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The Business News Headlines 31 January 2019

Plug in we've got the business news headlines for the final day of January 2019...can you believe it?  The stories we have on tap for you today include:
The BEST January for the S&P 500 since 1987;
Harley Davidson has many, many headwinds;
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) shook out a new tax plan today;
President Trump may hold off on more tariffs on China;
What? Amazon is forecasting lower sales this quarter;
What happened today on Wall Street and why.
Those stories and we'll introduce you to a concept that means we an celebrate Black Friday every Friday of the year and boost the economy of the businesses owned by African Americans. We'll introduce Abena Imhotep and something that makes, to us, a ton of sense. To hear that frank exchange click here. 
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 29 January 2019

Each weekday we gather some of the more interesting business news stories and offer them up to you on your time. Nope, you don't need to wait and listen at a specific time because this newscast goes with you in podcast form. Here is what we've got on tap today:
What did businesses do with the $1.5 trillion tax cut that is now a year old?
Apple reported trouble in China;
Speaking of China, investors there are off-loading lots and lots of U.S. property;
Gold is making a comeback - Can the "Gold Guys" be far behind?
The changing brick & mortar drugstore. We've got a couple of examples;
Wall Street struggled today and we'll have those numbers.
Also today a two part interview about economics. Our guest is Dr. Chris Draper who has recently released his book, Velocity Economics. What is it? How does it work? Who benefits? What will it mean to workers, families and business startups? And, how is it different than the current system that doesn't seem to work?  Asked and answered in Part One which is here. 
Then in Part Two of our conversation with Dr. Draper we talk about socialism isn't that what he is promoting? Also we speak to the headwinds that Dr. Draper says is killing productivity in the United States and he says it is all because we are stuck on a system that has not worked and will never work. Trickle Down Economics. Listen to Part Two here. 
Thanks for listening. 

We Talk Violicity Economics with Dr. Chris Draper - Part One

You've all heard of "supply side economics" where the top wage and income earners and corporations receive all sorts of financial perks that will, so the theory goes, then "trickle down" to workers and families. Except that hasn't worked out so well. In fact, says Dr. Chris Draper the author of Velocity Economics, "trickle down has never worked and will never work because it's upside down to what really should be happening. Take some time and learn more in the very interesting conversation. 
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.

Velocity Economics Part Two with Dr. Chris Draper

It's a common thread when business hears about an economic stimulus that offers more money to workers than to corporations. Here we continue our conversation with Dr. Chris Draper about his new book Velocity Economics. We also talk about the major headwinds that are forcing so many Americans to live paycheck to paycheck and not be able to create wealth and become more productive. If you think our current system is broken...you are working more but getting less. Give a listen to Dr. Draper...
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.

The Business News Headlines 25 January 2019

After weeks of a federal shutdown the announcement came today that a deal had been reached. That leads off the newscast on this Friday evening.  Thanks for being here.
Federal Shutdown Over?
Markets react to the deal;
The media industry is slashing jobs and not just at newspapers;
Amazon wants others to do the heavy lifting and R&D for exclusive Prime products;
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is about to roll out a "Wealth Tax";
What happened on Wall Street and why.
Those stories and Jeff Pitts the Managing editor of Cityview Magazine is in with Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. To hear that...just click here.
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 24 January 2019

It's the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines and have we got some stories for you today. Just a click away you'll learn about:
The thirty-second ad that will NOT run during the Super Bowl;
Billionaire investor and U.S. Secretary of Commerce tells federal workers to, "get a loan";
The partial federal shutdown goes into it's 35 day tomorrow both senate bills failed today;
Walmart wants to hire 900 truck drivers and pay them a bundle to drive;
Airlines pilots, flight attendants are all concerned about the shutdown and safety;
Did Sears CEO Eddie Lambert "steal" Sears?
The markets ended mixed today and we'll have those numbers.
Those stories and our interview is with author Louise Gately who recently finished an historical account of an early Iowa resident, James Jordan who was involved in getting the state capital moved, being part of the Underground Railroad and building a financial empire. "Pursuit of a Dream - James Jordan His Life and His Legacy" is a great book for folks who love deep looks at history. Click here to listen in. 

The Business News Headlines 14 January 2019

Hope you had a great weekend! Back at it for another Monday and we've got the following business news headlines for you...just a click away:
Wall Street falters today and we'll share why;
Thousands of teachers are out on strike in Los Angeles and we'll share those demands;
CVS Health will spend $100 million on community health programs...why? We have an idea;
A hedge fund wants to buy Gannett and Gannett is listening;
The shutdown claims another victim;
Sen. Bernie Sanders is back with a $15 an hour proposal;
Former congressman John K. Delaney was in Iowa and we chatted with him;
Wall Street did what?
Those stories plus Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer.com joins us to talk about business networking and education events this week. Plus we look at the status of female owned businesses in Iowa and a recent American Express finding. To hear that conversation click here. 
Thanks for listening! 

Business News Headlines 10 January 2019

Wall Street had another decent day...imagine what might have been without all the other distractions. Here are the business news headlines that are just a click away:
Day five and the markets won again;
Federal workers start to sue the federal government over the shutdown and they could win;
Meanwhile thousands of federal workers file for unemployment;
Retail stocks took a beating today led by Macy's;
The future of Amazon could be altered by a divorce;
A look at the numbers in our Wall Street Report.
In for The Interview is Kyle Hopkins a trainer from Tero International. We'll be talking about self awareness, bias, culture and more. So, what's the business angle? He says that by paying attention to differences and recognizing them helps build relationships and...in the end...sales. An interesting topic. To hear that conversation, click here. 
Thanks for listening!! 

The Business News Headlines 26 December 2018

OK, OK...we took yesterday off, sort of. It's the business news headlines from today and today we've got some great stories lined up for this Boxing Day:
The Dow has it's best single day...ever;
Amazon also had its best holiday season...ever;
Consumer spending up big time;
The GAP set to close its huge NYC store. Guess what the rent is per square foot;
Report the U.S. and China will hold trade talks next month;
Dollar Stores continue to surge across the United States...why?
Interest rates and the national debt. Some chiling numbers;
The Wall Street Report and it is...well...amazing.
Those stories plus we go Out to Lunch with Jonnnie Wright from the Buyosphere and Buyosphere University. We're talking first about three questions, the same three questions each of our guests get asked: Book, Movie and Job..we call it Quick Bites. To listen in to our three questions click here. 
Then we launch into a wide ranging conversation about business, consumers, marketing and so much more. Promise you will learn a great deal from this business lunch at Gilroy's Kitchen - Pub - Patio in West Des Moines, Iowa. To listen to us talk business over lunch click here. 
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 24 December 2018

Sure we're here...welcome to the Christmas Eve Edition of the Business News Hour where we've tracked several important business news stories for you:
One word might describe what is going on in the U.S. today and that words is...
We're in a Bear Market...so what does that mean? We' share;
Nike shares drop and we'll tell why;
We bet you have never heard of RIP Medical Debt. You will today;
The top Google searches for 2018 are out;
Older workers are looking for work and could be your answer to finding folks;
Of course we'll look at the numbers from Wall Street.
Those stories plus Laura Kinnard from Drake University and DMBizMixer.com joins us to chat about two or three business networking/education events and then we launch into news about her startup Curated Growth a company that seeks to repurpose the ailing Southridge Mall. To listen to that conversation click here. 
Thanks for listening!