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Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
The Business News Headlines 19 December 2023
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Welcome back to the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 19th day of December. Some of you have asked if the equities markets will close early this coming Friday and the answer is no. Wall Street usually closes early on Christmas Eve but because that falls on Sunday the markets are already closed and will reopen on Tuesday December 26th. Hey, we're here to help. 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:
Meat processor JBS is in hot water in Brazil;
Last minute shopper? We have some good news;
EV owners or perspective owners will like this story;
A look at population number and growing states;
Some good news about the housing market;
Economic data due Thursday is important;
The Wall Street Report
A major hack has impacted millions. We'll share.
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 18, 2023
The Business News Headlines and Music News for 18 December 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Welcome back to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines glad you are with us again today. First up today the story of steel in the United States and a big change that is about to happen. Make sure you click ahead for the interview with the very talented musician James Goodlett in a new conversation that talks about his spiritual work, how he mentors young musicians and about his very successful business of producing high quality commercial music for everything from film to podcasts. 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:
U.S. Steel began in 1901 and change is in the future;
Southwest Airlines to pay a hefty fine and why;
More tragic news from the Nursing Home Industry;
Can we talk about the economy...again?
The Wall Street Report;
Apple pulls their Apple Watch...and why.
For the interview you'll hear from the very talented James Goodlett whom we've worked with for years. He not only talks about his role as the Music Minister at his church but also how he is mentoring young musicians and where he gets his creativity when it comes to his music that is featured in everything from film to podcasts. James Goodlett from Jam Good Productions is just a click away.
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 Dec 12, 2023
The Business News Headlines and More 12 December 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Only 1.4% of the total number of farmers in the United States are...Black. Back in 1944 12% of the farms were being tended to by African-Americans. What happened and what can farmers of color do to reverse the trend? Click ahead for a conversation with Todd Western III whose family has been farming in Iowa since 1864. It is an amazing story. Todd is the person behind the Iowa Farmers of Color Conference that happens in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday the 16th of December. We think you'll find this conversation stunning. 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:
New news about inflation in the U.S.;
What? A hostile hotel takeover?
Google loses a massive anti-trust case;
A Tesla driver killed...think autopilot;
What will the Fed do tomorrow? Some thoughts;
Might you be in the "Upper-Class"? We'll share numbers;
The Wall Street Report;
And, the top Google search terms for 2023.
For the interview you'll meet Todd Western III who is bringing farmers of color from several states for the Iowa Farmers of Color Conference that happens on Saturday the 16th of December. Why is he doing this and why does it matter? All asked and answered and you can hear that conversation by clicking 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 Dec 05, 2023
The Business News Headlines and Black Iowa News with Dana James
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Welcome back to the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 5th day of December, glad you are with us. Coming up some of the big business news stories of the day and an important business conversation with reporter turned entrepreneur Dana James. Dana spent years working at the Des Moines Register and after she left started to realize there was not enough reporting on issues facing Black Iowans. That realization led her to create Black Iowa News. It's not only a cool story but one that is vital. Make sure you click ahead for that conversation. 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:
Hiring in the U.S. slowed in October and we have numbers;
The U.S. Supreme Court takes a pass on the Wealth Tax;
Batter Up...in Milwaukee. Some stadium news;
Murder at Dollar General and a legal challenge;
The Wall Street Report;
The data breech at 23andMe is much larger than reported.
For the interview you'll hear from Dana James the Founder of Black Iowa News an honest to goodness hard copy newspaper that advertises black owned businesses, carries interesting stories and does some "myth-busting" at the same time. And YES, you can subscribe! Meet our newest friend, Dana James by clicking on 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.
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
The Business News Headlines 22 November 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
The day before the U.S. celebrates Thanksgiving and we're here to wish you safe travels as some 55 million of you take to the roads and airlines this holiday weekend. Just ahead some of the big business news stories from today and then something partly personal as I remember November 22, 1963. Yes, it's been sixty years. 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:
We're trying to keep up with Sam Altman;
Buy Now - Pay Later is big with consumers...but;
Some good news for those of you seeking a mortgage;
Egg producers found guilty of inflating egg prices;
A deep dive into why we should be working...less;
The Wall Street Report;
Remembering November 22, 1963.
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 Nov 17, 2023
The Business News Headlines 17 November 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
It's the end of the work week for many of you as we close in on the Thanksgiving Holiday. Our prediction is that lots of folks will be taking much of next week off. Us? Nope, we'll be here except for Thanksgiving Day. A reminder that Wall Street is closed on Thanksgiving and stops trading at 1PM Eastern on Friday. 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:
Advertisers are fleeing X and we'll share why;
Amazon to lay off "hundreds" and why;
News about First Lady Roslyn Carter;
So, Snoop Dog give up...smoke?
Another Detroit strike to talk about;
The NLRB will pause that new labor rule and why;
The Wall Street Report'
And, climate. Yet another reason to work from home.
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 14, 2023
The Business News Headlines 14 November 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Remember Monday when we said we would know more about the economy when the Labor Department issued their inflation report? Well, that happened early this morning and the report was a bit of a shock that shook Wall Street. That story kicks off our newscast this afternoon. 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:
Inflation cooled and that caused some excitement;
What are the drivers of inflation backing down?
YouTube and AI generated content made the news;
Try selling medical marijuana in Mississippi with no advertising;
It's back! McDonald's borrows a page from Taco Bell's playbook;
The Wall Street Report;
Minnesota and Toys R Us made the news.
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 Nov 10, 2023
The Business News Headlines 10 November 2023
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Friday Nov 10, 2023
What a difference a day makes. Yesterday the markets tanked today was a different story. Also our wish is that you have a memorable Veteran's Day in the U.S. and Remembrance Day in Canada. We owe so much to those who have served we can never say "thank you" enough. A quick reminder that we'll be back on the air Sunday at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. (Yes, we stream.) 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:
Stocks surged today as investors looked to earnings;
Jezebel is shutting down. What's that? We'll share;
While the U.S. economy chugs along there is trouble across the pond;
Proof that competition is good for...consumers;
Pressure on Tesla in Sweden and why that matters;
The Wall Street Report;
Apple to pay a huge fine for...discrimination.
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 Nov 03, 2023
The Business News Headlines 3 November 2023
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Friday Nov 03, 2023
It was the best week on Wall Street since October of last year as we watched the three major indexes pop on the hope that the Central Bank is done raising rates. The other big story was the slowdown in hiring. We'll cover both of those stories and more today. 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:
It's Friday and we're all wondering about Taylor Swift;
Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty. Jail time?
Jeff Bezos is headed to Miami and why;
Voters in Ohio to legalize recreational pot?
The Jobs Report was a surprise;
The second largest shipping company cuts jobs;
The Wall Street Report;
Yet another study on where Americans prefer to...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.
Friday Sep 29, 2023
The Business News Headlines 29 September 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Welcome back! Well the third quarter is behind us on Wall Street and how did the equities do? We'll have a look at that in our Wall Street Report. Also, a reminder that Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review will air at Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. Join us there as well for the news and some business conversation. 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. Here's what we've got for you today:
The UAW strike gets larger;
What families fear about the government shutdown;
Here is "Shutdown Two" yet another look at the impact;
A former IRS contractor charged with sharing tax info;
United Airlines pilots ratify a new, big contract;
Over 800K people have had their student loans forgiven;
The Wall Street Report;
Toys R Us making a comeback...big time ahead of the holidays.
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.