Holiday

The Business News Headlines 22 November 2023

The day before the U.S. celebrates Thanksgiving and we're here to wish you safe travels as some 55 million of you take to the roads and airlines this holiday weekend. Just ahead some of the big business news stories from today and then something partly personal as I remember November 22, 1963. Yes, it's been sixty years.  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.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
We're trying to keep up with Sam Altman;
Buy Now - Pay Later is big with consumers...but;
Some good news for those of you seeking a mortgage;
Egg producers found guilty of inflating egg prices;
A deep dive into why we should be working...less;
The Wall Street Report;
Remembering November 22, 1963.
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 21 November 2023

We pack plenty of short business news stories in just eleven minutes. Go ahead have a listen. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 21st day of November and already offices across the country are emptying out as folks get ready to travel for the Thanksgiving Holiday.  We'll cover that number today as well.  Meanwhile,  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.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Fed officials opt to leave rates alone but...
Some travel data for you ahead of the holiday;
ChatGPT is a mess and we'll share the latest;
The UAW is going after non-union auto factories;
A massive oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico;
Another state to ban the sales of gas powered vehicles;
How much money do you need to make you...happy? We know;
The Wall Street Report;
Might the Thanksgiving feast...shrink? Retailers have already noticed.
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 Being Grateful 20 November 2023

It's a holiday week and we are already getting reports of folks leaving the office early and that's not a bad idea. We kick things off today with Four Travel Tips that we hope help you from experiencing a travel nightmare.  Also, a timely conversation about the benefits of showing gratitude all year long. Ro Crosbie from Tero International offers some tips on letting other know they matter and how that impacts...business. If you want to reach out 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.  Here's what we've got for you: 
Four travel tips from the experts;
Heard of "Tinned Fish"? It's' making a splash in the U.S.;
The head of the Chicago Fed on the "soft landing";
Americans are upset about the economy and it's baffling;
The Wall Street Report;
Now bank employees what union representation and why.
For the interview we're talking about the positive effects of showing gratitude to not only friends and family but also co-workers and employees. Ro Crosbie from Tero International is in to share tips on being grateful that will have a serious impact on everybody and actually boost productivity. 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 17 November 2023

It's the end of the work week for many of you as we close in on the Thanksgiving Holiday. Our prediction is that lots of folks will be taking much of next week off.  Us? Nope, we'll be here except for Thanksgiving Day. A reminder that Wall Street is closed on Thanksgiving and stops trading at 1PM Eastern on Friday. 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.  Here's what we've got for you: 
Advertisers are fleeing X and we'll share why;
Amazon to lay off "hundreds" and why;
News about First Lady Roslyn Carter;
So, Snoop Dog give up...smoke?
Another Detroit strike to talk about;
The NLRB will pause that new labor rule and why;
The Wall Street Report'
And, climate. Yet another reason to work from home.
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 2 November 2023

Welcome back to this the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines.  Glad you're with us again. It was a rockin' day on Wall Street as investors poured it on after the Fed announcement of holding rates steady. In fact, Wall Street is on track for its best week in all of 2023.  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.  Here's what we've got for you: 
Are you still listening to Jamie Dimon?
Applications for unemployment ticked up a but...but;
Will auto workers approve of the new UAW contact?
Workers on the Vegas Strip vote to strike & set a date;
Home mortgage rates fell...we'll share the number;
Will consumers buy this holiday season?  We have the answer;
The number one work perk to get folks back to the office is...
The Wall Street Report
So, you really do LOVE pumpkin spice lattes huh?
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 24 October 2023

Welcome to the Early Edition of the Business News Headlines and we've got plenty to share with you today. Kicking things off is a look at a new strategy being played by the UAW in their strike against the three Detroit automakers. Think "cash cows".  Thanks for being with us again today! 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.  Here's what we've got for you:
The new UAW strategy focusing on "cash cows";
GM says the strike will poke holes in profits;
The nation's largest employer expands health care;
Love it or hate it...time for the Candy Corn Wars;
Would you go into debt to celebrate Halloween?
Retail giants say Thanksgiving is for families;
Free Fries Friday made the news;
The Wall Street Report;
Adidas gets caught "flat-footed". Think soccer.
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 & Women’s Health 9 October 2023

IT was a quick reversal on Wall Street today. When the markets opened the major indexes were all in the red as investors took stock of the fighting between Israel and the Hamas Terrorists. That concern turned as more domestic news made the headlines and we'll share those details. Also today you'll hear from Dr. Francesca Turner one of the founders of Iowans for Health Liberty.  It's a short conversation but one we found impactful. Think women, OB/GYN and government. Meanwhile, 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.  Here's what we've got for you today:
The About Face on Wall Street;
Happy Thanksgiving to our Canadian friends;
Two Central Bank officials and rate hike news;
Mack Trucks and the UAW strike...an update;
Public School, Dancing and Religion...oh my!
The Swedish car that comes in a box?
The Wall Street Report;
More labor unrest this time at drug stores.
For the interview you'll meet Dr. Francesca Turner one of the founders of Iowans for Health Liberty. It's a must hear conversation that speaks to women, the practice of OB/GYN, funding and government interference. To listen to that interview 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 and More 14 June 2023

Today, in the United States it's Flag Day.  While not a federal holiday it does have an interesting twist of history and, yes, we'll share. Also today you'll learn about EO or the Entrepreneurs Organization. My guest is Andy Lashier who runs EO-Iowa and we'll dive into what the organization is, what they do and how you might benefit.  Click through for that conversation. 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:  
We got a flag before we became the United States;
The Fed holds the line on rate hikes and what that means for you;
UPS and the Teamsters have reached a "cool" agreement;
Starbucks ordered to pay $25.6 million and why;
Meanwhile the $26 billion gamble that paid off for Microsoft;
The Wall Street Report;
And, some good news for...renters.
For the interview a story about the international group known as Entrepreneurs Organization or EO for short. My guest is Andy Lashier from EO-Iowa who explains what the group does in their peer to peer meetings and how all of this works. Yes, there are specific qualifications and we'll cover that as well. How might your company benefit from EO?  Have a listen and then make a contact with Andy or the international headquarters.
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 26 May 2023

They tell us this is the official start of Summer 2023 and we're ready! Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines, grateful you're with us again. A quick programming note: We'll be back with the Business Week in Review this Sunday at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL however, we're not on the air Monday because of the holiday and the U.S. Markets will be closed. In addition we're headed out on assignment to Nevada on Monday for the entire week. Whew.... 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:   
Could the Debit Crisis impact the world...
Short answer is, "Yes!";
Americans to spend $1.5 billion less this holiday weekend;
Twitter launches a new tier and it's already panned;
Yet another EV battery plant coming and why;
Inflation? Yep still here but it's complicated;
The Wall Street Report;
Get this, MoviePass has been resurrected!
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 15 December 2022

Consumers are not much into the "Ho-Ho-Ho" this holiday season that that shook up the markets. The gender switch in work force participation made the news. Hey, welcome to the Thursday Edition of the business news headlines, we're glad you're here. Those stories and more are just ahead - give us 10 minutes and you're up to speed. 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 "shocking" retail sales number from November;
Did that get investors nervous? Yep;
Gender reversal in the workforce;
The unemployment number tells us about the labor market;
Mortgage rates fall yet again for the 5th week in a row;
Taco Bell is back with a fan favorite: Yo quiero Taco Bell!
So, why did he do it? Nobody knows at this point;
The Wall Street Report...yikes!
How do we fix the swelling teacher shortage? Thoughts.
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.