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The Business News Headlines - 14 November 2022

Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines and wow...do we have some stories for you. Kicking things off is a story about the slowdown in wage growth then more tech layoff news and a high powered executive wandering into the wrong house. Yes, it's awkward. Those stories and more just a click away. 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 wage slowdown is here;
Jeff Bezos to give away his fortune...maybe;
Another tech giant to lay off thousands;
This executive wandered into the wrong house and why;
The "Smart Fridge" and food choices;
Meta has pulled the plug on a project;
Mortgage rates climb again;
The $55 billion pay package and why;
Elon Musk says he is working too hard;
The Wall Street Report;
Where are the Gen Z workers?  We dunno.
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 November 2022

It is the evening of Veteran's Day. We hope you had the opportunity to thank a vet for their service. Just ahead: The confusion over at Twitter is…uhm…still a dumpster fire.  Wakanda Forever is at the box office and Disney hopes it’s a hit. Welcome to the Friday, November 11th edition of the business news headlines.  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: 
Is Twitter imploding?
Wakanda Forever might be a huge blockbuster;
The markets gained and so too did oil;
Restaurants raising prices and getting called out;
And, yes, we have a list.
Consumers still sour on the economy but, there is a but;
He went from billions to broke in less than a week;
The Wall Street Report;
What is the right way to quit post pandemic?
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 8 November 2022

One thing is for sure, by the end of the day we'll no longer be seeing what has been a raft of negative political ads and no matter where you sit that should be a welcome change.  In the business news headlines we're looking at how the rich and wealthy are throwing lavish parties and drinking $1,000 bottles of wine while most Americans are pinching pennies. Meanwhile how high might grocery prices go?  We have some thoughts. Sure the mid-terms are a big deal but…a report due out on Thursday might be even bigger. It's the Tuesday, November 8th edition of the business news headlines. 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 tale of two very different Americas;
New numbers for how high grocery prices might go;
The report on Thursday might be the big story of the week;
New numbers about the used car market and Carvana;
Which state might pass legal pot today? 
Facebook layoffs to hit sooner than we thought;
Consumers, Credit Cards and Spending;
The Wall Street Report;
Oil prices fell again;
Pay transparency it really isn't.
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 29 September 2022

Once again, coming to you from on the road it's the business news headlines. Today, Wall Street gave up it’s Wednesday gains, think mortgage rates are high now…we've got a history lesson and used cars spike in price yet again…It’s the Thursday business news headlines for the 29th of September coming to you once again from the road in Waterloo/Cedar Falls, Iowa.  Thanks 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: 
It was an ugly day on Wall Street and why;
Mortgage Rates and a History Lesson;
Used cars are becoming "unaffordable";
Do not pay employees with coins;
It's still National Coffee Day and we'll list where;
Amazon has raised wages...again'
The Wall Street Report;
And, more layoff news in the news.
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 21 September 2022

It's Mid-Week and welcome back! The Fed goes big on yet another rate increase and the markets slumped. Home sales have fallen by as much as 20 percent from last year and gas prices start to creep up.  It’s Insight on Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 21st 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: 
The Fed and Wall Street;
Oil slumps yet again;
Home sales crater by 20% and why;
Gas prices creep up and why;
GM closes reservations on the Hummer EV;
The slow RTO hits yet another segment;
Selling a pesticide as a COVID disinfectant?
The Wall Street Report;
A fast-casual sandwich chain is "on fire".
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 September 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. 

The Business News Headlines 25 August 2022

Welcome back!  So, mortgage Rates have jumped again, Wall Street does a major turnaround (that surprised many) and FedEx partners threaten to stop holiday deliveries.  It’s the business news headlines for Thursday the 25th day of August, 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: 
Rising rates put the hurt on housing;
A surprise from Wall Street and a word about oil;
Just in time for the holidays...more shipping issues;
Layoffs may be a good thing as workers finding  jobs quickly;
Let's talk about the real reason there is inflation....shocking;
Increasing profits by shrinking product;
Credit Card Interest rates...up and may go higher;
The Wall Street Report;
Some good news from the IRS?  Yep.
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 15 August 2022

As to the “recession” it looks like consumers didn’t get the memo…as they continue to roll with the punches. And, it's day number five of the Great Iowa State Fair.  Just so you know. Welcome back to the business news headlines for Monday the 15th of August, 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:
Recession? What recession?
Starbucks says smells something fishy;
Stocks rose but oil fell...big time;
The auto industry and lost jobs;
Consumer switching to cheaper items;
We have a food recall for you;
The Wall Street Report;
And, this is "Well Being Week" did you know?
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 10 August 2022

It was a major surprise as the new inflation numbers came in and shocked Wall Street.  It's the business news headlines for Wednesday the 10th day of August, thanks for being here.  And, stick around for a major story that will have a huge impact on consumers, retailers, farmers and restaurants.  No, really.  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 surprising news about inflation;
The Ford Lightening price could be scary;
Schools resume but where are the teachers;
Boeing starts delivery of new aircraft;
Biden addresses inflation concerns;
Disney adds more streaming customers;
Papa Johns is changing...pizza;
Coca Cola has a "dreamy" new flavor;
The Wall Street Report;
Google tells Apple to get the message.
For the interview you'll meet Chad Tentinger the founder of Cattlemen's Heritage which, in his words, is a way to save the family farm.  Think beef production in a whole new way from technology, to great pay, benefits, increased profit to farmers, less risk and more.  Oh...and his plan will allow you the consumer to know much more about what you are buying or ordering in restaurants right down to the farm the animal came from.  This is...big and you can hear our conversation 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 14 July 2022

In case you’ve run out of stuff to worry about think…copper. It’s the business news headlines for Thursday the 14th of July….thanks for being with us again today while we broadcast from sunny and warm Scottsboro, Alabama. Oh, and if you check out our Instagram or Twitter account you've got to see this very "sweet" café we had lunch at today. Find us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.
Copper the next shoe to drop;
Some sweet news out of Chicago;
A Beer Story for you...sounds...cool;
And some Beer Trivia on a hot day;
Ads are coming to Netflix and why;
Weekly jobless claims are up and what that means;
The Wall Street Report;
And, another crypto company files for Chapter 11.
For the interview we're talking about "Gaslighting". Where it comes from and what it does to employees and productivity. My guest is Dr. Harwant Khush a research fellow for Tero International.  You can hear that conversation...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.