Trade

The Business News Headlines 21 November 2019

Welcome to the "Late Edition" of the Business News Headlines...it's been quite a day for us from an early morning event with presidential candidate John Delaney to a conversation about online taxation (which we'll air at the beginning of the week) to a conversation about rural health care delivery. Whew....in the news today:
The "Capital" for income inequality in the U.S. is:
Tomorrow Tesla rolls out the new electric truck;
Something good happened today to "Pot Stocks";
Speaking of stocks...Wall Street another down day;
The new headwind for world economies is...
Those stories plus a check on Rackhouse Whiskey Club with returning guest Sam Hoyle. We'll talk about the interesting history that he's been, literally, digging up about small batch distillers across the United States and talk a bit about the Des Moines Whiskey Festival happening Friday and Saturday. To hear that just click here. 
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The Business News & More 18 November 2019

We've got plenty in store for you this afternoon as we wonder, out loud, what in the world is going on with the U.S. China trade deal....Here we go:
Deal? No Deal? Sounds like a TV Game Show;
Chick fil-A is changing their giving;
WeWork said to be laying off thousands;
FedEx and the New York Times in a brawl;
Markets closed higher but oh the agony;
Dunkin to get rid of their classic foam cups;
Women leaving banking and why.
Those stories and Laura Kinnard from Drake University and DMACC and author of DMBizMixer joins me to chat it up about Entrepreneur Month, some business events a social event in Urbandale and more. To listen to that all you need to do is click here. 

The Business News & More 14 November 2019

Uncertainty over any U.S. and China trade deal kept the markets in check. Welcome to the Thursday edition of the business news headlines:
A Majority of Americans don't feel the economic love;
Sears is laying off more folks;
Walmart released their Black Friday sales;
Wall Street had another "Meh" sorta day;
Throwback Thursday - The Flip Phone is back.
Those stories plus Connie Ryan the Executive Director of the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa joins me to talk about faith, public policy and gun violence. No, not another vigil but action. You can hear that conversation here.
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The Business News & More 12 November 2019

America was waiting today for President Trump to talk about the U.S. China trade war during his economic speech in New York. That...didn't much happen. In the business news today:
Trump talk about everything but...China;
A photo with Santa for $2,500;
Sandy Hook parents may sue Remington;
Seems nobody's "Got Milk" these days;
Chrysler accused of "dumping" cars;
Disney + rolled out today...there were issues;
Bias in the workplace against....
Those stories plus a Small Business Spotlight that shines on Nancy and Dean Vetter who have a company (Iowa Custom Murphy Beds) that makes and installs Amish made Murphy Beds all across the county. It's a story I stumbled on and think you'll enjoy. You can hear that conversation here.
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The Business News & More 8 November 2019

It's got Wall Street as well as reporters asking the question, "What in the world is going on with U.S. trade policy?" It's the Friday Edition and here's what we've got for you.
Tariffs and China - At this point nobody knows;
How about those auto tariffs;
Amazon is in trouble...again;
The Dick's Sporting Goods and Guns story;
Coke is having an AHA moment;
Older workers ain't goin' anywhere.
Those stories and Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine is with us to chat it up about Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. We've got music, sports, the arts...tons of stuff. To listen in just click here.
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The Business News and More 7 November 2019

It was hats and horns on Wall Street as investors believe there may be an end in sight for the trade war between the U.S. and China. But, there is a but.  Stories today:
It's not yet a done deal and what is the..."But";
Millions of American's are in serious financial trouble;
Low wage jobs abound and the future isn't bright;
Sears to close more stores;
Black Friday why it's already here and why;
The Des Moines River project gets a $25 million grant.
Also today we're going to talk about repairing the stuff you already own. The movement is called "Right to Repair" and our guest is Gay Gordon-Byrne from Repair.org. We'll talk about something you may have little knowledge about when it comes to fixing your own stuff from cell phones to agricultural equipment. You can hear that here. 
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The Business News & More 5 November 2019

Yesterday was a record setting day on Wall Street. Today? Not so much...everybody must be out voting? It's the business news headlines for Tuesday the 5th of November. Lets's go:
Wall Street slowed today in the face of China questions;
American's buy lots of imported stuff;
Speaking of buying check Costco;
Buying, Selling and Returning with UPS;
Samsung and their chip troubles;
The Internet is becoming less...free.
Those stories plus a conversation with Tracey Pearson from Tero International. We're talking about the world of talking...or better put...the art of effective communication. Come by as Tracey offers up some solid communication tips and we'll also chat a bit about Detroit. We share that....too. Click to listen in.
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The Business News Headlines 4 November 2019

It would seem Wall Street likes the "promise" of a possible trade deal with China...the question is...will it happen. It's the Business News Headlines for Monday the 4th of November. In the news today:
Wall Street seems happy today;
Rising home prices have millennials worried;
Apple to donate billions to stave off housing cost;
More Baby Boomers not moving;
Energy storage and Sweden;
Easterbrook is out at McDonald's - Investors not happy;
Japan: A 4 Day Work Week = 40% rise in productivity. 
Those stories plus Laura Kinnard is in with business events in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Use #DMBizEvents to get your listed so we can talk about them. You can hear that conversation here. 
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The Business News & More 31 October 2019

Welcome to the Halloween Edition of the Business News Headlines...and yes, it was scary today on Wall Street. Stories we've got for you today:
The comeback for J.C. Penny might mean less clothing and more yoga;
Ford is closing another plant according to the tentative UAW contract;
We've got a Halloween Candy story for you;
The "go to" store for low income shoppers is....
What happened and why on Wall Street.
Also today, Brad Anderson from AARP-Iowa joins me to chat it up about the Des Moines, Iowa City Council Forum they recently held. You'll learn about the top areas of concern for their membership, "complete streets", creating age friendly cities, new ideas for transportation...and more To listen to that conversation, click here. 

The Business News & More 25 October 2019

The markets bumped up on the final trading day of the week. We've got the numbers inside for you. In addition we've got these stories:
44 million American's and Student Debt;
Subprime Auto Loans are Defaulting;
One of the largest malls opens but, anybody going;
Our U.S. Budget Deficit...just got bigger;
Productivity and the 25 Hour Work Week;
Recruiters and...Seven Words.
Those stories plus Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine is in for Stuff to DO in the DSM Metro this weekend into next week. To hear that fun stuff, click here. 
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