Today: Well, the Supreme Court says millions of small businesses must register with an arm of the Treasury Department and why. President Trump says he will lower price and interest rates. But, there is a but about that. The International Monetary Fund talks about the global economy. Brook Rollins is the nominee for the USDA and what she had to say about politics and people. The Wall Street Report and Walmart to pay regional managers big bucks while they cut wages and benefits of office workers. Let's go! Continue reading

Today you'll meet Craig Barton who owns Medicine Hat Tractor Salvage as we talk about the farm economy, technology, sales, business and international trade. Continue reading

Today: And we're glad to be back in the newsroom! He says he is not in the bidding war for TikTok. Potty breaks at Starbucks just got interesting. More news about tariffs and what that might bring. The White House made a confusing change to its website. The Wall Street Report and fires flare up again in Los Angeles and some worries about...insurance. For the interview you'll meet Craig Barton the owner of Medicine Hat Tractor Salvage based in Alberta, Canada. We talk about a host of issues from equipment to technology, the commodity markets and the threat of tariffs. Good stuff just a click away. Let's go! Continue reading

Recently the word "diversity" has been linked to some negative press. But, what if we shared with you that leaders who are in tune with their diverse workforce will see higher sales, better recruitment and employee retention. Meet Kylie Gottschalk from Tero International with why understanding diversity is good for business. Continue reading

Today, Looks like the economy is just fine and that worries Wall Street and why. Sports betting is off the charts...must be the poor economy? TikTok drama yet again. What will the SCOTUS do? The IRS made a couple of major announcements today. Dunkin ran out of...doughnuts in several locations. Kohls to close 27 stores in 15 states we'll share where. The Wall Street Report and YOU MUST return to the office. Like that is going to go well. Let's get going! Continue reading

Today: The December Fed minutes were released and what we might expect this year. The IRS has improved service delivery but...there is a but according to a new report. Automakers at the Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas are showing off some impressive technology. Fact checking isn't the only thing Meta has scrapped. The Wall Street Report and Delta Airlines has a new...partner. Let's go! Continue reading

Today you will meet Becky McCray one-half of the team from SaveYour.Town. Becky and her business partner Den Brown travel the country helping small towns and villages come up with answers that allow these communities to prosper. Here we'll talk about some of the issues and also give real world examples of how tackle them. Continue reading

Today: Facts? Who needs...facts says Meta. Meanwhile Meta adds an interesting board member. Mr. Trump to rename the Gulf of Mexico. Getty Images to acquire Shutterstock. Good news about the economy tanks the markets. Lenders will no longer be able to access unpaid medical bills a major win for millions of consumers. The Wall Street Report and more issues for Tesla. For the conversation it's Becky McCray who with Deb Brown finds solutions for Rural America towns and villages., Lets go! Continue reading

Today: Congress certified that Donald Trump won the 2024 election and there were no riots. Steel companies lawyer up to take on the Biden Administration. Millions more Americans to get Social Security benefits. How do we solve the pending Social Security insolvency issue? We have a suggestion. No more diversity over at McDonald's. The BIG show is about to start and what to expect at CES. Big business sues California and why. The Wall Street Report and a big merger takes place. Think streaming apps. Let's go! Continue reading

Today: President Biden and the steel deal. Safety over profit? Good luck with that idea. Tesla sales for 2024? We'll share the numbers. Another baseball story hit today. Women's soccer is headed to a new town and at a hefty price. delayed flights is going to cost this airline plenty. Has Siri been listening in? A court says she has and the fine is large. Some big news coming out next week in the jobs area and why that matters. The Wall Street Report and will booze go the way of smokes? The top Doc says it should. Let's go! Continue reading

Today you'll meet Rabbi Yossi Jacobson who, thirty years ago, was sent to Iowa by the great Lubavitcher Rebbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. To do what? That and more from this entrepreneur and man of faith. Happy Chanukah! Continue reading

Today: A shortened edition of the Business News Headlines as we look how Wall Street did today. Also the winners and losers from retail to restaurants. Yep, we've got a list. For the conversation you'll meet Rabbi Yossi Jacobson who was sent to Iowa some 30 years ago. Why? To serve. We'll talk about his business, how it got its name, those 613 Commandments and, because we are in the middle of Chanukah, that story as well. Let's go! Continue reading

Today: We kick things off with a look at what happened on Friday with the markets. Then a very public issue over immigration spelled out on social media between Trump World factions. Another telecom hacked by China. A disturbing poll out about the killing of an insurance executive: "Who is to blame?" Another stow-away on a Delta flight. How do they do this? The Wall Street Report and the impact "Porch Pirates" are having on shipping costs. Let's go! Continue reading

