Episodes

Welcome back to this the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines and a reminder that we're back on the air Sunday, Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL with Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review.  Top news stories of the pas...

It was a wild day on Wall Street as data and the second day of Jerome Powell on Capital Hill spurred investors to invest. And, yes, the S&P 500 hit yet another milestone above 5,100. It's been exciting to watch.  We'll cover that story and more t...

Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of The Business News Headlines for this the 6th day of March. Coming up today we've got a couple of climate change stories mostly about how Europe seems to get it while the U.S. is pretty divided on the issue. But we ...

Think about this for a moment.  The Biden White House wants to cap credit card late fees. Currently banks charge about $32 and the President wants to ratchet that down to $8. So who would be against it?  We'll share in our first business news headlin...

Welcome to the Monday Edition of The Business News Headlines where we're going to be up in the clouds talking airlines and airplanes.  Later on you'll meet the very talented CJ Brown who is a master painter, author and rural lifestyle enthusiast who ...

Recently we attended the Iowa Cattlemen's Beef Expo at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. We were there to visit with cattle producers and take in the trade show. One of the booths that caught our attention was filled with very detailed images of farm and r...

Welcome to a new month which will see not only St. Patrick's Day but also our youngest son celebrating his birthday.  You go Aaron! Coming up in the Business News Headlines a story about the "Ghosts of Cable TV".  It's a deep dive into the changing v...

It's "Leap Day 2024" and welcome to this edition of The Business News Headlines. We kick things off today by taking a look at the recent inflation numbers that were released earlier in the day and what they might mean going forward.  Also, if you wan...

In yet another sign that inflation is coming under control Cox Automotive says price increases are much lower and in some cases dealership are actually cutting prices. That story kicks things off today the 28th day of February. Thanks for being with ...

Welcome back to The Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 27th day of February as we get ready to "leap" into March. Sorry...had to. Are you ready for "surge pricing" at a popular burger chain?  That story is up first today and if you give us less ...

So, we just stepped outside here in Central Iowa and can report that it is 77 degrees and sunny. So much for...winter. Welcome to The Business News Headlines for Monday the 26th day of February, glad you are with us. Today some of the big business ne...

From time to time we find what you might call a hyper-local business news story. Usually it's about an entrepreneur who comes up with an idea and...starts a business. That's what we're sharing with you today.  Meet Tori Boxrucker and her start-up, ho...

Imagine increasing the market value of your business by a whopping $273 billion...in one day. That's how we kick things off this afternoon in this the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Thanks for being with us again today and give us und...

Welcome back to The Business News Headlines on this the 22nd day of February which also happens to be National Margarita Day.  Restaurants and watering holes across the country are offering specials...like half-price drinks.  Enjoy! Coming up today, ...

About a year ago we sat down with the new videographer for Tero International, Trevonte Diggs. His was the fresh face of this thirty-year old company that specializes in helping business and individuals achieve, lead and outclass their competition. W...

Hello Wednesday! It's the Business News Headlines for the 21st day of February and here in Central Iowa we saw 61 degrees.  Not too shabby.  We kick things off today with the Fed Meeting Minutes of January 30 & 31 and what impact that revelation ...

Great to be back with you following a day off for President's Day as we joined the markets and other financial folks by kicking back a bit. Coming up today we start things off with a story about a central bank cutting it's prime rate.  No, not in the...

There are not many cities and counties that want to hear this story and we get it.  However, far too often commercial property owners are hit with taxes that are way out of line. That's where Swartz and Associates plays a part. My guest is one-half o...

Welcome to Friday and the Business News Headlines. A programing note we're back on News/Talk 1540 KXEL this Sunday at Noon Central and yes, we stream. Also, Monday is President's Day.  That means the markets will be closed, there is no mail delivery,...

While other nations struggle the U.S. continues to see an economy that marches on. Why that is makes for our first news story today. Also today you'll meet Janine Moore who has a long time history with the Iowa Beef Industry Council. We caught up wit...

While we were on assignment at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) annual convention in Orlando we met with Janine Moore from the Iowa Beef Industry Council. Janine and her husband ranch in What Cheer, Iowa and our conversation was not o...

We could not help ourselves. We've got several stories we think you'll find timely on this Valentine's Day 2024 from Miami to procrastination to falling in love with a ChatBot. Not making this up.  Also, if you want to reach us on social media and if...

Yes, it is the day before Valentine's Day...you have been notified. Today in the Business News Headlines we've got a couple of romantic business stories for you, a look at the disaster that happened on Wall Street and a conversation with Henry Arrowo...

He calls it a "Business in a Box". Henry Arrowood is talking about Farmshare a way for ranchers and farmers to take their beef directly to the consumer or restaurant. The very cool thing about this is Farmshare is nearly a "turn-key" arrangement.  Th...