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The Business News Headlines 21 February 2025

We kick things off on this Friday talking about you and your thoughts about the U.S. economy. In a word you are not happy and that concern tanked Wall Street for a second day in a row.  We'll get to that story first.  Also, 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 and all in under 11 minutes:
You are not pleased and we'll detail why;
Home sales slumped in January we'll share the numbers;
A lawsuit that targets pregnant women is allowed to go forward;
Ford is recalling vehicles. What and why coming up today;
A deeper dive into your thoughts about the economy;
The Wall Street Report (it's ugly);
And, job seekers are also feeling less optimistic. 
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 14 February 2025

Yes, Happy Valentine's Day 2025 and welcome to the Business News Headlines for Friday the 14th day of February.  We kick things off today with a focus on government spending and we think you'll be surprised at what so many Americans think.   And remember, 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 and in under 11 minutes::
Government spending: What Americans think;
The "pause" in Federal Spending hits one rural state...very hard;
Retail sales tanked in January. Why and where?  We'll tell all;
Crime and Punishment: A story out of Michigan we found interesting;
The Wall Street Report;
And Airbnb is planning some bold moves this year.
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 13 February 2025

It's looking more and more like we can't catch a break when it comes to inflation. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 13th day of February and that story kicks us off this afternoon. And remember, 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 and in under 11 minutes::
Wholesale inflation ticks up and what that means;
Yes, more "Tariff Talk" for you that impacts friends and foes;
Heard about Scout Motors?  You will today;
Valentine's Day: Something to fear or celebrate?
Spending on Valentine's Day will be big and we know what you are buying;
We have new  USDA and Health and Human Services bosses;
The Wall Street Report;
And, some scary numbers when it comes to consumer debt.
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 11 February 2025

We're back on time!  Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 11th day of February and thanks for being here. On a partly personal note I was at an early morning meeting of the ICON Water Trails Board where we came face to face with a host of great news about the project that is now ten years old.  You'll need to check out their website to learn more.  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 and in under 9 minutes::
The EU says they too can play the tariff game;
New car prices are likely to climb and why;
Some retail chains are rationing...eggs;
Door Dash had some great news;
JPMorgan Chase workers bucking the RTO directive;
Immigration and the housing market made the news;
The Wall Street Report;
And what is the "New Television"?  We'll share.
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 30 January 2025

It's the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 30th day of January and thanks for being with us.  Hard to believe that today, here in Central Iowa, we reached 58 degrees.  But, they tell us winter is coming back next week. If 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 and in under 9 minutes:
Once again YOU proved many experts wrong;
Mastercard and Visa had a great year but...there is a but;
The European Central Bank lowered its prime rate and why;
Meta, even though Zuckerberg cozied up to President Trump, paid up;
A new 30-year mortgage rate report to share;
The Wall Street Report;
So, who is going to deliver your Amazon package? We have a guess.
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 Rabbi Yossi Jacobson 30 December 2024

Welcome to a shortened version of the Business News Headlines.  You might say we're into the "Holiday Spirit"! Thanks for being here and after the headlines you'll meet Rabbi Yossi Jacobson who, thirty years ago, was sent from Brooklyn to Iowa.  How that happened, what business he started, a bit about Chanukah and those 613 Commandments are all in this conversation. Stick around. If 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:
The Markets fell apart today and we'll offer details;
2024 was a good year for some...not so good for others;
We have a list of each
For the conversation meet Rabbi Yossi Jacobson and his business Maccabee's Glatt Kosher Deli the only one of its kind in the State of Iowa.  How did Yossi get here from Brooklyn, why a deli, how it got its name and, because we are in the midst of Chanukah we'll cover that as well as a bit about those 613 Commandment.  Yes, 613.
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 13 December 2024

Big Tech and Big Biz is all in on President Elect Donald Trump and they are shelling out some big bucks and yes, we'll name names. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 13th day of December, thanks for being with us.  As always, 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:
Business leaders are kissing up to a second Trump term;
Dollar stores and others are saying lower income folks are cutting back;
The Fed is expected to cut rates. How will that impact you?  We'll share;
Businesses are keen to reduce their workforce in favor of AI;
Boeing is sending pink slips to hundreds in California;
The Wall Street Report;
And, are remote workers getting the shaft when it comes to raises?
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 Black Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines 29 Nov. 2024

Because today is Black Friday and one of the most important retail days of the year we're going to take a deeper dive into what's been going on between shoppers and the stores both large and small. Also, we hope you had a great and blessed Thanksgiving Holiday. Should you want to hook up with 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:
Black Friday: Bust or better than last year?
Shopping small? Many are;
Wall Street had a great month;
Yet another two food recalls for you;
The Wall Street Report;
And, remote workers and side hustles.
Thanks for listening to this shorter report!
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 the PBR Story 27 November 2024

We kick things off today talking about a familiar issue...inflation. Yes, it's back but still not as bad as it's been. That story first and stick around for a business conversation about the Professional Bull Riders Association...the PBR with its long-time leader Sean Gleason. It's a deep dive into a this thrilling business, how it has grown and even the launch of PBR Bars which we found fascinating. 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 new inflation numbers are out;
The U.S. economy continues to grow;
Thank you to the American Consumer;
More tariff talk for you;
Big time legal trouble for some tax preparers;
The Wall Street Report;
And, we're headed back to the movies!
For the conversation you'll meet Sean Gleason and the amazing story of the Professional Bull Riders Association or PBR. Back in the day twenty bull riders made the decision to form their own stand-alone group and each one pitched in $1,000.  Only to see their investment balloon. You'll also hear about what it takes to do a show, where the PBR is targeting and more. We truly enjoyed this conversation and think you will too.  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.
 

Insight on Business and More 20 November 2024

We think our podcast service has fixed the bug that happened just yesterday. Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of the Business News Headlines, we're grateful you're with us. Kicking things off today is a story about soup and later in the newscast you'll hear from Karl Bauer the Executive Analyst for ISeeCars.com.  We're going to talk about the thirteen most loved vehicles in America as well as some EV talk and why the U.S. auto industry just can't seem to compete with Korea and Japan.  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:
It's not just soup anymore;
Target reported Q3 sales and what happened to its stock price;
Comcast making some major programming changes;
More labor news this time out of Kentucky;
A famous gas station chain is calling it quits;
The Wall Street Report;
Some big time Netflix news!
And stay with us for that conversation with Karl Bauer as we geek out on vehicles.
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.