Insight On Business the News Hour
Episodes
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
The Business News Headlines 7 March 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Welcome back the The Business News Headlines. One of the things you may not know is this broadcast/podcast was born some 14 years ago by our company Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. The name that we adopted more than 20 years ago tells you what we do. So, the first story we've got today comes from years of experience even if the company we're calling out...is huge. We couldn't help it and hope you've had a wonderful Purim. 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:
They doubled down on their branding problem;
What a bipartisan bill in the U.S. Senate?
One social media platform loses the other wins?
The Dow cratered today and why;
Some retail chains are seeing a chain in consumer spending;
So...they are expanding options and stores;
An in depth story about...Hot Dogs!
The Wall Street Report;
Homebuyers and Spring and Interest Rates.
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 Feb 23, 2023
The Business News Headlines 23 February 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Lots of economic data hit today and it was yet another wild day on Wall Street. Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the business news headlines, we're glad you are back. In the next ten minutes we're going to talk mortgage rates, bank layoffs, gift cards and more. 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:
For the third week in a row mortgage rates are up;
About those unused gift cares you are hording...
Surprise! 401k balances are up and who is saving the most;
That economic data that shook up Wall Street;
Bankers take a fancy trip, come back and get laid off;
Off price retailers are doing well and get an unexpected benefit;
The Wall Street Report;
And, what's this about 'Brand Name" colleges and universities?
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 Feb 09, 2023
The Business News Headlines & More 9 February 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Welcome back and glad you're here. Today in the Business News Headlines we've got stories about a host of things from an automaker who has given up on overseas chip makers to the ugly truth about parental leave in the United States. For the interview a wide ranging conversation with John Cannon about mortgage rates, the stock market, jobs, the economy and more. Make sure you click through to listen....it's some great stuff. 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:
General Motors has had enough and buys American;
How the Biden Administration helped that decision along;
The home buying/selling season is about to start...are we ready?
Pepsi reports strong sales even with higher prices;
The new jobless (unemployment) number is out;
The Wall Street Report;
The embarrassment of a nation...talking family leave.
Those stories and in for the interview is John Cannon a former broadcaster who is now working in all fifty states as a Mortgage Consultant. We sat down to talk about a host of things from the current mortgage rate and what moves it to jobs, the economy, the stock market and more. It's really a fascinating conversation and you can hear it all right here.
Friday Jan 27, 2023
The Business News Headlines 27 January 2023
Friday Jan 27, 2023
Friday Jan 27, 2023
It's Friday! For some this is the end of the work week and you are entitled to take some time off. Others will work through the weekend. Us? Partly. We'll be getting ready for Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review that airs Sunday at Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. Our thanks to Mike Rowe for taking over this past Sunday as were were getting back from and assignment in Nashville. Good to be back but, man, this week flew by. 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:
Insurers say these cars are "too easy to steal";
Consumers are feeling better about the economy;
But, the constant drumbeat of "recession" creates uncertainty;
Gas prices are climbing again. We'll share why;
Drug stores are starting to close early...we'll tell you why;
Sippy Cups for all!
The Wall Street Report;
Pay transparency is an issue say younger workers.
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 Jan 06, 2023
The Business News Headlines 6 January 2023
Friday Jan 06, 2023
Friday Jan 06, 2023
Welcome back to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines just ahead of a much needed weekend. A reminder that we're back on News/Talk 1540 KXEL this Sunday at Noon Central with the Business Week in Review and yes, we do stream. You can catch us at www.KXEL.com from anywhere on the planet. 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 Jobs Report and Wall Street...Wow;
Why good economic news sends the markets down;
A closer look at the December jobs report;
The Southwest holiday meltdown will be costly;
A major Burger King owner to sell all 90 stores;
The Wall Street Report;
Could remote work soon be a thing of the past?
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 15, 2022
The Business News Headlines - 15 November 2022
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Welcome to the business news headlines. Grateful you're here with us again today. In the news yet another report says inflation is coming under control and that impacted the markets. More head scratching news out of Mr. Musk and Twitter. Hey, have you heard? It's the HOT DOG WAR. Those stories and more just a click away. 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:
Yet another report suggests inflation is going down;
Yet more Twitter drama...ugh;
Heard about the hot dog war...it's a real deal;
Housing costs to go down but mortgage rates remain high;
Real Estate agents unable to make their rents;
Americans are loading up on debt and why that matters;
The Wall Street Report;
Parents and sick kids are taking a major toll.
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 01, 2022
The Business News Headlines 1 November 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 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.
Friday Oct 28, 2022
The Business News Headlines 28 October 2022
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Welcome to Friday and the upcoming weekend. So, what's up? Record profits and the stock market. Elon Musk will have to pay fired Twitter executives nearly 200 million and anxious Twitter users who wish to leave find they have few alternatives. It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 28th day of October, 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:
It was the biggest day for the markets since spring;
Fired Twitter executives get cash;
There are few alternatives to Twitter;
Employers boost wages again but, there is a but;
Consumers are still buying and what they think;
The Wall Street Report;
It's a sweet deal over at Hershey's.
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 Sep 29, 2022
The Business News Headlines 29 September 2022
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
Once again, coming to you from on the road it's the business news headlines. Today, Wall Street gave up it’s Wednesday gains, think mortgage rates are high now…we've got a history lesson and used cars spike in price yet again…It’s the Thursday business news headlines for the 29th of September coming to you once again from the road in Waterloo/Cedar Falls, Iowa. 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:
It was an ugly day on Wall Street and why;
Mortgage Rates and a History Lesson;
Used cars are becoming "unaffordable";
Do not pay employees with coins;
It's still National Coffee Day and we'll list where;
Amazon has raised wages...again'
The Wall Street Report;
And, more layoff news in the news.
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 Sep 06, 2022
The Business News Headlines 6 September 2022
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
Welcome back! We hope that, if in the U.S. you had a great Labor Day Weekend. We enjoyed taking Monday off ourselves. Summer’s over and now the battle begins…Return to the Office? The markets ended the day down again and will trickle down work in the UK? It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the 6th day of September, 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:
Return or Not to Return...that is the question;
Markets struggled again today and why;
Trickle-Down Economics and the U.K.;
Companies boosting rewards to combat inflation;
Tragic news from Bed, Bath & Beyond;
McDonald's wants you to come in for Danish;
A big strike is looming, no...really big;
The Wall Street Report;
E-Cigarette company Juul must pay up millions and why.
For the interview you'll learn more about Kiva a lending platform that charges zero interest, a hassle free application process and enjoys a 97% repayment history. What's the catch? Nothing. It's an amazing story with Kaitlyn Byers of Kiva/Iowa but...not to worry Kiva is national. To listen to that conversation 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.