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The Business News Headlines 20 May 2024

Welcome back to a Monday! I know it's weird but we actually LIKE Monday Mornings. Why? Because Sunday is a flurry of activity from our show on News/Talk 1540 KXEL to the long list of "Stuff to Do" that my Bride has waiting for me.  Now, back to business! Coming up today, along with the business news headlines, you'll meet Alison Haider a rising star at Tero International with some great information about communication, leadership and workplace culture. 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:
Target and others cut prices to lure back shoppers;
Wait! You actually have more buying power now than in 2019;
Happy Victoria Day to our friends in Canada;
Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy and a little history;
What's with these weird food and drink flavors?
The Wall Street Report;
The California "Mouse House" goes all in on a union.
For the interview you'll meet Alison Haider who,  just three years ago, was a new hire at Tero International but because she is so wicked smart she has recently been promoted to the Chief Learning Officer for the firm that teaches communication skills, workplace culture and more. To listen in to our conversation, CLICK THIS LINK.
Thanks for being here!
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 17 May 2024

Welcome to Friday and a reminder that we're back on the air Sunday, Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL with Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review.  The top business news stories of the past week along with two new business conversations. We hope you'll join us and yes, we do stream. 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:
A big loss for the UAW in Alabama;
The Dow hits over 40,000 at the close;
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to expand;
The Boeing whistleblower died by taking his own life;
Meanwhile Boeing shareholders OK a whopping CEO pay package;
What will consumers buy as we head toward the holiday season?
The Wall Street Report;
While Amazon rakes in the cash, workers struggle;
And a quick look at what is a living wage.
Thanks for being here!
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 April 2024

Good to be back with you after having the past two days off in observance of Passover. We spent the time with family and friends along with conducting two Seder Meals one at home and the other with the congregation I've served for the past thirty-six years. Today, we're back with the business news headlines and thank you for being with us. Also, 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:
Our Gross Domestic Product shrank in the first quarter;
But, there is a but about that from Janet Yellen;
President Biden was in Upstate New York...think chips;
Net Neutrality is back and that's a good thing;
Whoa, $15 bucks a pack for cigarettes!
The Wall Street Report;
We're not making babies 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 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 and More 15 March 2024

Hello Friday and welcome to the Business News Headlines for this the 15th day of March.  Just ahead some consumer news for you, a look at two big retail events and more. For the interview you'll hear from attorney and author Jo Kline about the disaster health care access has become and some thoughts about how you can help fix it.  And, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And 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:
New news about consumers from the University of Michigan;
Meanwhile consumers are still spending and on what;
The economic impact of St. Patrick's Day;
Retail and Services are gearing up for the Solar Eclipse;
The lawsuit against the National Association or Realtors is over;
The Wall Street Report;
And...we need PLUMBERS and lots of them.
For the interview you'll meet author and attorney Jo Kline. Her book, Patient or Pawn outlines the epic failure of our health care system and what you can do to protect yourself. This is a must listen to segment that impacts everyone. To hear our 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 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 16 February 2024

Welcome to Friday and the Business News Headlines. A programing note we're back on News/Talk 1540 KXEL this Sunday at Noon Central and yes, we stream. Also, Monday is President's Day.  That means the markets will be closed, there is no mail delivery, banks close up and guess what? We're also taking the day off.  Wall Street reopens on Tuesday...and so do we. Finally, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And 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:
Wholesale prices increased in January but, there is a but;
Former President Trump hit with a $355 million fine;
Unity among Big Tech to fight "AI Trickery";
Consumers are still high on the U.S. economy;
Part of the reason is wage growth and slowing inflation;
The Wall Street Report;
You are "mad as hell" about fast food prices.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines - Valentine's Day 2024

We could not help ourselves. We've got several stories we think you'll find timely on this Valentine's Day 2024 from Miami to procrastination to falling in love with a ChatBot. Not making this up.  Also, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And 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:
What the the Miami Airport have to do with Valentine's Day?
The economic impact of this "Day of Love";
We bet you procrastinated on gift buying and how we know;
What? A strike on Valentine's Day?  Yep;
The lack of socialization is a major issue;
But, some fall in love with their AI ChatBot...no, really;
The Wall Street Report;
Walmart getting into TV 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines and Ringing The Peace Bell with Yoko Tanaka

Welcome to 2024 and the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 2nd day of January. Happy New Year to you and yours and thanks for being with us again in the new year.  Just ahead some of the big business news stories of the day plus an interesting conversation with Yoko Tanaka the Executive Director of the Japan America Society of Iowa and what we were doing early this past Sunday Morning in the freezing cold with dozens of others. I promise you'll learn something. Also if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And 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: 
Workers in 22 states get a pay bump;
Price Cuts and EV sales made the news;
Nebraska Governor Pillen gets pushed back;
How you spend your money matters;
The U.S. beef industry has some issues;
The Wall Street Report;
Look for drone delivery to ramp up this year.
Those stories and you'll meet Yoko Tanaka from the Japan America Society of Iowa who explains why we were out in the freezing cold this past Sunday Morning ringing a huge bell 108 times.  Why 108?  She's share that and more.  To hear 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
 

The Business News Headlines 28 December 2023

Welcome to the final Thursday of 2023. Light trading on Wall Street as investors are eyeing the New Year's Holiday. This is the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines and we kick things off today with a look at the corporations who are leaving China and what companies are flocking there.  However, it's not exactly what China...wants. Hey, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And 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: 
China the GDP and what U.S. companies are flocking there;
If you are an Amazon Prime Video user'
you are getting something "extra" next year;
Weight loss drugs and Medicare makes the news;
Jobless numbers are in and what they mean;
More positive news on mortgage rates;
The Wall Street Report;
And The Color Purple rakes in the cash.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 26 December 2023

Welcome back to the Business News Headlines for this the 26th day of December. We trust you had a wonderful Christmas weekend.  Today starts the Kwanza Festival and in the UK and Canada it is Boxing Day...and no there are no fights.  We kick things off with a story about you and your consuming. Also, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And 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, you did consume ahead of Christmas...wow;
A deep dive into a Gift Card story;
Apple is trying to get some watches back on the market;
GM is giving consumers another reason to pause in buying an EV;
The Wall Street Report;
And, secret remote jobs may be a big thing next year.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 22 December 2023

Ah, yes, the Friday before the big Christmas Holiday. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for this the 22nd day of December where all you need to do is give us less than ten minutes and we'll bring you up to speed on a host of business stories as well as share what happened on Wall Street and why. Also, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And 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: 
The BIG inflation story you need to hear;
The markets in light trading;
Good news for folks living in Grindavik;
What? Counterfeit Ozempic?  How is the big question;
Still shopping? Good news, retailers are offering deals;
The Wall Street Report;
Record number of package deliveries but...there is a but.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.