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The Business News Headlines 18 March 2024
15 hours ago
15 hours ago
Welcome to a brand new week and the Business News Headlines for Monday the 18th day of March. We'll kick things off with what the U.S. Central Bank is likely to do this week and a question if their 2% inflation rate target is...legit. And, of course we'll answer the question as to why prices in the U.S. continue to be so much higher than before the pandemic. Also, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
The Fed wants you to be patient but are you?
Why the price of so many things remains high;
Businesses know you want to feel special...for a price;
March Madness and more gambling allowed;
The housing market may be bouncing back;
Target and Express Check-Out and why;
The Wall Street Report;
Might the third time be a charm in Chattanooga?
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
5 days ago
5 days ago
If you were with us yesterday you learned that the U.S. House passed a bill to ban TikTok in the U.S. That bill now goes to the Senate and if passed there President Biden said he would sign it into law. But if somebody buys the social media platform here in the U.S. it will stay live. Our first story today is about a familiar name linked to a possible buy. Say, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
He says he is putting together a group to buy TikTok;
President Biden is against selling U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel and why;
Megan the Duchess of Sussex has a new business and how we know;
The Wholesale Price Index tells us inflation is still here;
That fact puts the Fed is a tough spot;
Mortgage rates have fallen but, there is a but;
Top jobs five years post college? We have a list;
The Wall Street Report;
YouTube is doing something interesting but not about video.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
6 days ago
6 days ago
It's "Hump-Day" and welcome to the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 13th day of March. Click ahead for a wild story about Trader Joe's and what has become the latest internet sensation. We have to wonder if folks have too much money or too much time on their hands. Or, maybe, a little of both? And, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
The Totes going for gold;
Adidas has or will give millions to fight antisemitism;
Robot Taxis take off in Los Angeles;
Dollar Tree and Family Dollar closing 1,000 stores and why;
Native Land and Berkley, California made the news;
Today we're going to talk about...deflation;
The Wall Street Report;
And a story about retail...compassion.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
The Business News Headlines 5 March 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
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 headline today. And, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
Bank Fees = Junk Fees? What Biden wants to do;
You are more cautious with your spending habits;
So, Target has come up with a plan to get you to spend more;
Speaking of spending...you'll be spending more to check a bag;
Some college athletes want to form a union...it's a first;
The Wall Street Report;
Union representation on the Starbucks Board? How that ended.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
The Business News Headlines and More 20 February 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
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 U.S. but in China and why the second largest economy on the planet did so. Also today, for the interview, you'll meet David Swartz from Swartz and Associates who specialize in helping commercial property owners appeal their assessments and...win. Finally, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
China cuts it's prime lending rate and why;
Big news from the world of credit cards;
Hard times? Recession? Nope say U.S. casinos;
Small business owners and their concerns for 2024;
Some E-15 news from corn producing states;
The Wall Street Report;
Retirements are kicking up and why that matters.
For the interview you'll meet David Swartz who, along with his brother, operates Swartz and Associates. Their skill is to successfully appeal commercial property tax assessments and their record for winning is pretty amazing. How and why? We asked and David answered. To hear that conversation click this link.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Help Challenging Commercial Property Taxes? Meet David Swartz
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
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 of the brother team, David Swartz who sat down with me to discuss what has made them a leader in getting positive results for their clients nationwide. We learned a bunch from this conversation and think you will too. Meet David:
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
The Business News Headlines 10 January 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Welcome back! We kick things off today with a story about the surprising number of Americans who have signed up for the Affordable Care Act. Yes, it is a record number of people and, if you were removed from Medicaid, as thousands have been...you can still qualify for Obama Care. That story starts us out. And, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
Millions sign up for health insurance and it's a record;
The Enrollment Period ends on January 16 so, still time;
A big story about Ram Trucks...really big;
The purse for the Kentucky Derby just got a raise;
Why is it called the "Run for the Roses"? We'll tell;
ADHD drugs are in short supply and why;
The top small to mid-size companies to work for? We have the list;
The Wall Street Report;
Americans are falling short on something we said was important.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
The Business News Headlines 27 December 2023
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Light trading on Wall Street but the three major indexes did eke out another winning day. We'll get to that story soon but first we'll take a look at the shocking news that deals with social media sites and the huge amount of revenue they make from...kids. Stay with us on that one. Also, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today:
Kids. Social Media Revenue and a call for regulation;
Clean energy was a clear winner in 2023;
Apple can sell those two high end watchers...for now;
The founder of the Glock firearm has died. We'll share his story;
The 5 Most Expensive States in the U.S. are...
The Wall Street Report;
Another online retailer calls it quits.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
The Business News Headlines 28 November 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Some sad news out of Omaha as we learned of the passing of Charlie Munger the longtime sidekick of Warren Buffett. Charlie was 99. In the stories ahead we kick things off with the possibility of a rate cut...come spring. That was welcome news on Wall Street. And then some surprising news about your confidence in the economy. Those two stories kick us off today. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
A Central Bank Rate Cut? It depends;
You are much more confident in the economy;
A fake AI generated woman made the news;
Heard of "House Hacking"? You will today;
Is worker strength decreasing?
More wage inequality in the U.S.
Ways to increase your financial stability;
The Wall Street Report;
Google is about to purge inactive accounts...on Friday!
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Monday Nov 27, 2023
The Business News Headlines 27 November 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Welcome back to a new week of business news headlines. We hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving Weekend. Actually, we know you did. How? We've been tracking consumer spending and wow! Meanwhile today is Cyber Monday and the the bet is you'll continue the frenzy. Those two stories kick us off today. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
Consumer spending tops expectations;
Record air travel but fewer problems;
New reporting on WFH vs. RTO;
The USPS is raising rates...again;
New laws allow you to pay with cash. Not making it up;
The Wall Street Report;
Seems you are not happy...at work.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.