Just when you thought it was safe to come out we get Trade Policy by Twitter and there go the markets. That story is first up today as Wall Street struggled all day long. Also today:
- The Labor Department said the U.S. added 164,000 jobs;
- Wages year over year up by 3.1% but...there is a but;
- Somebody really was listening to Siri and Google...but no longer;
- Best food places in America according to a new survey;
- Goodbye eating in restaurants? Food delivery is the new thing.
Those stories plus Trevor Babcock and Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine are here to chat it up about music, sports, the arts, movies and more as we riff "Stuff to DO in the Metro" this weekend into next week. To hear that, click here.
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The Fed, as expected, cut interest rates yesterday and the stock market was rattled. Today it's a much different story but still there is confusion as to what comes next. We'll lead with that story. Also today:
- Americans LOVE their trucks and GM is so very happy;
- IBM fires thousands to look more "cool" and "trendy"?
- Guess what...Podcasts lift Spotify;
- Seems you like tacos and fried chicken;
- Wasteful spending got you? We've got some ideas to curb it.
Those stories and a conversation with Steve McCullough from Iowa Student Loan about student debt. While so many people are awash in student debt there are some solid answers on how to avoid that financial trap and we'll break them down in this segment. Click here to listen!
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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Crushing student debt is causing families all sorts of problems. There are high costs of getting a loan, often very high rates and sometimes families and students simply borrow too much. Here in Iowa there is an alternative and it's called Iowa Student Loan a non-profit that not only is a place to borrow money but, more importantly, a place that will help counsel students and families about how much to borrow. We break all of that down with Steve McCullough in this segment. I know you'll be surprised at what you'll learn.
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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Wall Street struggled all day because a number of headwinds from China to the Democratic Debate happening tonight. That story and these coming your way today:
- That much touted Costco digital app...oops;
- Capital One and lawsuits...already;
- How about a savings rate 30 times that of other banks;
- Apple and earnings;
- The high cost of housing moves inland;
- A personal air-conditioner? Yep.
Those stories and more along with our business interview with Carol Hunter the Executive Editor of the Des Moines Register. Recently parent company Gannett rolled out a new payment plan for content. We talk about that, the business of newspapers, the work being done and the costs incurred...lots inside and it's just a click away. Like right 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. 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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If you own stock...tech stock...you had a pretty good day on Wall Street. It's the Business News Headlines for a Friday and you're a click away from Friday Fun with Trevor and Jeff from Cityview Magazine. Today we've got these stories for you:
- Tech stocks rock, who did what;
- Consumer spending is way up...but where did they get the money?
- Justice Department says OK to the T-Mobile-Sprint deal;
- J.C. Penny, will they make it? At least they are trying;
- A judge slashed $2 billion from a jury decision;
- McDonald's for the win with cheap, classic food;
- Costco and the Costco Card.
Those stories and more along with Trevor Babcock and Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine. We call it "Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro" things like music, festivals, markets, sports...yeah...we've got a list and you can hear that...here.
Thanks for listening!
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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Follow this line of thinking: If there are 140 million Americans that are poor, that's 43% of the U.S. population, what does that do to our overall economy? If people are shut out of housing or spending up to 50% of their income on shelter there is little left for food, insurance, transportation and education. This week the National Poor People's Campaign came to Iowa. There was little media attention paid to the visit by Rev. Dr. William Barber II but we were able to visit with him and Steve Roach Knight the movements communication director. Connect the dots with us as he explains what this is all about.
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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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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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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