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The Business News Headlines 28 December 2022

It's the Mid-Week Edition of the Business News Headlines and you can tell that we're in between holidays the news seems to be dying down a bit as folks get ready for the New Year festivities. But, thank you for being here!  Give us about 12 minutes and you're up to speed on a a number of business issues. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:
It's a major PR move for American and United Airlines;
Think Southwest;
One soda is riding a wave of popularity;
New housing data helps tank Wall Street;
Thursday Night Football departing Prime?
A deep dive into the fastest growing grocery chain in the U.S.;
The Wall Street Report;
The U.S. is next to last in Paid Time Off. No, really.
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 23 December 2022

If you are one of the many millions of people who are working over this holiday weekend, we get it. We're right there with you. While we'll be taking Saturday off we're right back with the Business Week in Review that will air on Sunday at Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. We'll have the top business news stories of the past week and more.  And, yes, we do stream. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:
A key inflation report says inflation is coming down;
That didn't set well with investors this morning;
Retail "shrink" is bad...like $94.5 billion bad;
What? Apple accused to creating a fake company run union?
In other union news Macy's workers go out on strike;
The Wall Street Report;
And Congress passes a $1.7 trillion spending package
What's in it? We have a list.
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 21 December 2022

Can the Santa Rally be too far away? The markets surged today and we'll share with.  Then there is the most worrisome man on that planet, that would be Elon Musk, and the newest speed bump Tesla faces. It's the business news headlines for Wednesday the 21st of December and coming to you from the blizzard that is Iowa.  Glad you are with us.   Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:
That "self-driving" Tesla feature? Think an 8 vehicle pile up;
A big day for Wall Street and why;
Technology job cuts and new opportunities;
Big deals are still out there for holiday shoppers and why;
New York just made some warehouse workers happy;
The Wall Street Report;
This streaming service and the $2.5 billion for NFL Sunday Ticket.
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 and More 19 December 2022

OK, we get it. For the next two weeks nobody does nothing that is unless you work at a hospital, gas station, the police department, retail stores, media, news...you get the idea.  Welcome to the Monday, December 19th Edition of the Business News Headlines. Glad you are with us again today.  Also stay with us and click ahead for an exclusive interview with Robert Palmer from the Iowa League of Cities as we talk about what the over 900 communities in Iowa have on their wish list from the Iowa Legislature that gavels to order on January 9.  Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Gas prices and July of 2021;
Why are the Markets fixated on unemployment?
Twitter users say that Elon Musk must go;
A retail destination that has seen no "Shrinkflation";
McDonald's and some money saving deals;
The Wall Street Report;
Is working from home the reason for a lack of productivity at Salesforce?
For the Interview with Robert Palmer from the Iowa League of Cities is this exclusive conversation about the Legislative Values he and his team will be taking to the 2023 Iowa Legislature that gavels to order on January 9.  To listen just 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. 

The Business News Headlines 13 December 2022

Kicking things off: Inflation findings then a financial scandal of major impact and if you are Black or perceived to be you'll have some issues booking a stay at Airbnb. Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines for the 13th day of December. Glad you are with us again! lso, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:
The inflation numbers from today;
A financial scandal results in an arrest;
Airbnb and its perception problem;
If it's too hot get out of the markets;
The Wall Street Report;
A triple threat to your health...again.
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 12 December 2022

Welcome to a brand new business week and the top stories from today. Once you're up to speed on the business news headlines click through for the interview with Liz Cooney the training coordinator with Tero International. We're talking about change and the many misconceptions leaders have about that subject and how to better communicate change to those impacted. Good stuff. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Janet Yellen on inflation and recession;
Will President Biden rescue railroad workers?
And, what is it that these workers want? You will be shocked;
Garage Sale over at Twitter;
This Costco benefit is about to end;
Retailers leaving malls...still;
In Detroit a building is coming down. Why that matters;
The Wall Street Report;
The most loyal employees are?
Those stories plus a conversation about how to better communicate change.  The common misconceptions and what leaders should know...it's a fact-based conversation with Liz Cooney from Tero International and you can find it by following 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. 

The Business News Headlines 9 December 2022

Welcome back to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines coming to you this evening from Mason City, Iowa where I'm out on assignment. A programming note, we'll be back on the air this Sunday at Noon Central with the business news week in review and a brand new interview about change and what leaders need to do to recognize the angst that comes with change and how to mitigate that.  And yes, we stream. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Your mood about the US Economy is pretty good;
The survey from the University of Michigan may explain that;
The Wall Street Report;
The UAW scores a big win in Ohio;
Two reasons older Americans are not returning to the workforce;
Will "job jumping" younger workers be the first to get laid-off?
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 8 December 2022

Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines! Some odd news in the cast this evening from oil to giddy investors on Wall Street.  Why so happy? You won't believe it. Lots of things to get through today and grateful you are with us again.  Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:
We were warned.  Yes?
Consumers flock to Rent the Runway but...
Investors are giddy about what they say is good news;
But is it?
Ford has found a way to cut staff and help at the same time;
The New York Times strike is a thing;
Ice Cream, Italy and Iowa;
The Wall Street Report;
TikTok banned in  yet another state.
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 6 December 2022

So much going on and welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News headlines. Today we've got recession talk, a new way to track your ex and more. Meanwhile a shout out in the Wall Street Report about my friend Rick Green who is the editor of the North Bay News...newspaper. An industry that is cutting staff like crazy only he is hiring. We think that says a ton about leadership. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Using high-tech to stalk your former lover;
Oil continues to drop like a rock;
High powered business execs spooked the markets today;
Pepsi slashes jobs...maybe time to drink water;
Walmart says theft is awful and stores may close;
But, there is a but about enforcement;
Consumers and high prices...a new survey;
Remember when lumber was sky high?
The Wall Street Report;
And news from HBO Max and Prime video!
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 5 December 2022

Welcome once again to a brand new week and some of the top business news stories to get you up to speed.  Stick around for the interview as we learn why Rural Iowa business person Patrick Palmer has, over the years, befriended dozens of aging adult film stars and what he does to help them out. It's quite the story.  Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Nike cuts ties with yet another star;
A car rental company just settled over 300 cases of wrongful arrest reports;
Delta pilots pick up a 34% raise;
Lower rates and oil at $40 a barrel?  That is the prediction;
Homes are flying off the market listing and why;
The food delivery settlement made news;
The Wall Street Report;
What's this Chatbot all about?  We'll share.
He is a returning guest and this time Patrick Palmer has a story about aging adult film actors and his efforts to help them. How and why does this Rural Iowa businessperson and City Council member befriend dozens of current and former entertainers? And, why has he brought several to Iowa?  The answers to those questions may surprise you. It's a hobby that has turned into a business. We found the conversation to be very interesting. 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.