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The Business News Headlines 11 December 2024

The continuing story about inflation kick us off today and what might the Central Bank think as we hope for a rate cut next week.  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 1th day of December, thanks for being with us.  Meanwhile, should you want to follow us  on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
Inflation ticked up last month. What's next?
The Time Person of the Year has been named;
The grocery store saga continues with one suing the other;
Apple is upping its game in the world of AI;
Not to be left out...so too is Google;
The Supreme Court will let a class action suit go forward;
Canada's Central Bank slashed interest rates and worry about Trump Tariffs;
The Wall Street Report;
Some big time NFL news...think value.
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 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 26 November 2024

For those of you who have followed our newscast for some time know that we stay away from politics. There is enough of that out there. However when political issues like tariffs come up we take a look at what they may mean for not only the economy but also you the consumer. That story is first up today. Thanks for being with us.  Also,  if you want to reach out to us on social media 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 Trump Tariffs and the impact on consumers;
Canada weighs in on tariffs and it's not pretty;
What will the Fed do about interest rates?  Some thoughts;
President Biden wants Medicaid and Medicare to cover weight loss drugs;
It seems oil companies are not so keen on "Drill Baby, Drill" and why;
Elon Musk is limiting outside news on X;
The Wall Street Report;
Department store chain Kohls has a leadership change 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 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 with Ro Crosbie 15 October 2024

It's the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 15th day of October and in this part of the country we're expecting much colder temps tonight.  Welcome to Fall. Coming up some of the top business news stories plus a conversation with Ro Crosbie the Founder, President and CEO of Tero International. Our topic is emotion. How to best keep your emotions in check is good for business but, how to get there?  Ro has some suggestions. Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:
A losing day on Wall Street kicks us off;
Drugstore chains are struggling;
Dealing with insurance companies after a disaster;
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed and it is a shocker;
The Wall Street Report;
Big Banks?  Doing just fine, thank you very much.
For the interview you'll hear from Ro Crosbie of Tero International about emotions and how to best keep them in check. What a timely conversation given our national discourse these days. Let's go!
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 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 24 September 2024

This is the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines...thanks for being with us again today. We'll kick things off with what the Department of Justice says Visa is doing to consumers and businesses. It's an antitrust case and big money is on the line. Also today you'll meet Ben Currie who is the president of the American Marketing Association - Iowa Chapter as we talk about the upcoming AMA-Iowa Experience.  An event that anybody in the marketing and advertising world should consider attending.  And, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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 Department of Justice vs. Visa;
Did the Central Bank "fiddle" too long?
We're talking about consumer confidence;
Kids, Social Media and Prince Harry;
It was a shaky start but Wall Street had a winning day;
What to know about...mattresses. No, really!
For the interview you'll meet Ben Currie the President of the American Marketing Association - Iowa Chapter and the upcoming event AMA-Iowa Experience. Its a one day event that brings some of the best marketing and advertising minds together to learn and network. I've been to many of these and can share with you its well worth the time and attention. 
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 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 16 September 2024

Something that we learned today is that Mondays are...back!  Like they really never left?  Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines for this the 16th day of September. Glad you're here again.  Say, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:
It's not when but how much.  All eyes on the Fed;
Legal cases against the Kroger/Albertsons merger;
And Washington State has some bad memories;
Boeing executives surprised at worker...anger;
The UAW files a grievance with the NLRB and why;
From the retail world:  Target Circle Days are coming;
The Wall Street Report;
Like we said, Mondays are...back!
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 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 10 September 2024

We kick things off today with a surprise bit of news about your income.  No, really and it's such good news, and makes total sense given our reporting on consumer spending, that we have to let you in on what has happened. Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines.  Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:
Can we talk about your...income?
Inflation is predicted to once again go down;
Starbucks new CEO and the "coffee shop vibe";
Google and Apple lose in the European Union;
Australia to limit social media access for young teens;
BMW lowers its sales and income levels for this year and why;
Shoppers flock to get up to 50% off.  Where?  We'll share;
The Wall Street Report;
And, why Bank of America is, once again, increasing it wage levels.
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 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 August 2024

We've watched for three trading days and each day has been a major sell-off on Wall Street. What's the cause and what may be the fix?  We'll cover that first in this edition of the Business News Headlines for Monday the 5th day of August.  Thanks for being here and if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:
Global financial markets are rocked and why;
We'll take a deeper dive into recession talk;
There is a fix to all of this but will the Central Bank move?
Google loses a massive anti-trust lawsuit;
The UN fires staffers it believes helped the October 7th attack;
The Wall Street Report;
The Oracle of Omaha and Apple...what's going on there?
Thanks for being here!
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 2 August 2024

The end of yet another busy week and a reminder that we're back with Insight on Business the News Hour Week in Review that airs at Noon Central and only on News Talk 1540 KXEL where Iowa comes to talk. Lots to cover in this headline edition and  if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:
Will the hawkish trend of the Fed dip the US into a recession:
A closer look at the unemployment number;
Also year over year wages shrank another sign of easing inflation?
The danger of heat and who heat deaths seem to target;
Really?  He gets 19 years in prison...for what?  Think airlines;
The Wall Street Report;
Chevron is giving up on California and there is more to this story.
Thanks for being here!
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 1 August 2024

So much to share with you today and we kick things off with a report on what happened on Wall Street as we watched the major indexes fall off a cliff and why. Plus some news out of Washington, D.C. and a business tax break that failed in the U.S. Senate. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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 Big News of the day came from Wall Street;
The Bank of England isn't waiting to reduce interest rates;
The 30-year fixed mortgage went down last week;
The U.S. Senate failed to pass the child tax credit;
As well as tax breaks for businesses...we'll break it down;
A massive prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia;
An Alabama woman pleads guilty to stealing nearly $2 million;
The Wall Street Report;
Now consumers are weighing in on what a "value meal" really is;
But, if times are tough why are more upscale restaurants doing...well?
Thanks for being here!
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 16 July 2024

Our area of the Greater Des Moines Metro has been busy cleaning up after a tornado touched down in the City of Urbandale and Windsor Heights.  There also was damage in downtown Des Moines as the twister made it's way across the metro. The second big storm to hit this area in less than a month. Welcome to the Business News Headlines and we've got some great stories for you.  Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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 big story today is that of retail sales;
The numbers surprised many economists;
Walmart wants you to think "Back to School" shopping;
And brushing off an old brand at the same time;
Buying ammo from a vending machine? Yep;
The U.S. is imposing sanctions over timeshare fraud in Mexico;
The Wall Street Report;
The big hit on car dealers from the cyber attack is massive.
Thanks for being here!
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.