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The Business News Headlines 11 March 2025

Today is the fifth anniversary of the global pandemic, COVID-19 and we kick this segment of The Business News Headlines remembering a bit about what was going on that year and the impact it had on all of our lives.  It was truly stunning. Meanwhile, should you wish to to follow us you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and in under 10 minutes:
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic;
Business CEO's cast doubt about the future;
New news out of Canada and Washington, D.C.;
Will the U.S. fall into a recession? Some thoughts;
The Wall Street Report;
And, the mounting risks to the labor market.
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 6 March 2025

We're at it again today as Tariff Talk dominates the news cycle. The on again, off again tariffs is confounding nations and business leaders and consumers are also starting to fret. That story kicks us off today...yet again. And, as always, should you wish to to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and in under 11 minutes:
On again, off again...more confusing tariff talk;
Canada says its tariffs against the U.S. will remain;
How are business leaders dealing with all of this and their response;
Which, by the way is lousy for the overall U.S. economy;
Layoffs last month grew by 245% the highest in years;
Another restaurant chain files for bankruptcy;
The Wall Street Report;
And, there is a rise in car payment delinquencies. 
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 25 February 2025

We kick things off today with a shocking report about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion or DEI. You know, the stuff that President Trump has been railing against even before the election.  Well surprise, surprise we now know who the DEI program helped and it was not women of color which is what so many people assumed. And, should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and all in under 12 minutes:
The section of the U.S. public that benefited the most from DEI;
Apple shareholders weigh in on that companies diversity effort;
Consumer confidence in the U.S. economy takes a big hit;
President Trump says the tariffs and taxes are going to happen;
Starbucks cuts 13 drinks and we've got the list;
The Wall Street Report;
And those massive job announcement...are they...real?
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 24 February 2025

Finding a job can be tough for many people however, when you are a fired government worker that has a rare specialty it can really be difficult. That story tops our newscast this afternoon and welcome to the Business News Headlines for this Monday afternoon. Remember, should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and all in under 12 minutes:
Laid off government works struggle to find employment;
What all of this may mean to the unemployment numbers;
Apple to invest $500 billion in the U.S. and why;
Door Dash to pay nearly $17 million in fines;
Iowa wants to strip a group of people from its civil rights law;
Why we think that's bad for business;
More chaos? Look no further than the FDA;
A popular craft store to close all of its locations;
The Wall Street Report;
And a safety agency cuts 4% of its staff and an odd end of 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 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 11 February 2025

We're back on time!  Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 11th day of February and thanks for being here. On a partly personal note I was at an early morning meeting of the ICON Water Trails Board where we came face to face with a host of great news about the project that is now ten years old.  You'll need to check out their website to learn more.  Should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and in under 9 minutes::
The EU says they too can play the tariff game;
New car prices are likely to climb and why;
Some retail chains are rationing...eggs;
Door Dash had some great news;
JPMorgan Chase workers bucking the RTO directive;
Immigration and the housing market made the news;
The Wall Street Report;
And what is the "New Television"?  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 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.

Best Corporate Events with Paul Petrus

For the past two years the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA) has used Best Corporate Events (BCE) to help us do team building events This year in New Orleans BCE worked their magic and the outcome was fantastic. Here we sit down with Paul Petrus the Senior Lead Fascinator for the organization. Paul talks about the early years of the company, how it has evolved and more.  If you have anything to do with any corporate meeting you would be wise to connect with Best Corporate Events.  Meet Paul...and Holly!
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 4 February 2025

They are on, they are off and they are back on.  We're just trying to keep up with Tariff Talk. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 4th day of February, and thanks for being here. We'll get to the news in a moment but first if you want to hook up with us on social media find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and in under 10 minutes:
The on again off again of tariffs;
China hit the U.S. with retaliatory tariffs;
Goldman Sachs talks about the impact tariffs have on the markets;
Companies are laying off workers...we have a list;
Walmart is spending big in Canada and the U.S.;
41,000 consumers told us about the top grocery chains in the U.S.;
The Wall Street Report;
And what fewer job openings may mean for the economy.
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 24 January 2025

It's the end of the week and a reminder that we're back on the air Sunday, Noon Central and only on News Talk 1540 KXEL and yes, we do stream. Hey, if you want to follow us  on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and in under 11 minutes:
U.S. home sales tanked badly last year and why;
DEI programs are being scraped at a rapid pace by major companies;
EV's are facing some pressure from the White House;
If you have a TikTok enabled phone you might sell it for big bucks;
Some major data  points coming next week and we'll share;
The Wall Street Report;
And, it's really nice to be rich and getting richer. Talking CEO raises.
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.

Why Learning About Diversity Matters for Business

We all come from diverse backgrounds and what leaders know and can learn from others can have a remarkable impact on business from sales to recruitment and retention. Here Kylie Gottschalk a Training Manager from Tero International talks about a program she is offering. What it's about, who should consider learning and more.  Enjoy...we did!
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 20 December 2024

While there is chaos in Washington D.C.  the markets had a pretty good day and that's what we'll kick off the Business News Headlines for this the 20th day of December. Thanks for being here. And, full disclosure, I was out "among them" today and I'm convinced people have lost their minds...everything crowded to the max. Don't folks work anymore?  End of rant. If you want to follow us  on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
Chaos in D.C. but the markets had a good day;
The E.U. has just been warned about looming tariffs;
Some good news about inflation to share with you;
Traveling this holiday season? You are not alone;
More labor union news and yes...Starbucks;
Convicted prisoners, for-profit companies and Alabama;
The Wall Street Report;
Three banks and Zelle find themselves in a lawsuit 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.