Economy

The Business News Headlines 9 September 2021

You've heard of the "Carrot or the Stick" approach right?  Well, it looks like we've run out of carrots and the government as well as corporations are taking the stick approach to getting a vaccination.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Yesterday it was anti-vax stuff today it's college;
Some new vaccine mandate orders;
United Airlines is also getting tough;
Taco Bell wants your empty sauce packets;
Talking pay and bonuses at Walmart;
Corporate spending is up but not on what you might think;
The Wall Street Report;
Not all cities rank the same when it comes to remote work.
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 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 September 2021

Grateful to be back with you again today.  September has been, traditionally, a lousy month for the stock market...and we may be seeing that happening yet again. Here are the business news headlines and stick around for the conversation about jobs, workers and the economy with Iowa State University Economist Dave Swenson. But first the news:
COVID misinformation being sold where?
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is asking questions;
Sen. Ted Cruz says, "Uhm, get a job!"
Some pilots have concerns about their job;
The "September Curse" is it real?
It could be a "Financial Armageddon";
So, that EV and 2035...hmmmm;
The Wall Street Report;
Working past age 60? Maybe not.
Those stories and as promised a conversation about ending unemployment benefits, workers, the economy, the labor participation rate, what employers need to better understand and more.  My guest is Iowa State Economist Dave Swenson and he's got some answers to, "Where have all the workers gone?"  To listen click here.
Thanks for coming by!
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.

Where Have All The Workers Gone? Meet Economist Dave Swenson

It it top of mind for every industry in America...not only where are the workers but many thought that once enhanced unemployment benefits were cut workers would flock to jobs that have been open for months.  But, that's not happening. With us for the conversation if Iowa State University Economist Dave Swenson. He's not only looked at the issue in Iowa but also nationally. So, where have all the workers gone?  Click through to learn more. 
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 August 2021

Just a click away you'll learn more about "The Joker" and we ain't talking Batman. The world of $20,000 sign on bonuses, no really.  Here's what we've got for you today:
The Joker is back android users;
The Mouse and Target Stores;
Germany weighs in on semiconductors;
Can your employer demand you get the jab;
We know where you can get a mega sign-on bonus;
The eyeglass business must be really good;
The Wall Street Report;
Tips on finding the job you will...love.
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 August 2021

The Great Iowa State Fair is over...can we all get back to work again?  Hey, if you are on Twitter know that you can follow us all day, every day @IOB_NewsHour and thanks in advance.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Ford just made a big announcement;
Shipping troubles getting worse;
The impact on the Holiday Season;
We've got some Federal Reserve news;
The grocery store making their own Lunchables and why;
Southwest Airline pilots threaten to picket;
The FDA gave approval to the Pfizer vaccine, now what;
The Wall Street Report;
Would you, honestly work for...you?
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 20 August 2021

It's Friday!!  Only two more working days until Monday...right? It's been a busy week and here's what we've got for you this afternoon. And...because it's Friday we've got Jeff Pitts in to get hyper-local about Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro...but first:
Batteries, Fires and the Bolt;
The #1 Pizza Chain in the world is...
Some of the latest news about COVID...ugh;
Canada and the U.S. border made the news;
Apple announces a change in back to the office;
The Wall Street Report;
Rents went up faster than at any time on record.
Those stories plus Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine talking it up about Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro. We've got the arts, dueling pianos, the Iowa State Fair, a bit of baseball, tons of farmer's markets...you get the idea. To listen in 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 19 August 2021

It is the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines and it's a Throwback Thursday where you can check out our Twitter Stream for some shots from years back. Head to @IOB_NewsHour.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Cutting family ties over vaccinations;
More "Chip News"...chips people!
Winnebago: "Hello bright lights big city";
EV shares took a beating today and why;
Putting more $ into retirement accounts...a trend;
The typical Home Depot customer is...
The Wall Street Report;
New unemployment claims are down big time;
"Experience you got...experience?" Newbies and jobs. 
Those stories plus a fascinating conversation with entrepreneur Nick Carter who comes from a multi-generational farm family.  He has created a way for farmers to get their diversified crops and critters to tables. Market Wagon is now in 15 states and growing...and they even have eight "foragers" who spend their days looking for farmer partners. To hear that story 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 17 August 2021

We're back and so are you.  Thanks for being here and a reminder that you can follow along all day and all night on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour to keep up with the business news and our long form business interviews.  Thanks, in advance!  Here's what we've got for you today:
We were almost...almost...normal;
Retail sales numbers disappoint;
There is a shrimp recall;
McDonald's is going for the sweets;
Homebuilders are in a funk;
Sam's Club is having a heck of a year;
A manufacturing rebound?
How to hold down two full time jobs;
The Wall Street Report;
CBS is selling an iconic building.
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 16 August 2021

Welcome back to Monday and thanks, again, for being with us. It was a rocky start for the markets this morning but by the close two of the three major indexes were once again closing at record levels.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Yet another major company delays return to the office;
Some new COVID19 news;
Jeff Bezos is taking NASA to court;
Residents vs. Costco and it got ugly;
Jobs, Money, The Fed made the news;
Walmart betting on cryptocurrency;
And, they are not alone;
Hyatt places a 2.7 billion bet on leisure travel;
She quit saying McDonald's would treat her better;
The Wall Street Report;
Yes, more folks are quitting their jobs.
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 August 2021

It's the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines once again on the road and once again coming to you from Grounds for Celebration a nifty coffee shop in the Village of Windsor Heights that let's us squat for several hours to write and deliver the news...thank you! Here's what we've got for today:
A big question for Disney;
In theaters only this weekend, will you go;
What? Might McDonald's bring back a favorite;
When drunk what do people buy? We have a list;
Food, Restaurants and Menu Prices;
Two factors that may impact the economy;
The Wall Street Report;
What? A shortage of....dogs?
Those stories plus Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine is back...hey, it's Friday...with his list of Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro: From sports to music a play at a winery and more.  Click here to listen! 
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.