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Friday Sep 18, 2020
Friday Sep 18, 2020
It was another down day on Wall Street and we'll share why. Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines here's what we've got for you today:
More job cuts and why;
Hurry download Tik Tok...like now;
The CDC changed testing recommendations...again;
Watch out for that car! Driverless taxis in California;
Vote by mail in Houston...is OK...sorta;
Coffee sales are being impacted because...
The Wall Street Report;
They used to be "safe" jobs...but.
Those stories PLUS Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine and Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. Have some FUN already. Listen...here.
Thanks for coming by!
Friday Sep 18, 2020
Friday Sep 18, 2020
It's Friday and the day Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine comes by to share his top of mind events happening in the greater Des Moines Metro this weekend and into next week. Today we riff about a host of things from Iowa State Football to "Walk for the Animals" at the Blank Park Zoo to bull riding, Food Truck Thursday, The Sheet and some movies that are on the screen. If you are into serious...don't stop. 'Cause it's Friday and you deserve to have a little fun!
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
It was a bleak report from Jerome Powell of the Fed and that, plus some data, started to roll the ball downhill. It's the business news headlines for Thursday the 17th of September, thanks for being with us and here's what's on tap:
What the Fed said;
Conflicting COVID19 messages;
Hotels are in big trouble and asking for help;
The comeback of GE?
The Wall Street Report;
Low income students at...risk.
Those stories plus a conversation about trucking, the transportation industry and what consumers, suppliers and manufacturers need to know. Here to speak to them, and offer some solutions, are two transportation professionals, Brian Anderson of Anderson Cargo and Steven Haas of DLS Worldwide. If you are a manufacturer, shipper or carrier you might want to listen. To do that, CLICK HERE.
Thanks for listening!
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
Prior to the pandemic the trucking industry was already thousands of drivers short then came COVID19. Today overnight deliveries are harder to realize as supply chains break down and more carriers are facing financial hardship. Add to that the safety regulations that have added costs and cut down on trucking time and you've got some significant issues that business needs to realize. Here to speak to them, and offer some solutions, are two transportation professionals, Brian Anderson of Anderson Cargo and Steven Haas of DLS Worldwide. If you are a manufacturer, shipper or carrier you might want to listen.
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Well, things started off good enough but quickly fell apart even with the Fed rate news. It's the business news headlines for Wednesday the 16th day of September and here is what we've got:
What the Fed said about interest rates means;
Amazon is coming to your hamlet sooner than later;
Working women leaving the workforce;
Retail numbers today are, well, not so hot;
Out of sync: Wall Street vs. Main Street;
I huge IPO today, no, really;
The Wall Street Report;
If you do this first thing in the morning...you shouldn't.
Thanks for listening!
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Wall Street started the day up but by the bell the Dow ended...flat. It's the business news headlines for today and here's what we've got for you:
Tech keeps marching forward;
Louis DeJoy and the pricy new hires;
U.S. Infrastructure center stage this week;
She will be co-writing and directing a new movie about...
Amazon and the new Luxury Products portal;
Payment deferrals...how many Americans are doing this;
The Wall Street Report;
The Apple Show from today.
Those stories and we'll welcome Debbie Marshall to our broadcast. Debbie is the principal at Thrive Consulting and she's here to offer up some tips and ideas to help job seekers stand out from the crowd in a very, very tight job market. To listen, just click here.
Thanks for coming by!
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
The job market is tough. You know that because nearly every day during the Business News Hour we talk about the unemployment situation and the number of jobs that are available. So, how do you stand out? How do you create a desire on the part of an HR professional or the people in charge of hiring? Meet Debbie Marshall and her job coaching business Thrive Consulting. Here we'll talk about the job market and Debbie will give you some solid tips on how to break through. Take some time and meet Debbie Marshall.
Monday Sep 14, 2020
Monday Sep 14, 2020
It's a brand new business week and thanks for coming by for the business news headlines. Here's what we have for you today:
There are a record 12 deals in the IPO Pipeline;
Europe braces for a tough winter;
Who you are impacts your economics;
Did we learn from the Great Recession;
They say the future of business is...not good and why;
The Wall Street Report
The Grocery BOOM is...gone.
Those stories PLUS you'll meet Farmer/Attorney Warren Varley who is from Stuart, Iowa and is running for the Iowa State Senate in a sprawling district that includes Adar, Cass, Dallas, Guthrie and part of Polk County. We'll talk about rural economic development, the factors that Iowa should be paying attention to. We'll chat about taxes, tax credits, education and more. Meet Warren Varley right here.
Thanks for listening!
Monday Sep 14, 2020
Monday Sep 14, 2020
Every so often we get to visit with people running for public office. Today you'll meet farmer and lawyer Warren Varley who is running for the Iowa State Senate in District 10 a vast area of Adair, Cass, Dallas, Guthrie, and Polk Counties. We talk about what he sees as ways to improve the quality of life in not only those counties but all of Iowa and how the state needs to pay attention to our rural communities. And, yes, he has a plan. Meet Warren Varley...
Friday Sep 11, 2020
Friday Sep 11, 2020
For many of us waking up this morning our first thought was, "This is 9/11..." And remembering where we were on that awful morning that is seared into our memory. Here are the business news headlines from today:
Family lifeline...seasonal jobs;
The New York Times and employees/child care;
NYSE and taxes...they just want to move;
Meet the country that wants to pay with scrap iron;
A bunch of tech IPO's next week;
The Wall Street Report
Martha Stewart and a bit of cannabis if you please.
Those stories plus Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview is back with us for a look at some Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro..from music to sports to jousting. To listen just click here.
Thanks for coming by!