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Thursday Jun 25, 2020
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
There were two bad reports out today but Wall Street said, "What? Me worry?". Thanks for coming by here's what we've got for you in the business news headlines:
The GDP shrank and Wall Street said, "Meh.";
More tough tariff talk but this time not China;
Mixed bag of more retail cuts and some hires;
Some Citibank customers are not happy;
We have far to go with employment issues;
Dead folks and stimulus bucks;
The Wall Street Report;
Spending habits are changing and for some interesting reasons.
Thanks for listening!
Wednesday Jun 24, 2020
Wednesday Jun 24, 2020
Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Here's what we've got cooked up for you today:
Another retail center files for bankruptcy;
Speaking of tanking companies we've got a list;
How bad will it get for commercial real estate;
A new travel ban in effect and the states involved;
Remember the Segway? Say, goodbye.
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.
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Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
It's becoming harder and harder to square what is going on with Wall Street while the nation grapples with even more COVID19 cases. Welcome back and this is what we've got for you today:
Americans are saving more...but is it enough;
A surprise announcement about new home sales in May;
Let's peek into your closet for...cash;
J.C. Penny closing more stores;
Johnson & Johnson loses their appeal;
The Wall Street Report
Dr. Fauci testified today; scary news.
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
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Welcome back to another busy business week. You're just a click away from these stories we've found and cooked up for you today:
Apple had some good news and bad news today;
Home sales took a bath in May but....;
Working from Home to Working from Hotel;
T.J. Maxx turns aside online shopping and grows;
Work visas will become harder to get;
The Wall Street Report;
The WHO has some lousy news about reopening.
Thanks for clicking through!
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
Friday Jun 19, 2020
Friday Jun 19, 2020
We made it to Friday and to Juneteenth at that. It's the business news headlines for the 19th of June and thanks for coming by. Today:
We bailed out banks...what about restaurants;
The Ford Bronco and O.J. Simpson;
College changes are coming, we've got a list;
Volatile day on Wall Street;
Juneteenth seeing more attention than ever and why.
Thanks, again for coming by...look for us to be back on Sunday, Noon Central, for the Business Week in Review on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and yes...it streams so you can pick it up...everywhere. Also, follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour for the latest and our other programming notices.
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
Thursday Jun 18, 2020
Thursday Jun 18, 2020
Can you believe it's already...Thursday? Thanks for clicking through to the Business News Headlines here is what we've got cooked up for you today:
Remember when it was "cool" to live downtown;
Skipping loan payments? You're not alone;
Dicks Sporting Goods doubling down on discounts;
Got the "Five Dollar Footlong" jingle in your brain? Us too...
Jobs and Wall Street we've got that report;
Starting a job during a pandemic offers some serious issues.
Thanks for coming by. Join us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and you can keep up to speed on the business news throughout the day and get connected with our long-form business interviews like this one abou your "Virtual Job Presence"...with Liz Cooney.
Enjoy!
Wednesday Jun 17, 2020
Wednesday Jun 17, 2020
Nothing lasts forever and so it was that we saw the markets tilt south today and we'll share that story and more on this the business news headlines for the 17th of June. Coming up and just a click away:
Mortgage rates drop and the housing market booms;
Yet another COVID19 casualty and you'll never guess what;
We've grown up with "Aunt Jemima" but she is now...gone;
What shopping has been going on we've been tracking;
Target boosted its minimum wage and offers a bonus;
The Wall Street Report;
When the rich stop buying it hurts low income folk the most.
Thanks so much for being with us. Follow us on Twitter all day @IoB_NewsHour for regular updates and news.
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
You've been busy buying stuff...and we know what and where. It's the business news headlines for Tuesday and here's what we've got on tap for you today:
Retail Sales Numbers - A Deep Dive;
Restaurants are "running on fumes";
Working parents are struggling and what that could lead to;
Ever heard of Barbicide? You will today;
The Wall Street Report;
A bunch of companies are giving June 19th as a day off...and why.
Those stories plus the story of moss walls...no, really. Our guest for the interview is Kasey Riley one half of the talented duo behind the Kansas City company known as The Fat Plant Society. You'll learn about the benefits of moss walls and why they are becoming popular among businesses seeking to hire millennials. To hear that just click here.
Thanks for listening!
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
Wait until you hear this story proving people can create whatever they are passionate about. Kasey Riley is part of the duo behind the very successful Fat Plant Society (go ahead and check the photos but...come back!). She and her designer husband Morton Klinte have created something remarkable in the Kansas City area. They are called "Moss Walls" and here you will learn more about this amazing business and the real benefits of putting a moss wall i your home or business. Enjoy!
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
Monday Jun 15, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
Welcome to a brand new business week. Just yesterday we said be prepared for a volatile week on Wall Street and they did not disappoint. Here's what we've got for you today:
A stunning new announcement from the Fed;
U.S.homeowners may be getting additional help;
Millions of lost jobs may become permanent losses;
The "Back to Work" bonus is being worked on;
The Wall Street Report;
The Supreme Court and LGBTQ employees.
Those stories plus some tips on your virtual presence. With us for the interview is Liz Cooney from Tero International here to remind us that even in a virtual world you need to pay attention to you and your personal brand. That plus effective virtual meetings and how Tero International has re-invented itself to showcase their professional coaching programs. To listen to Liz, click here.