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Monday Jan 08, 2024
The Business News Headlines and More 8 January 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Welcome to a brand new week and the business news headlines for this the 8th day of January which also is the opening day of the Iowa Legislature. To that end make sure you click ahead for the interview with Joe Murphy the President of the Iowa Business Council which is made up of some of the largest corporations in the state. 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:
Tech stocks ruled and crude fizzled;
A federal funding deal and it matters;
Tiger Woods and Nike part company;
Gadgets will be on display in Las Vegas;
Treasury Secretary Yellen on "shell companies";
European supermarkets and "Shrinkflation" issues;
The Wall Street Report;
A record number of empty offices in major cities.
Now, make sure you click ahead and listen as we talk legislative priorities with Joe Murphy from the Iowa Business Council. 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 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.
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.
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
The Business News Headlines 14 December 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Welcome to the business news headlines for Thursday the 14th day of December. We're glad you're with us again today. So, if the news is so good: think job numbers, low unemployment, inflation coming down, gas prices falling...why are consumers so glum? We'll talk a bit about that. Also, today we learned that famed wine maker and agriculturist Mike Grgich has died at age 100. We'll also visit about that a bit later. 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:
Some more positive data...think retail;
The markets shot up after digesting this news;
More good news for the housing sector;
Water beads are out...think safety and kids;
Even the IRS has good news for you;
Self-Checkout is out in two states;
The Wall Street Report;
And some thoughts about Mike Grgich.
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.
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.
Friday Nov 24, 2023
The Business News Headlines 24 November 2023
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Welcome back and we hope you had a peaceful Thanksgiving Day Holiday. Is it me or do you too have some issues thinking today is Friday? Ah, but it is and thanks for being with us for the Business News Headlines and yes, we kick things off with a Black Friday story. 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:
Yes it is Black Friday what to expect in sales
Then Cyber Monday;
Homeowners selling to move closer to their office;
Unions in Sweden are rattling Tesla and Elon;
Bank branches continue to close in the U.S.;
Some disturbing employment numbers are out;
The Wall Street Report;
The emerging "Town to Gown" trend is catching on.
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 21, 2023
The Business News Headlines 21 November 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
We pack plenty of short business news stories in just eleven minutes. Go ahead have a listen. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 21st day of November and already offices across the country are emptying out as folks get ready to travel for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We'll cover that number today as well. 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:
Fed officials opt to leave rates alone but...
Some travel data for you ahead of the holiday;
ChatGPT is a mess and we'll share the latest;
The UAW is going after non-union auto factories;
A massive oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico;
Another state to ban the sales of gas powered vehicles;
How much money do you need to make you...happy? We know;
The Wall Street Report;
Might the Thanksgiving feast...shrink? Retailers have already noticed.
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.