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Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
It was a tough day on Wall Street as several factors fed the sell off. Here are the business news stories we've got for you today:
Fleeing high priced cities and landing good jobs;
When will theaters reopen;
More layoffs in the news business;
New weekly jobless numbers go up;
The Wall Street Report;
Poland sues...Ikea. No, really.
Those stories plus an in depth conversation about bankruptcy with attorney Jeffery Goetz from the Bradshaw Law Firm. We're going to talk about the economy, who is being pushed into bankruptcy, the need for businesses and individuals to reach out and so much more. Listen to our conversation here.
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
It's one of those subjects that, due to the economic reality of the times, is top of mind among many corporations, small businesses and individuals. We're talking bankruptcy with Jeffery Goetz from the Branshaw Law Firm. What are the options? What should businesses be thinking about? Who should they reach out to? We'll also talk about two camps of businesses who now may be in trouble, student loan debt and the differences in the various forms of bankruptcy. Meet Jeff Goetz and here is a link directly to his information.
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Welcome to the Mid-Week edition of the business news headlines and we're all set with these stories today:
Markets move up think Pfizer;
Retail workers and an uncertain future;
Another automaker talking job cuts;
Millennials are killing off these businesses;
Existing home sales up in June;
Tesla is riding a big wave;
The Wall Street Report
COVID19 takes another industry down...
Thanks for listening!
Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
Welcome back to the Business News Headlines, something that we create for you each day Monday - Friday. On tap today we've got these stories for you:
It was a bouncy day for the markets;
More retail stores to close;
But wait! Aldi to increase stores in the U.S.;
Looking for a gig? More jobs in Canada being posted;
A new food rewards program was launched today;
The Wall Street Report;
A movie "blockbuster" gets...iced.
Thanks for listening!
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Monday Jul 20, 2020
We're back to Monday and any bump on Wall Street can be traced to technology. Here's what we've got for you today:
The tech crunch for Nasdaq;
Mall owners gambling a bit;
Pipelines in the U.S. shutting down;
Roundup and Bayer no party yet;
Student loans and...death...it's an issue;
Credit complaints are piling up;
The Wall Street Report;
Airbnb going backwards to survive.
Thanks for listening!
Insight on Business is a production of our advertising/marketing agency Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications and can be heard here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, iHeartRadio and Player FM. We also air each Sunday with the Business News Headlines in Review on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. Thanks to our sponsors AARP - Iowa, the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association, Oasis a Paychex Company and Tero International.
Friday Jul 17, 2020
Friday Jul 17, 2020
Like those of us who report on the news like to say, "It's Friday...only two more working days until Monday!" Thanks for clicking through and here's what we've got on tap today:
The markets "wobbled";
The coming of mass evictions;
Two numbers: 600 and 25,000,000;
Delta to cut pay for pilots;
CISCO fires "some employees" over BLM backlash;
No cruse for...you;
The Wall Street Report
"Try something new" she said...and there are new jobs out there.
Those stories plus...it's Friday so have some fun already! Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine is in to chat it up about a host of things going on in the Des Moines Metro. Some silly stuff about the "Room of Doom" and a new tagline for Zoom. Plus a comic-cosplay event, drive in plays, a gun show, fireworks and much more including Summer Stir. To learn more about that click ahead and enjoy!
Thanks for listening!
Friday Jul 17, 2020
Friday Jul 17, 2020
You can tell it's Friday when you hear that Jeff Pitts the managing editor for Cityview Magazine is "in the house"...well, actually not but we're Zooming him in with Stuff to DO in the Metro. And, yes, there is plenty going on. Just a click away you'll hear about the "Room of Doom" a new tag line for Zoom, there is a gun show at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, the Des Moines Playhouse continues its "Drive In" plays, fireworks (great...) in Clive, Zoo Brew is happening again, some farmers markets are open and a bunch more. PLUS "Summer Stir" is happening next week and this is a big deal from Cityview and you can learn more and grab your tickets here. Enjoy...have some fun already...you deserve it.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday 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, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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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AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
From that old saying, "What goes up, must come down" we saw the stock market shudder. It's the business news headlines for Thursday the 16th of July, thanks for being with us. On tap today:
Caused the markets to shudder;
Mixed signals for the economy;
More retailers requiring masks;
Amazon to start testing workers;
China and their GDP gain;
The Wall Street Report;
Remember that "V-Shaped Recovery"?
Those stories and something hyper-local. Dave Miglin is seeking one of two seats on the Broadlawns Medical Center Board of Trustees. Today Dave shares why, a little history of the hospital and who can vote in this November election. Hitting it hard...early. To listen to Dave just click here.
Thanks for coming by!
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
While our focus is generally regional and national when it comes to the business news we often stray into something hyper-local. That day is today. Here you will meet Dave Miglin who is running for one of two open seats on the Broadlawns Medical Center Board of Trustees. You're a click away from learning a bit of Broadlawns History and what Dave is championing in this run. The election isn't until November but it's never too soon to learn more. And, it all matters to Polk County, Iowa citizens.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday 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, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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.
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Does it feel a little like tax day? Welcome to the business news headlines for the 15th of July..thanks for being with us and here's what we've got on tap:
The IRS has changed due to the virus...what's new?
The second biggest shopping season of the year may be a bust;
A new automobile company was formed today;
Some states had it worse than others with unemployment;
The Wall Street Report;
The pandemic has changed consumer habits and marketing.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday 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, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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.
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International