in to chat it up about music, sports, movies, arts, entertainment across the Greater Des Moines Metro. This week we have a "live studio audience" who seemed to enjoy the entire conversation. Often silly...rarely serious here is our riff on everything from Netflix to Culture in Des Moines...sorry but it is Friday!
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, Spotify, 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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Monday Dec 30, 2019
The Business News Headlines 30 December 2019
Monday Dec 30, 2019
Monday Dec 30, 2019
Back to work...like we really ever left...right? It's the business news headlines for the final Monday of 2019. In the news today:
A new Federal Reserve study on tariffs says....
New shipping costs for stuff over 50 pounds;
More retail headaches coming in 2020;
New Tesla vehicles are out...all made in China;
Gas prices to go up soon and why;
The Wall Street Report;
How about "Paw-Ternaty Leave" Paid.
Those stories plus Laura Kinnard on this holiday shortened week with some business events. Laura from DM Biz Mixer can be heard right here.
Thanks for coming by.
Wednesday Sep 18, 2019
The Business News Headlines 18 September 2019
Wednesday Sep 18, 2019
Wednesday Sep 18, 2019
They said it was going to be a good day on Wall Street. Heck, record low unemployment, housing starts are up and the Fed was set to cut interest rates...what could go wrong? It's the business news headlines for Wednesday the 18th of September...thanks for being here. Today:
A bunch of news about housing and mortgage rates;
The Fed Rate Cut - What does it mean to you?
President Trump is not happy;
Pay your utility bills on time..think Equifax & credit;
GM to cut workers...in Canada;
Young workers demand new office rules.
Those stories plus a story about pets in Iowa. What is is about the Hawkeye State that tells us you don't care about dogs and cats...you know those pets? With me is Haley Anderson from the Iowa Pet Alliance and we'll talk about the sad reality of pets in Iowa. It's pretty shocking. Here is that report.
Thanks for listening!
Monday Aug 26, 2019
The Business News Headlines & More 26 August 2019
Monday Aug 26, 2019
Monday Aug 26, 2019
Is the optimism over President Trump saying that "China called" and wants back to the table for more talks...misplaced? A source in China says, "Yes!". That leads off our business news headlines for today. In other news:
It is National Dog Day you know;
Speaking of dogs, Bullseye and Mickey joining up;
Retail winners and some losers;
KFC to test plant based "chicken" chunks and wings
What Trade War? Costco is headed to China;
American Values...they be changing.
Those stories and more along with Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer.com with her list of upcoming business events and she brings with her a guest, Daniel McCraine joins us to chat it up about his event that he says will uncover thousands of dollars from your marketing budget. Here is your link for the FREE Tickets. AND, here is your link to listen in.
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.
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International
Friday Jun 14, 2019
The Business News Headlines and More 14 June 2019
Friday Jun 14, 2019
Friday Jun 14, 2019
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!
Friday May 17, 2019
The Business News Headlines 17 May 2019
Friday May 17, 2019
Friday May 17, 2019
It's the day before we head off on assignment in Florida so we're early with the business news headlines. Just a click away:
Consumers seem to be rocking the economy;
John Deere stock skids think trade war;
Walmart to get a new headquarters...take THAT Amazon;
And, the sad news that Grumpy Cat has died...
Those stories plus Jeff Pitts with Stuff to Do in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Jeff is from Cityview Magazine so you know he knows...what to do. Listen to Jeff here.
Thanks for coming by.
Friday Apr 19, 2019
The Business News Headlines 19 April 2019
Friday Apr 19, 2019
Friday Apr 19, 2019
No markets today due to the Good Friday holiday but we've still got some numbers for you. That and a couple of hot business news stories. And, we go Out to Lunch with the Executive Director of Iowa Voters for Companion Animals, Haley Anderson and Jeff Pitts from Cityview with stuff to do...but first the business news:
Global stocks did what today;
The Samsung foldable phone...breaking;
Guns and people - 20 years after Columbine;
Whitewashing slavery;
New home construction slips in March.
Those stories and our Quick Bites time with Haley Anderson (Three questions) and Out to Lunch segment with Haley Anderson is right here.
Finally, Jeff Pitts from Cityview with Stuff to DO in the Metro this weekend into next week. You can find that here.
Thanks for listening!