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The Business News Headlines 21 January 2019

Back from our assignment in Mobile, Alabama on this Martin Luther King, Jr. Edition of the Business News Hour. Some of the stories we've got for you today:

• Wall Street in closed but the futures look a bit bleak;
• Slow sales, trapped in failing malls...what's the future of this department store?
• Good news out of Tesla;
• Google gets a French fine and it's a big one;
• The top and bottom when it comes to each state's educated population.

Those stories and Laura Kinnard joins us to talk about business networking and education in the Greater Des Moines, Iowa Metro. 

 

Also today from Mobile, Alabama we'll introduce you to David Rodgers the Vice President for Economic Development for the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce. We think you'll be surprised at what is going on in the deep south.  

Thanks for listening!

Business News Headlines 20 December 2018

Yet another down day on Wall Street and the it looks like the bears have come out to play. Today, and just a click away we'll share these stories:

• Uncertainty the bane of the markets;
• The stock market vs. the job market...it's OK to worry;
• Drug prices are going up in the new year. Who? We'll tell;
• You hold the future of Sears in your hand;
• Alexa what are the neighbors doing?;
• Iowans are drinking plenty and their favorite booze is...
• What happened today on Wall Street and why.

Those stories plus a conversation with the Managing Editor of Cityview Magazine, Jeff Pitts. Jeff, who usually is with us on Friday's sharing "Stuff to DO in the Metro" has been with the popular magazine for several years. We'll talk about editorial calendars and who does what behind the scenes.

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The Business News Headlines 30 November 2018

It's the final day of the month and the markets were able to come back and make November positive but it was tough. Here are the business news Headlines from today:

• There is some hope of a U.S. - China trade deal but, there is still a but;
• The Marriott hack was big, really big and it took, get this 4 years;
• What states have the most and least burglaries per 100,000 people? It will surprise you;
• Watching porn at Starbucks? That ends next year;
• Seasonal worker and a tight labor market but one company says they will hire 20,000 less;
• Medical Marijuana will be available in Iowa tomorrow but some headwinds persist;
• What happened today on Wall Street and why.

Because it's Friday we'll have the managing editor for Cityview Magazine, Jeff Pitts, with us to talk about Stuff to DO in the DSMUSA Metro this weekend into next week!  It's Friday, have some fun!

Thanks so much for listening!

The 2018 Cookie Exchange Benefit Party!

Always fun and always something going on it's Beau Fodor who is in talking about yet another cookie exchange benefit. He'll share the history of the event and the new location (Spectacular!) and you should know that proceeds this year go to benefit the Young Women's Resource Center. Tickets?  Sure, here is the link! Just go...and you will have a great time while doing good. 

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 starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, 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.

The Business News Headlines 29 November 2018

Yesterday was...yesterday. Today we just don't know about that U.S. and China "deal". It's the Business News Hour coming up today:

• So, who did you say was going on that G-20 trip?;
• More job cuts in the news today;
• Payless Shoes gets customers to buy their shoes at up to $600 a pair;
• Housing appraisers, we don't need no stinkin' housing appraisers;
• New jobless claims are up and that has some folks concerned;
• A fashion re-branding coming to Des Moines, Iowa;
• What happened on Wall Street and why.

We're talking cookies and charity with our favorite foodie, Beau Fodor. Coming up on 13 December is the Annual Cookie Exchange. This year at at new swanky venue and with a new charity. Always fun to have Beau on with us.

We'll also present this encore conversation with Melissa Ness the President/CEO of Aureon HR. It's all about worker productivity and how that is impacted by workplace culture. This is seriously good stuff.

Thanks for listening! 

Market Day 10.0 with Cat Rocketship

You'll be able to tell, right from the first couple of sentences, that this is something we LOVE to talk about. Market Day Iowa celebrates ten years and each year it has grown to include more interesting indie artists who come together on the Friday after Thanksgiving for Market Day Iowa. Listen in as Cat Rocketship talks about what  you can expect. The event is at Capital Square in downtown Des Moines. 

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 starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, 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.

The Business News Headlines 9 November 2018

It's Friday and we've got the business news headlines and some fun directly ahead. Some of the stories you are just a click away from are:

• If we have to blame somebody...blame oil;
• Meredith Corporation sells Fortune Magazine and why;
• Ford Motor Company in more trouble...think debt;
• General Electric stock...ouch...just two years ago a share was over 32 bucks;
• Another restaurant in Des Moines, Iowa closes...and this one hurts;
• What happened today on Wall Street and why.

Also, because it's Friday Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor of Cityview Magazine joins us for some fun. We'll be talking music, sports, theater and Tiny Tim...no, really.

Thanks for listening! 

Stuff to DO in the Metro with Cityview Magazine

Each Friday we lighten the load and visit with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine about stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week and, as always, he does not disappoint. You're a click away from music, theater, stuff to do with the kids and more  Have some fun already! Oh, and by the way...are you "likeable" or know somebody that is?  It's sort of a theme. And, just where is Parker Reed?

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 starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, 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.

Business News Headlines and More 26 October 2018

Hey, before you go "Full Weekend Mode" check out some of the big stories from the world of business. And the markets....don't ask! On tap with just a click you'll hear about:

• If the economy is clipping along at 3.5% growth how come the markets are in the tank?
• More troubles for Tesla this time it's not the SEC but the FBI;
• Once the darling of teens Snap is losing users and today suffered a market setback;
• Speaking of setback...how about Amazon today;
• A stunning report about small businesses and websites...you are not going to believe it.

Those stories and we've got Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine in to talk about some fun stuff going on in the Des Moines, Iowa Metro this weekend into next week. From barking dogs to ringing phones...it was that kind of day. Click HERE to listen!

Thanks for coming by! 

The Business News Headlines 19 October 2018

The end of the business week and we've got the Friday Edition of the Business News Hour. On tap today it's sort of an Amazon day with three stories that touch on the company:

• Amazon seems to be closing in on the location of its second headquarters;
• The pay increase for Amazon workers is not working out so well;
• Has Walmart found a way to battle back Amazon?
• Ford Motor Company is in trouble so the CEO had to calm dealers down;
• The Savery Hotel in downtown Des Moines is open, $20 million later;
• What happened on Wall Street and...why.

Those stories plus a conversation with Lucas Nelson from MedPharm. The company are opening up two dispensaries next month...one in Sioux City and the other in Windsor Heights. We talk about the business, the Iowa legislature and more.

Also we'll have some fun with Cityview Magazine as we check out Stuff to DO in the Metro with Jeff Pitts and Parker Reed...

Thanks for listening!