Insight On Business the News Hour
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Monday Mar 11, 2024
The Business News Headlines and More 11 March 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
It's the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines and we kick things off today talking about the inflation report that is coming out tomorrow. Anxious investors, today, on Wall Street paused a bit ahead of the report but we do have some guesses for you. Also today you'll meet Brandon Pollard from Impact - Community Action Partnership an organization in Central Iowa, but also replicated in other states that deals with rural and urban poverty issues. It's an eye opening conversation so make sure you click ahead. 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 Inflation Report and some guesses as to what it will tell us;
Driving inflation may be the price of gasoline and we'll check in;
President Biden and a budget to help working families;
We've got some IPO news for you;
No more security cameras at Airbnb locations;
Teens say their phones cause stress but, there is a but;
The Wall Street Report;
Can $400 million breathe life into a Minneapolis Mall?
For the interview you'll meet Brandon Pollard from Impact - Community Action Partnership as we talk about poverty in both rural and urban areas and what this organization is doing to manage the growing crisis. We talk about the federal poverty rate, how it is calculated to what programs are being offered not only in Central Iowa but in the 16 regions in the Hawkeye State and beyond. 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 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.
Friday Dec 29, 2023
The Business News Headlines 29 December 2023
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Friday Dec 29, 2023
It's the final "business day" of 2023 and we'll take stock of not only the markets but also the economy in the coming minutes. Also a reminder that we're back Sunday at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and yes, we do stream. 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:
So how did the equities do in 2023? We'll share;
Also the economic picture of the past year makes the news;
And a look at what next year might bring;
A civil rights leader escorted out of a movie theater,
and yes, this is a business story;
Some new news on mortgage rates looking forward;
The Wall Street Report;
And, 2024 could be a big year for IPO's. Like who?
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 Dec 28, 2023
The Business News Headlines 28 December 2023
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Welcome to the final Thursday of 2023. Light trading on Wall Street as investors are eyeing the New Year's Holiday. This is the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines and we kick things off today with a look at the corporations who are leaving China and what companies are flocking there. However, it's not exactly what China...wants. Hey, 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 the GDP and what U.S. companies are flocking there;
If you are an Amazon Prime Video user'
you are getting something "extra" next year;
Weight loss drugs and Medicare makes the news;
Jobless numbers are in and what they mean;
More positive news on mortgage rates;
The Wall Street Report;
And The Color Purple rakes in the cash.
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 Dec 21, 2023
The Business News Headlines 21 December 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Remember yesterday when the Dow sank by over 475 points? Today the Blue Chips gained 322 points on the day. That, my friends, is a swing of nearly 800 points. Pretty remarkable. Tomorrow investors will be watching for the preferred Fed inflation report. Yes, we'll share. 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 former Mayor of New York City files for bankruptcy;
Porch Piracy is on the rise. What some shippers are doing;
Well, we're in the Holiday Travel Rush and what to expect;
The economy. We'll dig into some important numbers;
The Wall Street Report;
Boomers and their money. It's quite the story.
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 20, 2023
The Business News Headlines 20 December 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Take a pinch of recession worries, mix in a dash of profit taking, add a pound of rate concerns and you get the mess that was Wall Street today. We'll kick that off first this evening. Thanks for being with us for the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 20th day of December. 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 markets tumbled and why;
Musk and Tesla battle unions in several countries;
The Federal Trade Commission and kid safety made the news;
The Justice Department looks at a Texas "bait and switch" case;
Got a SiriusXM subscription? Ever tried to cancel it?
The Wall Street Report;
And Tesla story number two. Benefits and the UAW?
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 Dec 04, 2023
The Business News Headlines 4 December 2023
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Monday Dec 04, 2023
We kick things off today with a big story about AI and what Europe is attempting to do to regulate the new technology but the EU is facing headwinds from Big Tech. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Monday the 4th day of December, we're glad you're here. 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:
Europe, AI and Regulations kick us off;
Spotify cuts more staff and why;
Uber is said to be joining the S&P 500 this month;
The Alaska Airlines purchase of Hawaii Air is raising eyebrows;
What was a "hot idea" during the pandemic is cooling off;
The Wall Street Report;
And the 2023 Word of the Year has..."style".
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 06, 2023
The Business News Headlines and Time 6 November 2023
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Welcome back to a brand new week where we kick things off talking about decals and your steering wheel. It's a story we knew nothing about until this afternoon and it's pretty serious stuff. For the interview we're going to help change your life. No, really. The topic is time management with Ro Crosbie from Tero International who will also poke a hole in the idea of "multi-tasking". 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. Here's what we've got for you:
Warning: Don't do this to your steering wheel and why;
Adopting kids and AI...does it work?
Trading of WeWork stock was halted today and why;
Consumer spending and the holidays with small retailers;
A new employer headache: Nobody is quitting their job;
A Tyson food recall for selected states...we'll share;
The Wall Street Report;
Even non-union automakers are feeling the heat.
For the interview you'll meet Ro Crosbie the Founder, President and CEO of Tero International who will first dispel the myth of "multi-tasking" in a very dramatic way and then offer up six Time Management Tips that can change your life. No, really! 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.
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
The Business News Headlines 2 November 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Welcome back to this the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Glad you're with us again. It was a rockin' day on Wall Street as investors poured it on after the Fed announcement of holding rates steady. In fact, Wall Street is on track for its best week in all of 2023. 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. Here's what we've got for you:
Are you still listening to Jamie Dimon?
Applications for unemployment ticked up a but...but;
Will auto workers approve of the new UAW contact?
Workers on the Vegas Strip vote to strike & set a date;
Home mortgage rates fell...we'll share the number;
Will consumers buy this holiday season? We have the answer;
The number one work perk to get folks back to the office is...
The Wall Street Report
So, you really do LOVE pumpkin spice lattes huh?
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 Oct 03, 2023
The Business News Headlines 3 October 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Welcome back and what a day for the equities. Once again they settled deep in the red and the Dow gave back all its gains for the year. What happened? We'll detail that during this broadcast. Meanwhile, 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. Here's what we've got for you today:
The job market...still very HOT;
That's an issue for the Fed;
Fed Chair Jerome Powell gets a small business earful;
President Biden on the 10 targeted drugs;
Jamie Dimon becomes a soothsayer about the future;
The future of electric vehicles and...parking garages;
The Wall Street Report;
Got Netflix? Get ready to pay more but they have merch.
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.