Insight On Business the News Hour
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Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
The Business News Headlines 23 January 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
We're glad to be back with you after a week in Southern California covering the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association annual Conference and Trade Show. It was a welcome relief to be in 65 degree weather rather than -15 here in Iowa. Coming up some of the top business news stories of the day along with the markets. 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:
Seems wrestling is a cash cow;
The Rock gets to be The Rock;
The LA Times is slashing jobs'
So too is TikTok;
Southwest Airlines Pilots vote on a contract;
Unions had a big year in 2023. But, there is a but;
The Wall Street Report;
What is it with Boomers and Temu? 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
The Business News Headlines 11 January 2024
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
It's the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 11th day of January. Welcome back. Here in Central Iowa they are calling for an additional 6 to 8 inches of snow. That would be on top of the 5 inches we received just the other day. Needless to say there will be delays everywhere and kids are pleased school is being canceled all over. Say, 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:
Inflation was up in December but, there is a but;
Wall Street freaked out a bit and why;
Google laid off hundreds and why;
Spiders and cockroaches made the news;
Automakers are being asked about...stalking;
Will Tesla actually raise worker wages? Hmmmm;
The Wall Street Report;
Bogus returns are a major retail headache.
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.
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
The Business News Headlines 10 January 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Welcome back! We kick things off today with a story about the surprising number of Americans who have signed up for the Affordable Care Act. Yes, it is a record number of people and, if you were removed from Medicaid, as thousands have been...you can still qualify for Obama Care. That story starts us out. 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:
Millions sign up for health insurance and it's a record;
The Enrollment Period ends on January 16 so, still time;
A big story about Ram Trucks...really big;
The purse for the Kentucky Derby just got a raise;
Why is it called the "Run for the Roses"? We'll tell;
ADHD drugs are in short supply and why;
The top small to mid-size companies to work for? We have the list;
The Wall Street Report;
Americans are falling short on something we said was 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Monday Jan 08, 2024
The Business News Headlines and More 8 January 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Welcome to a brand new week and the business news headlines for this the 8th day of January which also is the opening day of the Iowa Legislature. To that end make sure you click ahead for the interview with Joe Murphy the President of the Iowa Business Council which is made up of some of the largest corporations in the state. 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:
Tech stocks ruled and crude fizzled;
A federal funding deal and it matters;
Tiger Woods and Nike part company;
Gadgets will be on display in Las Vegas;
Treasury Secretary Yellen on "shell companies";
European supermarkets and "Shrinkflation" issues;
The Wall Street Report;
A record number of empty offices in major cities.
Now, make sure you click ahead and listen as we talk legislative priorities with Joe Murphy from the Iowa Business Council. 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.
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Legislative Priorities from the Iowa Business Council with Joe Murphy
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
The Iowa Legislature has begun the 2024 session and we sat down with our friend Joe Murphy the President of the Iowa Business Council to talk about this groups legislative priorities. As in past years tax rates remain at the top of the list but we were surprised at some of the other issues that the largest corporations in the state see as essential. It's a good conversation. 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 Joe:
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.
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
The Business News Headlines 21 December 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Remember yesterday when the Dow sank by over 475 points? Today the Blue Chips gained 322 points on the day. That, my friends, is a swing of nearly 800 points. Pretty remarkable. Tomorrow investors will be watching for the preferred Fed inflation report. Yes, we'll share. 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 former Mayor of New York City files for bankruptcy;
Porch Piracy is on the rise. What some shippers are doing;
Well, we're in the Holiday Travel Rush and what to expect;
The economy. We'll dig into some important numbers;
The Wall Street Report;
Boomers and their money. It's quite the story.
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.
Friday Dec 15, 2023
The Business News Headlines 15 December 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines and a reminder that we're back on News/Talk 1540 KXEL this Sunday at Noon Central with The Business Week in Review and one of our guests is our very own James Goodlett whose music you here on this newscast and on many others. Join us on Sunday and yes, we do stream. 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 CBO weighs in on inflation, GDP and employment;
The Markets closed mixed but notched a 7th. week of wins;
New Jersey is on a roll. Tough economy? Please...
Mexico and Melons and a warning;
The Wall Street Report;
Older workers flooding the workforce 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.
Friday Dec 01, 2023
The Business News Headlines 1 December 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Fed Chair Jerome Powell today talked about…yeah, you guessed it…inflation. It’s the business news headlines for Friday and the first day of December…thanks for being with us. A quick reminder we're back on the air this Sunday at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL with Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review and yes...we stream. 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 Powell said and didn't say;
New rules will hinder the purchase of new EV's;
Another big time advertiser leaves X and why;
Union Pacific to lay off workers. The union is worried about safety;
McDonald's is making some burger changes and we'll share;
GDP vs. GDI - Know the difference? You will today;
The Wall Street Report;
What was/is CIB and our Panera Bread story.
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.
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
The Business News Headlines 29 November 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
We're inching closer to the end of the month so we're starting to take stock on what November will be like for Wall Street. That story comes later and we're kicking things off today with not one but three stories about vehicles and the first story does not bode well for folks already wary of EV's. We'll get right to it. 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:
A new survey spells trouble for EV's;
GM stock was up today and why;
Imagine charging your vehicle by driving down a road;
The U.S. economy? Doing just fine. But some doubters;
More companies are cutting benefits. There is danger in that move;
The Wall Street Report;
Two sides of the retail sales report of the past week.
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.
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
The Business News Headlines 28 November 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Some sad news out of Omaha as we learned of the passing of Charlie Munger the longtime sidekick of Warren Buffett. Charlie was 99. In the stories ahead we kick things off with the possibility of a rate cut...come spring. That was welcome news on Wall Street. And then some surprising news about your confidence in the economy. Those two stories kick us off today. 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:
A Central Bank Rate Cut? It depends;
You are much more confident in the economy;
A fake AI generated woman made the news;
Heard of "House Hacking"? You will today;
Is worker strength decreasing?
More wage inequality in the U.S.
Ways to increase your financial stability;
The Wall Street Report;
Google is about to purge inactive accounts...on Friday!
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.