You've been busy buying stuff...and we know what and where. It's the business news headlines for Tuesday and here's what we've got on tap for you today:
- Retail Sales Numbers - A Deep Dive;
- Restaurants are "running on fumes";
- Working parents are struggling and what that could lead to;
- Ever heard of Barbicide? You will today;
- The Wall Street Report;
- A bunch of companies are giving June 19th as a day off...and why.
Those stories plus the story of moss walls...no, really. Our guest for the interview is Kasey Riley one half of the talented duo behind the Kansas City company known as The Fat Plant Society. You'll learn about the benefits of moss walls and why they are becoming popular among businesses seeking to hire millennials. To hear that just click here.
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Remember what some were calling "Happy Talk" as state after state rushed to open up "business as usual"? That was just last week. Today investors and America had second thoughts. Here's what we have for you today:
- The U.S. says a second "shut down" would do even more damage;
- Ever hear of the Great Frost of 1709? You will today;
- Walmart and "multi-cultural" products. Say...what?
- The health of Black Owned businesses;
- A second round of stimulus dollars;
- The Wall Street Report;
- More and more businesses are becoming vocal about society issues.
Those stories plus you'll meet professional voice actor Abi Horton. We found Abi quite by accident and glad we did. We think you'll enjoy her story and how she is able to work both sides of the Atlantic. Abi Horton is right here.
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Welcome to a brand new month. Here are the stories we've got cooked up for you today along with an interview about a new startup called Lokoly.com and Nicholas Hanstad. But first these stories:
- Investor exuberance is one thing, science another;
- So, you know about the "Greed Index";
- With all the issues how come the markets are up;
- The gig economy is taking a hit in some cities;
- Target to close some stores;
- The Wall Street Report;
- "Swagger and irrational exuberance are...gone".
Those news stories plus....you know how we love telling start-up stories and here is one that, for you lovers of coffee, can really get into. Meet Nicholas Hanstad of Lokoly.com. This startup marries small coffee companies with a heavy dose of marketing and gives you the opportunity to experience these small batch roasters in your home, no matter where you live. Think of it as premium coffee and legendary stories. Click through and let's do...coffee.
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We love telling start-up stories and here is one that, for you lovers of coffee, can really get into. Meet Nicholas Hanstad of Lokoly.com. This startup marries small coffee companies with a heavy dose of marketing and gives you the opportunity to experience these small batch roasters in your home, no matter where you live. Think of it as premium coffee and legendary stories. Click through and let's do...coffee.
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Hard to believe that we're a day away from being in June! Here's the business news headlines that we've got ready for you today. Thanks for listening!
- Six major brands filed for bankruptcy in May. We have a list;
- Remember the Trump COVID19 postcard? Now we know the cost;
- Jail for some small business owners;
- Farmworkers and COVID10 it's another big story;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Big changes for your downtown office coming.
Thanks for coming by. Have a great weekend and remember we're back on Sunday a Noon Central Time with the Business Week in Review on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. Between now and then, follow us on Twitter for news, interviews and business information, daily. We're @IoB_NewsHour.
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Hope that you had a memorable Memorial Day and we're grateful to be back from a day off. In the business news today:
- Wall Street while Americans worry;
- More vaccine talk and a new player;
- Grocery prices to go...up and why;
- Another restaurant chain downsizing;
- Heard of "COVID-Campers;
- The "Back to Work" incentive;
- The Wall Street Report
- Small Businesses and the "COVID-Fee".
Those stories plus a conversation with Tero Trainer Kyle Hopkins. Kyle and I talk about the strain social distancing has on our culture and how it's different than many parts of the world. We also talk about connectivity, changes in business models due to the pandemic and more. Kyle Hopkins from Tero International. To listen, just click here.
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Well, that week went fast. A reminder that we're on again this Sunday at Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL with Insight on Business the News Hour Week in Review. But, for today, this is what we've got for you:
- Cash - The New Typhoid Mary;
- Cash handouts to everybody...it could happen;
- The "other farmers" who are struggling;
- China plays today in two stories;
- The Wall Street Report
That's a wrap for this week. Thanks for listening!
We took yet another hit with a new set of unemployment numbers today and that has a, slight, impact on Wall Street. Here are the stories we've got cooked up for you today:
- The biggest mall in the U.S. has missed 2 months of mortgage payments;
- We like it: New Zealand is considering a nationwide 4 day work week;
- Billionaires and the Pandemic - Doing quite well thank you;
- Small Businesses in Big Trouble;
- The Wall Street Report;
- COVID19 details from today...worldwide.
Those stories plus an emotional conversation with the Executive Director of the Iowa CareGivers Association, Di Findley. We'll be talking about issues such as COVID19 Testing, Child Care Issues & Concerns and Personal Protective Equipment. In April the Iowa CareGivers Association conducted surveys on those three issues and the answers highlight the massive problems Iowa has with our direct caregiving efforts. For reference here is the official State of Iowa COVID10 Website. To hear that conversation click here.
Midweek and it feels like a roller coaster on Wall Street. Welcome to this edition of the business news headlines. Give us ten minutes and you'll get the top business news stories of the day:
- Billions of dollars and banks are...worried;
- Trouble at McDonald's;
- We've got buyers but no inventory;
- Stimulus dollars and prepaid debit cards;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Facebook gets into online shopping.
Those stories PLUS a fun conversation with professional voice artist Sharon Feingold. How she got into the business, who she does work for and much more in this interview that talks about the business of being a voice professional. Click here to listen.
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Once again "Hope springs eternal" as investors cheered news about a possible vaccine and oil for July delivery shot up. Here's what we've got for you today:
- What's going on with the bulls on Wall Street;
- Restaurants say "social distancing" will do their businesses in;
- What are "Negative Interest Rates;
- What about your home mortgage;
- Mark Cuban is all in for "Trickle Up Economics";
- Can virtual meetings promote gender equality?
Also today Laura Kinnard from Drake University, DMACC and The Runway Innovation Studio is in to talk about virtual events and some thoughts about the future of the...office. You can hear that...here.
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