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The Business News Headlines 20 September 2023

Welcome back to the business news headlines for Wednesday the 20th of September and coming to you from the amazing and beautiful Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort. We're here on assignment and what a beautiful facility covering some 60 acres NOT counting the golf course. 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.  Here's what we've got for you today:
The Fed says, "pause" but;
Home insurance rates to climb and why;
MGM properties back in business. What happened?
A frightening story about Google Maps;
Ford escaped a second strike think Unicor;
Got a pet? Walmart would like to talk;
The Wall Street Report;
Let's talk about brains and Nuralink.
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 19 September 2023

Yesterday was a travel day for us as we made our way to Phoenix, Arizona for an assignment coming to you a bit later. And, yes, it's hot and sunny here. Meanwhile, we hear that back in Iowa that state received some much needed rain.  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.  Here's what we've got for you today:
More strikes? The UAW is demanding movement;
The Instacart IPO went pretty well;
Looking for a job? Some big hiring numbers were out today;
Google losing digital ad buys but to...who?
Social Security checks to get larger;
Citi Group to lay off more workers and why;
The Wall Street Report
The merger of two U.S. football leagues?
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 History 15 September 2023

Welcome to the Early Edition of the Business News Headlines for Friday the 15th day of September and in a moment we'll share why we are doing an "early edition". Also, make sure you click ahead for the conversation about the historic 1850 Homestead. It's a fun family story about Norway, Illinois, Iowa and a beautiful barn that has opened for public and private events.  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.  Here's what we've got for you today:
How many UAW workers walked off the job? We'll share;
A social media giant has been hit with a massive fine and why;
Some Boston Market locations have re-opened and why they were closed;
Starbucks to change their cups...will you go along with it?
Disney, a pastor and "resisting authority".  No, really;
A quick programming note;
It's called "retail shrink" and the numbers are massive.
For the interview you'll meet Margret Freeland Nelson whose family owned the 1850 Homestead location for generations, Kay Thompson who with her husband now own the barn and Michelle Reisberg who, along with her husband, manage the site that is now open for public and private events.  It's quite the story. 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 14 September 2023

Some new economic data rolled in today and that helped boost Wall Street.  Welcome back to the business news headlines for Thursday the 14th day of September.  We're glad you're with us again today. 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.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Consumers are STILL buying;
Hours away from a potential UAW strike. We have an update;
So many Americans are convinced that the economy stinks;
But, can you then explain why casinos are having a record year?
Gen Z is said to be giving up on the "American Dream";
The Wall Street Report;
Heard of FOBO?  It has to do with your career.
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 & More 12 September 2023

Today we'll kick things off with some conflicting stories about family life in America.  Are we richer or poorer and what are we to do with child care after September 30? Give us under thirteen-minutes and we'll have you up to speed on some of the big business news stories of the day. Plus you'll meet Claudia Bellony the Senior Manager of Programing for the International Economic Development Council. (IDEC) Did you know there was such a thing?  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.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Poverty in the U.S. soars and doubles for kids;
Meanwhile U.S. families added billions to their wealth. But;
Child care centers are about to close...then what?
"No soda refill for you!" We'll share the change and why;
Apple held a party today and we'll offer details;
A truce brewing when it comes to RTO?
The Wall Street Report;
How much does it REALLY cost to own a home?
Those stories plus a conversation with Claudia Bellony from the IEDC about a host of things they do for their 4,300 global members. We'll talk about supply chain issues, a warning to China, talent shortages, wages and more. 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 11 September 2023

No doubt if you are over the age of 30 you remember exactly where you were when you heard the news about the deadly attack on 9/11. Today Americans from New York to Washington D.C. to a field in Pennsylvania and in Alaska remembered. And we should also remember the many, many first responders who, as a result of the attack, have suffered multiple illnesses. It's been a somber 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.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Where were you twenty-two years ago today?
Google is being taken to court and why;
Hostess is being sold for a whopping 5.6 billion dollars;
Fast Food Workers in California to get a raise but, there is a but;
We're talking about a "Living Wage" and new data;
Disney and Charter Communications have a deal;
What would happen if you have homeless folk $7,500?
We will give you the answer today;
The Wall Street Report
Boeing Air and Top Brass RTO? Maybe.
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 & More 7 September 2023

It's the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines and we kick things off talking about tourism and Hawaii. Thanks for being with us and make sure you click ahead for a conversation about a hyper-local event that just may give you and your community an idea of how to structure a fun weekend for the citizens of your town. My guests are Lauren Campbell and Susan Skeries who sit on the Windsor Heights, Iowa City Council and head up a volunteer group known as The Special Events Committee. You'll not only learn a bit about our community of 5,200 people but also our impact on the greater Des Moines Metro of 700,000. 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.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Don't stay away, come to Hawaii and why;
The sexy Victoria's Secret event has changed and why;
Gig workers are increasing in number but, there is a but;
A big change in Minnesota when it comes to drivers licenses;
Want a good job? Stop applying yourself and do this instead;
What mortgage rate will move buyers and sellers? We'll share;
The Wall Street Report;
What low jobless numbers mean moving forward.
For the interview you'll meet Lauren and Susan and their efforts to bring to life the second annual Windsor Heights Fall Fest. What's the benefit to the community and the larger Des Moines Metro?  We'll visit about that and more. 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 6 September 2023

Welcome back to the Wednesday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Give us less than 12 minutes and we'll give you some of the big business news stories of the day plus a look at what happened on Wall Street.  And, partly personal, a cool wave has blown into Iowa and we are grateful to put those high 90 degree days in the rear view mirror.  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.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Your personal data and car manufacturers...scary stuff;
The EU targets big tech and that will change everything;
Saying farewell to Bryant Gumble's "Real Sports on HBO;
WeWork is back in the news and it's not good;
How motivated are you in your job?  Some new data;
The Wall Street Report;
A child-care crisis is just weeks away and the economics for women are awful.
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 1 September 2023

Welcome to September and the Business News Headlines for the first day of a new month. A programing note: We will air this Sunday at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL (and yes we stream) however because the markets are closed on Monday we too will be out of here.  Hope you get to enjoy the Labor Day Holiday Weekend and stay safe. 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.  Here's what we've got for you today:
There was a surprise in the jobs report;
A highchair recall made the news today;
Just how do you define "escort"? A trial in Phoenix;
Bed, Bath & Beyond lives and the company is noisy;
The UAW says "unfair labor practices";
ESPN goes dark on Charter Communications;
The Wall Street Report;
The ugly truth about staffing in nursing homes.
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 31 August 2023

For some reason we all had the idea that today was Friday. Seems that we must have equated the end of the month with the end of the week or...we're looking forward to the Labor Day Weekend? It's the business news headlines for today, thanks for being here. Also,  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.  Here's what we've got for you today:
The details on the cooling of inflation;
New jobless numbers are out and we'll share;
False advertising? Say it ain't so food companies;
Money for Maui from two celebs;
"People just don't want to work..." Oh, really?
The Wall Street Report
CNN to hook up with Max (Formerly HBO) our thoughts.
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.