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The Business News Headlines 9 February 2026

Airlines are cancelling trips to Cuba because of a shortage of jet fuel and that story tops our newscast this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 9th day of February and thanks for listening. In other news, a trial opened today against the biggest social media companies all having to do with addicting behavior. In San Francisco teachers go out on strike and we’ll share why. Some women enjoy Valentine’s Day….but prefer Galentines Day. Don’t worry, we’ll explain. Eddie Bauer and Bankruptcy made the news today. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and it’s highly likely that large numbers of American’s missed work today…it’s called the Super Bowl Flu…ready?  Let’s go!
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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.

The Business News Headlines 6 February 2026

It was a stunning day on Wall Street as we watched investors buy on the dip and chip companies came roaring back.  We'll start there this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 6th day of February, thanks for listening. In other news, Gallo is about to mix wine with whiskey and we’ll tell you about that. Uber is ordered to pay 8.5 million dollars to a woman who said she was raped by a driver.  Have you heard of the Vegas Loop?  You will today.  Flowers are a big thing for Valentine’s Day but do you know where they come from?  We’ve got that story. High tariffs push yet another country into a trade deal with…China. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and this will not make U.S. ranchers happy as the President just signed an order to massively increase beef imports from Argentina. 
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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.

The Business News Headlines 5 February 2026

There were a number of factors that tanked Wall Street today and one of them was a dismal report on job openings.  This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 5th day of February, thanks for listening. In other news, Google reported some strong numbers this week. There is open conflict when it comes to AI think Chat GPT and Claude. News out of Pizza Hut that you might be interested in. Telehealth company Hims and Hers in trouble with Novo Nordisk.  We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and Coca Cola announced the end of some famous frozen products in the U.S. and Canada.  Let’s go!
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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.

Manners Matter with Deborah Rinner of Tero International

How you speak, act and engage all matter. Here you'll learn more about business ediquite and proper manners from Deborah Rinner one of the trainers with Tero International. Now, before you roll your eyes think about it. If you are attempting to climb the corporate ladder or even if you are the employer manners matter.  Here is a lively conversation about that and you'll no doubt learn some important tips to help keep your manners...sharp. Meet Deborah:
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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.
 

The Business News Headlines 4 February 2026

So, do you watch the Super Bowl for the game or the ads?  Today we'll take a first look at what you'll be watching, ad wise, this Sunday.  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 4th day of February, thanks for listening. In other news, on the international scene trade partners other than the U.S. makes for an interesting story. Have you heard about “Rent Now – Pay Later”?  You will today.  In a shocking development the Washington Post is laying off a third of its workers we’ll tell you what they cut. Speaking of numbers we’ll check The Wall Street Report and the shaky labor market remains…shaky.  We’ll share how many jobs were added in January.  Let’s go.
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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.

The Business News Headlines 3 February 2026

We kick things off today with a story out of France that has to do with a raid on the headquarters of X...and why. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 3rd day of February, thanks for listening. In other news, Iger is out D’Amaro is in at Disney. Amazon to slash even more jobs and why. Want an SBA loan and are a green card holder?  You are out of luck soon. Valentines Day becomes a marketing bonanza for…fast food and we’ll offer up some examples. We’ll have the numbers in The Wall Street Report and some good news for cash strapped shoppers…and it has to do with PepsiCo.  Let’s go…
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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.

The Business News Headlines and More 2 February 2026

Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Monday the 2nd day of February, we’re glad you’re here. In the headlines today: Disney posted some big numbers today and we’ll share what was the reason. Markets had a great day and we’ll share those numbers. Meanwhile Starbucks is feeling the heat from rival coffee houses. President Trump to lower tariffs on India and we’ll share why. A lawsuit is underway against Meta…and we’ll give you the details.  We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and could the Seattle Seahawks be on the sales block?  Those stories plus a conversation about etiquette from Deborah Rinner of Tero International…but first the news.
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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.

The Business News Headlines 30 January 2026

President Trump has selected Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. But, there is a but and we'll start with that story today.  Welcome to the Friday Edition of The Business News Headlines we're glad you're with us. In other news, it’s gold fever and we’ll share that story with you. NASA has delayed it’s moon mission and we’ll tell you why. Expanded work requirements for SNAP benefits hit more states and we’ll take a deep dive into that issue. We’ll also check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and we’ll have an update on what happened to the price of gold just today.  All of that coming your way in just a moment.
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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.

The Business News Headlines 29 January 2026

We are back in the studio after being on assignment in Florida for a week along with some connectivity issues.  Thanks for being with us for this the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 29th day of January. Topping our newscast tonight is a story about Starbucks saying they will build out even more stores after closing dozens.  It's an interesting take on the coffee giant. In other news, the markets, after a rocky day, ended about where they started. Tax time is here and we’ll share when you might expect a refund. Apple iPhone sales surge.  Visitors to Las Vegas decreased and some thoughts as to why. New home ownership hope hits Detroit. We’ll check the numbers in the Wall Street Report and we’ll check the latest numbers from the unemployment rolls…let’s go and welcome back.
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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.

The Business News Headlines and More 15 January 2026

With the Trump Administration going all in on fossil fuel the future of EV's is in doubt and proof comes from the Detroit Auto Show. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 15th day of January, thanks for listening. In other news, more Grok news for you as Musk backs down. Fewer Americans filed for unemployment and we’ll share the numbers. We’ll check the numbers from the Wall Street Report and Verizon explains what happened with that outage on Wednesday. For the conversation you’ll meet entrepreneur Stephen Wilson from NuDoseDaily.com.  The company that promises better days and restful nights.  But first the news.
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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.