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The Business News Headlines 27 February 2024

Welcome back to The Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 27th day of February as we get ready to "leap" into March. Sorry...had to. Are you ready for "surge pricing" at a popular burger chain?  That story is up first today and if you give us less than 10 minutes you'll be up to speed on some of the big stories of the day.  If you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And 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 is "surge pricing" and will it work for burgers?
This is...weird: Consumers are not as "confident" and
They are now more worried about a recession;
The underlying issue with the Kroger/Albertsons merger;
Sony laying off workers in its gaming division;
Chatbots and Voting...what could go wrong...oy!
The Wall Street Report;
Tuition free medical school. Where and why...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 and More 22 February 2024

Welcome back to The Business News Headlines on this the 22nd day of February which also happens to be National Margarita Day.  Restaurants and watering holes across the country are offering specials...like half-price drinks.  Enjoy! Coming up today, along with the business headlines you'll meet Trevonte Diggs the videographer from Tero International. He'll be offering video tips, and tricks to help you and your business better tell your story. In addition we'll talk about the amazing video recording studio that your business can...use. Meanwhile, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And 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 happened again...jobless claims fell;
Major cell phone carriers were down in the U.S.;
Google is halting its AI program Gemini and why;
New news about mortgage rates;
Lot's of economic data coming next week;
Inflation numbers? You've got to hear this;
The Wall Street Report;
Half of college grads are not working in their degree profession.
For the interview you'll be reunited with our friend Trevonte Diggs the amazing videographer at Tero International  Trevonte will share what he has learned since we sat down with him a  year ago and offer your business some solid tips on creating a winning story for your product or service. In addition Tero has an amazing video studio that is available for use. To listen to that conversation click 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines and More 20 February 2024

Great to be back with you following a day off for President's Day as we joined the markets and other financial folks by kicking back a bit. Coming up today we start things off with a story about a central bank cutting it's prime rate.  No, not in the U.S. but in China and why the second largest economy on the planet did so. Also today, for the interview, you'll meet David Swartz from Swartz and Associates who specialize in helping commercial property owners appeal their assessments and...win.  Finally, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And 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:
China cuts it's prime lending rate and why;
Big news from the world of credit cards;
Hard times? Recession? Nope say U.S. casinos;
Small business owners and their concerns for 2024;
Some E-15 news from corn producing states;
The Wall Street Report;
Retirements are kicking up and why that matters.
For the interview you'll meet David Swartz who, along with his brother, operates Swartz and Associates. Their skill is to successfully appeal commercial property tax assessments and their record for winning is pretty amazing. How and why?  We asked and David answered. To hear that conversation click 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines and More 15 February 2024

While other nations struggle the U.S. continues to see an economy that marches on. Why that is makes for our first news story today. Also today you'll meet Janine Moore who has a long time history with the Iowa Beef Industry Council. We caught up with Janine during the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) meeting in Orlando earlier in the month. That and more in this edition of the Business News Headlines. Also, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And 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 story of a strong economy and what drives it;
Fewer people have filed for unemployment...again;
Retail sales fell in January and why some are happy about it;
New news about Wells Fargo hit today;
Microsoft to make some XBox games available to others;
Women are driving the world of sports apparel;
The Wall Street Report;
New AI generated video...like what could go wrong?
For the interview you'll meet Janine Moore who with her husband run a small cow/calf herd in What Cheer, Iowa. She has been part of the Iowa Beef Industry Council and we talk about the beef industry, not only in Iowa but nationwide. Plus we also deal with the issue of expanded beef imports and why some exports have gotten more expensive for other nations.  To listen, click 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines and More 13 February 2024

