Insight On Business the News Hour
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Monday Aug 14, 2023
The Business News Headlines 14 August 2023
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Welcome back to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines, any yes, we are in the final week of the great Iowa State Fair. Go ahead and have a look. Today we've got a couple of stories about retail, inflation and how you are feeling about the whole deal. 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:
A critical report is due tomorrow we'll share;
President Biden on automakers and the UAW;
What's the "cost per wear" of your clothing?
How much more are you spending due to inflation?
But, there is a but to that report;
What do American's think about inflation going forward?
The Wall Street Report;
That billionaire cage fight? We have an update.
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 May 04, 2023
The Business News Headlines 4 May 2023
Thursday May 04, 2023
Thursday May 04, 2023
Yes, we know...you've heard this dozens of times today but let us also chime in: "May the Fourth be with you...." This is the business news headlines for Thursday the 4th day of May, grateful that you're with us and spending some time with the stories we've got cooked up for you. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
Jury says, "Not guilty!";
Wall Street is freaking out about banks;
Seems you are also concerned about...banks and your money;
Two words would solve the issue of a lack of workers;
And, we'll tell you what they are and why it matters;
Beer is having a large time in the first quarter;
The Wall Street Report;
Retail troubles in many downtown locations and how we know;
Meanwhile mix "historic" with small shops...a winner.
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.
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
The Business News Headlines 27 December 2022
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Great to be back with you on this Tuesday afternoon. Ya know when Chanukah and Christmas fall during the same week it's sort of a madhouse and today we're in the second day of Kwanza. Happy Holidays indeed. And, thank you for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
Southwest is in a meltdown and we'll share why;
Eggs, oh my...the price of eggs.
Returning stuff, even online? Could cost you;
Disney, labor issues and a potential strike;
Costco: "Would you like some with with that?"
The Wall Street Report;
And about 8.4 million Americans could get a wage bump soon.
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.
Monday Dec 19, 2022
The Business News Headlines and More 19 December 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
OK, we get it. For the next two weeks nobody does nothing that is unless you work at a hospital, gas station, the police department, retail stores, media, news...you get the idea. Welcome to the Monday, December 19th Edition of the Business News Headlines. Glad you are with us again today. Also stay with us and click ahead for an exclusive interview with Robert Palmer from the Iowa League of Cities as we talk about what the over 900 communities in Iowa have on their wish list from the Iowa Legislature that gavels to order on January 9. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
Gas prices and July of 2021;
Why are the Markets fixated on unemployment?
Twitter users say that Elon Musk must go;
A retail destination that has seen no "Shrinkflation";
McDonald's and some money saving deals;
The Wall Street Report;
Is working from home the reason for a lack of productivity at Salesforce?
For the Interview with Robert Palmer from the Iowa League of Cities is this exclusive conversation about the Legislative Values he and his team will be taking to the 2023 Iowa Legislature that gavels to order on January 9. To listen just 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.
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
The Business News Headlines 1 November 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Welcome to a brand new month! Coming up in the newscast today we take on the issue of crime. It’s being framed as an election issue…but what are the…facts? Should there be a tax on excessive oil company profits? Job openings are up…again. It’s the Tuesday, November 1st edition of the business news headlines…thanks everybody for being here. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
The GOP is hammering the Democrats on crime but, there is a but;
Taxing massive oil profits or...not?
In a surprise the number of job openings increased;
Oil gained on the day closing at $88.57 a barrel;
Retailers want your "extra stuff" and willing to pay;
New I-Bonds are out and the rates are not too shabby;
Older workers...being "quietly fired"?
The Wall Street Report;
Wage transparency comes to American Express.
For the interview you'll hear from Steve Haas from the Fright Partners Group. If you ship anything, small to large you need to pay attention to what he has to say. It's really good stuff. 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.
Friday Oct 21, 2022
The Business News Headlines 21 October 2022
Friday Oct 21, 2022
Friday Oct 21, 2022
Welcome to Friday...ah the weekend could not be here sooner. Here's what's going on: Work From Home takes a backseat to now…Work When Ever”. Can we ditch 9 to 5? Speaking of work the IRS increases the amount of money you can contribute to your 401k. And the markets roared Friday on a hope and a prayer. It’s the business news headlines for the 21st day of October…thanks for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
Ditching 9 to 5? A new survey says it's hot;
The IRS with even more good news, really;
The markets roared on a hope and prayer;
Growing concern over the holiday shopping season;
Some numbers about credit card interest rates;
We'll take a deep dive into pet insurance;
The Wall Street Report;
Elon Musk, Twitter, The White House and more.
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.
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
The Business News Headlines 22 September 2022
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
We'll kick things off this evening talking about Thursday Night Football and what a winner Amazon Prime has on it's hands. The markets fell once again but for a bit there was some hope and there is yet another body blow coming to the housing market. It's the business news headlines for Thursday the 22nd of September, thanks for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
Are you ready for some "digital" football?
The markets fell and oil was up a bit;
Mortgage interest rates at a new high;
The Boeing Corporation is fined big time and why;
You're still shopping according to Costco;
Who to blame Russia or Iraq?
Walmart has a holiday announcement;
The Jobless numbers are out;
The Wall Street Report;
The number 1 reason for job hopping....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.
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
The Business News Headlines 1 September 2022
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
For some reason we've got Earth, Wind and Fire playing "September". Go ahead, dance a little but promise to come back.
Weekly jobless claims are down, the stock market up and oil continues to free fall. It’s the Business News Headlines for Thursday the first day of September…thanks for being with us everybody. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
Those pesky jobless claims fooled everybody;
The stock market closed mixed;
Oil fell again today, watch those gas prices;
Do Outlet Malls really, really offer super deals?
The September Story and the Markets;
The Wall Street Report;
Karma visits Credit Karma in a big way.
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.
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
The Business News Headlines 27 July 2022
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
The Fed raised interest rates today and Chair Jerome Powell said something very…interesting and that lit up Wall Street. It’s the business news headlines for Wednesday the 27th day of July…thanks, everybody for being with us. And, stick around for the conversation with entrepreneur, author and coach Sarah Young. Also, a remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said...
Biden just may have ended the fuel crisis;
When diners get angry...what do you do?
The list of unhealthy food choices is out;
Walmart to slash prices and we have that list;
More semi-conductor chips in your future;
The Wall Street Report;
Gen Z gives social media a big..."Meh..."
For the interview you'll meet Sarah Young author, speaker and entrepreneur Sarah Young. Her book, Expansive Impact - An Invitation to Lead in Everyday Moments is so impactful in the way it defines how we can always "be on" yet lead with our heart. Here is a wide ranging conversation about the book and about her business Zing Collaborative. To listen to that conversation, click here.
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.
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
The Business News Headlines 26 July 2022
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Retail got hit today following a dismal report by…Walmart. When you are the biggest it often, as it did today, impact other companies. It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the 26th day of July, thanks for being with us everybody. Also, a remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today...and thanks for listening!
Walmart troubles and consumers;
So how overstocked is Walmart?
The Fed and Interest Rates...tomorrow;
Are U.S. and European banks guilty of war crimes?
The future of WWE minus Vince McMahon;
Target to open more distribution and why;
The Wall Street Report;
Renting in NYC means real...pain.
For the interview you'll meet Paul Pate the Secretary of State for Iowa. No, we're not talking politics but business. From the record number of LLC's created in just one year and what that means to why Iowa seems attractive to immigrants and what his office has done to streamline business filings. To hear that conversation, click here.
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.