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The Business News Headlines 5 November 2024

It's finally here. Election Day 2024 and voter turnout, at least here in Iowa is huge. Poll workers are reporting record crowds and in Polk County, the largest country in Iowa thousands of people who did not vote two years ago have turned out over the past couple of weeks. If you're on edge take a deep breath.  We may not know the results for some time.  However congressional races may come more quickly. Me? A watch party this evening with a bunch of friends. 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:
Wall Street has a huge day;
Here in Iowa a "ruby red" state may turn...purple;
The Boeing workers are headed back to work;
Labor unions have had a big run over the past two years;
What are voters thinking? The AP surveyed over 110,000;
Some welcome news about school lunches from the USDA;
The Wall Street Report;
More labor news this time a strike at the New York Times.
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 31 October 2024

It was a scary Halloween on Wall Street and we'll kick that story out first. Also a bit of something unique. While most kids in the U.S. Trick or Treat on Halloween that's not been the case here in Iowa for decades.  You see, back in 1938 some kids wandered around tipping over outhouses and so the decision was made to move trick or treating to "Beggars Night" which it the night BEFORE Halloween. (Like that might slow outhouse tipping.) Odd...we know.  However because heavy storms raced through the Greater Des Moines Metro yesterday the night to Trick or Treat is actually tonight.  It's a win for traditionalists.  But please, no outhouse tipping...which is pretty impossible because we don't have them.  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:
The Scary Reality on Wall Street;
A World Series win means rioting in LA;
New inflation numbers are in and we'll share;
Claims for unemployment are down yet again;
Meanwhile wages are up;
The 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate is also up;
Boeing and the 8,000% increase for a soap dispenser;
Another recall notice but this time it isn't food;
The Wall Street Report;
How about surfing the Web using...AI?
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 30 October 2024

Starbucks and olive oil drinks kick us off today. Also in the newscast as you know we don't do politics here BUT former President Donald Trump is responsible for The Big Lie 2.0 and it's about the economy. We couldn't let this slide and we'll share the facts. Ugh...  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:
The Starbucks Menu loses olive oil;
Some great news about the economy and inflation;
It's a FIRST for Reddit and we'll share what happened;
More retail holiday sales news to report;
The Boeing Corporation met with strikers and why that matters;
Subway has been hit with a lawsuit there are photos to prove it;
Trump and the Big Lie 2.0. We could not let this stand;
The Wall Street Report;
Job growth continues and we'll share the numbers from ADP.
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 29 October 2024

The top line is that job openings fell to a three and a half year low. But that's just the start of the new numbers released today by the Labor Department and that's where we start today.  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:
Job openings fall but, there is a but;
Fewer people are quitting their job and what that means;
Railroads in the U.S. to get billions for fix and repair;
Two stories about vehicles and their stock prices;
We're looking at you Tesla and Ford;
Economists are taking bets on the U.S. Economy;
Starbucks getting serious about RTO;
The Wall Street Report;
Google parent Alphabet saw it's stock soar today 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 25 October 2024

This is the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines and a reminder that we're back on the air this Sunday, Noon Central with Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and, yes, we do stream. Here's what we've got for you today:
Wars are costly...ask Russia;
Politics hits the newspaper world in L.A.;
A Florida teen takes his life and fingers are pointing to A.I.;
Spirit Airlines is cutting costs by selling planes;
Consumers, in a new report, are positive about the economy;
The Wall Street Report;
A massive hack exposed the health care information of millions.
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 22 October 2024

There is an interesting consumer trend happening and it has to do with the price of new vehicles. Many consumers are balking at paying over $47,000 and $750 a month for a new car.  What impact will this trend have if it lasts.  That's our first story today and thanks for being with us. 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:
Consumers and New Car Prices;
The former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch has been arrested;
You might want to push off that elective surgery and why;
Sales at Starbucks...sour;
Looking for a sweet deal? Target shares some news;
A major supplier of French Fries is closing and why;
The Wall Street Report;
Might this be the reason Americans are sour on the economy?
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 21 October 2024

Most Americans believe the U.S. economy is in the tank. We start with that topic today and offer up a solid rebuttal and, yes, we'll share current numbers that make this assertion...just wrong.  This is the business news headlines for Monday the 21st day of October and thanks for being here. Also,   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:
It's the economy and what most folks seem to overlook;
Another hot issue: Immigration and a solid report from the AP;
Another chips manufacturing story to share;
Some labor news and it's about mental health;
The USPS has a tentative agreement with 200,000 postal workers;
 The Wall Street Report;
And two examples how RTO is playing out at major employers.
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 17 October 2024

Once again you, the U.S. Consumer, have made a huge contribution to the overall economy and we'll get to that first today.  Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines for this the 17th day of October. Glad you're with us. And, should 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:
Consumers keep consuming and what you are buying;
The Rate on the 30-Year Fixed Mortgage went up;
Layoffs happening in the social media world;
Today we're mixing politics, business and porn.  You heard that right;
A major recall notice is pretty scary and we'll share details;
The Wall Street Report;
Any bets on the cost of your Thanksgiving Day Meal?  We've got numbers.
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 September 2024

Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines and a reminder that we're back with you this Sunday, Noon Central with the Business News, Week in Review and also an important conversation for you who have pets.  My guest will be Dr. Beth Kaiser a veterinarian with Lap of Love. Think veterinary hospice and in-home euthanasia.  And, this is also a personal story.  That's Sunday and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and we do stream. Also, 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:
New inflation numbers are out and what they tell us;
Look for more rate cuts by the Central Bank;
What do these numbers mean to us, the consumer? We'll share;
The last thing we need is a dockworker strike. The latest on that;
Government officials are focusing on Boar's Head and why;
Gold is a big thing...at Costco;
The Wall Street Report;
Some awful news about death and destruction - Hurricane Helene.
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.