Technology

The Business News Headlines 3 June 2019

When we closed to books on Friday there was hope the markets would bounce back on the first trading day in June. That was not to be.  Here's what we've got just a click away:
Apple and iTunes and watches;
Farmers in Canada also in trouble;
Amazon says it's all about speed;
President Trump goes after AT&T;
News about Russia and Tinder;
Heard about "Deep Fakes?
And, we're not making this up, a new toilet paper roll for Millennials.
Those stories plus Laura Kinnard from Drake University and DMBizMixer.com joins me to talk it up about business events and more. Click here to listen in. 
Thanks for coming by! 

Business News Headlines 30 May 2019

A different format at a different time of day. The business news on your time. Today we've got quite a list of interesting stories and you'll be able to track what happens on Wall Street by following our Twitter Feed @IOB_NewsHour.  Today:
The bond yield and you;
Wait, Payless Shoes still open;
Careful what you promise;
Pssst Google says is it "confidential";
Who, other than consumers, gets stung by the trade war?
Ultra-Prepared Food - It could be killing you.
Those stories and we go deep into a conversation about firearms with Tom Hudson a partner in the Johnston, Iowa based Crossroads Shooting Sports. We talk gun sales, gun laws, training, responsibility and the odd reason why firearm sales are down. What he says might surprise you...listen in right here. 
Thanks for coming by! 

The Business News Headlines 28 May 2019

Back from the Memorial Day Holiday...hope you had a good weekend. Our hearts go out to the thousands who have been impacted by the recent storms, tornados and flooding. It has been a tragic spring.  In the news today:
The markets react to falling rates and rising trade tensions;
Amazon not yet done with NYC;
But it may be done with "Mom & Pop";
IKEA is changing up their business model think convenience;
Sports Illustrated is "sold"...sort of;
What happened and why on Wall Street.
Those stories and some new technology for agriculture. Craig Dick from Cropstream.com is our guest and we'll be talking about this free new app that connects farmers/ranchers with everybody from suppliers, to dealers to associations and markets all from your cell phone. Yeah...it's a big deal. To hear that conversation, click here. 
Thanks for listening!
 

Cropstream - Technology for Agriculture

It's been true for decades, if you want to see an "industry" that has the edge when it comes to technology look toward agriculture. Today you'll meet Craig Dick from Cropstream.com a company that puts farmers and ranchers in touch with their suppliers, dealers, agronomists and various associations all from their smart phone. We'll talk all about the benefits to agribusiness as well as our farmers/ranchers. Craig Dick and the Cropstream app. 
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 starting at 5pm Central. 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. 

The Business News Headlines 24 May 2019

Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Hour. Today, because it's Friday and we know where your head it at...sort of...we've got some interesting features we're sharing:
McDonald's and Politics;
The Harriet Tubman $20 bill? Don't count on it;
Technology, China and Trade;
Reparations - A history of a struggling nation;
Harley Davidson take a gamble.
Those stories and, because it's Friday we've got Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine with Stuff to DO in the DSMUSA Metro this weekend into next. Enjoy that fun stuff here.
Thanks for listening.....

The Business News Headlines 23 May 2019

Welcome to the Business News Headlines for today...and our "Vacation Edition". On tap today we've got these stories and an impacting business interview that can alter your career trajectory. 
Huawei says they may just "go it alone";
Amazon said "Nyet!" but Google says "Howdy partner!";
Just what will the Fed do to interest rates...some thoughts;
Look out Chrome the Fox is coming;
How about a device you wear that will track your...emotions;
What might 5G mean for you? An update.
Those stories and in for The Interview is author Deb Rinner from Tero International who will spend some time with us talking about business etiquette and how it impacts your professional life...and yes, she also gives me a quiz to test my etiquette skills. To listen to that...just click here. 
Thanks for coming by!!

The Business News Headlines 22 May 2019

It's the "Vacation Edition" of the Business News Headlines. Today as stocks struggle with trade concerns we've got these stories:
Department stores struggle and their stocks fade;
While some retailers sink Target gets a bump up;
Lowe's disappoints but Home Depot...nope;
Good news for Apple computer fans;
Want a Tesla? New pricing;
Just in case you've run out of stuff to worry about we've got a looming story;
Want extra time to do the SAT? Move to a more affluent school.
Those stories plus an amazing conversation with author and 2020 presidential hopeful Marianne Williamson. We talk about economics, families, working folks, the system and so much more. And, at no time did it seem like she had to talk...politically. Very interesting and to hear that...click right here. 
Thanks for coming by! 
 

The Business News Headlines 20 May 2019

Welcome to the Vacation Edition of the Business News Hour. Coming up today we've got to ask about the games you may have downloaded:
Kill a journalist;
Tech stocks tank the market today;
Small business gives the economy a green light...sort of;
Fast food doing some interesting things to recruit and retain;
Ford laying off thousands of workers.
Those stories and through the magic of radio we've got Laura Kinnard joining us from Des Moines, Iowa to chat it up about business networking and education in DSMUSA this week. To hear that, just click here. 
Thanks for listening~

Business Networking and Education with Laura Kinnard

Each Monday we welcome Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer.com to our studio to talk a bit about business networking and educational opportunities. By the magic of broadcasting I'm on vacation and Laura is back in Des Moines. See how this works?  Click through for more. 
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 starting at 5pm Central. 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. 

The Business News Headlines 14 May 2019

What a difference a day makes...twenty-four little hours.  It's the business news headlines and today this is what we've got cooked up for you:
24 hours ago the sky was falling. Today? "Dead cat bounce";
While UBER was bleeding cash big banks raked in the loot;
How long will the trade war last? Some say a long time;
Hungry and stuck in traffic? Burger King has an app for that;
Heard about the class action suit against Turbo-Tax?
What happened and why on Wall Street
Also today we're going to deliver to you Quick Bites part of our Out to Lunch segment where I get to ask our guest three questions. Today it's John Norris, partner with the State Public Policy Group who is going to share with us his favorite book, movie and if he wasn't doing what he is doing now...what might he like to be doing. John Norris and Quick Bites at Trostel's Dish. Here is that conversation.