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The Business News Headlines 8 December 2022

Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines! Some odd news in the cast this evening from oil to giddy investors on Wall Street.  Why so happy? You won't believe it. Lots of things to get through today and grateful you are with us again.  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 were warned.  Yes?
Consumers flock to Rent the Runway but...
Investors are giddy about what they say is good news;
But is it?
Ford has found a way to cut staff and help at the same time;
The New York Times strike is a thing;
Ice Cream, Italy and Iowa;
The Wall Street Report;
TikTok banned in  yet another state.
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 6 December 2022

So much going on and welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News headlines. Today we've got recession talk, a new way to track your ex and more. Meanwhile a shout out in the Wall Street Report about my friend Rick Green who is the editor of the North Bay News...newspaper. An industry that is cutting staff like crazy only he is hiring. We think that says a ton about leadership. 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:
Using high-tech to stalk your former lover;
Oil continues to drop like a rock;
High powered business execs spooked the markets today;
Pepsi slashes jobs...maybe time to drink water;
Walmart says theft is awful and stores may close;
But, there is a but about enforcement;
Consumers and high prices...a new survey;
Remember when lumber was sky high?
The Wall Street Report;
And news from HBO Max and Prime video!
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 1 December 2022

Welcome to a brand new month and we're glad you are with us.  So did you check the Google Doodle today?  No?  We have a story about that coming up at the tail end of this broadcast.  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:
Gas Prices and President Biden;
What is the PCI? We'll share;
Mortgage Rates fall again;
This chain is actually lowering prices;
McDonald's is conducting a test;
Gannett and another round of layoffs;
The Wall Street Report;
And who is Jerry Lawson?  We'll share!
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 30 November 2022

It is the final day of November 2022 and the markets finished strong. That story and more are just ahead and thanks much for being with us. 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 HR Department at Twitter has been busy;
Fed Chair Powell on the future of rate hikes;
What? The GDP in the US....up and by a bunch?
The Four-Day Workweek study is complete;
CNN starts laying off staff as advertising revenue declines;
Word to the wise: Now is NOT the time to cut marketing;
Grocery merger under the microscope;
The Wall Street Report;
Jobs and Job Cuts and Quits...oh my.
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 21 November 2022

It is a holiday shortened week for us...we actually get to take Thursday off. Oh, what we might do!  Welcome to the Monday Edition of the business news headlines. Glad that you are with us. 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:
That railroad strike? Getting closer?
Retailers warn things will get rough;
Silicon Valley is laying off workers but...
Interest rates, tech and more with Paul Krugman;
What is going on with oil prices? We have an answer;
The story on the latest "Golden Parachute";
Mortgage rates fall;
The Wall Street Report;
Amazon losing its customer service niche.
For the interview you'll meet Robert Palmer. On December 7, 2022, the first annual National Civility Summit for Local Governments will be held virtually beginning at 10 a.m. A partnership between the National League of Cities, the Iowa League of Cities, and The Center for Public Democracy at Drake University. To listen to that interview click here and yes, it is important. 
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. 

Joshua V. Barr - Raising The Bar on Equality

Today, for the interview, you'll meet entrepreneur Joshua V. Barr who left his paid job to start a new company, Raising the Barr. What is that all about?  We’ll talk about what diversity really means for businesses, individuals and communities. The divisive nature of our society and what he thinks might be the answer that will heal our divisions. Joshua V. Barr for the interview. 
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 3 November 2022

Once again it is Friday Eve and we've got the business news headlines for you.  Like what? Generation Z is changing the workplace. How are they doing that?  We have a list. Holiday buying to increase slightly but, there is a but.  Amazon is hitting the pause button on hiring and why. It’s the business news headlines for Thursday the 3rd day of November, thanks for being with us!  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: 
What Gen Z is doing when it comes to the workplace;
The National Retail Federation says holiday sales will increase;
But, there is a but about that;
Amazon hitting the pause button on hiring and why;
Yet another tech company laying off workers;
Crude Oil below $88.00 a barrel;
It's National Sandwich Day...we'll share some deals;
How much is Apple worth? The number will shock you;
The Wall Street Report;
More news out of Twitter and it ain't pretty.
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 1 November 2022

Welcome to a brand new month!  Coming up in the newscast today we take on the issue of crime. It’s being framed as an election issue…but what are the…facts?  Should there be a tax on excessive oil company profits? Job openings are up…again. It’s the Tuesday, November 1st edition of the business news headlines…thanks everybody for being here.  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 GOP is hammering the Democrats on crime but, there is a but;
Taxing massive oil profits or...not?
In a surprise the number of job openings increased;
Oil gained on the day closing at $88.57 a barrel;
Retailers want your "extra stuff" and willing to pay;
New I-Bonds are out and the rates are not too shabby;
Older workers...being "quietly fired"?
The Wall Street Report;
Wage transparency comes to American Express.
For the interview you'll hear from Steve Haas from the Fright Partners Group. If you ship anything, small to large you need to pay attention to what he has to say.  It's really good stuff.  You can hear that conversation by clicking 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. 

The Business News Headlines 27 October 2022

Welcome to Friday Eve!  It's been quite the news day and we kick things off with what is some good news about the economy. Meanwhile, it finally happened mortgage rates top 7%.  The story is consumers are flocking to…McDonald’s. Welcome to the Thursday edition of the business news headlines.  We're glad you're with us again. 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: 
What's that about the Q3 GDP?
An update on mortgage rates and housing;
Why is business at McDonald's so...strong?
It gets stranger by the day we're thinking Kanye West;
Oil prices were up today;
A big boost in Social Security but when will you see it?
Those high interest I Bonds? We've crashed the website;
The Wall Street Report;
Remote work job offers are down but interest remains high.
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 25 October 2022

We're a bit ahead of ourselves. Usually the business headlines comes at you about 5PM Central however, today we're working ahead due to some meetings we're in yet today. (See a bit of behind the scenes stuff for you.) Today: Consumer Confidence falls, the stock market is on a binge and Adidas and Gap are done with Yeezy products.  It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the 25th day of October, thanks, everybody for being with us. 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: 
Consumers hold a grim outlook but keep spending;
Why with all the doomsday talk is Wall Street on a roll?
Buh-Bye Ye;
Amazon to offer a new payment system and you may already use it;
The promise of a better life through college isn't happening for many;
Gen Z has some plans to skip out on college debt;
The  Wall Street Report;
Flexible work impacts office buildings and furniture manufacturers.
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.