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During the State of the Union address President Trump said the U.S. is experiencing "the golden age". Trouble is not many Americans believe it and that's where we start this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 25th day of February and thanks for listening. In other news, The Warner Brothers/Paramount battle just got hotter. We’ve got pipeline news for you out of Wisconsin. A final World Trade Center tower...

Admit it, we all need some motivational help, at least sometimes. What if we told you there are some simple yet scientific methods to get you motivated and stay there. Here you will meet Emily Lang from Tero International who will break down the various reasons why we may or may not be motivated and what to do when we face those issues.  Meet Emily! 

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Folks over at the Defense Department are not happy and it all has to do with unrestricted use of artificial intelligence and that is where we start this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 24th day of February, thank you for listening. In other news, FedEx is suing the U.S. government and, yes, it’s all about money. We’ve got a new report about consumer confidence that we’ll share with you. Reddit has been ...

The big story today was what happened over the weekend that saw the U.S. stock market crater and we'll begin this evening with that story.  This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 23rd day of February and thanks for listening. In other news, the Supreme Court will hear from oil and gas companies on why it should rule in their favor vs. climate change. There is a new war time tax that is taxing small businesses in…Russia....

It was a stinging rebuke of the Trump Tariffs and the President is not happy.  We'll start this evening with that story.  This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 20th day of February, thanks for listening. In other news, the U.S. GDP looks to be…anemic.  So, after the Supreme Court struck down the Trump Tariffs…what comes next?  We’ll dive into that. Lead and water pipes made the news today. All truck drivers in the U.S....

For the second time this week we kick things off with a story about how tariffs are impacting businesses.  This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 19th day of February, thanks for listening. . In other news, we’ve got a story about the trade deficit that might interest you. Some new news about unemployment benefits coming up. Some good news for homebuyers. The nation’s largest retailer reports it had a great quarter bu...

The Fed Minutes from their January meeting were released today and we've got news about any rate reduction.  We'll share there tonight first. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 18th of February, thanks for listening. . In other news, Marc Zuckerberg was in court today and we’ll share why. Moderna says the FDA will now consider its new flu vaccine. Hold on, we’ve got another FDA story for you. The White House feud...

Great to be back after a day away for President's Day. First up this evening a story about companied raising prices. Why? Think Trump Tariffs.  This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 17th day of February, thanks for listening. . In other news, Warner Brothers and Paramount back in the news. Bayer and the 7.25 billion dollar settlement hit today.  France and India get together for talks…think economics and trade. The Ep...

Folks filing for unemployment benefits fell last week as we continue to watch the very strange labor market and we'll start with that story first this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 12th day of February, thanks for being with us. In other news, home sales fell in January even as mortgage rates ease.  Well now, AI looks to Montana and residents worry about water and electricity. Will major league baseb...

Get ready to learn more about the world of credit card readers. What are the differences in service, instillation, and technology?  You're in luck as we talk about that and more with Nick McGargill of Tap Pay Solutions based in Omaha. This is something every business person needs to know.  Meet Nick: 

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The jobs report from the Labor Department was a double edge sword. On one hand encouraging on the other it puts doubts on another Fed rate cut.  We'll start there this evening.  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 11th day of February, thanks for listening. In other news, the buildout of EV charging stations continues however there is a roadblock coming from the Trump Administration. Let’s talk deficits and the na...

It was a report that surprised economists as Americans pulled back their spending in December and we'll start our newscast with that story.  This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 10th day of February, and thanks for listening. In other news, Honda reports lower profits and the reasons why. Paramount has sweetened its hostile bid for Warner Brothers. The nation’s largest utility now wants to keep its coal energy plant....

Airlines are cancelling trips to Cuba because of a shortage of jet fuel and that story tops our newscast this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 9th day of February and thanks for listening. In other news, a trial opened today against the biggest social media companies all having to do with addicting behavior. In San Francisco teachers go out on strike and we’ll share why. Some women enjoy Valentine’s Day…....

It was a stunning day on Wall Street as we watched investors buy on the dip and chip companies came roaring back.  We'll start there this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 6th day of February, thanks for listening. In other news, Gallo is about to mix wine with whiskey and we’ll tell you about that. Uber is ordered to pay 8.5 million dollars to a woman who said she was raped by a driver.  Have you heard of...

There were a number of factors that tanked Wall Street today and one of them was a dismal report on job openings.  This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 5th day of February, thanks for listening. In other news, Google reported some strong numbers this week. There is open conflict when it comes to AI think Chat GPT and Claude. News out of Pizza Hut that you might be interested in. Telehealth company Hims and Hers in t...

How you speak, act and engage all matter. Here you'll learn more about business ediquite and proper manners from Deborah Rinner one of the trainers with Tero International. Now, before you roll your eyes think about it. If you are attempting to climb the corporate ladder or even if you are the employer manners matter.  Here is a lively conversation about that and you'll no doubt learn some important tips to help keep your manners.....

So, do you watch the Super Bowl for the game or the ads?  Today we'll take a first look at what you'll be watching, ad wise, this Sunday.  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 4th day of February, thanks for listening. In other news, on the international scene trade partners other than the U.S. makes for an interesting story. Have you heard about “Rent Now – Pay Later”?  You will today.  In a shocking development t...

We kick things off today with a story out of France that has to do with a raid on the headquarters of X...and why. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 3rd day of February, thanks for listening. In other news, Iger is out D’Amaro is in at Disney. Amazon to slash even more jobs and why. Want an SBA loan and are a green card holder?  You are out of luck soon. Valentines Day becomes a marketing bonanza for…fast food and...

Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Monday the 2nd day of February, we’re glad you’re here. In the headlines today: Disney posted some big numbers today and we’ll share what was the reason. Markets had a great day and we’ll share those numbers. Meanwhile Starbucks is feeling the heat from rival coffee houses. President Trump to lower tariffs on India and we’ll share why. A lawsuit is underway against Meta…and we’ll give you ...