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The Business News Headlines 14 November 2024

Fed Chair Jerome Powell spoke in Dallas today and made it clear that the Central Bank would slowly and deliberately reduce the prime lending rate. But he is still concerned about inflationary pressures.  And, yes, we'll have that story to share with you. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Fed Chair Jerome Powell will be...cautious;
Markets sank a bit and why;
Seems that wholesale inflation is back;
A nursing home company to pay a hefty fine;
Meanwhile, Smithfield Foods employed minors they too get a fine;
Chipotle is facing a lawsuit. Think portion sizes and social media;
Advance Auto Parts to close hundreds of stores and why;
The Wall Street Report;
Disney shared some Q3 numbers and they are....mixed.
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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

Tiny Homes of Iowa with Mike Stuart 11 November 2024

Here is something that is getting lots of attention especially from our friends at AARP who believe this way of life could be a boost for family caregivers. Meet Mike Stuart from Tiny Homes of Iowa as we talk about the benefits of placing one of these Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) on your property. Imagine a place for aging parents, loved ones in need of care or even rental income. However, it seems like every community have very different rules about ADU's.  We'll let Mike share his story.
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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 25 October 2024

This is the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines and a reminder that we're back on the air this Sunday, Noon Central with Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and, yes, we do stream. Here's what we've got for you today:
Wars are costly...ask Russia;
Politics hits the newspaper world in L.A.;
A Florida teen takes his life and fingers are pointing to A.I.;
Spirit Airlines is cutting costs by selling planes;
Consumers, in a new report, are positive about the economy;
The Wall Street Report;
A massive hack exposed the health care information of millions.
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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 23 October 2024

McDonald's is in full crisis mode following a deadly e-coli outbreak that sickened 49 people in ten states and resulted in the death of one customer.  That story kicks us off in this the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 23rd day of October.  And, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:
McDonald's struggles to ID what happened;
Boeing reports a massive Q3 loss and that's not all;
Restaurant chains having a really tough year;
And more news about another to seek Chapter 11;
If you like spiced cranberry drinks we have news;
Tesla surprised with some big earnings;
A scary Wall Street Report;
American Airlines gets a big fine. We'll share 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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 22 October 2024

There is an interesting consumer trend happening and it has to do with the price of new vehicles. Many consumers are balking at paying over $47,000 and $750 a month for a new car.  What impact will this trend have if it lasts.  That's our first story today and thanks for being with us. Meanwhile,  if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Consumers and New Car Prices;
The former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch has been arrested;
You might want to push off that elective surgery and why;
Sales at Starbucks...sour;
Looking for a sweet deal? Target shares some news;
A major supplier of French Fries is closing and why;
The Wall Street Report;
Might this be the reason Americans are sour on the economy?
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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 18 October 2024

Wall Street ended with a 6th winning week today and we'll share those details. Also, a reminder that we're back with the Business Week in Review on Sunday, Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL Where Iowa Comes to Talk.  Between now and then if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Yes for 6 weeks it's been a win on Wall Street;
Just who is driving retail and restaurant sales?  We'll share;
CVS Health is in trouble and their CEO just quit;
A major retail chain is coming back to brick and mortar;
Not one but two former retail giants are calling it quits;
More disturbing news out of Stellantis;
The Wall Street Report;
Young workers are having trouble in the job market and we'll share 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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 10 October 2024

While Hurricane Milton is now a bit of a memory there are still repercussions revolving around the storm. At news time we reported that there were five fatalities which has now been upgraded to ten. We start out the newscast looking at a number of issues regarding the storm. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Milton and the aftermath;
President Biden and harsh words for Donald Trump;
Inflation in the U.S. reaches its lowest point in years;
News about the Cost of Living increase for folks on Social Security;
TD Bank to pay billions in fines and why;
Yet another meat recall and listeria;
Higher mortgage rates were announced today;
The Wall Street Report;
Sobering news about mental health and the workplace.
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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 9 October 2024

Well now...Google is declared a monopoly....now what?  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 9th day of October, thanks for being with us again today. While that story kicks us off we're also watching what is going on with Hurricane Milton and Tampa Bay. If you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Google a monopoly...now what?  Some thoughts;
Hurricane Milton a major danger ahead of landfall;
What authorities are saying should some decided to stay put;
Some ironic news about that Trump Bible;
Amazon has released new technology to help deliveries;
Another auto recall;
Medicare helping pay for family caregiving an interesting idea;
The Wall Street Report;
The surging cost of employee family health care with no end in sight.
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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

Meet Dr. Beth Kaiser and Lap of Love

If you are a pet owner you know the anguish we face when dealing with end of life decisions. When our Oscar told us it was time we called Avondale Vet Clinic to see if there was a service that could come to our home.  They told us about Lap of Love which specializes in veterinary hospice and in-home euthanasia. These decisions are never easy but from the moment we met Beth Kaiser, DVM the experience was kind, compassionate and thoughtful. Here I sit down with Dr. Kaiser and talk about Lap of Love that is now in some 35 states.  We truly hope this helps you and your family.  We could not recommend this any higher.  Meet Beth Kaiser who has such an interesting personal story.
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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
 

The Business News Headlines 1 October 2024

Welcome to the first day of October and cooler temps in our past of the country.  And, a programing reminder we are out of the studio this Thursday but will be back with the business news headlines on Friday evening. Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:
U.S. job openings surprised folks;
Striking dock workers may have the upper hand;
Dating apps and violence hit the news today;
Days after Helene power is still not on and why;
If the food in your fridge safe to eat?
We bet you have that conversation every week;
Speaking of food...National Taco Day!
The Wall Street Report;
And we're talking "chips" and nope not computer chips.
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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.