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Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
The Business News Headlines 20 September 2022
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
And, welcome to Tuesday everybody! In the news, Walmart and Target are working together and it has to do with credit cards. The markets fell today and in another credit card story GOP attorneys general are threatening major credit card companies and it has to do with gun sales. It’s the Tuesday September 20th edition of Insight on Business News Headlines grateful you are with us again today. 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:
Those "obscene" credit card fees;
The markets fell again and so too did oil;
GOP attorneys general threaten credit card companies and why;
A restaurant to sue a customer over a $,3000 tip;
A lackluster harvest could spell more food troubles;
More union news out of the retail sector;
The Wall Street Report;
More layoff news in the news.
Those stories plus we go OUT TO LUNCH with Diedre DeJear the Democratic Candidate for governor in the State of Iowa. We kick it off with "Quick Bites" three questions every guest gets and then dig into who Diedre is, what she stands for and her ideas about Iowa. It's quite a story and to listen to that conversation, over lunch, 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.
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
Out to Lunch with Deidre DeJear!
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
Welcome to a special edition of Insight on Business the News Hour. Here you'll meet Deidre DeJear the Democratic Candidate for Governor of Iowa. We recently went "Out to Lunch" with Deidre at Gilroy's Kitchen + Pub+ Patio in West Des Moines. We kick off each of our "Out to Lunch" events asking our guest the same three questions...we call that portion "Quick Bites" and then move into our interview. You're about to learn some surprising things about Mrs. DeJear from her background, her service to others, her thoughts about a whole host of business and political issues. Strap in...and meet Deidre DeJear.
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.
Monday Sep 19, 2022
The Business News Headlines 19 September 2022
Monday Sep 19, 2022
Monday Sep 19, 2022
Welcome to a brand new week! From our news desk: President Biden says the U.S. will get inflation under control….but…yes, there is a but. Meanwhile the stock market was wacky today and will the Fed be disgraced if it fails to erase inflation? Welcome to the Monday edition of Insight on Business and the business news headlines for the 19th of September, glad you’re here everybody. 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:
President Biden on Inflation;
The markets were, in a word, wacky today;
What if the Fed...fails?
The most "overpriced" pizza chains are:
Homebuilders are not a happy bunch;
Ford is concerned about...parts;
The Wall Street Report;
Heard of "fake job postings"? You will today.
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.
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
The Business News Headlines 15 September 2022
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Welcome back! While it’s safe to say there will be no rail strike…tomorrow we’re not yet out of the woods. Wall Street fell today but you folks are still buying stuff…surprising retail sales numbers are in the news. Those stories and more in this edition of Insight on Business – News Headlines for Thursday the 15th day of September…thanks for being here. 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:
The railroad strike: We're still not out of the woods;
The markets fell again today as did oil;
Some surprising retail sales numbers;
Thursday Night Football with a twist;
Verizon is losing customers and why;
The Wall Street Report;
Might there be a "White Collar" recession?
Those stories and something "hyper-local" as I visit with Tyler Granger about the upcoming Windsor Heights, Iowa Book Fair. Why do this on a national news program? Because we thought it's a great idea and something that can be done...anywhere to celebrate local writers. To listen to that conversation with Tyler and Julie Granger 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.
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
The Business News Headlines 14 September 2022
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
Midweek and welcome back! You know, the last thing the economy needs is a rail strike…but looks like it’s what we get. The markets closed up…slightly and there was some good inflation news….about wholesale prices. It’s the business news headlines for Wednesday the 14th of September, thanks, everybody for being 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:
The looming rail strike and what that means;
Amtrack already cuts service;
The markets closed up as did oil;
Good inflation news from wholesale prices;
Job postings and wage transparency is a deal;
Germany sold its stake in Lufthansa;
California goes after Amazon;
The Wall Street Report;
More layoffs coming to Silicon Valley.
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.
Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
The Business News Headlines 13 September 2022
Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
It was one of those days and some of it was not expected. Key inflation numbers surprised and the markets reacted. Also today, Twitter made the news in two ways….It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the 13th day of September, thanks for being with us everybody. 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:
Inflation surprised many and ticked back up;
That had an impact on the Markets and oil was up a tad;
Twitter whistleblower went before congress...ouch;
Meanwhile shareholders voted to move forward with the Musk sale;
Chrysler is saying goodbye to yet another model;
Starbuck to spend $450 million next year to do...what?
Retirees are unlikely to be hit too hard by inflation and why;
The Wall Street Report;
RTO? Some media people are not having it.
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.
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
The Business News Headlines 6 September 2022
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
Welcome back! We hope that, if in the U.S. you had a great Labor Day Weekend. We enjoyed taking Monday off ourselves. Summer’s over and now the battle begins…Return to the Office? The markets ended the day down again and will trickle down work in the UK? It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the 6th day of September, thanks everybody for being 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:
Return or Not to Return...that is the question;
Markets struggled again today and why;
Trickle-Down Economics and the U.K.;
Companies boosting rewards to combat inflation;
Tragic news from Bed, Bath & Beyond;
McDonald's wants you to come in for Danish;
A big strike is looming, no...really big;
The Wall Street Report;
E-Cigarette company Juul must pay up millions and why.
For the interview you'll learn more about Kiva a lending platform that charges zero interest, a hassle free application process and enjoys a 97% repayment history. What's the catch? Nothing. It's an amazing story with Kaitlyn Byers of Kiva/Iowa but...not to worry Kiva is national. To listen to that conversation 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.
Friday Sep 02, 2022
The Business News Headlines 2 September 2022
Friday Sep 02, 2022
Friday Sep 02, 2022
Welcome to the Friday before the Labor Day Weekend...glad you're here. Just ahead: What did the jobs report mean to the Central Bank, Wall Street takes a nose dive and Amazon loses some anti-union steam. It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 2nd of September, thanks, again, everybody for being 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:
The odd things about the jobs report;
Markets tumble; oil goes up a tad;
Amazon loses some anti-union mojo;
New York City to sue Starbucks;
Russia delays sending gas to Europe;
Turn your thermostat over to the power company?
Celebrity booze is a big thing and getting bigger;
The Wall Street Report;
No Kids, No Husband = Bigger Bank Accounts.
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.
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Building a Better Business with Claudia Schabel
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
What might help your business become even more productive even more profitable? Would you believe that embracing diversity can do just that. Here we visit with Claudia Schabel, who not only has an interesting personal story, but is the President/CEO of Schabel Solutions specializing in diversity, equity and inclusion. Want proof as to how embracing this might benefit your business and your personal life? Spend some time with Claudia...
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.
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
The Business News Headlines 30 August 2022
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
It wasn't that long ago that some retailers were saying they would offer steep discounts to lure shoppers. Now some are singing a different tune and are going to “pack and hold", the stock market slid again and the real reason we’re 4 million homes short in the U.S. Those stories and more on this edition of Insight on Business – Headline News for Tuesday the 30th of August…thanks for being here everybody. 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:
Pack & Hold or Sell It Off;
Big Lots is getting back to lower prices;
The markets tanked again and so too did oil;
Why are we 4 million homes short in the U.S.?
The lawyers for Elon Musk are busy...think Twitter;
The U.S. is reshoring jobs at a crazy pace;
Gas prices have now fallen for 70 days stright;
Consumer confidence is up;
The Wall Street Report;
Flying? Airlines say they will struggle for months.
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.