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The Business News Headlines 3 December 2018

Welcome back to a new week of business news. Today we've got plenty to share with you. Here is what you are about to hear...

• The pause in the trade war went well on Wall Street;
• GM CEO Mary Barra will, on Wednesday meet with two Ohio senators;
• The "done deal" between CVS Health and Aetna got a bit murky today;
• Glaxo wants to buy another drug maker for more than $5 billion;
• Expect to pay more for fuel;
• What? No more porn on Tumblr;
• What happened and why on Wall Street.

And today we went "Out to Lunch" with Dr. Yogesh Shah, MD from Broadlawns Medical Center and talked aging, early onset dementia and the treatment and reversal of the disease. We also did Quick Bites - Three Questions that we ask each "Out to Lunch" guest.

Thanks for listening! 

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!

Iowa, We've Got A Problem

Actually all of America has a serious problem and it is...health. Or better put the lack of health.  Already this nation is responsible for the intake of 50% of the manufactured drugs on the market. Yet, we are also one of the sickest of industrialized nations on the planet. What we are doing isn't working. There is one common denominator in the sickness of our society...obesity. To bring it home, Iowa now ranks as the 4th most obese state in the nation. Chew on that. But, there is hope. In this conversation Dr. Amy Willcockson from Live Healthy Iowa we talk about several ways to turn this all around. Learn about the 10 Week Wellness Challenge and more. It's worth 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 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 28 November 2018

The Fed Chairman speaks and the Dow has it's best day since the end of March. It's the business news from today and some of what you'll hear deal with:

• The bad news from the Fed that nobody seemed to notice;
• How about loans charging up to 36% interest and if you don't pay...;
• Yet another Sears story;
• the CVS Health and Aetna deal brings to health care a new beast;
• What happened on Wall Street and why.

We'll also visit with Dr. Amy Willcockson from Live Healthy Iowa. Iowa, it would seem is not doing well when it comes to obesity. In 2017 we were the 12th most obese state in the nation. Today we're ranked at number 5. Some shocking news about the health of Iowans and some hope as we talk about Live Healthy Iowa and some programs that just could turn the tide.

Thanks for listening! 

Business News Headlines and More 23 November 2018

It was a short trading session on Wall Street today and we had lots of retail news. Coming up and just a click away you'll learn more about:

• Sears is hoping Black Friday and this weekend can save the company;
• Not a good time for website troubles...ask Lowes;
• How important is Black Friday for retail;
• Kohls had a great Thanksgiving day sale...on line;
• Never guess the percentage of shopping done on...phones yesterday;
• What happened on Wall Street and why.

Our Restaurant of the Week is Gilroy's Kitchen + Pub + Patio. We'll chat with long time manager Liz Ramey about what makes the place go and their fixation with red heads...no, really.

Then Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine joins us for some fun as we talk about Stuff to DO in the Metro this weekend into next week.

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!

The Business News Headlines 10 October 2018

Each weekday at about 5pm Central we offer up the business news headlines but, you don't have to be stuck in your vehicle or your radio...you can listen on YOUR time. In the business news today:

• Is the party over as the Dow drops over 800 points;
• Amazon made good today on their promise to adjust wages for long term employees;
• Got...cheese?"
• Ford announces lay-offs...that could be as high as 24,000 workers. Why? We'll share;
• Sears may be getting ready to say "good-bye";
• Michael shuts down oil and gas production in the Gulf;
• And, yep, the headwinds the markets are facing.

Those stories and a conversation with Matthew McIver the Artistic Director of the professional group the Iowa Stage Theater Company that has roots going back generations. What does live theater mean to the quality of life and recruitment/retention of top talent?  We asked that question and more...

Thanks for coming by!

The Business News Headlines - 8 October 2018

Coming to you from Boone, Iowa it's the Business News Hour for Monday the 8th of October. In the news today you'll learn why we're here plus:

• Folks what to know what is in their...food;
• Bond funds are in trouble but there is a silver lining;
• A rising tide lifts all boats...but, what if you don't have a boat;
• More bad news today from Tesla;
• What happened, and why, on Wall Street.

Those stories and more about why we took a road trip today.  Also we've got Jay Byers from the Greater Des Moines Partnership in to talk a bit about the upcoming Annual Dinner and the speaker who will join so many on 17 January.

We're also going to visit with Ro Crosbie the founder, president and CEO of Tero International. Her company recently was recognized as The Best Of...by the Des Moines Business Record. What do awards men to the company, staff and (more important) the customers and clients. We'll chat about that and more.

Thanks for coming by!