Welcome back! If you've got 11 minutes we'll get to you the top business news stories of the U.S. and they are just a click away. Today:
- While some stores close one is seeing huge sales;
- Your favorite store may start taking your temperature;
- But, not your returns;
- Wisconsin just got a bill but will they pay;
- Auto dealers continue to struggle;
- The Wall Street Report.
Thanks for coming by. A programing note tomorrow an exclusive two-part interview with U.S. Senate hopeful from the State of Iowa, Eddie Mauro. And, remember tomorrow the markets are closed.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday 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, 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.
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It's the final day of March and the end of the first quarter. Here are the top business news stories we've got for you today:
- Hospitals firing doctors/nurses;
- Amazon fires a person linked to the walkout;
- The news business is struggling and that's a danger;
- Walmart hiring 5,000 people a day;
- Largest mall owner laying off staff;
- The president and $2 trillion;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Farmers, Food and Fear.
Those stories plus a conversation with Steven Haas from DLS Worldwide about trucking industry changes going on all across the country. Tips and some great advice as we move products around the nation. To listen to that conversation, click here.
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Recently Steven P. Haas who handles Association Partnerships for DLS Worldwide, a 3rd party logistics company based in Chicago, wrote a piece titled, "The Grand Re-Boot" and offered up new information about the trucking industry in light of the COVID19 pandemic. Some great information here and worth your time. In addition Steve has, as the end, some suggestions to "reengineer" Date Night.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday 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, Spotify, 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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In normal times an unemployment report like we received this morning would have shut the markets down. But these are not normal times. Click ahead for the business news headlines for Thursday the 26th of March:
- No, these are not normal times;
- Truck drivers get a reprieve;
- Vacuums to Ventilators;
- Panic buying is hurting employees;
- UAW wary of opening up auto plants;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Nurses on the front lines.
Those stories plus a wide ranging conversation with Janice Person who recently started her company JP Loves Cotton. We'll talk about consumers, branding, transparency, trust, agriculture and consumers. It was great to reconnect with my friend from St. Louis about her new adventure. Listen to that conversation here.
It was a volatile session on Wall Street and at the end of the day the markets posted some big numbers. Welcome to the business news headlines. Here's what we've got for you today:
- While the markets rebounded there is that "testing" thing;
- Businesses are starting to trim staff;
- Movie theaters are getting creative;
- Bidet (What??) sales are shooting up;
- Fiat Chrysler shutters a plant;
- Small businesses are being impacted;
- The Wall Street Report
- Soccer and wages;
- Plus we usually have Jeff Pitts from Cityview with "Stuff to DO". Today that changed.
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Today, on Wall Street, it was a complete reversal of yesterday's gains. Today was the day the markets moved from bulls to bears. Here are the stories we've got for you today:
- Now a pandemic business notices;
- Amazon tackles "Fake Stuff" and price gouging;
- Cruise ships and folks over 70 years old;
- Customer Service & Panicked Customers;
- THe Wall Street Report;
- LinkedIn trending stories is proof.
Those stories and a conversation about Bridges of Iowa with Executive Director Patrick Coughlin. It is a story of passion, families, drugs and dependency...a story too few know about...until today. Click here to listen.
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It may have been a different day but Wall Street had much the same result. After a promising open stock fell in afternoon trade. It's the business news headlines for Wednesday thanks for being with us. Today:
- The president blames the media for the stock drop;
- Airlines are slashing costs;
- The government is giving cash to Hong Kong residents;
- New technology for landlords that renters may fear;
- Ford says trouble is brewing but they can handle it;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The consumer trend of buying second-hand clothing.
Those stories plus a revisit to a housing story we had six months ago. The challenge is getting people to understand what the Neighborhood Finance Corporation does when it comes to helping many first time home-buyers. Meet Stephanie Preusch the Executive Director of this non-profit organization that not only provides low cost lending but also the extra cash to fix up the house. And...best of all the dollars used to repair the home is part of a forgivable loan. Listen here!
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What goes up must come down and that's what happened today on Wall Street as investors still don't know what to make about the coronavirus. In the business news today:
- Surging household debt and the economy;
- Farmers vs. Trucking;
- Pot may not be the "cash cow";
- The Sprint/T-Mobile Deal;
- What media tops consumers choice...it might surprise you.
Those stories PLUS a two-part interview with Cal Woods who is seeking the nomination to run for the U.S. Senate to represent the State of Iowa.
Here is Part One with Cal Woods
Here is Part Two with Cal.
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Over the past several months we've reported on the number of trucking companies who have shut their doors. At the same time there is a lack of drivers. Add to those issues new demands regarding packaging of freight, electronic logs, new technology and something called "density rating". With me is Brian Bartz from DLS Worldwide as we talk about the many changes in the industry and the "State of Freight".
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, Spotify, 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.
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International
