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The Business Headlines & More 14 January 2020

It was nice while it lasted...think conflicting signals when it comes to China and Trade. It's the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Today:

• Trump Trade Tariffs to stay in place;
• Wages & Restaurant Workers;
• Shake Shack gets inventive;
• It once was the world's largest airplane maker;
• Amazon and FedEx make nice;
• The Market Report from Wall Street;
• Work for Food? But, does it...work?

Those stories plus we get hyper-local with a fun couple Angela Carter from Skin - Body - Soul and Beau Fodor from Panache who are teaming up with their friends from Williams-Sonoma at the Jordan Creek Town Center. Listen as they chat about their business and a special event happening just in time for Valentine's Day. Also, if you pre-register for the event by calling Williams-Sonoma at 515-225-6613 we understand the first 25 people will receive a free VIP Bag. How neat is that?  Ready? Click our player to listen. 

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The Business News & More 3 January 2020

Wait...it's the weekend...again? Thanks for coming by on this Friday afternoon. In the news today:

• Southwest Airlines - Dead last in safety;
• Tesla is rockin' production;
• More bad news for newspapers;
• Oil and the Strait of Hormuz;
• Nine states that see their economy contracting;
• The Wall Street Report;
• What if your clothing made you...sick.

Those stories plus Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine in back riffing about Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. Have some FUN already.  You deserve it! 

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The Business News & More 13 December 2019

If everybody was so excited about the U.S. China Trade Deal how come Wall Street...sighed? It's the business news headlines for Friday the 13th of December:

• "Meh" on Wall Street;
• Affordable housing on a cruse ship;
• Russian Police and Business;
• General Motors and pickups;
• Strip Clubs and CEO's;
• Apple and genetic testing;
• The markets did what today;
• Labor Unions and holiday food baskets;
• Retail contracted in November.

Those stories and Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine is in to talk about Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. It's Friday!  Have some fun already! Click our player for that: 

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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:

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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: 

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The Business News and More 22 November 2019

It struck me, just as we were getting this ready for the newscast, that today is the 56th anniversary of the murder of President John Kennedy: November 22, 1963. I'm a bit embarrassed that I failed to notice earlier in the day. In the business news today:

• President Trump speaks "deal" and the markets go up;
• That new Tesla truck...uhm....
• Organized Retail Crime is a thing;
• No tuna for you;
• Bathrooms and Starbucks;
• No "Angels" on the runway;
• Let's all embrace...napping at work.

Those stories and the markets plus Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine is in to chat it up about "Stuff to DO" in the Des Moines Metro. We're talking music, whiskey, Christmas, East Village, Farmers Market and who in sports we "hate" this week.

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The Business News & More 8 November 2019

It's got Wall Street as well as reporters asking the question, "What in the world is going on with U.S. trade policy?" It's the Friday Edition and here's what we've got for you.

• Tariffs and China - At this point nobody knows;
• How about those auto tariffs;
• Amazon is in trouble...again;
• The Dick's Sporting Goods and Guns story;
• Coke is having an AHA moment;
• Older workers ain't goin' anywhere.

Those stories and Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine is with us to chat it up about Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. We've got music, sports, the arts...tons of stuff.

Thanks for listening!  

Stuff to DO with Cityview of Des Moines

Each week Jeff Pitts who is the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine joins me to riff about Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro.  This week we've got hockey, a mermaid, a cool place to go where you can spend loads of money, a very adult/dark play in Ankeny, a celebration of Neil Diamond, the Iowa Wild and an odd time for a hockey game and yes...the Goo Goo Dolls! Those events and more plus a laugh or two. Have a listen! 

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 and More 25 October 2019

The markets bumped up on the final trading day of the week. We've got the numbers inside for you. In addition we've got these stories:

• 44 million American's and Student Debt;
• Subprime Auto Loans are Defaulting;
• One of the largest malls opens but, anybody going;
• Our U.S. Budget Deficit...just got bigger;
• Productivity and the 25 Hour Work Week;
• Recruiters and...Seven Words.

Those stories plus Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine is in for Stuff to DO in the DSM Metro this weekend into next week. To hear that fun stuff, click below! 

Thanks for listening!!

Stuff to DO with Cityview

Each Friday I get to riff with Jeff Pitts who is the managing editor for Cityview Magazine about neat "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Not to disappoint we've got sports, ballet, markets, music, tap-dancing and so much more. Plus we offer "commentary" on a host of items. Hey, it's The Weekend and you deserve to lighten up a bit! Here you go! 

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