It's the end of the week and many are saying...not soon enough. Today we've got some of the biggest business news headlines and, because it's Friday, Jeff Pitts from Cityview is in to chat it up about Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. But first, this is what we've got for you today:
- More troubles with the Boeing 737 Max;
- Supply chain troubles with backed up ships;
- The U.S. economy? "Ready to rip!";
- GM, LG and Batteries;
- Checking CEO Pay...are they worth it?
- The Wall Street Report;
- Good News/Bad News on the U.S. pandemic front.
And, yes, it is Friday and Jeff Pitts from Cityview is in the chat it up about stuff to do in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Have some fun already! To check it out...click here!
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Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines and it was a wild day on Wall Street. That and we've got a "Throwback Thursday" conversation with our friend Carlos Alvarez talking it up about building rapport. But, first the news:
- Two data points drove the markets today;
- What cars sit longest on the dealer car lot?
- Delta has headwinds but predicts a good year;
- The Biden approval ranking is....
- Pfizer booster shots a real possibility;
- Is Netflix losing steam?
- He says Coinbase could trade at $500 a share;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Women in the workplace...not much anymore.
Those stories plus our "Throwback" with Carlos. To listen in on how to build rapport with others, just click here.
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Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines, thanks for being with us. Here is what we've got for you today:
- The Coinbase IPO is about...
- The Consumer Price Index and...inflation;
- Now it's rubber automakers are worried about;
- "The Woz" hits TV with Unicorn Hunters;
- A gas tax to pay for the Biden infrastructure plan;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Three-hundred movie theaters go...dark.
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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 the Monday Edition of the business news headlines. We can tell you that Wall Street today paused a bit as several important items kick off this week. But, before we get into that...here's what we've got for you today:
- When is CEO compensation too much;
- Mounting concern over a COVID19 vaccine;
- Ford continues a tradition that is 39 years old;
- The business world vs. voting restrictions;
- Chips dip and the president weighs in;
- Who makes up the "Dream Customer" today;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Gen Z is looking at a rough future.
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 and, nope, no April Fools stuff going on here today but...oh the memories of those pranks still make me smile. Want to follow us on Twitter? You can do that @IOB_NewsHour. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The American Jobs Plan...we break it down;
- The life events that impact your care insurance costs;
- "No Jab - No Job" says an employer and they mean it;
- The Satan Shoe went to court;
- The Wall Street Report;
- An update on the Pfizer vaccine.
Speaking of vaccines today you'll meet Brian Finley the Iowa City, Iowa man who several weeks ago launched @IAVaccineAlerts on Twitter. And now has done the same thing for Minnesota, Nebraska, Illinois and Missouri...all as a volunteer. He'll share why he did it...how it works and some of the stumbles he's had. It's a great story and you can hear is by clicking ahead.
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On the final day of March and the end of the First Quarter we've had a busy news day and here is what we've got for you:
- Fired for pre-marital sex;
- What to do with your vaccination card;
- Student loans, COVID and relief;
- Microsoft and a $22 billion deal;
- Coca-Cola and Voter Suppression;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The American Jobs Plan;
- The ADP Jobs Report;
- Paper products to go up in price?
For the interview it's Rob Perry the director of sales and marketing for Reliable Aftermarket Parts and their wholesale division AIC Aftermarket Parts. Learn about the rapid growth of this Michigan based company over the past five years and what they deem is the "secret sauce" for success. To listen in, just click here.
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It's a busy business news day but we start off today with a special note from FEMA and while it's not business it may be helpful for those of you listening. Here's what we've got today:
- FEMA to help pay for burial costs;
- No, that vaccine was meant for...
- 127 Million Households a big number;
- Savings and getting a better bank deal;
- Not another toilet paper shortage;
- Good news from the unemployment line;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Getting high in New York State.
For the interview it's Desmund Adams with us from Focus and Find in the closing days of National Women's Month. Here is the question: As women make up the majority of Americans why are they not better represented in board rooms and c-suites? And, what if we told you that if that happened businesses could drive better profits? Click here to listen!
Welcome back to yet another Monday as we take a look at some of the top business news stories of the day. Here's what we've got ready for you:
- 7 Things you SHOULD NOT buy with your stimulus;
- Tax software upgraded for unemployment benefits;
- More stimulus payments on the way;
- Mortgage rates continue to climb;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Wanna make $2,400? We'll share how.
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 a reminder...we're days away from the First Day of Spring...finally. Welcome to this edition of the business news headlines and here's what we've got for you today:
- Warren Buffett has some stimulus advice;
- The IRS and Paper Checks;
- "Risky Trading" could soon be taxed;
- Stimulus and Tax Cuts...no, no, no;
- The Biden tax hike...is it on?
- News about former President Trump's wealth;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Google eyes getting back to the office.
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Welcome to a brand new month...where did February go? A reminder that if you want to follow us on Twitter you can do that @IOB_NewsHour. Here are the top business news stories we've got for you today:
- An unexpected tax bill for millions;
- Apple stores are...ready? Open;
- Wind, Texas and the United Kingdom;
- Speaking of Texas...Chapter 11 is a deal;
- Time is ticking for the COVID19 Relief Bill;
- Heard about the "Wealth Tax"? You will today;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The "Fight for 15" lost a round today.
Those stories plus, for the interview, you'll meet Iowa House Member Ras. Smith (D-Waterloo) who is concerned about workers and worker safety. We talk about that and several other items and the legislation is is proposing this week. He says business groups should support it because it will increase productivity, profits and create a better state for talented workers to enter. To listen to that conversation, click here.
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