Today the chair of the Central Bank had some stunning things to say and they lead off our report for Thursday the 12th of November. Here's what's going on:

The economy...what's over?

Jet Blue opens up;

Airline employment sinks again;

The price of oil tanked today and why;

Rent or Own we're talking housing;

Disney reported...not...good;

How confident are you at the dealership;

Wall Street Report

They are hiring but...what about pay?

Those stories and for the interview you'll meet Jonnie Wright from the Buyosphere. His work is to see to it that small businesses grow by making sure nobody skips over the "small stuff". It's an engaging conversation and you can listen by clicking here.

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For years Jonnie Wright and his wife Lorri have been working with small business owners to help build their profits by paying attention to the things that are so often overlooked. Jonnie and Lorri are The Buyosphere and this conversation centers on success. Doing the little things that make a big difference. Soon his company will hold their first virtual training session "Making Every Call Count" and you can register here. Honestly, it doesn't matter what vertical you're in...listen and you will learn.

Thank you to veterans both past and present for your service to our nation.  It's the business news headlines for Wednesday the 11th of November and here is what we've got for you:

Wall Street ends the day mixed;

Lyft is getting into a new service and why;

Could the recession get worse...some say yes;

Americans are taking 401(k) cash;

Target is doing something very different and why;

UPS has relaxed a bunch of rules;

Retailers starting to worry about shortages;

Mom's are suing employers;

The Wall Street Report;

Some disturbing housing news.

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It's the day before Veterans Day something that is important to remember. Welcome to the Business News Headlines and here's what we've got for you today:

Blue Chips Rule...Tech Stocks Drool;

The states that are in debt and where folks are in trouble;

Meanwhile some are saving all kinds of cash;

Walmart & GM are in a deal;

United Airlines is headed back to JFK;

Verizon is seeking a bunch of cash;

The Wall Street Report;

Taco Bell hiring off the street...no, really.

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There were times last week when we wondered if we'd make it to Monday...whew!  Today we've got these business news headlines and then a fun, but informative conversation with a new friend from Fort Worth, Texas.  But first:

Two things impacted the markets;

Why Uber shares were up so much;

Would you eat a....McPlant?

The news that rocked the world today;

Santa to take a hit this year;

Coca Cola continues to cull;

The Wall Street Report;

The disappearing MBA program.

Those stories PLUS you'll meet "recovering attorney" Malone Ranger who is now a noted public speaker and, get this, is the Mid-Day Air Personality on 95.9 The Ranch in Fort Worth, Texas.  Learn the "Business of Being Malone Ranger" by clicking through right here.  

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Over the years we've interviewed thousands of people. Each one that appears on our show has an interesting story and we learn so much. Today is no different. We had a blast connecting with Malone Ranger who, in her words, is a "recovering attorney" who is now a professional speaker and....and the Mid-Day talent at 95.9 The Ranch in Fort Worth, Texas. We'll even visit about Chuko the "world's smartest horse". Have a listen and enjoy!

We made it to Friday...that one fact should be something to celebrate.  It's the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines and here's what we've got for you:

Wall Street ended the day mixed;

The U.S. added more jobs but, yes, there is a but;

The price of oil fell again today and why;

Some chain restaurant news;

The states are seeing dollars in pot;

The Clorox/Lysol Scam;

The Wall Street Report;

Wait...what was that in California?

Those stories PLUS, because it is Friday, Jeff Pitts, the managing editor of Cityview Magazine is in to chat it up about "Stuff to Do" in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Some things cancelled but music, the laughs and honky tonk dancing cowboys made the list. To listen just click here.

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Look, we get it.  Every day we bring you the business news headlines but when we're done on Friday afternoon it's time to riff about Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro with Jeff Pitts the managing editor for Cityview Magazine. Today on Friday Fun we're talking about the Food Issue of Cityview, Dinner and Bingo in Polk City, fun stuff at the Funny Bone, college football, Alice Unchained (who?) at Wooly's the Des Moines Playhouse, cowboy honky tonks and men line dancing.  No, really...Grab a beverage and enjoy.

Yes, we get it...you're obsessed with waiting for election results but...there is other news going on and here is what we've got teed up for you today:

A reminder Wall Street is not the economy;

The Fed today said this about that;

Who is likely to own much of your radio station;

Poverty and kids in the U.S. some sobering stats;

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Uber revenue declines  but not its stock;

Foreign students seeking an MBA bypass the U.S.

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It's been a day. For many people across the United States they have been clicking into their phones, watching TV and trying to figure out the presidential election. Us too.  Welcome to "The Day After" and here's what we've got for you:

Votes are being counted and Wall Street had a big day;

One thing is for sure our job problem is real;

Today another retail chain called it quits;

Tech stocks soared but, is that a good thing;

The Wall Street Report;

There were two winners in California yesterday.

Those stories plus we'll talk about ISO Certification and what it means to a company and, more importantly, their customers. Von Leefer and Linda Leefer from Area Diesel Service joins me for that conversation and you can hear it all...here.

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