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The Business News Headlines 13 July 2022

We are not alone in fighting inflation, the Bank of Canada is in the same boat. Meanwhile here in the U.S. the June inflation rate hit 9.1 percent….a new record.  It’s the business news headlines for Wednesday the 13th of July…thanks for being with us.  And, a remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here is what we've got for you today:
The Bank of Canada shocks Bay Street;
The Inflation Rate of 9.1% gets some attention;
Did you hear about the fake CPI report?
Kohls says it has a plan to bring back consumers;
Starbucks closing 16 stores and why;
You are still shopping Amazon Prime even though...
Some key numbers about inflation you should know;
The Wall Street Report;
More layoffs announced but there is a but.
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 June 2022

We're kicking things off with a bit of investment trivia…we think  you’ll like. Mostly because the markets tanked today. It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the 28th of June…thanks for being with us.  A reminder that you can follow along with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
Let's dial it back to 1995;
Consumer confidence hits the skids;
Chip makers want to but, there is a but;
Using a card for gas? We've got a warning;
And we've got a solution as well;
More COVID vaccine news;
Could WFH actually help the economy;
The Wall Street Report;
The party is over at Airbnb.
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 31 May 2022

There’s been lots of fuss about the lack of baby formula…but that’s not all that is scarce on grocer shelves…. It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the 31st and final day of May. Thanks for being with us everybody and here's what we've got for you today:
More than baby formula missing from shelves;
We have a list of missing stuff and...why;
GM might just have changed charging EV's;
Customer frustration and a tweet that should never be sent;
Consumer spending is changing and that worries retail;
The Wall Street Report;
New numbers from the housing industry.
For the interview you'll meet Brenna Young who has reimagined herself, in true entrepreneurial spirit, from catering expert to an expert at navigating craft...boats.  Her new business, Party on the Lake, is not only amazing but even more surprising when it's coming out of...Iowa. To listen, Click 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 20 May 2022

Some investors are telling younger people…”Go and buy on the dip”.  Will they…listen? It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 20th day of May…thanks everybody for being with us.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Go buy the dip they say and why;
A scary retail trend is shaping up;
Inflation hitting lower income families;
This is a WILD court order and the impact...
Target and retail miss-steps;
Housing prices increase yet again;
The Wall Street Report;
Yet another scandal at Wells Fargo
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 19 May 2022

If you are an investor you are scared…for a large percent of the population it’s pretty…meh.  It’s the business news headlines for Thursday the 19th day of May…thanks for being with us as we regroup from our mobile studio in Florida. Here's what we've got for you:
Just how many folks are into stocks;
Nearly 2 million Americans did this so far this year;
Restaurants and their Public Image...naming names;
McDonald's has found a buyer for Russian locations;
The Amazon of cars is in trouble. We'll detail;
The Wall Street Report;
Who really wants the 4-Day Work Week?
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 11 May 2022

Greetings from Washington D.C. on this beautiful spring day. We're here with the Greater Des Moines Partnership, the fourth largest chamber group in the country as roughly 185 participants attempt to talk business with key legislators and staff.  Glad you're here with us.  In the news:
Inflation ticks down but...enough?
Rep. Rodney Davis says, "Build it here."
Work from home brands are struggling;
Looks like Kohls may survive, for now;
Ever hear of DeliverThat?  You will today;
A key abortion rights bill fails in the Senate;
The Wall Street Report;
Another layoff story. It's becoming a thing.
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 May 2022

In a word trading on Wall Street this week was…Turbulent. It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 6th day of May, thanks for being with us everybody. And, a reminder, we're back on Sunday at Noon Central with the Business Week in Review and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL...just in case you've missed some stuff. Here's what we've got for you today:
Yes, it was...turbulent as the markets went south;
Even in the tight job market a wave of layoffs;
It was a great jobs report and we'll share the numbers;
Boeing is moving and you won't guess to where;
Vegans rejoice more places changing menus;
A second Staten Island Amazon facility had a union vote;
The Wall Street Report;
A trend: New hires ghosting their employers on the first day.
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 5 May 2022

Yesterday investors rocked Wall Street as the major indexes all finished well into the green. All of that ended today as we watched the bears come out. It's the business news headlines for Thursday the 5th of May.  Thanks for being with us!
It was a big U-Turn on Wall Street;
Burger King sued over...photos;
Getting more oil for the stockpiles;
Bird Flu - Another hit to your wallet;
The next CEO at Twitter? Yeah you guessed;
New news about J&J Covid vaccine;
Amazon looking for more tax breaks;
Fresh news about first-class stamps;
The Wall Street Report;
People are quickly un-retiring in huge numbers.
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 4 May 2022

Give us about nine minutes and we promise you'll hear some things you might otherwise have missed. It's the business news headlines for Wednesday the 4th of May and here's what we've got for you:
Jerome Powell made some news;
Folks in Texas would like you to stay away;
Why this company is selling 1/3 of their ships;
Starbucks takes aim on union workers;
Meanwhile workers hit back;
Higher utility prices = big sales for solar;
The future looks bleak for e-commerce;
The Wall Street Report;
Corporate America weighing in on abortion rights.
Thanks for coming by!
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 29 April 2022

Can we maybe just not chat about the stock market today….right?  It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 29th day of April…thanks for being with us and here is what we've got:
Yes, Wall Street did tank today but...
Inflation up but so too in consumer spending;
What they are spending on is changing;
Powerball, Millions and Taxes;
Some big changes coming to Netflix;
Are people weary of...Amazon?
Just like that $238 million in student debt...gone;
The Wall Street Report (we had to);
Belt tightening over at Noom.
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.