Nearly as fast as oil prices went up yesterday they headed back down today. But, all of that didn't much help Wall Street as investors wonder what's next when it comes to the Fed. Here for you today we're looking at these stories:
- Oil, Gas and Consumers;
- GM hits back at the UAW;
- She is paid $22 million and why;
- The strike and the local economy;
- Fed and Rates;
- Your job will be...mostly gone says Brian Solis.
Those stories and more along with Marketing for Business with Phil K. James of Good Milkshake Digital. We're talking about how to get your existing customers to buy more of what they want from you...and it works across nearly every vertical. Restaurants, grocery stores, hardware stores, coffee shops even lawyers. Here is that conversation.
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Among other things administration officials say there are no plans in the works to relax the trade war with China...oh and the deficit. Those stories and more today...
- Major business leaders tell the U.S. Senate to "Do something!";
- China and the U.S. sure we've got a story;
- The deficit and taxes...yep, that too;
- Meanwhile subprime lending is...back;
- The internet fells another retail giant;
- Health Care and Insurance now resulting in high inflation.
Those stories and more along with this conversation with J.D. Scholten who is running, again, for congress in Iowa's 4th Congressional District. We caught up with him at the opening of The Forge a tech center in Jefferson last week. It's a conversation that deals with the size of that district, his motor home and Kevin Costner...no, really. Listen to that here.
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This is a bit late in getting out. We were, often, distracted by the images of eighteen years ago and 9/11 and our own memories of where we were at the time...never forget. In the business news headlines today:
- The Dow breaks above 27,000 thank you Apple;
- President Trump lobbies hard for a rate cut to zero;
- Purdue Pharma is said to be close to a settlement;
- UAW leaders to huddle in Detroit...will they strike GM?
- Victoria's Secret rethinking the the "super model";
- How about a Progressive Pizza Pie?
Those stories and we've got a rare extended interview. Today sitting down with Elizabeth Buck the President of The United Way of Central Iowa and Seth Johnson the program director for OpportUNITY and talking about poverty in Des Moines, Iowa. In a city that boasts a fantastic quality of life there are still large pockets of poverty and families dealing with housing, transportation, child care and wages. Here is Part One.
In Part Two of our conversation we start to look at ways to reduce the stress on working families and how the United Way of Central Iowa is working to that end. We also cover several bright spots including the high school graduation rate. Here is Part Two.
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Early this morning the futures indicated a lower open on Wall Street and that became reality as the Dow struggled all morning long. It's the business news headlines for Tuesday the 10th of September, thanks for being with us!
- Questions arise over the latest farm bailout;
- Uber to disrupt the fright business;
- Walmart loses millions in it's e-commerce area;
- Where do you go to find 30,000 employees?
- Startups heading back home to Des Moines, Detroit....
Those stories plus a conversation with Ben Handfelt the Vice President of Marketing for Catch Des Moines the area convention and visitors bureau. We'll chat about why they exist, how they are funded, the results of positive marketing and their new message "The S's Are Silent" and you'll hear a sample. To listen in, just click here.
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For everything that's great about a community if you keep it a secret...well, nobody knows. Meet Ben Handfelt the Vice President of Marketing for Catch Des Moines. You might know it, in your city, as the convention and visitors bureau. Here, in the Capital City of Iowa, Catch Des Moines is all about promoting everything this community offers. It's good for business, for folks visiting, for people who are seeking a great place to live...you get the idea. Here we'll give you a peek at what they do and you'll hear about the latest marketing effort "The S'S Are Silent". To check those videos you can go here. But, promise to come back!
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 opened slightly higher this morning before the markets turn south at mid-day. It's the business news headlines for Monday the 9th of September. Today, along with the headlines, we'll take you to Jefferson, Iowa and the new Pillar Technology facility there called The Forge. It's quite the experiment and you'll meet Mayor Craig Berry, student Safura Khan and we'll visit with California Congressman Ro Khanna about his vision for not only Jefferson but many other parts of America. Also today:
- Looking for a new gig? Amazon is hiring 30,000;
- The Popeye Chicken Sandwich story;
- There is a new darling of retail;
- Oil spill in the Bahamas;
- British Airways cancels nearly 100% of their flights;
- Food waste and technology;
- Our report out of Jefferson, Iowa.
Also, today is Monday and that means Laura Kinnard joins us from DMBizMixer.com for a conversation about business events in the Greater Des Moines, Iowa Metro. You can hear that wide ranging conversation here.
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It's Friday...man did that come up fast this week. It's the business news headlines and we start off with the jobs report and the impact on Wall Street and...you:
- The Jobs Report and Wages;
- Six ways to save money...and food;
- Facebook in trouble...again;
- Too much coffee? Not in Chicago;
- September = iPhones;
- Skills and your career...lots of folks say they don't have 'em.
Those stories and more along with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine with "Stuff to DO" in the Des Moines, Iowa Metro. Look, we spend every day on serious stuff...at least once a week we'll share some fun stuff...and stories from "brick-banging" to learning to be a director with some jousting thrown in for flavor. Here you go!
Early this morning the futures indicated the markets would open much higher and they did with the Dow rising well above 400 points and the markets stayed that way. In the business news headlines today:
- What happened on Wall Street & why;
- Just what you need...a Facebook dating service;
- Guns, Walmart & Stocks;
- Air Travel and the 737 Max;
- Why Apple is borrowing $7 billion;
- The MOST demanding job...ever?
Those stories and more along with our guest chef and author Terrie Kohl. Here she talks about why she loves being the personal chef for hundreds of people, what cooking means, the new trends and we'll also talk about her new book, "Bringing Friends & Family Back Around the Table". Terrie Kohl in our Small Business Spotlight and thank you to The Coffeesmiths of Waukee, Iowa for letting us set up our studio at their location. To hear our conversation click here.
Welcome to a new broadcast month...and it didn't turn out well for the markets. Also, as a public service on Thursday please know that The Big Band Bash to benefit Iowa Reading Information Services of IRIS will take place at the Val-Air Ballroom in West Des Moines. Tickets and information are right here! In the business news headlines:
- Ouch on the first trading day of September;
- When the President Tweets the markets go down;
- New Mega Mall to open - Good luck getting there;
- This big box says customers won't be paying for the tariffs;
- Tight on cash? Many companies are advancing "loans";
- Shampoo, conditioner and lotion bottles going away.
Those stories plus a conversation with Jo Kline about health literacy and her book, "The 60-Minute Guide to Health Literacy". What you know...or don't know about your health care or the care of your loved one can cause significant trouble in the recovery process. We break that down in this conversation. To hear this timely piece, click 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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It's the business news headlines for Thursday the 29th day of August...thanks, everybody for being with us again today. Oh...hope that springs eternal caused the markets to react today. What was that? We'll share:
- Ya Gotta Have HOPE;
- Pending home sales are slumping and why;
- A shocking report about employee turnover;
- This U.S. carmaker is now in last place for workers;
- An e-cigarette official says, "Don't Vape!";
- Those trendy office perks; might they be on the way out?
Those stories and I get to solo it for a Marketing4Business Segment. This time it's about content marketing and Facebook. What might you do to boost your customer engagement? Here I offer up several examples and...while it take some work...they really do...work. You can hear that...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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