Yes, it is the day before Valentine's Day...you have been notified. Today in the Business News Headlines we've got a couple of romantic business stories for you, a look at the disaster that happened on Wall Street and a conversation with Henry Arrowood the Colorado founder of Farmshare.co. It's a company that Henry says is a "business in a box" that enables farmers and ranchers to make more from their beef while helping consumers and restaurants know exactly where their meat comes from. Yes, it's a trend.  And, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And 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 SBA has some exciting news about start-ups;
As well as loans to Black-Owned businesses;
The inflation report is out and we'll share;
Lab grown diamonds are a thing. But, there is a but;
Coca Cola is back...we're talking profits;
The Wall Street Report;
What says romance more than your...credit score?
For the interview the very talented Henry Arrowood the founder of Farmshare.co. Consumers want to know where their beef is coming from and restaurants also know this so Henry has created a way to track all of this plus give producers a "business in a box".  And, make sure you listen to his experience working at a Montana ranch...a place where he saw first hand the hard work and low prices may producers experience. To hear that conversation click 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 9 February 2024

The end of yet another busy week. We've been out doing interviews much of the week and we'll be bringing those stories to you real soon. The top line today is about eating out and the 180 McDonald's is doing due to consumer push back on prices. That's coming at you first. And if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And 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's with the $3 hashbrown? McDonald's does a 180;
New inflation data to share with you and it's good;
The missing 200 foot radio tower in Alabama...
And YOU can help them get back on the air!
$5 billion for R&D of U.S. computer chips made the news;
The Wall Street Report;
Don't want to wait? Pay for priority but, there is a but.
A reminder that we're back on Sunday, Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and yes we do stream. 
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 7 February 2024

We kick things off today with a question: "What country imports the most products into the United States?"  The answer will, no doubt, surprise you. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 7th day of February.  We're glad you are with us for a range of interesting business stories in headline form. If you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And 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: 
This country is the top importer to the U.S. by billions;
Fed Chair Powell is stoking the "rate cut rumor";
The Drug Enforcement Administration does a 180;
Our friend Keith Ellison wins one for Minnesota;
Think...Insulin and a call by President Biden;
The Swift Kelce romance is good for selling...stuff;
The Wall Street Report;
Disney + takes a page out of the Netflix Playbook.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 6 February 2024

Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines. We're covering everything from aircraft manufacturing to Super Bowl ads that now cost $7 million for thirty-seconds of airtime. Is it worth it? Also, allow a quick side rant: If you are a business that uses call centers to sell whatever it is you are selling...our advice to you is to hire folks that can speak...English. If you can't understand the caller why...call?  Sure it might cost more but we bet you'll sell more. End of rant and if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And 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: 
Boeing may have been neglecting safety says the FAA;
NOW is the time to pay down or pay off your credit cards.
And, we offer up some tips on how to get that done;
Meta says it will label AI generated stuff but, there is a but;
The economy in China is struggling while leadership there shrugs;
The Wall Street Report;
Super Bowl ads. Are they worth the money? You might be surprised.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

Massive Economic Impact from Rivers and Streams

Over the past decade old abandoned rail lines have been repurposed to become bicycle trails for the thousands of people who enjoy riding, sometimes, miles each week. That has resulted in some major economic development as restaurants, bars, ice cream joints and retailers open shops along those trails. Now another long forgotten asset is going to be used to impact business. My guest is Stephanie Oppel from ICON or the Iowa Confluence Water Trails group who is in to share with us that groups vision for the future. In addition, creating water activity should also help push along efforts of cleaning up rivers, streams and lakes from pollutants. A win/win.  Meet Stephanie:
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 2 February 2024

It's the final day of Cattle Con 2024 here in Orlando. This is the annual meeting of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association and we talked to a host of producers, and those who sell products and services to the beef cattle industry. Here is a stunning fact: Only 2% of the U.S. population is involved in agriculture. One-hundred years ago 25% of the population farmed and ranched. We have become a nation mostly ignorant how food is produced...and, according to NCBA, that can be a danger. In the weeks ahead we'll share some of what we heard. I promise it it will be interesting. Meanwhile,  if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And 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: 
HUGE employment numbers for January;
Tesla to recall 2.2 million vehicles sold in the U.S.
The number of news/journalist jobs cut is stunning;
And what that means to you for local news;
A new student loan forgiveness program rolls out;
Big news from the USDA for small cattle producers;
The Fall of 23 and Me;
Seven ways for you to save money in 2024.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.