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The Business News Headlines 3 July 2025

Now that the tax and spending cut bill has passed both houses of Congress it's a wait and see game to how all of this will impact everyday Americans.  But first a deep dive into the Jobs Report from today.  This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 3rd day of July, thanks for being with us. In other news we'll check the new unemployment numbers. Say goodbye to EV incentives, yes, that too is in the bill passed by Congress. We’ve got some positive news from the egg front. It was a winning week on Wall Street and we’ll detail the closing numbers in just a bit.  And, if you are looking for a job…head to Georgia…and we’ll share why.  Let’s go!
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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 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 20 May 2025

Walmart has a response to Mr. Trump’s “eat the tariffs” social media post and it was direct. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 20th day of May, thanks for being with us.  In other news, Walmart faces yet another issue that could disrupt sales. So, just how are the talks going between the U.S. and China?  We have some news. Speaking of China, U.S. carmakers are halting shipments to that nation. Costco will be closing all of its stores this month and we’ll share why. We’ll have the closing numbers for you in the Wall Street Report and Honda says they are slowing the rollout of new electric vehicles and why.  The Business News Headlines, now.
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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 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 4 April 2025

Day two of the failing stock market and China hits back with their own tariffs against the U.S. This is the business news headlines for Friday the 4th day of April, thanks for being here.  Now that the tariffs are in place the US Central Bank has some difficult decisions to make. Chemical companies line up to get exemptions from pollution standards…what could go wrong.?  In a related story…the Trump administration is rolling back logging regulations and why. JC Penny is closing ALL of their stores and why that is happening. The Wall Street Report and Volkswagen's response to the Trump Tariffs and yes…we’re talking money.  Let’s go.
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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 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 14 February 2025

Yes, Happy Valentine's Day 2025 and welcome to the Business News Headlines for Friday the 14th day of February.  We kick things off today with a focus on government spending and we think you'll be surprised at what so many Americans think.   And remember, should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and in under 11 minutes::
Government spending: What Americans think;
The "pause" in Federal Spending hits one rural state...very hard;
Retail sales tanked in January. Why and where?  We'll tell all;
Crime and Punishment: A story out of Michigan we found interesting;
The Wall Street Report;
And Airbnb is planning some bold moves this year.
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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 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 13 February 2025

It's looking more and more like we can't catch a break when it comes to inflation. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 13th day of February and that story kicks us off this afternoon. And remember, should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and in under 11 minutes::
Wholesale inflation ticks up and what that means;
Yes, more "Tariff Talk" for you that impacts friends and foes;
Heard about Scout Motors?  You will today;
Valentine's Day: Something to fear or celebrate?
Spending on Valentine's Day will be big and we know what you are buying;
We have new  USDA and Health and Human Services bosses;
The Wall Street Report;
And, some scary numbers when it comes to consumer debt.
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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 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 27 December 2024

Welcome to Friday and the Business News Headlines for this the 27th day of December. We kick things off today with a look at what happened on Wall Street on this holiday shortened week and then get into a story about factions in Trump World that spilled into social media this week. Speaking of social media, if you want to follow us  on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and all in under 11 minutes:
Wall Street puts on the breaks and what happened;
A very public spat going on in Trump World;
Another telecom hacked by China;
A disturbing story about murder and insurance companies;
Another stow-away on a Delta flight...how do they do this?
The Wall Street Report;
The impact "Porch Pirates" are having on shipping costs.
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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 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 26 December 2024

Yes, we like the markets, took some time off and watched some football on Netflix.  More on that coming up. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 26th day of December.  We hope you had a wonderful Christmas and now we get to wish you Happy Chanukah. And if you want to follow us  on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and all in under 10 minutes:
Holiday sales rose more than some expected;
But we don't get the disconnect about people and the economy;
It's been an impressive year for the markets and we'll share numbers;
How did EV's do this past year?  We'll share what we know worldwide;
The rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage climbed...again;
Unemployment numbers fall but, there is a but;
The Wall Street Report;
Congrats to Netflix and Christmas Day Football.
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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 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 December 2024

Looks like a "GO" for a major automaker merger. That and you, the U.S. consumer, isn't as high on the economy as you were last month.  Both stories kick us off today on this the 23rd day of December and thanks for being here.  If you want to follow us  on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and all in under 10 minutes:
The merger would create the 3rd largest auto company by sales;
You, the U.S. consumer, are not as high on the economy as you were;
Yet you are spending plenty on holiday shopping. We've got numbers;
Another retail chain files for Chapter 11;
In more retail news: Family members want their chain back and why;
A fond look at our friends at the upscale Von Maur chain that is expanding;
Lawmakers want to ban drones from China and why;
Labor troubles at Starbucks continue and expand;
The Wall Street Report;
The technology of the doorbell from Apple.
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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 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 19 December 2024

Some great news from the Commerce Department today. The U.S. Economy grew at a solid 3.1% in the third quarter (July - September) and that is something to celebrate.  That story kicks us off today on this the 19th day of December.  Thanks for being with us. If you want to follow us  on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
The U.S. Economy grew and we'll look inside the numbers;
Though not elected, how Elon Musk may shut down the government;
Ireland has a big problem and its about data centers;
Get ready for some interesting football on Saturday;
Yet more on sports this time the NBA and Philly;
The Wall Street Report;
And, just in time for Christmas...a strike at Amazon.
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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 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 11 December 2024

The continuing story about inflation kick us off today and what might the Central Bank think as we hope for a rate cut next week.  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 1th day of December, thanks for being with us.  Meanwhile, should you want to follow us  on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
Inflation ticked up last month. What's next?
The Time Person of the Year has been named;
The grocery store saga continues with one suing the other;
Apple is upping its game in the world of AI;
Not to be left out...so too is Google;
The Supreme Court will let a class action suit go forward;
Canada's Central Bank slashed interest rates and worry about Trump Tariffs;
The Wall Street Report;
Some big time NFL news...think value.
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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 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.