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Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
The Business News Headlines 6 March 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
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 kick things off talking about the Central Bank and interest rates. 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 will cut interest rates...but when?
Musk vs. OpenAI - It's becoming quite the show;
Because you have so much extra cash lying around
How about more online casino games?
Europe and Climate Change: First up Albania;
Second, the popularity of over-night trains;
The U.S. House passes a $460b spending package
The Wall Street Report;
Looking for a new gig? Become an astronaut!
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.
Friday Feb 16, 2024
The Business News Headlines 16 February 2024
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Friday Feb 16, 2024
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, banks close up and guess what? We're also taking the day off. Wall Street reopens on Tuesday...and so do we. 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:
Wholesale prices increased in January but, there is a but;
Former President Trump hit with a $355 million fine;
Unity among Big Tech to fight "AI Trickery";
Consumers are still high on the U.S. economy;
Part of the reason is wage growth and slowing inflation;
The Wall Street Report;
You are "mad as hell" about fast food prices.
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.
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
The Business News Headlines and More 15 February 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
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 with Janine during the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) meeting in Orlando earlier in the month. That and more in this edition of the Business News Headlines. 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 story of a strong economy and what drives it;
Fewer people have filed for unemployment...again;
Retail sales fell in January and why some are happy about it;
New news about Wells Fargo hit today;
Microsoft to make some XBox games available to others;
Women are driving the world of sports apparel;
The Wall Street Report;
New AI generated video...like what could go wrong?
For the interview you'll meet Janine Moore who with her husband run a small cow/calf herd in What Cheer, Iowa. She has been part of the Iowa Beef Industry Council and we talk about the beef industry, not only in Iowa but nationwide. Plus we also deal with the issue of expanded beef imports and why some exports have gotten more expensive for other nations. To listen, 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.
Monday Feb 05, 2024
The Business News Headlines and More 5 February 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Great to be back in our studio following our adventure at CattleCon 24 by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. We'll be brining you some stories about that in the coming days and weeks. Meanwhile, today we invite you to meet Stephanie Oppel the Executive Director of ICON the Iowa Confluence Water Trails group that predicts massive economic development by reimagining our rivers and streams. Make sure you click through for that. 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:
Credit card balances worry many and why;
Hospitality workers and a tentative contract in Vegas;
And, President Biden was there as well;
Casinos don't have to police habitual gamblers;
The Department of Justice and Bank Redlining;
Automakers reassessing EV's and why;
The Wall Street Report;
AI, Deep Fakes and real money. Ouch!
For the interview you'll meet Stephanie Oppel the Executive Director of ICON the Iowa Confluence Water Trails group who says that reimaging our rivers and streams will contribute greatly to some serious economic development for cities and towns fortunate to have those rivers and streams. To listen to 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.
Friday Jan 19, 2024
The Business News Headlines 19 January 2024
Friday Jan 19, 2024
Friday Jan 19, 2024
It's Friday! Welcome to the Business News Headlines. We've been absent for a couple of days as we cover the Annual Conference and Trade Show for the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association. Where today we heard from author and speaker Garrison Wynn and we'll bring you that conversation early next week. A programing note. Because we're covering this event we'll not be airing the Business Week in Review on Sunday on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. Just so you know. 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 trouble with EV's and Ford has concerns;
The markets rebounded big time today;
The retail sales numbers and very good;
The Biden administration vs. overdraft fees;
The latest retail shakeup;
Citibank is downsizing;
The Wall Street Report;
The 5th nation in history lands on the Moon.
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 13, 2023
The Business News Headlines 13 December 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
It was the lull before the storm and once the FOMC released the minutes of the most recent rate setting meeting the markets took off. It's the business news headlines for Wednesday the 13th day of December, thanks for being with us. We'll get to that story first. 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:
What the Fed...said;
The markets react;
Tesla is recalling nearly all models sold in the U.S.;
Japan is feeling pretty good about their economy;
Rinse and Repeat. We're talking about dolls;
Some huge news for New York residents. Think debt;
If you drive an EV yet another reason to love Starbucks;
The Wall Street Report;
And, Netflix releases some viewer numbers.
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 06, 2023
The Business News Headlines 6 December 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
We kick things off today by sharing what Big Bank CEO's had to say before the Senate Banking Committee. And, yes, they were sort of...whining about being regulated. Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of the Business News Headlines for the 6th day of December. A reminder that tomorrow is a "day that will live in infamy". That quote by president Franklin Roosevelt following the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. History, kids, is important. And tomorrow at sundown begins the Jewish holiday of Chanukah. Light those candles. 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:
Bank CEO's grumble about regulations;
A strong year for EV sales but, there is a but;
More AI news for you today;
Meanwhile the co-founder of Apple gets a Serbian passport;
Up in smoke! We're talking about tobacco stocks;
Finally some good news from the housing market;
The Wall Street Report;
And, Time Magazine names its "Person of the Year".
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.