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Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
Imagine having to put together the business news headlines with everything else going on in the United States today. I can tell you it wasn't easy. But, here's what we've got for you today:
Domestic terror and business;
The Georgia Election and what is next;
Investors worry about "Big Tech";
What's in the Biden Tax Plan;
The Wall Street Report;
The World Bank on the recovery.
Those stories plus our first studio interview since March of last year. You'll meet Patrick Palmer who, with his company The Computer Guy is in our Small Business Spotlight. To hear his interesting back-story just click here.
Thanks for coming by and follow us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.
Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
Thanks for listening. My guest is Patrick Palmer a small business person from Central Iowa who has, for twenty-five years, been helping individuals, businesses and non-profits with their technology. He is known as The Computer Guy and his work is first class. Patrick is a returning guest and, this is the first in-studio interview I've been able to do since March of 2020. Here you'll learn how Patrick got started and what motivates him. This was fun.
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Welcome back to the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 5th of January. Reminder you can follow us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour. Here is what we've got for you today:
Georgia votes today and business on the fence;
Another COVID19 causality: State & Local Budgets;
Another round of retail closings announced;
Guaranteed Basic Income is a thing;
Americans back to buying vehicles;
A new car company has been formed;
The NYSE thumbs its nose at President Trump;
The Wall Street Report;
Is fatherhood...back?
Thanks for listening!
Monday Jan 04, 2021
Monday Jan 04, 2021
Welcome back to the first Monday of 2021 and the business news headlines from today. Here is what we've got for you today and a reminder you can follow us all day on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Business urges Congress to certify the Biden win;
Following a big close to 2020 stocks slipped today and why;
Google now has a union;
Tech stocks took a beating today;
Vaccine manufacturers hungry for workers;
The Wall Street Report;
Slack was down today and what that meant.
Those stories just a click away and thanks for listening!
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
It's the final day of 2020...who's ready? Here's what business news we've got cooked up for you on this the New Years Eve Edition. A programing note, we're off tomorrow but watch our Twitter Stream @IOB_NewsHour for some great interviews from the past year.
Wall Street has a record year;
Meanwhile investors are ignoring several issues;
The best of times, the worst of times;
Mortgage rates fall yet again, but...
Vaccine delivery is...in a word...awful;
Target issues children's clothing recall;
There is also a massive pet food recall;
The JC Penny CEO is...out;
The Wall Street Report;
Jillian Michaels says we're going to be working out at...home.
Those stories plus Jeff Pitts from Cityview with his New Years Eve look at stuff to do in the Greater Des Moines Metro. To hear that...click here!
Thanks for listening.
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Usually we do this on Friday afternoon BUT because it was New Years Eve Jeff Pitts the managing editor for Cityview Magazine is in to chat about some picks for this weekend and things to do into next week. Inside we'll chat about dancing on the pool table at a holiday party long ago (And, I said "News Girl"..ouch) Apples and ARL, Brenton Skating, football and basketball this weekend. Also the Des Moines Bucs face off against the Omaha Lancers (hate 'em) the Science Center and Sue, Living History Farm Dinners and snowmobiling at Big Creek. Have some fun already... Have some fun already.
Thanks for listening!
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Only one more day left in 2020...you in for that? Today here are the business news headlines we've got for you just ahead of New Years Eve:
Half of U.S. states will do this next year;
Hackers steal $36 billion from unemployment;
"Stick a fork in it!" Talking about additional stimulus dollars;
Hey, we've got corn and soybean news;
Podcasting is HOT - Ask Amazon;
The Wall Street Report
Gearing up for a work from home society.
Those stories PLUS, for the interview, it's Ro Crosbie from Tero International with a new set of programs designed to take time into consideration. Your time. It's called "Tero Clinics - Learning in Small Doses" and if you CLICK HERE you'll learn more.
Thanks for listening!
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Returning to our newscast is Ro Crosbie the Founder, President and CEO of Tero International a professional skills training company with a twenty-five year track record of innovation and helping people achieve, lead and succeed. Today we're talking about a brand new offering called "Tero Clinics - Learning in Small Doses". It's all about keying in on making the most of your time and focusing on seven critical areas most requested by Tero clients. What's best about this new offering is that it's timely and fits into everyone's schedule. We also referenced her book, Your Invisible Tool Box that also fits when it comes to dealing with important matters in a limited amount of time. Here's Ro...
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
While we may be winding down 2020 there isn't a lack of business news headlines and here is what we've got for you today:
Holiday travel is up and we're worried;
The Main Street Lending Program is extended;
McConnell rebuffs the House and the president;
A list of stuff that will increase in price next year;
The Wall Street Report
Business opportunities looking at us in the face.
Thanks for listening and connect with us on Twitter: @IOB_NewsHour.
Monday Dec 28, 2020
Monday Dec 28, 2020
We hope you had a safe and meaningful Christmas Weekend and it's good to be back with you for the business news headlines on your time. BTW you can reach out to us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and stay up to date all day long. Here's what we've got for you today:
President Trump reverses course;
The House votes to increase stimulus dollars;
The Santa Claus Rally;
A nifty job benefit if you can get it;
Another vaccine trial is underway;
Trouble for business in China;
Wonder Woman 1984 hauls in the cash;
The Wall Street Report;
The travel industry remake.
Those stories PLUS, for the interview it's Carrie Hansen and Jason Parkin from Clear Mortgage a company with not one but two goals. To hear that, just click this link.
Thanks for coming by!