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The Business News Headlines 10 April 2023

Hello and welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Us? We took a couple of days off due to the holiday and grateful to be back in the studio sharing some of the business news headlines generated today. But, it was nice to have a couple of days off. Coming up a host of stories may or may not impact you. 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 FBI has a warning about charging your devices;
Half of US office buildings are half...empty? What that might mean;
Yet again Tesla has lowered the price on some models...we'll share;
A key report on inflation is due this week...what the experts think;
A 74 year-old sneaker chain files for bankruptcy and why;
Meanwhile Tupperware is also having money issues;
The Wall Street Report;
Are kitchens coming back to Whole Foods?  Seems so 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 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 March 2023

Welcome back and we're grateful that you're with us again today as we report on some of the big business news stories of the day. One other thing for you to know about is that tomorrow at 8:30AM Eastern we'll get a reading on inflation as the The Bureau of Economic Analysis is set to release Personal Consumption Expenditures or PCE. That should give us a reading and, perhaps a glimpse of what to expect from the Fed? 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:  
Will they or won't they go...bankrupt;
Notice something odd about canned drink products?
Another day another Dominion vs. Fox News story;
Unemployment claims ticked up a bit and;
Do you see anything cruel about cheering for more unemployed families?
Sam's Club targets Costco with another cheaper food item;
The Wall Street Report;
Big cities are seeing a rebound in population;
And, we'll share what percentage of workers are remote...all the time.
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 March 2023

Welcome to what was a big day on Wall Street as investors shook off bank concerns and focused on some more positive data.  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 29th of March thanks, as always, for spending some time with us as we focus on some of the big stories of the day. 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's "Bad for Business" says a Fox News executive about...
The State of Arkansas vs. Social Media;
High egg prices and whopping profit;
Starbucks, Unions and now...Iowa;
Some hopeful housing news;
McDonald's has a new McFlurry flavor soon;
Got Walmart+? You are in for a tasty perk;
Disney vs. DeSantis: Chalk one up for...Disney;
The Wall Street Report;
Putting the whoa on...AI?
hanks 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 23 March 2023

Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines. We got so wrapped up in a meeting today about launching a brand new podcast, for a totally different genre, that we didn't even have time to post some Throwback Thursday images....drat so the attached image will have to work...going back to 2014. (Third  place in the Cow Chip Throwing Contest at the Iowa State Fair.) However, we did make it into the studio to write and produce this segment. 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 does not set credit card interest rates...but;
The TikToc CEO has a rough day in D.C.;
Ford has said it's lost billions in chasing EV production;
So what is the company going to do about that?
Say goodbye to yet another iconic muscle car;
A deep dive into old bourbon we found interesting;
What? No more Skittles or Sour Patch Kids????
The Wall Street Report
Wage gains for low wage workers and those who would be...kings.
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 March 2023

It wasn't so much that the Central Bank raised overnight rates by a quarter of a point...what really rattled things is the rest of the story.  Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of the Business News Headlines, glad you decided to spend some time with us again today.  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 isn't done and that rattled things;
More layoff news to report to you;
So it wasn't about politics after all...
How about some "lab grown" chicken?
Over 1,400 stores to close and we have a list;
TikToc comes out swinging ahead of a congressional hearing;
The Wall Street Report;
Yet another troubled bank in...California.
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 17 March 2023

The end of the five-day week but for some of us we get to carry on. We'll be producing The Business Week in Review that will air on Sunday, Noon Central, and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL.  We'll look at the top business news stories of the week a couple of business interviews and the markets.  It's what we do...every Sunday.  Meanwhile, today lots of banking news to kick things off. 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:  
A deeper dive into bank troubles that is roiling the markets;
Even Bank of America made the headlines today;
Bets are the Fed will raise rates next week;
Remember that "deep-freeze" 2 years ago in Texas?
Meanwhile the price of natural gas surprises;
Consumers are NOT happy with Chic-Fil-A and why;
The Wall Street Report;
And, why is Google reneging on family leave?
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 for 15 March 2023

Midweek and the Business World is still stuck on worries about bank failures and now a new player has emerged as one of Europe's largest lenders is signaling trouble.  We've got a story about "surge pricing" and what that is along with some Mint Mobile news. 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:  
What to make about banking issues in Europe;
That bit of news roiled the US Markets;
Retail sales numbers came out today;
Some odd news from Kellogg's;
What "surge pricing" is and might it hit retail?
Two chicken processing facilities are closing and why;
Bird flu in...Iowa? Say it ain't so.
Need some help with your rent? We have a story;
The Wall Street Report;
Ryan Reynolds, Mint Mobile and T-Mobile...a match!
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 & More 14 March 2023

Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines. It's been just a couple of days since the failure of two banks...might more follow?  Wall Street seemed to put much of that behind it.  But, I'm getting ahead of myself. For the interview you'll meet Dr. Anthony Coleman the President/CEO of Broadlawns Medical Center a public hospital located in Des Moines, Iowa. But, make no mistake what he shares with us is impacting every community based hospital in the nation and you'll learn some surprising facts. 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:  
Today is Equal Pay Day and what that means;
Are more banks in trouble? We have a list;
Inflation ticked down for the 8th month in a row;
Target is set to close several stores...we have a list;
Meta will lay off thousands more and pause hiring;
What might that mean to the stability of the platform?
Chipotle is adding a new item...we struggle to figure it out;
The Wall Street Report;
"No Gifts Please" becoming the new wedding normal?
Those stories PLUS a conversation with Dr. Anthony Coleman that we found astounding. He shares such things as how Zip Codes can predict healthcare issues, the four social issues that can spell trouble for people and impact their health.  Plus we talk about visioning, funding 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.

The Business News Headlines 13 March 2023

Welcome back to the start of a new week for the Business News Headlines and what a day it has been.  The financial world is reeling from the failure of not one but two regional banks and while some say these failures are isolated other warn of impending disaster. What's the real story?  We'll try to answer that question. 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:  
Bank failures and investors worry;
A former Fed official says "STOP" with the rate hikes;
Kraft Heinz and schools...it's a story;
Dog owners: An increased pet food recall is on;
Like Easter Baskets? Walmart has a deal for you;
Third party delivery is harming the brand of this DIY mega chain;
The Wall Street Report;
High income folks double down on...renting 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 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 & More 9 March 2023

We've got a full boat for you today as we talk about a host of things that will impact you and your life...if not today...in the very near future. And, make sure you click ahead for the conversation with a returning guest, Jessica Dunker from the newly minted Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association and the Iowa Restaurant Association. So much to share.  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:  
No, not layoffs, just looking for folks who want to...quit;
U.S. automakers and EV's. What that means for workers;
A closer look at Lithium-Ion batteries and...fires;
What's the deal with U.S. retailers and...Canada?
The potato shortage is causing some menu changes;
The Wall Street Report;
"They don't know what they are missing." A vanishing job sector.
For the interview you'll meet Jessica Dunker who was first on our newscast way back in 2014. Today she is here to talk about the new Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association and why that was created and she'll offer up some interesting stories about the world of restaurants. Always a great conversation and you can hear it all by clicking 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.