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The Business News & More 6 December 2019

Trade troubles? What trade troubles we've got jobs...lots and lots of...jobs. It's the Friday Late Edition of the business news headlines. The Dow closed up 337 points to 28,015 the Nasdaq gained 85 points and ended the day at 8,656 and the S&P 500 was up by 28 points to end the week at 3,145.  In other news today:

• The jobs report is huge and the unemployment numbers fall;
• Department stores pulling out the stops for foot traffic;
• Sobering stats from the housing market;
• Amazon and counterfeit stuff;
• High Times magazine...up in smoke?
• Tomorrow's teachers...ain't there.

Those stories plus Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine is in to chat it up about Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. From sports to music...hey, it's Friday! To listen to the commentary and fun, click our player:

Thanks for coming by! 

The Business News & More 5 December 2019

At a time when so many retail stores are closing one company bucks the trend. It's the business news headlines for Thursday the 5th day of December...thanks for coming by! In the news:

• The success of retail here may forecast economic trouble;
• Russia and OPEC and Oil;
• The biggest IPO...ever;
• Obamacare and falling insurance costs...for some;
• Wall Street today;
• Child care and parents;
• Hung-Over or really sick?

Also today, on this Throwback Thursday the great Small Business Spotlight we brought you over a year ago. You'll meet entrepreneur Chad Hitsman and EdgeTech a sharpening service that comes to your home or your restaurant. No more dull blades and just in time for Christmas Dinner...or a gift? Listen to that Small Business Story by clicking our player:

Thanks, again, for listening! 

Rural Health Care Delivery with Bill Menner

This is serious stuff for not only Iowa but the entire nation. When it comes to rural health care and rural hospitals there is much to consider. Here Bill Menner a former USDA Rural Development Director talks about care issues, reimbursement rates, medical costs, transportation and a host of items that currently impact quality health care in the rural segments of our state and nation. Take some time to better understand the challenges facing rural hospitals and care-givers. Plus comments on the number of rural hospitals in Iowa that are on the verge of...closing. 

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. 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 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. 

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The Business News & More 4 December 2019

It's the business news headlines for Wednesday the 4th day of December, thanks for being with us everybody. Today in the business news we've got:

• Two words that move Wall Street;
• Food Stamp rules and it's surprising impact;
• The once mighty...Sears;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Amazon and injuries; the numbers are not good.

Those stories plus rural development expert Bill Menner joins me to talk about rural health care, rural hospitals and care-givers. We also dive into medicaid payment plans and more. How many rural hospitals are on the verge of...closing?  That stat is right here. 

Thanks for listening! 

Presentation Tips from Tero International

Presentations...we've all been to them and many of us have given them. It could be a presentation to a small team or to a large audience. Love 'em or hate 'em they are the fabric of business. What if you could learn to give a presentation that people would not only remember but also be able to pass on information that would stick with the audience? Meet Maureen Berger one of the trainers from Tero International. Here we talk about the tips, anybody can use, to drive home your point. Simple, yet effective, ways to avoid "Death by Power Point". Here's Maureen.

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. 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 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. 

Our Sponsors

AARP-Iowa

National Tractor Parts Dealer Association

Oasis - A Paychex Company

Tero International

Business News & More 3 December 2019

U.S. Trade Policy...it's sort of like playing a game of "Wack-a-Mole" you never know what is coming up from where. Welcome to the Tuesday edition of the business news headlines. Today:

• Trade Deal with China: On, Off, On, Off...yikes;
• Sprint "over counts" and rakes in millions;
• Google is in some legal troubles from employees;
• See the Peloton ad this weekend? Company stock down 7%;
• Wall Street had a rough day, we've got the numbers;
• You may not get "fries with that" a potato story.

We have all experienced "Death by Power Point". Today Maureen Berger a trainer from Tero International is in to give you tips on how to make sure your next presentation is not only remembered but that you also drive home your objective all with out the dreaded death by Power Point. Click our player to listen.

Thanks for coming by! 

Business Events with Laura Kinnard

Each week we spend some time with Laura Kinnard from Drake University, DMACC, The Runway at Southridge and the author of DMBizMixer.com and talk about upcoming business events in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Today we, as always, have a host of things coming  up this week and into later in December. If you want to have your event listed, and talked about, just use #DMBizEvents and she'll pick it up.  Here's Laura! 

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. 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 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. 

Our Sponsors

AARP-Iowa

National Tractor Parts Dealer Association

Oasis - A Paychex Company

Tero International

The Business Headlines & More 2 December 2019

It's a brand new month and welcome! The first trading day of December was rough on Wall Street and we'll share what happened and why.  In other business news:

• Black Friday was big and Cyber Monday could be to;
• Amazon and Auschwitz it's a story;
• Is America's Shale Oil Boom...over;
• How many hours a week do you need to work to live...comfortably;
• Markets headed down today and we'll share why;
• There is a new report out about jobs and...pay. Stunning.

Those stories plus Laura Kinnard is with us chatting it up about business events happening in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. To hear that conversation just click the player below.  

Thanks for listening. 

The Business News & More 29 November 2019

It's the "late edition" of the business news headlines for the final trading day of November. We're blaming it on left-over turkey. In the news today:

• A global automaker says they will cut 10,000 jobs;
• Black Friday just ain't what it used to be;
• A shocking development for the UAW;
• Five years ago Target was in trouble...today it's different;
• The markets had a lousy day but a good month;
• Career hunting? Try being a "Life Coach" it...pays.

Those stories plus Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine is in to share his list of "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro and we have some fun doing it.  We also blame the turkey...and pie for that. To listen just click the player: 

Thanks for coming by

The Business News and More 27 November 2019

The day before Thanksgiving and a program note: Insight on Business the News Hour will, just like Wall Street, have the day off tomorrow. We wish for you a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.  In the news today:

• Once the "Office Darling" Google is getting pushback by employees;
• John Deere is worried about sinking sales;
• Malls, The Cheesecake Factory and Promotions;
• The U.S. economy grew more than expected;
• What happened and why on Wall Street;
• How to retain employees: Be flexible during the holidays.

Those stories plus a look at a piece we did last year on early onset dementia with Yogi Shah, M.D. Why? He is a memory expert and because many of you will be traveling to see family and friends the issue of dementia or memory loss may be something those close to you are worried about. Being armed with this information may help you if the subject comes up during the holiday or...any day. To listen just click our player: 

Thanks for listening!