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The Business News Headlines and More 24 February 2023

Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines...only two more working days until Monday!  Coming up today we'll have stories about inflation, beer, Ukraine, the Central Bank and even pizza. For the interview you'll meet first time author Mike Triggs and his book, "You Can't Make this $#!+ Up". Funny and provoking; make sure you click ahead. 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:  
Serious trouble ahead for Fox News;
Got a Cosori Air Fryer? We have news;
Are we losing confidence in the Fed?
Ukraine, Russia and Beer...it's a hot story;
Meatless Meat ain't cuttin' it;
Costco vs. Walmart...who won?
The Wall Street Report;
And...a pizza story we think you'll find interesting.
For the interview  I sat down with Mike Triggs to listen to his amazing journey and his book that has a surprise ending. You can buy the book locally at Beaverdale Books, Barns & Noble and online at Amazon. But, I'd really like it if you head to the locally owned Beaverdale Books where he'll have a reading and meet the author event on March 13.  To hear that conversation click this link and enjoy! 
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 23 February 2023

Lots of economic data hit today and it was yet another wild day on Wall Street. Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the business news headlines, we're glad you are back. In the next ten minutes we're going to talk mortgage rates, bank layoffs, gift cards and more.  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:  
For the third week in a row mortgage rates are up;
About those unused gift cares you are hording...
Surprise! 401k balances are up and who is saving the most;
That economic data that shook up Wall Street;
Bankers take a fancy trip, come back and get laid off;
Off price retailers are doing well and get an unexpected benefit;
The Wall Street Report;
And, what's this about 'Brand Name" colleges and universities?
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 21 February 2023

Welcome back to the Business News Headlines for today the 21st of February. Gotta admit that it was great to have a day off yesterday for the President's Day Holiday.  On normal weeks we're doing the business headlines Sunday through Friday so...yeah...it was a nice break.  However, I did  put in some time doing a Zoom Hour with my friend Julie Gammack and several dozen guests talking about Podcasting for Business. Tips and ideas that we've learned over the past 14 years or so.  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:  
Dire warnings from retailers;
What that did to the markets;
4-Day Workweek and fathers;
Home Depot and wages made the news;
Howard Shultz hates unions and doubled down;
Is J.C. Penny misleading consumers?
The Wall Street Report;
The "Legacy of Weirdness" means...what?
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 February 2023

Welcome to Friday!  Only two more working days until Monday...right? In the Business News Headlines for today two really shocking stories. One deals with fear and the other deals with the fear of telling the truth which will cost a boatload of money.  While we don't do politics here both of these stories do deal with real world examples that impact business and the economy. 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:  
Fear sells in Texas...ask people of Chinese decent;
Shocking details about Fox News and the 2020 Election;
Inflation and pet care...yes, it's a story;
Tesla fires workers who were forming a union;
Next week some additional earnings being reported;
Banks are betting on more delinquencies this year;
 The Wall Street Report;
And, why not just LIVE at the Mall?
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 27 January 2023

It's Friday! For some this is the end of the work week and you are entitled to take some time off. Others will work through the weekend. Us? Partly. We'll be getting ready for Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review that airs Sunday at Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. Our thanks to Mike Rowe for taking over this past Sunday as were were getting back from and assignment in Nashville. Good to be back but, man, this week flew 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:   
Insurers say these cars are "too easy to steal";
Consumers are feeling better about the economy;
But, the constant drumbeat of "recession" creates uncertainty;
Gas prices are climbing again. We'll share why;
Drug stores are starting to close early...we'll tell you why;
Sippy Cups for all!
The Wall Street Report;
Pay transparency is an issue say younger workers.
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 20 January 2023

For many it's the end of the business work week but for others it's just starting. We've been in Nashville for the week and musical entertainers, agents and song writers will be headed out to the many venues in this city and those that line Broadway to find or be the next superstar. The city is amazing and we're grateful we've been so warmly welcomed. We've got a bunch of news for you today and 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 stoppage of flights last week...we now know why;
Southwest pilots and others to get bonus pay;
Home prices hit a record last year;
Big banks to be broken up?
Pharma-Bro is back in trouble;
Love pets? We know of a cool job;
The Wall Street Report;
Yet more major layoffs announced today.
And a programming note about this Sunday.
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 18 January 2023

Mid-Week greetings to you once again from Nashville, Tennessee where I had the chance to take a stroll down Broadway early this morning.  It's hard to believe that bands are in the bars playing before 10:00AM.  Glad you are with us again today. 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:  
Consumers pulled back on spending in December;
The nation's largest party story will file for bankruptcy;
The link between abortion access and economics;
Dollar General and some shoddy sales practices;
The Wall Street Report;
LinkedIn has a report of the 25 hottest jobs in the U.S.
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 3 January 2023

Welcome to the first broadcast of 2023! We hope you had a safe holiday and with for you a happy and healthy New Year. There was no short supply of business news headlines for today and if you give us about eleven minutes we're get you up to speed.  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:
Talk has moved from "Recession" to "Slowcession";
What is that and why the change?
The FTX founder has pleaded not guilty;
Martha Stewart and Tito's Handmade Vodka;
Costco and Beyond Meat - It's a deal;
Dollar stores and discount centers growing fast;
The Wall Street Report;
It ain't much but Southwest offers a voucher.
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 12 December 2022

Welcome to a brand new business week and the top stories from today. Once you're up to speed on the business news headlines click through for the interview with Liz Cooney the training coordinator with Tero International. We're talking about change and the many misconceptions leaders have about that subject and how to better communicate change to those impacted. Good stuff. 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 on inflation and recession;
Will President Biden rescue railroad workers?
And, what is it that these workers want? You will be shocked;
Garage Sale over at Twitter;
This Costco benefit is about to end;
Retailers leaving malls...still;
In Detroit a building is coming down. Why that matters;
The Wall Street Report;
The most loyal employees are?
Those stories plus a conversation about how to better communicate change.  The common misconceptions and what leaders should know...it's a fact-based conversation with Liz Cooney from Tero International and you can find it by following 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 25 November 2022

After taking yesterday off it was a bit of a struggle to get back in the flow. Welcome to the Friday, November 25 edition of the business news headlines. Glad you are with us again today. Much to get to...so let's get started.  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:
Black Friday is...struggling and why;
Here we go again: Twitter Verified;
The holiday movie scene ain't what it was;
The IRS to add 87,000 agents and what that means;
McDonald's has launched a big meat deal;
But it's in the U.K.;
Is this fast food chain running a scam?
The Wall Street Report;
Paid Time Off: Hard to come by for many.
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.