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.
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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.
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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 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 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.
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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 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.
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.
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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 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.
Welcome back to Insight on Business and the business news headlines for Friday the 11th of March. And, yes the war in Ukraine continues to dominate the news cycle and worries on Wall Street. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The White House issued new sanctions;
- High fuel prices have oil producers worried;
- Tesla has some bad news for consumers;
- A number of Chinese companies face delisting;
- A beauty brand is hoping to jump start sales;
- This bank got caught shredding documents;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Consumers and Inflation some numbers.
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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 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.
Once again the war in Ukraine dominated the news cycle as the fighting enters the second week. Much of what has happened over the past twenty-four hours has had a direct impact on global investments and we'll detail some of that for you here in the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines:
- Elon Musk issues a warning to Ukrainians;
- JP Morgan says the Russian economy will tank;
- Along with U.S. stocks, Europe is having a tough week;
- The surprising job numbers from today;
- But they didn't lift the spirits of investors;
- Apple to confront its civil rights history;
- The Wall Street Report;
- How about some good news for Disney+ folk?
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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 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.
Yet another day where the Russian invasion of Ukraine has dominated the news. While many thought Ukraine would be overrun in the first day of the invasion the people there have slowed the advance of a huge Russian convoy and are reporting the destruction of weapons and mounting Russian troops. Meanwhile Russia has continued its attack on civilian targets. With all of that happening here is what we've got for you today:
- That burning cargo ship with fancy cars...sunk;
- Markets in the U.S. and Europe tanked again and in Russia;
- The price of oil is now over $100 a barrel;
- FedEx and UPS have an announcement;
- The "hack" can work both ways;
- Cable companies under increased pressure and why;
- Ford has some news for Russia;
- The next big thing in snack foods?
- The Wall Street Report;
- Big companies want to return to the office but there is a...but.
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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 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.
Russia continued to dominate the news cycle all weekend long and again today. The people of Ukraine are seeing more and more nations come to their defense with everything from ammunition to high tech equipment. Here is what we've got for you today:
- This retailer just raised starting pay to $24 an hour;
- Sanctions and aid to Ukraine is nearly global;
- The five worst jobs in the U.S. and the "Misery Index";
- Removing Russian Vodka? What that really means;
- The Wall Street Report
- Work From Home and the pain it will bring cities.
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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 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.
Russia violently attacked a the nation of Ukraine. It is now Putin's War and the world was quick to condemn the action. In the first few hours rocket were launched targeting hospitals...it's that kind of war these Russians are waging and yes it had a marked impact on the markets. Here is what we've got for you today:
- The timing of Putin's War;
- Biden calms the markets;
- The "Quit Rate" and the sectors impacted;
- Burger King - Offer less, charge more;
- Dollar General has an OSHA problem;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, COVID isn't done...yet.
Those stories plus a conversation about the Great Resignation and ways in which business can turn the tide. While money is important studies indicate that professional development can also be helpful for retention and productivity. My guest is Ro Crosbie the founder and president of Tero International. To listen in, just click here!
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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 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.
It's really about economics. The failed and flawed dream of resurrecting the Soviet Union, which in itself failed, is a significant danger to the world economy and our first story bears this out. Here's what we've got for you on this 22nd day of February:
- Winners, Losers and Russia;
- The price of gold is up again;
- AT&T shuts down 3G and what that means;
- DIY project soar and Home Depot says, thank you;
- Move over electric here comes hydrogen;
- A new COVID update;
- The National Guard back in D.C.?
- Tesla hit with another racial lawsuit;
- Labor troubles in Ohio;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Tech jobs head east and where? We'll share.
Speaking of technology this is an amazing conversation about the Farmers Business Network (FBN) that is, sort of the "Amazon of Agriculture". My guest is one of the founders of FBN, Charles Barron. You're going to learn much in this fascinating interview. To listen, click here.
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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 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.
