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Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
The Business News Headlines 9 November 2021
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
They say what goes up must come down and that's what happened today on Wall Street but...it could have been worse. Here are some of the top business news headlines of the day and make sure you click through to listen to my conversation with entrepreneur and Veteran, Gerald Young...fun stuff about BBQ sauce is just ahead. But, first the news:
Johnson & Johnson wins...Oklahoma loses;
Hotel workers are just saying, "No.";
Today is a special day for...chicken;
Door Dash to buy another company and it's big;
Tesla stock is having a rough go lately and why;
General Electric to split into three companies;
The Wall Street Report;
And, get ready for another baby boom? Could be!
Those stories and we've got Gerald Young back to check on his BBQ sauce story. Gerald from Young G's BBQ Sauce has been a very busy entrepreneur. And, because it's also Veterans Week...we figured this fit. A Vet who is also an entrepreneur...and this is a fun interview. To listen, click here.
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.
Monday Nov 08, 2021
The Business News Headlines 8 November 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Welcome back to a brand new week! Click through to listen to some of the top business news stories coming at you today. Here's what we've got for you:
False statements about COVID19 and you;
A NYC favorite may be coming to a metro near you;
More news about the labor shortage and retail;
Job Seekers and Employers are not meshing;
The markets bounced up today...think infastructure;
Would you take investment advice from...Twitter?
If you invested $1,000 in Ford Motor Co. on May 19...
The Wall Street Report;
Legal issues and stories about that Houston concert.
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.
Friday Nov 05, 2021
The Business News Headlines 5 November 2021
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Leading off today is the story about the jobs report from the Labor Department and what some are saying should have been...better. It's the business news headlines for Friday the 5th day of November and because it is Friday click through for Friday Fun with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine. Here's what we've got for you today:
The jobs report and still concern;
The markets reacted;
Fake news (again) about Bitcoin;
Apple to drop mask rules in some stores;
Panic is setting in over the vaccine mandate;
The Wall Street Report;
The highest hourly rate is in this city.
Those stories PLUS "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro with Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine. To hear that...just click here.
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.
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
The Business News Headlines 3 November 2021
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Early in the day nerves were a bit frayed as investors waited for the Fed to report from its two day meeting. In the end...Wall Street hit more records. Also, stick around for the interview with entrepreneur Basel Nassar from Boss Dog Brand...it's a great story about marketing and relationships for this growing pet food and product company based in Washington State. But, first the news:
What moved Wall Street today;
Jeff Bezos buys part of an island;
Workers and a manager walk out...and what that means;
Roku has a problem going into the holiday season;
Truckers sitting idle rack up years of "wait time";
Thousands of counterfeit items on the Internet;
The Wall Street Report;
So, is it a "workers economy" as some suggest?
Those stories plus you'll meet Basel Nassar the founder behind Boss Dog and Boss Cat food, treats and gear. You'll learn about how this entrepreneur leveraged his Greek Yogurt business to create Boss Nation Brands. It's a great conversation and you can hear that right...here.
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.
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
The Business News Headlines 2 November 2021
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
It's Election Day in America and if you have not yet voted in your local election time is wasting. Get on it. Polls in my part of the country close at 8PM. Here's what we've got for you in the business news headlines:
The Chipmunks are for sale...interested?
Facebook ditching facial recognition and why;
Hey, quit talking to Alexa so much...says Amazon;
For many communities it's already infrastructure week;
The rental car business is hot again;
Zillow to shut down its home buying group;
The Wall Street Report;
Would a "trophy office" lure you back to the office?
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.
Monday Nov 01, 2021
The Business News Headlines 1 November 2021
Monday Nov 01, 2021
Monday Nov 01, 2021
Welcome to a brand new month and some exciting news from the world of business. Here's what we've got for you today:
Capital investment is way up and why;
Oil prices fell and why...but rebounded today;
World hunger and...Elon Musk;
Tough times over at Amazon and why;
John Deere workers get another shot at a contract;
A Detroit automaker wants folks to retire early;
The Facebook whistle blower says Mark must go;
Watch out McDonald's...Arby's is taking aim;
The Wall Street Report;
Feeling distracted...at the office not at 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.
Friday Oct 29, 2021
The Business News Headlines 29 October 2021
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Friday Oct 29, 2021
It's the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines, thanks for being with us everybody. Stick around because after the news Jeff Pitts is in to chat it up about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro. But first, these stories:
How long will oil and gas prices be high?
A new phase in vaccinations about to start;
While some leave jobs what happens to those who stay;
Starbucks making big moves in labor;
Arnold Schwarzenegger on climate critics: "stupid";
What's up with cigarette sales;
The Wall Street Report;
Cheesecake did something other restaurants didn't and...
Those stories plus, each Friday Jeff Pitts who is the managing editor for Cityview Magazine comes to the studio to chat it up about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. We have a Fun Friday chatting it up about some great events. To listen click here!
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.
Monday Oct 25, 2021
The Business News Headlines 25 October 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Another busy week ahead with some 165 companies in the S&P 500 reporting earnings. Watch the markets. Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines...here's what we've got for you today:
Which is cheaper an EV or gas engines?
How about a hydrogen powered car?
Amazon underpaying workers;
A McDonald's employee posts a video and...oops;
40% of the dining rooms in this chain are closing early;
Today a U.S. company hit the $1 trillion dollar mark;
The Wall Street Report;
Companies are betting you'll pay higher prices and not leave.
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.
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Employee Employer Relations - Getting to Yes
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
We've all been there. On one side the employer wants/needs the productivity from his/her employee. On the other side the employee has needs as well but they can be vastly different from those of the employer. How do we best get to "Yes!" for both? Here Deborah Rinner the Chief Learning Officer from Tero International tackles that thorny issue and we can give you a hint. It starts with honest communication.
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.
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
The Business News Headlines 12 October 2021
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
For the third day in a row Wall Street sagged and there's been plenty of reasons why the markets have been so choppy. Inflation, COVID19, lousy job numbers and people quitting their jobs in mass. Let's get into it:
When is enough...enough? Ask Walgreens;
Shipping stuff for the holidays? We've got some timelines;
Southwest Airlines troubles and one group is pointing fingers;
Job openings in the U.S. stall out;
Record numbers of people are still quitting;
GM gets a bundle from LG over battery issues;
The Wall Street Report;
A deeper dive into the job mess.
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.