Nearly as fast as oil prices went up yesterday they headed back down today. But, all of that didn't much help Wall Street as investors wonder what's next when it comes to the Fed. Here for you today we're looking at these stories:
- Oil, Gas and Consumers;
- GM hits back at the UAW;
- She is paid $22 million and why;
- The strike and the local economy;
- Fed and Rates;
- Your job will be...mostly gone says Brian Solis.
Those stories and more along with Marketing for Business with Phil K. James of Good Milkshake Digital. We're talking about how to get your existing customers to buy more of what they want from you...and it works across nearly every vertical. Restaurants, grocery stores, hardware stores, coffee shops even lawyers. Here is that conversation.
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August goes down as the second worst month of the year for Wall Street but don't celebrate the end of the month too loudly. We'll tell you why coming up today. In other business news headlines:
- Hope and second thoughts drove the markets;
- The trucking industry and trouble ahead;
- U.S. cities where middle class families can't live;
- If rising costs bug you, wait until Sunday;
- Heard of "Right to Repair"? You will today with Admiral Joe Sestak;
- Baseball changes in the future.
Those stories plus we get on the lighter side of things with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine. Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro is right here!
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The early morning futures indicated that Wall Street was going to open down and it did. What's up? Trade issues the global economy...it's starting to get serious. In the news today:
- If it seems like there was a Walgreens on every corner...that's about to change;
- The Disney Company, streaming and financial losses;
- Where is the trade war with China headed? Some thoughts;
- Hear about the McDonald's drink cup in Japan?
- NPR to cut some newsroom jobs;
- The National Rifle Association in the news...again;
- Vacations and your reluctance to take one.
Click through for those stories and 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. 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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It's a holiday shortened week but yet we find things to talk about with Laura Kinnard of Drake University, Des Moines Area Community College and DMBizMixer.com. We kick things off talking about "road-diets" and business, speeding, business blogging and some weight loss. Oh...and there are a couple of business events happening too. Here's Laura!
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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It's the early edition of the Business News Hour and we lead off with clues...we're looking for clues on this the 19th day of June...and thanks for listening!
- Clues, looking for clues;
- Oh, Oh...this won't make President Trump happy;
- Apple said to be moving suppliers away from China;
- Amazon to FedEx, "Take that!";
- Twitter says you ain't using it so...it's gone;
- A phone launch coming;
- The world of shrinking bonuses, but you knew that...right?
Those stories plus a conversation we had some time ago with Mike Curtin the CEO of the DC Central Kitchen where it's much more than food. Click here for that story.
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It's the early edition of Insight on Business the News Hour with stories you may have missed and some that are really top of mind. Let's go:
- The Working Lunch a bad habit gets worse;
- Import prices fell last month...and the Fed?
- The plastic grocery sack that will shock you;
- The word business hates is with us every day;
- News from the "Speedy Delivery War";
- Chain restaurants believe you want MORE;
- Spies are lurking on LinkedIn.
Those stories plus a Throwback Thursday conversation with Dr. Chris Draper about Velocity Economics. What is it? How does it work? Will it work? He says it already has. Click here for that conversation.
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Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 29th day of May...where has this month gone? We've got a quick programing note...we're trying something a bit different and putting this up well before 5pm Central. Why? We noticed that getting the news headlines in advance of the end of the day seems to be the right thing to do. So...we're going to try this for a bit. Meanwhile today:
- That "Trade War Thingy" just got more interesting;
- The markets take a bath on worry;
- IHOP pulling our leg...again?
- That Galaxy Fold the wait ain't over;
- Lordstown, Ohio back in the news;
- So, you're "optimistic" about the economy...is that a good thing?
- Putting ear plugs on smart speakers;
- And the favorite airline is....
Those stories plus we go Out to Lunch with our guest Brad Anderson from AARP-Iowa. But before we settle in to order we always do "Quick Bites" three questions for our guest. Let's see how Brad does: To hear that segment click here.
Out to Lunch is a weekly segment where I get to take a thought leader Out to Lunch and you get to listen in on our business conversation. Click through to learn more about Brad, his passion about public service, the new programs being rolled out and how they will impact every family...not just AARP members. Enjoy. To listen in click here.
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Each week I get to take a thought leader "Out to Lunch" and we talk business. The only difference is that YOU get to listen in. Today I'm Out to Lunch with Brad Anderson the State Director for AARP-Iowa. Now, before you figure there is nothing here for you...hang on. Brad has information about a number of programs that will touch each member of your family and, you'll also get to learn about him, his "dream job" and more. Click ahead and listen in as we go Out to Lunch with Brad Anderson at our host location, Trostel's Dish.
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.
What's hot and what's not when it comes to transportation? Meet Ken Chester and Sasha J. Little from the podcast, Roadworthy Drive. Each week Ken and Sasha let loose with their review of cars, trucks, trikes, technology...if it has to do with getting you from "Point A" to "Point B" it's likely that they've talked about it. Roadworthy Drive is...on it!
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.
