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The Business News Headlines 12 July 2024

Leading our newscast today is yet another story about…inflation. This is the business news headlines for Friday the 12th of July…thanks for being here. Also a reminder that we're back with the Business Week in Review this Sunday at Noon Central and only on News Talk 1540 KXEL and, yes, we do stream.  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:
What? Inflation...again?
And why economists didn't freak out;
Banks are worried about spending and collecting;
That AT&T data breach happened...when exactly?
Tesla stock has been downgraded to "sell" and why;
The Wall Street Report;
Seems that X is a "bad actor" in the EU and why.
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 14 June 2024

We kick things off today with a report that might shed some light on the increasing number of individuals in the U.S. who find themselves homeless. We start in Atlanta and wind up in Los Angeles. It could very well be the next answer to folks living on the street or in shelters. Also a tease about what you'll be hearing this Sunday at Noon Central as we Go Out to Lunch during our broadcast on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. Finally,  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:
How shipping containers create...community;
Business is great in New Jersey! For casinos;
Consumers be like a roller-coaster we'll explain;
A deep dive into U.S. manufacturing issues;
The Wall Street Report;
A hybrid WFH ends up not hurting productivity and decreases quits.
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 7 June 2024

Welcome to Friday and a reminder that we're back on the air this Sunday, Noon Central, and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL.  And yes, we do stream.  In the business news today: It was a stunning jobs report and what that might mean...that's what we kick things off with. Oh, thanks for being with us today 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:
Economists guessed wrong. The Jobs Report;
What this says about the U.S. economy;
Mississippi is being sued over an age verification law;
KIA is recalling 463,000 Telluride SUV’s. Think...FIRE;
An astounding fish story for you;
It is National Donut Day and it is historical;
Hertz is ditching Tesla EV's like crazy and why;
The Wall Street Report;
Stressed? More likely if you work at a large company.
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 5 June 2024

Today is the day before the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. President Biden is in France to deliver remarks on this historic event. Not many members of the military are still with us however, you can do your part in simply remembering this massive effort that led to the salvation of Europe. Had this not been successful we may have been living in a very different world.  Thanks for being with us today 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:
Worker pay is slowing;
Employers are now focusing on training to improve productivity;
If the economy is so awful why are restaurants having their best year...ever?
There may be a coming divorce in the world of dollar stores;
The Wall Street Report;
The YOLO trend is fading fast...and why.
For the conversation you'll meet Michael Berger and Ashley Ezzio from UpLift Iowa which is a guaranteed basic income program that gives participants $500 each month no strings attached.  It has been assailed as "socialism on steroids" but what are the early results from the multi-year study?  To learn more make sure to CLICK THIS LINK.
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 4 June 2024

It's Election Day here in Iowa and, yes, I did vote. We kick things off today with a report about open jobs in the U.S. The headline most outlets had was that "Job Openings Drop to the Lowest Level Since 2021". Sounds bad...right? But, when you look inside the numbers it's pretty good news but, as you know, good news doesn't sell or get clicks. Finally, 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:
Inside the job openings data from today;
Gas prices drop and why that's going on;
High end watches are selling to young people;
Yesterday Meme Stocks had a day...today, not so much;
New Orleans is about to experience a "makeover";
Big news from the world of funerals;
The Wall Street Report;
Shutterstock goes all in on AI.
For the interview you'll meet Jeff Bucklin who with his 79 year old father own and operate Colfax Tractor and Combine Parts in the tiny town of Colfax, Iowa. What is surprising about this story is that, without an inventory system, they have to know, by memory, where in their 100 acres of used tractors, combines, planters and construction equipment those parts...are. Oh, and they ship all over the globe. It's a neat family story...with some history. To LISTEN, CLICK THIS LINK.
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 3 June 2024

Welcome to a brand new month! We kick things off today with a deep dive into how mixed up folks are when it comes to the national economy.  It's a report by Axios that we found stunning due to a major disconnect which is? Their personal economic picture (very good) vs. the national economic picture (very bad). But, is it?  Also, for the interview you'll meet Rob Taylor a Certified EOS Implementer and we find out what that is. 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:
Wait! What is it that you think about the economy?
If you are a CEO you are doing really, really well;
X to allow "adult consensual content";
Meme stocks are back in business;
Home sellers are slashing their asking price;
The Wall Street Report;
Spotify is raising prices...again.
Those stories plus meet Rob Taylor from EOS Worldwide. To listen to that conversation simply CLICK THIS LINK.
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 31 May 2024

THAT was a quick week and a reminder that we're back on the air this Sunday at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and yes, we do stream. We'll share some of the top news stories is this week along with two new business conversations we think you'll enjoy.  Like the university that is tied to Denmark and what the heck is an "EOS Implementer"?  We'll get to the news in a moment but 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 inflation report boosted Wall Street;
A deeper dive into that Commerce Department Report;
Vermont, Climate Change and Fossil Fuel Folk;
Merrill Lynch settles a discrimination case for $20 million;
Good news for Trader Joe's fans;
Walmart is sticking with Pride even though if faces backlash;
The Wall Street Report;
Want to alter a disappointing end to a movie?  That's coming.
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 17 May 2024

Welcome to Friday and a reminder that we're back on the air Sunday, Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL with Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review.  The top business news stories of the past week along with two new business conversations. We hope you'll join us and yes, we do stream. 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:
A big loss for the UAW in Alabama;
The Dow hits over 40,000 at the close;
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to expand;
The Boeing whistleblower died by taking his own life;
Meanwhile Boeing shareholders OK a whopping CEO pay package;
What will consumers buy as we head toward the holiday season?
The Wall Street Report;
While Amazon rakes in the cash, workers struggle;
And a quick look at what is a living wage.
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 May 2024

Just yesterday we predicted that today would be big for Walmart.  And, it was. That story kicks things off today as the nation's largest retailer had two great things going for it. 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:
Walmart and its big beautiful day;
Aldi is lowered prices on 250 items;
Consumers get a win at the Supreme Court;
A stunning AP report on prison labor;
McDonald's and a new $5 menu and why;
Some new pot news for you;
The Wall Street Report;
And, some good housing news...maybe.
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 and More Voices 9 May 2024

Yep, we're still in Washington, D.C. as we take part in the Greater Des Moines Partnership event known as DMDC where over 200 business leaders traveled here to lobby for a host of items.  If you have not yet heard "Voices from the Flight" make sure you click through to hear what several of the attendees hope to accomplish during this event. 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:
Farm workers and Unions made the news;
The U.S. economy is healthy but, there is a but;
Is China making too much...stuff?
Tesla and another round of layoffs but this is different;
New Jobless Data is in and what that means;
The Wall Street Report;
And, after 60 years, saying goodbye to the Chevy Malibu.
For the interview we selected several leaders who made the trip to Washington to share with us what they hoped to accomplish during the 55 years in the nation's capitol. If you would like to listen in, click this link.
And, 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.