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Businesses cashing in on Solar Eclipse Watchers Businesses cashing in on Solar Eclipse Watchers
Mon, August, 14, 2017
USA Today's Doyle Rice joins us with a look at how local businesses in places like Salem, Oregon and Charleston, South Carolina are preparing for the expected influx of tourists ahead of next week's Solar Eclipse.
Movie Theaters have a Bigger Problem than this Summer of Duds Movie Theaters have a Bigger Problem than this Summer of Duds
Mon, August, 14, 2017
An overall decline in Movie Theater attendance this summer has put theater chains in a weak position. The Wall Street Journal's Erich Schwartzel explains.
Last Call for Minibottles? A little booze battle is nipping at Maine Last Call for Minibottles? A little booze battle is nipping at Maine
Mon, July, 3, 2017
Maine is considering discontinuing the sale of liquor minibottles in an attempt to curtail growing roadside litter and drinking behind the wheel. Jennifer Levitz from the Wall Street Journal has the story.
This Morning with Gordon Deal July 03, 2017 This Morning with Gordon Deal July 03, 2017
Mon, July, 3, 2017
Trump Tweets video of Him Wrestling down CNN, Budget standoffs persist in New Jersey and Maine; Illinois Officials edge closer to Budget Deal, and the effort to limit the horribleness of floats during the Horribles Parade in New England.
Jobs growth slows in the Spring. What does it mean? Jobs growth slows in the Spring. What does it mean?
Mon, June, 5, 2017
Bankrate.com 's Mark Hamrick has more on the disappointing May jobs report, and what it means for growth moving forward.
Has the movement to raise the Minimum Wage reached its limit? Has the movement to raise the Minimum Wage reached its limit?
Mon, April, 10, 2017
Wall Street Journal Economics reporter Eric Morath says many small towns across the country are pumping the brakes on raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour. He joins us with more.
Personal Finance lessons from the Ultrawealthy Personal Finance lessons from the Ultrawealthy
Fri, December, 23, 2016
The Wall Street Journal's Veronica Dagher joins us with a look at what the ultrawealthy do to better manage their personal finances.
More American Workers Are Saving more for Retirement More American Workers Are Saving more for Retirement
Wed, August, 17, 2016
A new survey from Bankrate.com says 21 % of Americans are saving more money now for retirement than they did last year. Columnist Greg McBride analyzes the survey's findings.
Stock Valuations Flash a Warning Sign Stock Valuations Flash a Warning Sign
Tue, August, 16, 2016
Despite the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all hitting record highs, Wall Street Journal Columnist Steven Russolillo says the rise in stock valuations tends to hurt, not help investors.
Beware Signs that say 'Final Sale' Beware Signs that say 'Final Sale'
Fri, August, 12, 2016
Planning on going back-to-school shopping, or buying new clothes soon? Wall Street Journal Style Reporter Elizabeth Holmes says be wary of signs that say 'Final Sale'. She joins us with more.
Assessing the jobs market roller coaster Assessing the jobs market roller coaster
Mon, July, 11, 2016
Mark Hamrick from Bankrate.com breaks down last month's job report, which saw a resurgence of more jobs added, and whether it will continue in an upward trend.
Trump's anti-trade rhetoric rattles the campaign message of Clinton and unions Trump's anti-trade rhetoric rattles the campaign message of Clinton and unions
Wed, July, 6, 2016
Presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump's stance on trade differs from most establishment party veterans. David Nakamura from the Washington Post discusses Trump's appeal to middle class, blue-collar workers and trade.
How to Find Out What the Boss Really Thinks of You How to Find Out What the Boss Really Thinks of You
Thu, June, 30, 2016
This Morning's Jennifer Kushinka interviews The Wall Street Journal's Sue Shellenbarger with an inside look on job performance and how to find out what your boss really thinks of you.
How Economic Officials in Washington are Responding to Brexit How Economic Officials in Washington are Responding to Brexit
Mon, June, 27, 2016
Sudeep Reddy from the Wall Street Journal examines the fallout from the Brexit vote and the next moves for economic officials in Washington.
In Wake of 'Brexit', Addressing Voter Anger with More than Lip Service In Wake of 'Brexit', Addressing Voter Anger with More than Lip Service
Mon, June, 27, 2016
How will leaders in the U.S. address Brexit and voter anger towards the economy? David Wessel from the Brookings Institution has more.
How will U.S. Markets Respond after a Weekend to Digest Brexit? How will U.S. Markets Respond after a Weekend to Digest Brexit?
Mon, June, 27, 2016
The Wall Street Journal's Paul Vigna with a look at how U.S. markets will respond after a weekend to take in the Brexit decision.
5 Campaign promises that would hurt the economy 5 Campaign promises that would hurt the economy
Thu, June, 23, 2016
Yahoo Finance Columnist Rick Newman with a look at 5 lofty campaign promises that both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are making on the trail that would hurt the economy.
What's on Tap For US with Brexit? What's on Tap For US with Brexit?
Thu, June, 23, 2016
With the all important Brexit vote taking place, Lydia Tomkiw from IBT discusses how Britain's decision to stay or leave the European Union impacts business in the U.S.