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The Business News Headlines 8 January 2026

The President has an answer to lowering mortgage rates and it will only cost $200 billion. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 8th day of January, thanks for listening. In other news, the U.S. House bucked the President and voted to extend expired health care subsidies. CES 2026 had some  winners…and also some losers and we’ll focus on two of those.  The IRS told us today when early-birds can begin filing their taxes. Looks like a 20 billion dollar data center is headed to Mississippi. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and more than 1,000 businesses sue to get their money back.  Think…tariffs.  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 7 January 2026

There is so much interest in the oil under the ground in Venezuela and the president says we're going to go get it. But, there is a but and we'll start there. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 7th day of January, thanks for listening. In other news, day two of CES in Las Vegas is in the books and we’ll have another look at what attendees saw. Houston…we have a problem and its called an aging U.S. population. This newscast comes to you from Iowa and this state ranks in the top ten states where people are moving…out. Job openings in the US slid yet again we’ll share the latest. We’ll also check the markets in The Wall Street Report and even with lower mortgage rates Americans are not excited about home ownership.  We’ll explain.  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 31 December 2025

We kick things off today celebrating the work and words of Warren Buffett who retires today as the CEO of Berkshire - Hathaway. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 31st and final day of 2025.  Happy New Year.  In other news, the purchase of the agricultural community and the bailout. We’ll share the latest news about mortgage rates. We’ve also got some unemployment numbers to share with you.  Speaking of numbers we’ll check what happened to the equities in The Wall Street Report and 2025 has been a lousy year for the oil industry…too much of the stuff and the price continues to fall.  Ready? 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 24 December 2025

We have a new enemy, actually several who are citizens of Europe.  We'll start  with that story. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 24th day of December and Merry Christmas. In other news, we’ll check the on the number of people who have filed unemployment claims. A cyber attack hit the French Postal Service. If your student loan is delinquent get ready for garnishment. We’ll have the latest news on mortgage rates.  A look at The Wall Street Report and more news about semi-conductor chips and…China.  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 18 December 2025

It was an exciting morning as the Labor Department said inflation had cooled to 2.7% But then folks started to think.  That's where we're start this evening.  This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 18th day of December, thanks for listening. In other news, President Trump today signed an executive order about…cannabis. We’ll share what it means. The Ford Motor Company is scrapping the Electric F-150 truck and why. Big tech needs more electricity and today the Feds gave them a huge gift.  But, there is a cost. We’ve got new news about mortgage rates for you. Unemployment claims trended down last week and we’ll share the numbers.  Speaking of numbers we’ll check The Wall Street Report and not all restaurants are in trouble.  We’ll look at three brands that are doing quite well.  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 26 November 2025

That Campbell's executive that said lousy things about the company's food and workers...fired.  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 26th day of November and thanks for being with us again today.  In other news, cuts in 15 common drugs will save consumers plenty. Canada announces support for some key products hit by the Trump Tariffs.  Co-op kitchens are a booming business in Minnesota. Some good news for home buyers…the rate on the 30 year fixed is back down. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and this year Thanksgiving comes with a huge helping of…uncertainty. Ready?  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 November 2025

Different day but the same story on Wall Street and we'll start with that story. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 20th of November and thank you for being with us. In other news, the delayed September jobs report is in and it did surprise. New news is in about that fatal UPS crash in Louisville. More Americans are shopping for bargains and that means good news from Walmart.  Significant donations to the Associated Press will allow the company to expand news services. Cracker Barrell shareholders took a vote about the company CEO and we’ll share the results. We’ve got news about the 30-year mortgage rate. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and a story about men becoming the primary child caring parent. 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 and More 4 November 2025

The Secretary of Transportation says that if the shutdown continues into next week there will be chaos.  This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 4th day of November, election day here and yes, I'm running for re-election to my City Council seat. In other news, Denny’s is sold and is going private.  US Steel to invest billions in upgrading their facilities. In Paris a prosecutor is looking into TikTok and youth suicides.  A former Atlanta Hawks executive faces charges that he stole millions from the team. Chrysler is recalling thousands of Jeep vehicles worried about fire chances.  We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and the future of Pizza Hut made the news. For the conversation you’ll meet Rick Tollakson the CEO of Hubbell Realty, their many charitable donations, the issue of affordable housing and his new book.  But, first the news.
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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.

Meet Rick Tollakson the CEO of Hubbell Realty and the New Book

Back in May I had the opportunity to sit down with the CEO of Hubbell Realty, Rick Tollakson and we visited about a host of issues.  I made a note to invite him for an interview and he graciously accepted.  Here you'll learn more about the work Hubbell Realty does for the communities they serve, a conversation about his new book, "Think Bigger Lead Better" and some history of the company that spans generations. Here is my friend Rick:
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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 3 November 2025

We kick things off today sharing a story that will combine many household items into a huge company. Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines for this the 3rd day of November. In other news, flight delays continue during the government shut down. Meanwhile President Trump said he will not negotiate with the Democrats halt the shutdown. The British government is looking at a deal announced by Getty Images to buy Shutterstock. McDonalds says goodbye to self serve soda machines.  In other food news…we’ve got a story about Hooters and what that company is up to.  We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and more folks are risk takers as Adjustable Rate Mortgages are on the rise.  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.