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The Business News Headlines & More 15 July 2019

Welcome to another week. Wall Street opened higher this morning but then the dull-drums set in. We'll have that story and more in this edition of the Business News Headlines.  Just a click away you'll learn about:

• Bank Stocks;
• Massive layoffs in several states;
• Luxury, it seems, is a luxury;
• Prime Day and workers walk;
• China and it's GDP;
• The story about the down side of one-day delivery;
• Congress said to be teeing off on tech and currency.

Those stories and a visit with Laura Kinnard from Drake University, DMACC and DMBizMixer.com with a host of things going on here in the DSMUSA Metro and even around the state. We kick things off with the massive event with AARP-Iowa.

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, 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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AARP-Iowa

National Tractor Parts Dealer Association

Oasis - A Paychex Company

Tero International

The Business News & More 8 July 2019

Welcome back to a full week of work...for many of us the mid-week holiday put a kink in our productivity. But, hope you had a great time with family and friends. It was a rocky day on Wall Street to open the week as investors deal with the Fed and tech companies had a tough day.  In other headlines:

• Employee unrest at Amazon continues;
• So how strong are the ties to the Chinese military;
• It's about profit says this bank...profit;
• States are actually falling apart and we're not talking earthquakes;
• Employees spending hundreds each month to avoid co-workers;
• Got...gas?

Those stories plus Laura Kinnard from Drake University, DMACC and DMBizMixer.com on social media, the big deal with curating stuff, retail trade and business events in the Greater Des Moines Metro this week.

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. 

Our Sponsors

AARP-Iowa

National Tractor Parts Dealer Association

Oasis - A Paychex Company

Tero International

The Business News Headlines & More 27 June 2019

Signs pointed to a weak open for the Dow and it, for the most part, stayed that way. Reason? Eyes on the G-20 and the global economy.   In the business news headlines here is what we've got and stay with us for a conversation with Congressman Ro Khanna about a host of items.

• Remember when Pier One Imports was...hot;
• Ford announces labor cuts;
• What? Jobless claims were up last week;
• Americans are worried and maybe they have reason to be;
• We'll talk cellphone batteries;
• An elegant French restaurant leaves a tiny town;
• Amazon makes news...again.

Those stories plus this conversation with Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) about a host of issues. It seems timely seeing how tonight is the second of the televised presidential debates.

Thanks for listening!

Our Sponsors

AARP-Iowa

National Tractor Parts Dealer Association

Oasis - A Paychex Company

Tero International

The Business News Headlines and More 11 June 2019

Each day we bring you the business news headlines on your time. Today we've got a bunch of interesting stories. Let's go!

• The Dow opened higher but will it last;
• The most valuable brand in the world is...
• Stuff you didn't know: Shutterfly sold;
• Will they stop the Sprint/T-Mobile merger;
• Iconic products, you know, that are no longer made in the U.S.A.;
• Might want to wait to fill up;
• President Trump Tweets more attacks;
• Did you "smile" for the candid camera?

Those stories and a conversation with the Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, Jason Feifer. He is all about sharing with businesses owners and managers that thinking like an entrepreneur will pay big dividends. 

Thanks for listening!

The Business News Headlines and More 5 June 2019

The markets shrugged off a lousy jobs report and opened higher this morning. Hera are the business news headlines we've got for you today:

• Looks like we stopped hiring;
• China now targeting a major automaker;
• Not new and shinny but some of America's oldests businesses still in business;
• The car company that sells only 33 cars a month in the U.S.;
• The one very bright spot in retail malls is...
• Russia and Twitter - worse than we thought.

Those stories and more along with a conversation with James Goodlett who we think is one of the most talented musicians we've ever met. His music is something out of film production and it's not only dramatic but also very original. James Goodlett and his mission to become...more.

Thanks for coming by! 

Business News Headlines & More 31 May 2019

The business news headlines you may have missed and we've got some high impact stories for you. That, and because it's Friday we've also got Stuff to DO in the DSMUSA Metro with Jeff Pitts and Trevor Babcock. But first the business news:

• Word of the day, "Confrontational";
• Tariffs and the cost of stuff;
• Costco says somebody bought a $400,000 ring;
• Guns, Gun Sales and business;
• UBER and deep loses;
• FedEx changing up shipping days.

Those stories and more along with Stuff to DO in the Metro this weekend into next week with Jeff Pitts and Trevor Babcock from Cityview Magazine. Sometimes silly but always fun...

Thanks for coming by and watch our Twitter Feed for updates about Wall Street. @IOB_NewsHour

Guns, Laws & Responsibility with Tom Hudson

It's a hot topic and one we wanted to know more about...from the business side of guns, gun sales and training. Meet Tom Hudson a return visitor to the Business News Hour and partner in Crossroads Shooting Sports based in Johnston, Iowa. Here we talk about a host of issues and offer some answers that might surprise you...I know they did me. Click through for more with Tom Hudson...

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. 

Cropstream - New Technology for Agriculture

It's been true for decades, if you want to see an "industry" that has the edge when it comes to technology look toward agriculture. Today you'll meet Craig Dick from Cropstream.com a company that puts farmers and ranchers in touch with their suppliers, dealers, agronomists and various associations all from their smart phone. We'll talk all about the benefits to agribusiness as well as our farmers/ranchers. Craig Dick and the Cropstream app. 

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 May 2019

Back from the Memorial Day Holiday...hope you had a good weekend. Our hearts go out to the thousands who have been impacted by the recent storms, tornados and flooding. It has been a tragic spring.  In the news today:

• The markets react to falling rates and rising trade tensions;
• Amazon not yet done with NYC;
• But it may be done with "Mom & Pop";
• IKEA is changing up their business model think convenience;
• Sports Illustrated is "sold"...sort of;
• What happened and why on Wall Street.

Those stories and some new technology for agriculture. Craig Dick from Cropstream.com is our guest and we'll be talking about this free new app that connects farmers/ranchers with everybody from suppliers, to dealers to associations and markets all from your cell phone. Yeah...it's a big deal.  

Thanks for listening!

The Business New Headlines 21 May 2019

The business news headlines on the Vacation Edition of the Business News Hour. Here's what we have in stock for you today:

• Another retail chain says goodbye;
• Over 120 companies send a letter to President Trump saying "Stop!";
• A new study says Millennial's may never be economically secure;
• Heard of "Dot Amazon"?
• Google and China have 90 days in a reversal from Washington;
• Local business, the environment and agriculture...again.
• Wall Street bounces back Dow +197 to 25,877, S&P 500 +24 at 2,864 and the Nasdaq gained 83 points to close at 7,785. What a difference a day makes.

Those stories and in for The Interview is Emily Wyatt from the Des Moines Area Religious Council talking about food insecurity, their mission and an event happening this week.  

Thanks for coming by!