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The Business News Headlines 26 April 2022

If you were planning on retiring and living off of your Wall Street investments we've got news as the great April sell off continued today.  We'll get to that story in just a bit. We're starting off with...job cuts.
They should be able to find a new job;
JC Penny wants to buy...Kohls;
No "All Day Breakfast" for you;
1/3 of Americans eat fast food...daily;
Burger King has a new deal out there;
More supply chain troubles from China;
Oil prices down, gas prices high. What's up?
The Wall Street Report;
Naming names. The companies that paid zero in taxes.
Thanks for coming by!
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. 
 

The Business News Headlines 14 April 2022

For some today is the end of the week just ahead of the Good Friday and Passover holidays. A programing note the markets are closed tomorrow so we'll not be reporting on the equities. Here's what we've got for you today:
What's going on?  Ask Elon;
There is a shortage of baby formula;
Banks are seeing a good thing in higher rates;
But, of course you aren't;
Higher costs are impacting diners;
Amazon is asking for 5% more and for...
The New York AG said to be investigating oil companies;
The Wall Street Report;
Paying less to remote workers...really?
Thanks for coming by!
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. 

The Business News Headlines 13 April 2022

Thanks for coming by again today. It's been a busy news day from profits to the markets and make sure you click ahead for the conversation about the electrical grid in the State of Iowa. Some amazing facts that impact business recruitment and retention. But first the business news headlines:
Who is really responsible for high fuel prices;
Amazon has a new name for a streaming service;
And...you'll be able to hear why;
Yesterday it was Honda; today it's Toyota and EV's;
Corporate profits are higher than...ever in history;
Are those profits tied to...record inflation?
The Wall Street Report;
Women and "Office Housework".  What?
For the interview you'll meet Bob Rafferty from the group, Iowa Business for Clean Energy. The conversation centers on the electric grid in the Hawkeye State plus why some cities pay as much as 50% more for electricity than others, what about clean energy and how do we get there? The bottom line is, as he says, nothing will be done for our antique system until business gets involved. So, there is a special event hosted by his group on April 28th and business is invited. To listen to that conversation click here.
Thanks for coming by!
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. 
 

The Business News Headlines 6 April 2022

Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of the business news headlines as we kick off the newscast today with some consumer news that...we think you can use especially in light of the higher cost of everything.  Let's go!
The credit card myth that costs you a bunch;
Oil executives were in the hot seat today;
If keeping score WTI Crude fell by 4.99 a barrel;
The reason? More nations releasing oil reserves;
The Fed Minutes and what they mean;
The Rhoads Scholar turned union activist;
Record numbers filing for the right to have a union;
Inflation be damned...you're still buying stuff;
The Wall Street Report;
Janet Yellen and some sobering news.
Thanks for coming by!
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. 

The Business News Headlines 31 March 2022

It is the final day of March and it was a first quarter bust for the stock market as inflationary pressures, the war in Ukraine and renewed concerns regarding the next COVID variant took its toll. Here's what we've got for you today:
President Biden urges oil companies to produce more oil;
Or pay a fee for idle oil wells;
The price of oil fell today by over $7 a barrel;
Ford and GM to halt production at two plants;
If gas prices continue to go up what will American's do?
The Russian Ruble is up in value. How is that possible?
Amazon and unions back in the news;
The Wall Street Report;
Age, diversity and corporate profit...it's a match.
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. 
 

The Business News Headlines 29 March 2022

As talks between Ukraine and Russia, brokered by Turkey and Israel, continue there was a positive move on Wall Street. Also, at the end of the newscast make sure you click through for a conversation about the upcoming Black and Brown Business Summit. My guest is Terrence Thames and it's something you should hear...no matter where you live and work.  But, first the news:
Wall Street had a day and why;
The Biden Budget and Social Security;
It was a rough day for former President Trump;
Job openings and quits in February were huge;
The Millionaire Tax is a hot topic;
Tax dollars and fossil fuel subsidies;
Still wearing a mask in public?
The Wall Street Report;
If your boss has an MBA watch your paycheck.
Those stories plus a conversation with Terrence Thames from the upcoming Black and Brown Business Summit. While this two day event is being hosted by the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce in Iowa it's something that can be seen and heard nationwide. And, when Terrence shares the names of two of the key presenters you'll be able to gauge the importance of the event.  To listen, 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. 
 

The Business News Headlines 28 March 2022

It took all day for the Dow to turn the corner but in the end the index advanced. Welcome to the Monday Edition of the business news headlines and click ahead for a brief interview with organizers of a march for peace in Ukraine. It's a very diverse and surprising group. But first the news:
Home Depot too "Woke"?
Threats of a boycott but their stock was up on the day;
Pro-union baristas at Starbucks being forced out?
Something soon to disappear from Walmart;
Foreclosure rates climb;
We've got the top five states dealing with foreclosures;
Wells Fargo, paying your rent and getting points;
The Wall Street Report;
No Return to the Office for this company...ever.
Click ahead for this conversation about why such a diverse group of people launched a march for peace. What is the connection between Liberia and Ukraine?  To listen just click here.
Thanks for coming by!
 

The Business News Headlines 22 March 2022

Welcome to the Tuesday, March 22nd Edition of the Business News Headlines. Today we've got stories about interest rate hikes, a follow up on a yacht stuck in Norway and more.  Let's go and thanks for being with us again today!
Chain restaurants in Russia not willing to close;
A U.S. company supporting workers who leave to fight;
Grubhub in trouble in D.C.;
Word is another rate hike is coming in May;
A health care merger is not happening and why;
Tesla opens in Germany and Elon is dancing;
Google has settled a labor relations complaint;
More on that Russian yacht stuck in Norway;
The Wall Street Report;
Looking to the high seas to battle high inflation.
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. 
 
 

The Business News Headlines 17 March 2022

The economic data and the jobs data today were surprising even in light of what is going on in Ukraine and with oil. Also, stick around because for the interview you're going to learn about the amazing story of Kemin Industries that has grown from a very modest start up to a family owned multi-national. There is so much to unpack and we've done that.  Meanwhile in the news:
Unemployment rolls are the smallest in 52 years;
Several other economic data points moved the markets;
Oil prices climbed above $100 a barrel again;
The sad Russian Oligarch who doesn't know how to live;
Texas Republicans are mad at Citigroup and why;
Amazon now owns a fabled movie studio;
And, the company may have to re-hire a fired worker;
Starbucks to phase out paper cups;
The Minnesota governor wants to give back tax money;
The Wall Street Report
And, we know what you're really doing on Tuesday at work.
Those stories and a conversation with global communications director Lauren Burt about Kemin Industries. Over the past sixty-one years this company has grown from very humble beginnings (like in the living room of a modest home) to a multi-national corporation that is still family owned but responsible for global food supplies. You can hear that amazing story...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. 
 

The Business News Headlines 16 March 2022

Midweek and the unprovoked attack on Ukraine continues. Early today President Zelensky addressed the United States Congress with an emotional plea for more aid. Immediately afterward President Biden shared new directives of lethal aid being sent immediately. Meanwhile the business news headlines:
Dire predictions on the price of oil;
But, oil prices sink two days in a row;
Oil and gas companies taken to the Biden woodshed;
The Fed hikes interest rates and what that means for you;
Vehicle production losses and Ukraine...why?
More pain about to hit wealthy Russians;
The Wall Street Report;
Meal kits sent to homes struggle and why.
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.