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The Business News Headlines 27 December 2024

Welcome to Friday and the Business News Headlines for this the 27th day of December. We kick things off today with a look at what happened on Wall Street on this holiday shortened week and then get into a story about factions in Trump World that spilled into social media this week. Speaking of social media, 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 all in under 11 minutes:
Wall Street puts on the breaks and what happened;
A very public spat going on in Trump World;
Another telecom hacked by China;
A disturbing story about murder and insurance companies;
Another stow-away on a Delta flight...how do they do this?
The Wall Street Report;
The impact "Porch Pirates" are having on shipping costs.
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 26 December 2024

Yes, we like the markets, took some time off and watched some football on Netflix.  More on that coming up. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 26th day of December.  We hope you had a wonderful Christmas and now we get to wish you Happy Chanukah. And 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 all in under 10 minutes:
Holiday sales rose more than some expected;
But we don't get the disconnect about people and the economy;
It's been an impressive year for the markets and we'll share numbers;
How did EV's do this past year?  We'll share what we know worldwide;
The rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage climbed...again;
Unemployment numbers fall but, there is a but;
The Wall Street Report;
Congrats to Netflix and Christmas Day Football.
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 23 December 2024

Looks like a "GO" for a major automaker merger. That and you, the U.S. consumer, isn't as high on the economy as you were last month.  Both stories kick us off today on this the 23rd day of December and thanks for being here.  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 all in under 10 minutes:
The merger would create the 3rd largest auto company by sales;
You, the U.S. consumer, are not as high on the economy as you were;
Yet you are spending plenty on holiday shopping. We've got numbers;
Another retail chain files for Chapter 11;
In more retail news: Family members want their chain back and why;
A fond look at our friends at the upscale Von Maur chain that is expanding;
Lawmakers want to ban drones from China and why;
Labor troubles at Starbucks continue and expand;
The Wall Street Report;
The technology of the doorbell from Apple.
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.

The Business News Headlines 18 December 2024

The big story comes to us from Wall Street where we say the major indexes crater. What caused the fall.  That is what we cover in our first story today.  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 18th day of December.  Thanks for being here. 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:
The disaster that was on Wall Street today and why;
In other news some politics the markets didn't like;
TikTok is back in the news and some changes could be coming;
Some baseball news out of Chicago;
Let's talk about the Ten Commandments for a bit;
The Wall Street Report;
Two (maybe three) auto makers talk...merger.
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 Fastline Marketing Group with Dean Barke

One of the things that is so impressive about the Fastline Marketing Group is their commitment to "white glove" customer service. That is just one of the nuggets you'll hear in this conversation with Dean Barke the President of the organization. While other companies have shed face to face customer service Fastline Marketing Group continues a tradition of in person sales calls. The company may serve the agricultural industry however the thoughts Dean shares here should resonate with any business. 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 11 December 2024

The continuing story about inflation kick us off today and what might the Central Bank think as we hope for a rate cut next week.  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 1th day of December, thanks for being with us.  Meanwhile, 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:
Inflation ticked up last month. What's next?
The Time Person of the Year has been named;
The grocery store saga continues with one suing the other;
Apple is upping its game in the world of AI;
Not to be left out...so too is Google;
The Supreme Court will let a class action suit go forward;
Canada's Central Bank slashed interest rates and worry about Trump Tariffs;
The Wall Street Report;
Some big time NFL news...think value.
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 10 December 2024

How can Small Business Owners get a larger slice of the pie?  We have some thoughts and that kicks us off this evening. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 10th day of December, glad you're with us. Also,  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:
Small Business Tips for this Holiday Sales Season;
Consumers who were "tricked" into purchases get money back;
A U.S. airline adds Tokyo and Seoul to it's destinations;
A key economic report is due out tomorrow...some thoughts;
A federal judge has blocked the merger of two grocery giants and why;
The Wall Street Report;
A troubled automaker looks to China and Spain for EV batteries.
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 9 December 2024

We're back with the Business News Headlines for today the 9th day of December and thanks so much for being with us again. Our first story today is about an iconic brand that just may get sold. 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:
The sweet story about the potential sale of a candy company;
It's been a tough year for fast food restaurants;
Now a regional sandwich chain files for Chapter 11;
Boeing has announced a number of job cuts;
China is doing a brisk EV business in Mexico;
Tesla announced a "Mini-Tesla" due out next year;
The price of gasoline continues to drop;
The Wall Street Report;
More TikTok drams in the courts.
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 and More 3 December 2024

This is the third day of December and once again it was a thrilling ride on Wall Street. Welcome to the Business News Headlines, we're glad you are with us today.  We kick things off with a story about the richest man who is having some trouble getting...richer.  And, stick around for a fun conversation with Andrew Giangola a Public Relations Pro and a Brooklyn, NY native that fell in love with the Professional Bull Riders Association.  So much so that he's written an amazing book about the sport.  Also, if you want to hook up with 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:
Elon's pay problems just got more murky;
U.S. Job Openings grew and more about the job market;
More Tariff Talk this time its small businesses that are worried;
Us? We think it's all hot air.
Employing children in dangerous jobs? Yep it happened again in Iowa;
The Wall Street Report;
The issue of paying as little as 5 cents an hour...this will shock you.
For the conversation you'll meet Andrew Giangola who is from Brooklyn, NY but also fell in love with the Professional Bull Riders Association. So much so that he has written a book about the sport that is a fantastic inside look of what goes on with the riders and the staff.  While the book is sold out on Amazon you can pick up a copy of Love & Try: Stories of Gratitude and Grit in Professional Bull Riding at the PBR Website which is really worth a peek.  Andrew was a fun interview and we think you'll enjoy it as well.  Let's go! 
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.