Insight On Business the News Hour
Episodes
May 5, 2023
The Business News Headlines 5 May 2023
May 5, 2023
May 5, 2023
10 min
For those of you keeping track happy Cinco de Mayo which represents Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. See, we're even pretty good at history. Thanks for being here for the May 5th Edition of the Business News Headlines, glad you are with us. A reminder that we're on-air Sunday at Noon Central with the Business Week in Review and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and yes, we stream. 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:
This was NOT supposed to happen;
President Biden reacts to the news;
Fox News vs. Media Matters and it's a story;
For 40 years this has been a weight loss giant...no longer;
A legendary restaurant chain is shrinking;
The Wall Street Report and weekly results;
How Apple wins even with fewer sales.
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.
May 4, 2023
The Business News Headlines 4 May 2023
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
10 min
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.
May 3, 2023
The Business News Headlines 3 May 2023
May 3, 2023
May 3, 2023
10 min
Chalk this one up for the record books. Today the Federal Reserve increased the primary lending rate by a quarter of a percent the highest that rate has been in fifteen years. Did it have an impact on the stock market? You bet and we'll detail that first. 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 Fed and The Markets;
Interest Rates and Credit Cards...some thoughts;
More secure than a password? Yes, says Google;
Who listens to podcasts? We'll take a deep dive;
Some big restaurant news to share with you;
The Wall Street Report;
What's happened to oil prices? It's amazing;
Uber wants more "butts in the seats" so...
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.
May 2, 2023
The Business News Headlines 2 May 2023
May 2, 2023
May 2, 2023
10 min
Welcome back to the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 2nd day of May. Great to be back in the studio after being on vacation for nearly two weeks. Hope that you enjoyed the many business interviews that we shared over the time we were gone. Some of those conversations went back some five to seven years. This was the first time since launching IoB that we actually took more than a day away. It was great and thanks for coming by. 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:
Yet another retail chain calls it quits;
It's official TV and Film writers our on strike;
Wall Street had a tough day and why;
Airline pilots vote to strike but...there is a but;
The number of job openings dipped yet again;
Times are great if you are an oil company counting profit;
The Wall Street Report;
Ford cuts the price of an EV 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.
Apr 19, 2023
The Business News Headlines 19 April 2023
Apr 19, 2023
Apr 19, 2023
10 min
Once again it's Mid-Week and we've got some of the big business news stories for you. And, a programing note: We'll be traveling and out of the studio for several days and unable to report the business news headlines. However, we're not going to leave you alone. Each day we'll post up some of the remarkable interviews we've done over the past fifteen years. Watch for those early next week. 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:
It ain't over for Fox News and others;
Layoffs have started over at Meta;
A new report on the U.S. economy is out...we'll share;
Kohls has it, Target has it and now Walmart wants it;
Home foreclosure rates tick up and we have details;
The Wall Street Report;
And, the lates corporate villain and what she said.
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.
Apr 18, 2023
The Business News Headlines 18 April 2023
Apr 18, 2023
Apr 18, 2023
11 min
We know...you've been worried about this for months. Today is the Federal Income Tax Day but if you've not yet filed there is still time for you to request an extension. But, get busy. Today in the business news headlines well kick things off with what we said earlier in the week that proved to be 100% spot on. So why did Fox News settle with Dominion? We think the answer is pretty clear. 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 settlement with Fox News and why that had to happen;
It's a confusing time for the economy...some thoughts;
May 1st could be an important date if you watch television;
Netflix to pull the plug on what made it a household word;
Corporate defaults are high...what's going on?
Walmart says retail is OK...but, there is a but;
Giving food away rather than trash it? It's a story;
The Wall Street Report;
Insert ChatGPT into the stock market and you get?
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.
Apr 17, 2023
The Business News Headlines 17 April 2023
Apr 17, 2023
Apr 17, 2023
10 min
Welcome back to the Business News Headlines for this Monday the 17th day of April. A reminder that tomorrow, Tuesday the 18th is the date when you must file your Federal Tax Return for 2022. That is except if you live in some selected states like California that has seen massive flooding. So for those residents the date has been pushed back until October. 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:
Air France & Airbus not guilty but it's not over;
New Developments in the Dominion vs. Fox News case;
McDonald's is reworking some of their classics and we'll share;
Inflation and the Central Bank made the news;
Under 18? You'll need a chaperone to go to this mall;
Apartments are getting smaller and...why;
The Wall Street Report;
Ignoring debt adds to stress and that's an issue for some generations.
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.
Apr 14, 2023
The Business News Headlines 14 April 2023
Apr 14, 2023
Apr 14, 2023
9 min
This is the Friday, April 14th Edition of the Business News Headlines, thanks for being with us. A programing reminder that we're back on with the Business Week in Review this Sunday starting at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and yes, we stream. But, we're getting ahead of ourselves. 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:
230 classic cars go to auction what a story;
No TikTok for you...Montana;
Big banks are doing just fine, thank you;
More bad news for Fox News;
David's Bridal to layoff thousands;
The March Retail Sales Report...ouch!
The Wall Street Report;
Which large cities have the highest/lowest unemployment?
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.
Apr 12, 2023
The Business News Headlines 12 April 2023
Apr 12, 2023
Apr 12, 2023
10 min
We're mid-week and welcome to the Business News Headlines for this the 12th day of April. Coming up some inflation news, some Twitter news and more Bud Light...outrage. It's the thing these days... 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:
Is the USPS about to tank delivery?
The inflation numbers are out and they say...
Musk has laid off about 80% of Twitter workers;
Some news about Purell...remember that brand?
Goldman Sachs is rethinking the Fed rate hike;
Bud Light outrage continues and Howard Stern weighs in;
The Wall Street Report;
The Max is coming...more to...stream it would seem.
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.
Apr 11, 2023
The Business News Headlines 11April 2023
Apr 11, 2023
Apr 11, 2023
11 min
Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines and, partly personal, thank you for the many kind Birthday wishes from today. That was nice. Coming up some of the top business news stories of the day as we wait for the Consumer Price Index report due out tomorrow morning...think...inflation. 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:
Janet Yellen talks about the US and a recession;
Former Twitter Execs are suing the company and why;
Check your closet! You may have some cash hanging there;
Walmart closing stores in the Windy City and why;
Hang on, Amazon to start charging when you return items?
We've gone full circle on single use plastic bags...and update;
The Wall Street Report;
YouTube and the Sunday NFL Ticket...get ready to dig deeper.
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.