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The Business News & More 15 August 2019

Some days ya just don't know where to start. It was projected that the Dow was going to open strong this morning. That didn't happen but what did happen is our first story:
It's enough to make you shiver;
To drive customers into its store J.C. Penny will sell....
General Electric a "fraud bigger than Enron"? Yikes;
Big back to school items are...bullet proof. We're not kidding;
Walmart "open" to the discussion of banning assault weapons.
Those stories plus a conversation with Dr. Chris Draper the author of Violicity Economics...where we start out but the main focus of our visit is about "deep-fakes" and making sure what you have created is what you created and when it was created. Sound...deep? Meet the founder of Trokt and Hang on this will be something for you to hear.
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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The Business News Headlines 12 August 2019

The markets started the morning down and just kept heading that way. It's the business news headlines for Monday the 12th of August...thanks for being here to start a new week. Up today:
Dare we say the word..."Recession"?
This expense is dialing back the lifestyle of Americans;
Heard of the term "Wealth Works"? Sounds better than it is;
Like pasta? We've got a tip for you;
Bayer, the EPA and Roundup;
Your career might depend on your..."AQ".
Those stories and Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer.com is with us to chat it up about the Iowa State Fair, politicians, the business of the fair and some networking events happening in the city. Click here for that conversation. 

The Business News & More 6 August 2019

Today we've got a bit of a different newscast. We're mostly sticking to business with a look at what drove Wall Street down this morning plus:
Jeff Bezos sold a bunch of Amazon stock for...
The Apple Card has rolled out - what you need to know;
President Trump is "watching" Google;
Walmart and the new security issues;
A luxury retailer in bankruptcy;
For prior Fed Chairs warn of politics;
The Salvation Army Story that surprised me.
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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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The Business News Headlines & More 30 July 2019

Wall Street struggled all day because a number of headwinds from China to the Democratic Debate happening tonight. That story and these coming your way today:
That much touted Costco digital app...oops;
Capital One and lawsuits...already;
How about a savings rate 30 times that of other banks;
Apple and earnings;
The high cost of housing moves inland;
A personal air-conditioner?  Yep.
Those stories and more along with our business interview with Carol Hunter the Executive Editor of the Des Moines Register. Recently parent company Gannett rolled out a new payment plan for content. We talk about that, the business of newspapers, the work being done and the costs incurred...lots inside and it's just a click away. Like right 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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Meet Presidential Candidate Admiral Joe Sestak - Part One

He entered the crowded 2020 Democratic Presidential Race late. The reason was an illness of his daughter that has now been reversed. That, in itself, is quite the emotional story which he relates in Part Two. We begin by talking about his thirty years in the United States Navy and what that experience led to winning a congressional race, twice, in Pennsylvania. Meet Admiral Joe Sestak as he barnstorms across Iowa. 
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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The Business News Headlines - 12 July 2019

All the signs point to a rate cut...at least that is what Wall Street is banking on. That's just one of the stories we've got for you today in the business news headlines:
Thank you Mr. Powell;
Another casualty in D.C.
The Big Mac Index says this about the dollar;
Getting engaged? Better buy that dimond now;
More sad retail stories;
Got a bad boss? Could impact your health;
Airlines and in-flight booze.
Those stories plus some time with Jeff Pitts and Trevor Babcock from Cityview Magazine with our Friday Fun section of Stuff to DO in the DSM Metro this weekend into next week. To listen to that segment just 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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The Business News Headlines 10 July 2019

And we're off! Early this morning, on the hope of a Fed rate cut, the Dow jumped by well over 100 points. By mid-day investors continued to be hopeful. Catch regular updates on the market condition on our Twitter Feed @IOB_NewsHour. In other news today:
The NRA isn't "cooking" their books but...
Health Care and Technology;
Netflix under siege;
China - Manufacturing - Trade it's all back;
President Trump and his Social Media Summit;
American Airlines is having a lousy summer;
The Epi-Pen shortage and new...news.
Those stories and more along with some tax talk from our CPA friend Bruce Schmiedlin from Bruce Tax & CPA who says some tax preparers are simply tucking numbers in returns causing issues for small businesses and their owners. To listen to that conversation just click here. 
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The Business News and More 3 July 2019

The stock market closed early today ahead of the Independence Day Holiday and the Dow closed at a record up 179 points to close at 26,9866. Today you'll hear these stories plus a story about a different nation and their call for freedom and independence. Here's what's on tap:
This automaker sold only 933 cars in the U.S....why?
Thoughts about Lee Iacocca;
Tesla delivers;
You know that flag outfit you'll be wearing...it's illegal;
Candy bars are getting...green.
Those stories plus an on-the-spot interview with a group of women from Sudan who were calling attention to the plight of their home nation. You'll hear several voices talk about the brutality there and their desire to let people know of their call for freedom. To hear that, click here. 
Thanks for listening! 
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. 
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The Business News Headlines & More 27 June 2019

Signs pointed to a weak open for the Dow and it, for the most part, stayed that way. Reason? Eyes on the G-20 and the global economy.  In the business news headlines here is what we've got and stay with us for a conversation with Congressman Ro Khanna about a host of items.
Remember when Pier One Imports was...hot;
Ford announces labor cuts;
What? Jobless claims were up last week;
Americans are worried and maybe they have reason to be;
We'll talk cellphone batteries;
An elegant French restaurant leaves a tiny town;
Amazon makes news...again.
Those stories plus this conversation with Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) about a host of issues. It seems timely seeing how tonight is the second of the televised presidential debates. To hear that conversation click here. 
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The Business News Headlines & More 26 June 2019

Every weekday we bring you the top business news stories and today we've got several that you may have missed. In addition we'll talk about Washington D.C. and the drive to bring statehood to that area and how Iowa figures in the mix. Here's what we've got:
The announcement that SHOULD have moved the markets;
Data says the economy is booming...how come Americans's don't think so;
Getting creative in finding workers...we've got examples;
Even Jamie Dimon says our student loan system is a mess;
Got $100,000 for a pickup truck;
Business and Politics - Two stories.
Also today Tamyra Harrison from Iowans for D.C. Statehood is with me as we talk about the 700,000 people who live with taxation but no representation. It's quite the story that many just don't know about. You will hear more...today. Click here for that conversation. 
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