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The Business News Headlines 10 January 2025

Yes, the microphone sounds a bit different today and that's because we're in a remote studio (think hotel room) in Mason City, Iowa. Thanks for coming by for the Business News Headlines from today.  And, 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 all in under 9 minutes:
Good news for the economy bad news for Wall Street;
If the economy is so bad how come sports betting is so big;
More TikTok drama to report today;
The IRS has a couple of announcements today;
Dunkin runs out of...doughnuts;
Kohls to close 27 stores and we'll share where;
The Wall Street Report;
You MUST RTO says the bank.
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 8 January 2025

Welcome back and a quick programming note: Wall Street markets will be closed tomorrow (Thursday) which also means we're off the air.  However, we'll be posting up some recent business conversations to help keep you in the loop. And, 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 all in under 9 minutes:
Minutes from the Fed's December meeting were released;
The IRS has improved service delivery but...there is a but;
Automakers and the Consumer Electronics Show offer some  new tech;
Fact checking is not the only thing Meta has scrapped;
The Wall Street Report;
And, Delta Airlines has a new...partner.
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.

Mixing Business and Faith with Rabbi Yossi Jacobson

First of all, Happy New Year!  Let us hope for a healthy 2025 and success in our personal and business lives.  Today you will 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.  His business Maccabee's Glatt Kosher Deli is 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 more.  Oh, Happy Chanukah as well.
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 27 December 2024

Welcome to Friday and the Business News Headlines for this the 27th day of December. We kick things off today with a look at what happened on Wall Street on this holiday shortened week and then get into a story about factions in Trump World that spilled into social media this week. Speaking of social media, 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 all in under 11 minutes:
Wall Street puts on the breaks and what happened;
A very public spat going on in Trump World;
Another telecom hacked by China;
A disturbing story about murder and insurance companies;
Another stow-away on a Delta flight...how do they do this?
The Wall Street Report;
The impact "Porch Pirates" are having on shipping costs.
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 Fastline Marketing Group with Dean Barke

One of the things that is so impressive about the Fastline Marketing Group is their commitment to "white glove" customer service. That is just one of the nuggets you'll hear in this conversation with Dean Barke the President of the organization. While other companies have shed face to face customer service Fastline Marketing Group continues a tradition of in person sales calls. The company may serve the agricultural industry however the thoughts Dean shares here should resonate with any business. Enjoy, we did!
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 Fastline 12 December 2024

It's the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines on this the 12th day of December and we are 13 days away from Christmas and the Jewish Festival of Chanukah. Like you need reminding. Thanks for being with us.   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:
Yes, Virginia, inflation is still with us;
The IRS has collected 4.7 billion from tax cheats;
But that may soon come to an end and why;
The U.S. Senate is about to take up a Social Security issue;
And, YouTube is contributing to...inflation;
C-Suite folks are very nervous and why;
The Wall Street Report;
You are about to get some relief from bank fees.
For the conversation you'll hear from the President of Fastline Marketing Group, Dean Barke. While the company focuses on the agricultural market this conversation has some golden nuggets for anybody in business. From employee morale to "white glove customer service" and a host of other items we think you'll enjoy.  We sure did.
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 14 November 2024

Fed Chair Jerome Powell spoke in Dallas today and made it clear that the Central Bank would slowly and deliberately reduce the prime lending rate. But he is still concerned about inflationary pressures.  And, yes, we'll have that story to share with you. 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:
Fed Chair Jerome Powell will be...cautious;
Markets sank a bit and why;
Seems that wholesale inflation is back;
A nursing home company to pay a hefty fine;
Meanwhile, Smithfield Foods employed minors they too get a fine;
Chipotle is facing a lawsuit. Think portion sizes and social media;
Advance Auto Parts to close hundreds of stores and why;
The Wall Street Report;
Disney shared some Q3 numbers and they are....mixed.
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 1 November 2024

Welcome to a brand new month and the Business News Headlines for this the first day of November. A reminder that we're back on the air Sunday, Noon Central and only on News Talk 1540 KXEL with the Business Week in Review.  The big news stories of the past week along with an interesting conversation about special needs, traveling and the economy.  My guest will be Jonathan Sutter.  You won't want to miss this...and yes we do stream. And, on that note, 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:
Wendy's to close 140 more restaurants;
The Jobs Report today was...well...murky;
Are people ready to move out of hurricane magnet Florida?
The new iPhone is a big hit and what that means for Apple;
Lyft is paying a hefty fine and why that is happening;
The Wall Street Report;
What? Child care is going down in some major cities...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 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 24 October 2024

Over at Boeing workers remain on the picket line.  So, what's their beef with the company? We'll share that story first. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 24th day of October, thanks for being with us.  And today we've got a great business conversation for you with our friend Alison Haider and it all has to do with your and your career. But, even more than that if you are an employer you know it's much more costly to recruit than retain. So, why not give your employees the power to increase their interpersonal skills and become even more valuable to your business.  Makes sense to us. Here's what we've got for you today:
Boeing workers reject the company offer;
So, what is it they really want?  We'll share;
Surprise the weekly jobless report came in lower;
It's becoming harder to be a Starbucks customer;
Onions are back in the news;
Tesla had a big day and Elon became more wealthy;
The Wall Street Report;
Keurig Dr. Pepper is betting big money on energy drinks.
For the conversation we welcome back Alison Haider the Chief Learning Officer at Tero International as we talk about the career benefits of ramping up your interpersonal skills. This is a big deal for you the employee and also a big deal if you are the employer.  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.