The end of another business week and Wall Street had a day...but not enough to make it a positive week. Also, because it's Friday we've got Jeff Pitts in to go hyper-local on you and chat it up about Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro. But first, the news:
- The CDC and masks;
- A union rips the CDC and fears for their workers;
- Disney stock continues to fall but not Netflix;
- In a surprise DoorDash does well;
- GM and more EV news;
- The oldest car company in the U.S. is...
- The Wall Street Report;
- The troubling retail sales numbers.
As promised here's Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine with his list of Stuff to Do in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week...and, in one case, beyond. To listen click here.
Thanks for listening!
What a difference a day makes as investors on Wall Street took advantage of "the dip" and came back to buy. And, today we've got a treat as we welcome back Carlos Alvarez from Tero International. You'll hear about that today as well. In the news:
- It seems you are ready to spend...money;
- McDonald's says the company will boost pay;
- The Disney Company missed revenue and why;
- The Colonial Pipeline paid a ransom?
- Shares of AMC Theaters soared today;
- People are furious with Kroger;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Unemployment claims fall;
- Be careful what you...write.
Those stories plus for the interview Carlos Alvarez is back in front of business professionals who want to learn the basics of how to "Speak Your Way to Success". Carlos hasn't been in front of Tero International clients for a year but...what he learned while away is truly interesting. Learn more and click here for that story.
Thanks for listening.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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.
It's been a nightmare on Wall Street now for three days and the inflation numbers today really drove the markets down. Also today we've got an interesting conversation about the world of air guitar competition. No, really! And if you think this is too weird know that ESPN will, this summer, air the competition. You'll meet The Flying Finn in just a bit. In the news:
- Consumer prices shot up in April;
- The impact on Wall Street;
- Gasoline hording and rising prices;
- Hertz accepted a buy-out and it's a story;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Rethinking "low skilled workers".
For the interview you'll meet Andrew Finn who goes by his stage name in the air guitar world as "The Flying Finn". Andrew is an international star and he's in to chat it up about this amazing sport, ESPN and international competition. To listen in click here.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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.
Welcome back to yet another week of the Business News Headlines and some interesting upcoming long form business interviews. From an air-guitar international champion to learning how to communicate to an Iowa issue with sports and transgender kids. All ahead this week. But, for today:
- Jeff Bezos and his...yacht;
- Markets tanked today and why;
- Gasoline, Oil and a cyber-attack;
- The Chicago Fed President on jobs;
- A deeper dive into the job report;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The all electric Ford F-150 is a story;
- The Golden Globes and television.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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.
Just before we get hyper-local and spend some time with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine let's take a look at some of the top business news headlines from today:
- The jobs report was...shocking;
- The "We Build the Wall" guy is in the news;
- Pfizer CEO not happy with Biden;
- Jared Kushner and some legal issues;
- Melinda, Bill and Jeffery...it's a story;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Stuff you are buying as you consider office life.
Those stories plus we're in for some fun with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine as we chat it up about "Stuff to DO" in the greater Des Moines Metro. To listen just click here.
Thanks for coming by and have a great weekend.
Yesterday it was "May the Fourth be with you" and today it's happy Cinco de Mayo...which is not Mexican Independence day...you knew that...right? Here's what we've got for you today:
- The Peloton Recall explained;
- GM has big plans for this decade;
- Biden, Climate and Business;
- Facebook and former President Trump;
- J.C. Penny cuts more employees;
- The jobs report and the T-Bill...confusing;
- Jessica Alba has a hot day;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And...not enough babies you guys.
Thanks for listening.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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.
We've fought against this all day long...but we have succumbed to saying, "May the Fourth Be With You". There, happy now? Let's dig into some of the big business news stories of the day:
- Brand new trucks parked waiting for...parts;
- Lost vehicle production is huge;
- Lots of stuff not on shelves. What and why;
- Money flowing into the markets...a good thing?
- The Cryptocurrency Wars are heating up;
- Treasury Secretary Yellen spooks Wall Street;
- Fraud, Alpacas and Vermont. No, really;
- The Wall Street Report;
- News from The Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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.
Welcome to a brand new month...with some lingering business news stories and a bit of a rift between the "old guard" and some new investment methods. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The Dow was up the Nasdaq down and why;
- The person who will replace Warren Buffet is;
- The "old" vs. the "new" and Mr. Buffet is in the mix;
- A lack of stuff and people could stall the economy;
- President Biden to increase refugee numbers;
- Some businesses and their 401(k) and some surprises;
- Folding phones are back in the news;
- The Wall Street Report;
- They say "herd immunity" may not come to the U.S.
Also today you'll meet Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr. and his work in diversity training for businesses and communities. We'll also discuss his books and his new effort at creating "diversity institutes" in Iowa and the nation. To listen to that conversation, click here.
The final day of April and we're heading into the weekend with loads of interesting business news stories plus, a bit later, Jeff Pitts is in the chat it up about "Stuff to Do" in the Greater Des Moines Metro...but first the news:
- Stocks finished lower and why;
- Household income soared in March;
- And, you were buying stuff!
- Big tech on a big roll;
- Macy's union wins a decision;
- Meanwhile the UAW is not happy with GM;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Why investors are pleased, it would seem;
- Boeing gets tough with "hate speech".
Those stories plus you'll hear from Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine about some hyper-local things going on in the Metro. To listen, just click here.
Thanks!
If you're looking for hard news in this segment better move on....why? Because it's Friday the day when we get hyper-local and chat it up with Jeff Pitts the managing editor for Cityview Magazine about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. Click through to listen to us go off track several times, you can catch our "technical difficulty" that we left in and more.
Stuff to talk about The Lorax, Tattoos, Drake Observatory, The Velvet Rabbit, Farmers Market x 3, Covered Bridges and Wine, The Rodeo, Kites in Johnston, May Day, Planting Trees, Tulips in Pella and the Historic Valley Junction. Go!
