Already mid-week. Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of the business news headlines and, yes, we've got about ten minutes worth to get you up to speed. Remember you can follow us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour. Here's what made the headlines today:
- One word put the markets in a tailspin;
- Boeing reported earnings today...ouch;
- Forced labor in China is a story;
- ThreadUp to go public;
- CVS & Walgreens in hot water;
- The rise of the independent investor;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Retirement woes is a real deal.
Those stories plus, for the interview, it's Jaylin Cavil from the Black Liberation Movement. While politics takes center stage here there are a host of business related issues that are connected such as wages, health care, productivity and financial security. Jaylin also explains the name change and we break down the organizations six legislative demands...no, not requests...but...demands. To listen, click here.
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As you know, those of you who have listed to our broadcast over the years, understand that our focus is on business and we rarely tread into the world of politics. And while this conversation has political underpinnings what Jaylin Cavil has to say about a host of issues has a direct impact on economic growth, jobs, financial security and productivity. Jaylin is with the Black Liberation Movement. You would also know them as Black Lives Matter. Here, in this long-form interview we spend time talking about the six "Legislative Demands" the group has taken to the Iowa Legislature as well as why alter the BLM name. Here is Jaylin Cavil.
Hard to believe that it's already Thursday! We're back on track today after being glued to the newswires all yesterday afternoon. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Wall Street and the Biden Certification;
- Let's buy stuff...and we've got a list of bargains;
- A new vaccine made news in...Brazil;
- A stimulus check update;
- Notice a quiet? Social Media and President Trump;
- Work from home even changes how we buy stuff;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Jobs and cities and the jobs report.
Those stories and for the interview it's entrepreneur Desmund Adams from Focus and Find a totally different way to recruit individuals that not only makes sense but helps businesses make...money. To listen, click here.
Over the past several months the nation has been rocked by not only a pandemic but also a movement called No Justice - No Peace. Many in the business community are concerned and a bit reluctant to learn about what the organization is and what they promote. Here Mark Langgin returns to our newscast to talk about things like building the economic base of thousands of individuals who face real economic hardship and you may be surprised at where they live. Mark is also part of something called the New Frontier Action. Here is Mark Langgin...
We made it to Friday...that one fact should be something to celebrate. It's the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines and here's what we've got for you:
- Wall Street ended the day mixed;
- The U.S. added more jobs but, yes, there is a but;
- The price of oil fell again today and why;
- Some chain restaurant news;
- The states are seeing dollars in pot;
- The Clorox/Lysol Scam;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Wait...what was that in California?
Those stories PLUS, because it is Friday, Jeff Pitts, the managing editor of Cityview Magazine is in to chat it up about "Stuff to Do" in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Some things cancelled but music, the laughs and honky tonk dancing cowboys made the list. To listen just click here.
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It's been a day. For many people across the United States they have been clicking into their phones, watching TV and trying to figure out the presidential election. Us too. Welcome to "The Day After" and here's what we've got for you:
- Votes are being counted and Wall Street had a big day;
- One thing is for sure our job problem is real;
- Today another retail chain called it quits;
- Tech stocks soared but, is that a good thing;
- The Wall Street Report;
- There were two winners in California yesterday.
Those stories plus we'll talk about ISO Certification and what it means to a company and, more importantly, their customers. Von Leefer and Linda Leefer from Area Diesel Service joins me for that conversation and you can hear it all...here.
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So much going on and we're here to boil some of the biggest business news stories down for you. Here's what we've got in store:
- Walmart is replacing robots with...
- Two large mall owners have filed for Chapter 11;
- The price of oil shot up today and why;
- Prop 22, Uber and Lyft explained;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Wall Street warming to a Biden victory;
- The disengagement of teens and why that matters.
Those stories plus, for the interview, you'll hear from Jason Olson of Duplication Media. We've been asking business owners how they have been impacted during COVID19 and Jason had an interesting story to tell. You can listen...here.
We're getting to the end of October and for Wall Street it's been a spooky season. Here are the business news headlines for Wednesday the 28th of October:
- Another sell-off on Wall Street and you know why;
- Oil prices tumbled today and why;
- The biggest financial fear for Americans is....
- Food stockpiling and food manufacturing;
- Technology and the U.S. Senate today;
- Losing our appetite for chain restaurants;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Hey, Tic Tok is hiring!
Those storie plus we welcome back Austin, Texas singer/songwriter Roxi Copland to talk with us a bit about her business, COVID19, getting radio airplay, juggling business responsibilities and...Spotify. To hear that conversation and a snippet of her new song, click here.
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For some it is the end of another week...and what a week it has been. Here are the business news headlines we've got ready for you today and remember, join us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour:
- Jobs that pay $100K and more;
- Dads too and the COVID19 impact;
- Wells Fargo said...what?
- Mixing business and politics;
- Hamburgers and Racial Equity;
- Business is upbeat about the future;
- The Wall Street Report
- Some sober thoughts about jobless numbers.
Those stories PLUS it's Friday and Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine in to chat it up about Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro...click here to listen.
Thanks so much for coming by. It's been a busy news day and here's what we've got lined up for you today:
- Yachts, a Van Gogh and a Movie;
- More disruption in the grocery industry;
- Microsoft has extended their Work from Home Policy;
- Airbus is ramping up;
- The retailers that are opening new stores;
- Home sales are way up;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Flight Attendants without a Plan B.
Also today a conversation about what No Justice - No Peace means...to businesses. We've all seen news video about marches and civil unrest but is that what No Justice - No Peace is all about? Today an in depth conversation about the movement in Iowa with organizer Al Womble. To hear that conversation, click here.
