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The Business News Headlines 28 January 2022

Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines!  Like we say around here, "Only two more working days until...Monday!"  In the news...the bulls came out to play today and...did they ever.  Let's go!
The markets turn green and wow;
Could you rethink Crypto:
Businesses are bouncing back faster;
Consumers, the Economy and something is wrong;
Walmart has some big news;
The Wall Street Repoort;
Wages an "Open Book" in NYC...no, really!
Those stories PLUS you get to hear from Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine about Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week.  To listen, 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.
 

The Business News Headlines 27 January 2022

We kick off our newscast with some surprising numbers when it comes to Ukraine and agriculture. It's the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines for this the 27th day of January. Thanks as always for being with us.  In the news today:
Ukraine and agriculture: some surprises;
The market rally that fizzled;
Oil is up again, big time;
Gasoline climbs as does natural gas;
The good news about the U.S. GDP;
Unemployment numbers go down;
What an interest rate hike means to you;
Some good news from Southwest Airlines;
The Wall Street Report;
President Biden and a SCOTUS promise.
Those stories plus a conversation with Mike Winter the president of Worthington Ag Parts, Inc. How from its humble beginnings nearly 60 years ago has become a major player in agricultural parts not only here but worldwide.  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.

The Business News Headlines 25 January 2022

It was another day of wild fluctuations on Wall Street and for the second day in a row the Dow swung down and up buy more than 1,000 points. What's going on that's in our first story here with the business news headlines:
Why the wild ride on Wall Street?
A weird story about Walmart and Dyson;
No "Five Star Reviews" = No Job;
Burger King vs. McDonalds a global story;
President Biden and a $20 billion U.S. deal;
Digital currency coming to the U.S.?
The Wall Street Report;
Ever heard of "Proximity Bias"?
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 12 January 2022

Welcome back!  We'll kick of this segment of the Business News Headlines with something that  just might bring back..."The Gold Guys".  Let's go!
Gold prices are up and why;
Inflation? Yep, we'll take a deeper dive;
Oil prices are up...too;
Recall notice for some Coke products;
The IRS has some updated tips for you;
We've got a "Shrinkflation" story...think wings;
The Wall Street Report;
And, most people underestimate their pay.
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 11 January 2022

Sure the Central Bank is going to deal with inflation but, said Fed Chair Powell today, "...interest rates should remain at historically low levels". That...was enough to move the markets. Here's what we've got for you today:
What Fed Chair Powell said;
Buy a COVID home test and think insurance;
President Biden in support of changing senate rules;
The IRS has a problem that will impact you;
Bank of America just baited other banks;
United Airlines cutting some routes and why;
EV maker Rivian misses projections but...
The Wall Street Report;
The CEO of the biggest bank on vaccinations.
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 3 January 2022

Welcome, once again, to a brand new year. Glad you've clicked through. Here are the business news headlines we've got for you today and there are some surprises just ahead.
Need a used car? Get ready for sticker shock;
New car sales off a whopping 23% from last year;
The first trading day of 2022 was...good;
The number one carmaker in the U.S. is...
How about some plant based sausage for lunch;
And a real meat story with some...serious cash;
Starbucks says it's employees must get the jab or...
COVID home tests from a surprising place;
The Wall Street Report;
Do we call this Return to the Office 3.0?
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 December 2021

We're clearly on the downward drive of 2021 but still there is always breaking news from the world of business. Today we'll start out talking about the Santa Rally and some surprising news from Apple.  Let's go:
The Santa Rally stalled and why;
A retail giant is back but, will it last?
A pay-day loan company is in really hot water;
Apple is in the "giving mode" it would seem;
Gas to hit close to $4 a gallon? We're not buying it;
EV maker Rivian made an announcement today;
The Wall Street Report;
Not flying? You are soooooo lucky.
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 22 December 2021

There was plenty of positive business news today as we edge ever closer to the Christmas holiday.  And, a programing note: Because the markets are closed on Friday we'll also be taking a breather BUT...watch out Twitter Feed as we'll be loading up with plenty of great long-form business interviews some several years old but still interesting stories. For today:
The FDA did something big today;
Walgreens is limiting sales of this product;
The answer to the labor shortage? We'll share;
One Starbucks item could rake in $3 billion this month;
Sen. Elizabeth Warren goes after high grocery prices;
The Wall Street Report;
And, has the U.S. just shrugged off Omicron?
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 December 2021

It was eighty years ago today when the Empire of Japan attacked the U.S. Pacific Fleet docked at Pearl Harbor on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. Today just a small group of survivors attended a memorial event there. It's a day we will never...forget. In the business news headlines:
Congress has a deal to avert a shutdown;
Some interesting things about Pearl Harbor Day;
Dr. Anthony Fauci talks about Omicron;
Some relief in gasoline and natural gas prices;
Economists are betting on the Build Back Better program;
A few words about the wealth gap is in the news;
The Wall Street Report;
The impact of the disappearing office culture.
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 30 November 2021

It is the final day of November and once again we saw a sell off on Wall Street. We'll detail that and more plus today a story about loans that come with zero fees and no interest and are created for entrepreneurs. Today you'll meet Kaitlin Byers from Kiva...but first the news:
Panic selling on Wall Street and why;
Apple stock surges;
Some good news about energy today;
Surplus products, we've got a list;
Data on why people are quitting their jobs;
The Wall Street Report;
The Google "motto" goes to court.
And today, if you are an entrepreneur you know how difficult it is to get funding. What if we told you there is a way for your to get up to $15,000 with no fees and at zero interest?  It's true and with us to explain it all is Kaitlin Byers from Kiva.  To listen to this interesting funding program click here.
That's a wrap and 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.