Today: The holiday sales numbers are in and we'll share the results. Yet, there seems to still be a disconnect when it comes to the U.S. economy. An impressive year for Wall Street. How did EV sales go? We have a report by nations. The rate on the 30-year fixed climbed...again. Unemployment numbers fall but, there is a but. The Wall Street Report and congrats to Netflix from those of us into football. Let's go! Continue reading

Today: It looks like a GO for a major automaker merger. You, the U.S. Consumer, are not as high on the economy as you were. But, holiday shopping spends are growing. Another retail chain files for Chapter 11 protection. Family members want their retail chain back. A fond look at a family owned department store chain that is growing. Lawmakers want to ban these things from China. Labor troubles at Starbucks continue. The Wall Street Re[ort and the Apple doorbell and future seems a bit like 2001 A Space Odyssey. Let's go! Continue reading

Today: While there is chaos in Washington the markets had a pretty good day.. The EU has just been warned about looming tariffs. Some good news (finally) to share with you about inflation. Traveling this holiday season? You will not be alone. More labor troubles for Starbucks. Convicted prisoners, for-profit corporations and Alabama. It's a shocking story from the Associated Press. The Wall Street report and three banks and Zelle find themselves in a lawsuit. Let's go! Continue reading

Today: We got some great news from the Commerce Department about the U.S. Economy. Though not elected to anything, how Elon Musk may shut down the U.S. government. Ireland has a big problem and its about data centers. Get ready for some interesting football on Saturday. Think...Madden. Yet more sports news this time about the NBA and Philly. The Wall Street Report and just in time for Christmas a Teamsters strike at Amazon. Let's go! Continue reading

Today: There is only one way to describe what happened int he business world today: WILD. We start out with what the Fed said and what then happened on Wall Street. Then some political news investors are questioning that is tied to a tight timeline. TikTok is back in the news. Some baseball news out of Chicago. Let's talk about the Ten Commandments for a bit. The Wall Street Report and two (maybe three) auto makers to merge? Whoa! Let's go! Continue reading

Today: The American Consumer continues to drive the economy and we'll share the numbers. The Fed to announce what many believe will be the last rate cut this year. Meanwhile what will 2025 bring? What do Americans think about the economy now and in the future? But...we do have a question about...gambling. Amazon is breaking out the checkbook. Think Ohio. The Wall Street Report and Junk Fees are a big deal and Washington wants to fix that. Let's go! Continue reading

Today: Big Tech and Big Business are all in on a second Donald Trump term and they are throwing cash his way. Dollar stores are seeing fewer low income shoppers and they are not alone. The Fed is expected to cut its prime lending rate. What impact will that have on you? We'll share. Businesses are keen to reduce their workforce in favor of AI. Boeing is cutting hundreds of jobs in California. The Wall Street Report and are remote workers getting the shaft when it comes to raises? We'll share. Let's go! Continue reading

Meet Dean Barke the President of Fastline Marketing Group a leader in helping the agricultural sector and farm machinery. While that is the focus of their business the tips Dean shares here should resonate with any company. Enjoy! Continue reading

Today: Yes, Virginia, inflation is still with us. A look at the wholesale numbers from today. The IRS has collected 4.7 Billion from tax cheats. But, that may soon come to an end and why. The U.S. Senate is about to vote on a Social Security change that could impact millions. YouTube is contributing to inflation? C-Suite folks in the insurance industry are very nervous and why. The Wall Street Report and you are about to get some relief from bank fees. For the conversation you'll meet Dean Barke the President of Fastline Marketing Group. While their business focusses on agriculture Dean shares some valuable ideas for any business. Good stuff and let's go! Continue reading

Today: Inflation ticked up last month and what that might mean. The Time Person of the Year has been named. The grocery store saga continues with one suing the other. Apple is upping its game in the world of AI. Not to be left out so too is Google. The Supreme Court will let a class action lawsuit go forward. Canada's Central Bank slashed interest rates and worry about the Trump Tariffs. The Wall Street Report and some big NFL news...think value. Let's go! Continue reading

Today: There is still some time for small businesses to get a larger slice of the holiday sales pie. We have some marketing tips. Consumers who were "tricked" into buying stuff they didn't need/want are getting refunds. A U.S. airline adds Tokyo and Seoul to its destinations. A key economic report is due out tomorrow and we've got some thoughts on that. A federal judge has blocked the merger of two grocery giants and why. The Wall Street Report and a troubled automaker looks to China and Spain for EV batteries. Let's go! Continue reading

Today: A storied, iconic candy company up for sale? It's been a tough year for fast food restaurants and today a regional chain filed for bankruptcy. Boeing announces a round of layoffs. China is doing a brisk business in the EV market in...Mexico. Tesla announces a "Mini Tesla" due out next year and the price. Gasoline prices continue to fall to below 2021 levels. The Wall Street Report and more TikTok drama in the courts. Continue reading