Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines and it was a wild day on Wall Street. That and we've got a "Throwback Thursday" conversation with our friend Carlos Alvarez talking it up about building rapport. But, first the news:
- Two data points drove the markets today;
- What cars sit longest on the dealer car lot?
- Delta has headwinds but predicts a good year;
- The Biden approval ranking is....
- Pfizer booster shots a real possibility;
- Is Netflix losing steam?
- He says Coinbase could trade at $500 a share;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Women in the workplace...not much anymore.
Those stories plus our "Throwback" with Carlos. To listen in on how to build rapport with others, just click here.
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It's the Wednesday Edition of the Business News Headlines and we've got a great long-form business interview coming your way today as well. But first, here's what we've got for you:
- As lockdowns ease fuel prices go up;
- The fastest selling care in the U.S. is...
- The Coinbase IPO story;
- A U.S. shoe company CEO and $30 million;
- More heat against voting restrictions;
- Flying soon? Oh, that middle seat;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Bernie Madoff dies.
Those stories plus for the interview you'll meet Traci Galligan the Senior Vice President for Human Resources from the nation's largest insurer and financial services company NCMIC which, we bet, you may never have heard of. Their motto is "Taking Care of Our Own". Who are they and what do they do for clients and employees? Find out more by clicking through here.
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When we got the presser about a nationwide company started by Chiropractic Physicians to offer malpractice insurance celebrating 75 years in business that got us interested in learning more. Today we reach out to Traci Galligan the Sr. Vice President for Human Resources at NCMIC and learn their story, what they do, how the company has morphed and how "We Take Care of Our Own" spreads to clients and employees. It's a great story.
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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.
Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines, thanks for being with us. Here is what we've got for you today:
- The Coinbase IPO is about...
- The Consumer Price Index and...inflation;
- Now it's rubber automakers are worried about;
- "The Woz" hits TV with Unicorn Hunters;
- A gas tax to pay for the Biden infrastructure plan;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Three-hundred movie theaters go...dark.
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.
Welcome back to the Monday Edition of the business news headlines. We can tell you that Wall Street today paused a bit as several important items kick off this week. But, before we get into that...here's what we've got for you today:
- When is CEO compensation too much;
- Mounting concern over a COVID19 vaccine;
- Ford continues a tradition that is 39 years old;
- The business world vs. voting restrictions;
- Chips dip and the president weighs in;
- Who makes up the "Dream Customer" today;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Gen Z is looking at a rough future.
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.
Welcome back from a long weekend. Today we've got some great business news stories from what happened on Wall Street to buying homes for just $1,000. Here's what we've got for you:
- More stimulus checks have gone out;
- Do you qualify due to income? Click to calculate;
- Buying gas at Costco even if you're not a member;
- Gun sales in the U.S. hitting record numbers;
- The city with homes being sold for $1,000 each;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The NLRB and Amazon;
In for the interview is entrepreneur Mensur Pudic yet another person we've profiled that started a business during the pandemic. His story is stunning and unique. To listen, just click here.
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The markets were closed today but we still have some business news headlines for you for Friday the 2nd of April. Also, follow us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour to keep up all day long. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Big news on the jobs front;
- That $400,000 threshold from Mr. Biden;
- The IRS is warning about a scam;
- Major League Baseball out of Georgia;
- A foreclosure tidal wave;
- Are we "free to fly"?
Those stories and Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine is in to chat it up about a host of things to do in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. To hear that silliness, click here.
Welcome to a brand new month and, nope, no April Fools stuff going on here today but...oh the memories of those pranks still make me smile. Want to follow us on Twitter? You can do that @IOB_NewsHour. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The American Jobs Plan...we break it down;
- The life events that impact your care insurance costs;
- "No Jab - No Job" says an employer and they mean it;
- The Satan Shoe went to court;
- The Wall Street Report;
- An update on the Pfizer vaccine.
Speaking of vaccines today you'll meet Brian Finley the Iowa City, Iowa man who several weeks ago launched @IAVaccineAlerts on Twitter. And now has done the same thing for Minnesota, Nebraska, Illinois and Missouri...all as a volunteer. He'll share why he did it...how it works and some of the stumbles he's had. It's a great story and you can hear is by clicking ahead.
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"I just wanted to do something that helped people..." Those are the words of Brian Finley of Iowa City, Iowa the creator of several Twitter streams that advise people where they can go to get their COVID19 vaccine. He started with @IAVaccineAlerts and now also works with @MNVaccineAlerts, NEVaccineAlerts, MOVaccineAlerts and ILVaccineAlerts. And, it's just him. We talk about his motivation, how it all works the contributions he's received that he has turned over to charity and more. It's a fascinating story. Meet Brian Finley.
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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.
On the final day of March and the end of the First Quarter we've had a busy news day and here is what we've got for you:
- Fired for pre-marital sex;
- What to do with your vaccination card;
- Student loans, COVID and relief;
- Microsoft and a $22 billion deal;
- Coca-Cola and Voter Suppression;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The American Jobs Plan;
- The ADP Jobs Report;
- Paper products to go up in price?
For the interview it's Rob Perry the director of sales and marketing for Reliable Aftermarket Parts and their wholesale division AIC Aftermarket Parts. Learn about the rapid growth of this Michigan based company over the past five years and what they deem is the "secret sauce" for success. To listen in, just click here.
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