Economy

The Business News Headlines 11 July 2022

Tech Stocks tumbled today…and we’ll share why.  It’s the business news headlines for Monday the 11th day of July…thanks for being with us. and we're grateful, as always that you're with us again today. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here is what we've got for you today:
Tech stocks take a beating;
Banks to kick off earnings reports;
Walmart: Creamer or Whitener?
Oh, those Walmart sales....
It won't die: Costco and the hot dog combo;
Gas prices continue to tumble;
The Wall Street Report;
The Uber whistleblower story.
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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 July 2022

It took the experts by surprise….what was that?  The Jobs Report.  It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 8th day of July…thanks for being here everybody.  A reminder that you can follow along with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
The jobs report came in hotter than expected;
Small business owners weigh in on employment issues;
Costco hiking the price of some food court items;
Aldi is fighting back against food shoplifting;
The Mus/Twitter deal is off and what that means;
Walmart take a pass on a major sales event;
WWE's Vince McMahon and $12 million in hush money;
The Wall Street Report;
Gen Z would rather not eat out 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 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 7 July 2022

If you're planning a summer road trip we might have some good news (finally) for you. That story kicks off the business news headlines for Thursday the 7th of July. Thanks for being with us everybody. And a reminder that you can follow along with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
Oil prices and the gasoline impact;
The Biden tweet and gas prices;
Best way to keep people from quitting?
Stop taking resignations!
Elon Musk the father of 8 month old twins;
The jobs report and some predictions;
The Wall Street Report;
Tech workers lives are...changing. 
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 July 2022

Today marked the second day in a row that oil prices fell and we'll share why that happened. Welcome back to the business news headlines for Wednesday the 6th day of July.  And a reminder that you can follow along with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
Oil retreats again today and why that is happening;
The markets ended the day in the green...again;
Employers can't hire because Americans have too much cash;
At least that is what Sen. Mitch McConnell says;
Next. moldy burgers...ask Russia;
Amazon Prime just inked a food delivery deal;
Meaning free food delivery for you this year;
Employers are posting fewer job openings;
Walmart adding fees for their suppliers;
Toyota and the 200,000th plug in and what that means;
The Wall Street Report;
Another "crypto casualty noted.
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 July 2022

Welcome back....we know, it's Tuesday but feels a bit like Monday. Today you'll learn that oil prices sink and the Nasdaq recovers….it’s been that sort of day.  And a reminder that you can follow along with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
Oil prices tanked today and why;
Meanwhile the Nasdaq outperformed;
Free food from Subway is coming and why;
Gun sales in the U.S. have tanked;
Even if inflation ease high prices are here for awhile;
Amazon Prime and a new feature;
A major baked goods recall;
The Wall Street Report;
The "remote job" that may not be so...remote.
Those stories plus you'll hear from author, speaker and champion of workplace diversity, equality and inclusion. Her name is Michele Shelton from Louisville, Kentucky who I met on an elevator curing EntreFest 2022 which led to this remarkable conversation. To hear that, click...HERE. 
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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 30 June 2022

To suggest that the first half of 2022 was bad for the markets would be…an understatement.  It’s the business news headlines for Thursday the 30th and final day of June…thanks for being with us everybody. A reminder that you can follow along with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
It's been a tough year for Wall Street;
President Biden lashes out at Russia;
Natural gas prices crater;
Meta says it will become more...lean;
Ben & Jerry's and Israel;
Tesla is tracking workers;
Might Tesla lose massive market share;
Retailer say, "Don't return it and keep the cash";
The Wall Street Report;
San Francisco is getting hammered with layoffs.
Those stories and for the interview you'll meet Justin Patton who, by the way is just what we need on a day like today...and really every day.  To listen to that conversation just click here.
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 29 June 2022

Investors were rattled today after the Fed Chair said there was no guarantee about avoiding a recession. It’s the business news headlines for Wednesday the 29th of June, thanks for being with us everybody.  A reminder that you can follow along with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
The Fed Chair and sobering news;
Dave Chappell seeks to pick his neighbors;
Chick-Fil-A a some weird rules;
The FTC and Walmart...a huge story;
If the price of EV's don't come down....danger;
Two companies with fresh layoff news;
What? A new shortage to report?
The Wall Street Report;
Some good/bad airline news for the holiday.
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 28 June 2022

We're kicking things off with a bit of investment trivia…we think  you’ll like. Mostly because the markets tanked today. It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the 28th of June…thanks for being with us.  A reminder that you can follow along with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
Let's dial it back to 1995;
Consumer confidence hits the skids;
Chip makers want to but, there is a but;
Using a card for gas? We've got a warning;
And we've got a solution as well;
More COVID vaccine news;
Could WFH actually help the economy;
The Wall Street Report;
The party is over at Airbnb.
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 27 June 2022

If you had to pick a city to live in…why not make it the most livable city on the planet?  It’s the business news headlines for Monday the 27th of June…thanks for being with us everybody. And, yes, we've got a list. A reminder that you can follow along with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you today:
The Most Livable Cities;
A sketchy day on Wall Street;
McDonald's and customer service;
Some positive economic data;
Gasoline prices headed down;
A Gay Judge calls out Justice Thomas;
Russia defaults on debt; first time since 1918;
The Wall Street Report;
Flying? Not so fast....
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 24 June 2022

Today the Supreme Court of the United States struck down a woman’s constitutional right for an abortion…and then businesses got involved.  It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 24th day of June…thanks, as always, for being with us. And, a reminder that you can follow along with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you:
SCOTUS, Roe v. Wade and Business;
Child Care...now what?
Wall Street soared today;
McDonald's is changing their business model;
A major U.S. aluminum producer shuts down;
Frontier Airlines get sweeter on Spirit Airlines;
Apple is ready to bargain with a union store;
The Wall Street Report;
Will any recession be the end of WFH?
Those stories PLUS for the interview you'll meet young Lucas Haviland who is headed to DePaul University this fall but landed a great summer gig with an international company where he hope to better hone his, already, amazing communication skills. To listen to that conversation just click here!
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.