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Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
The Business News Headlines
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
A whistle-blower at Twitter makes some big news today that might impact Elon Musk. The markets…wobbled today and the Lyft driver who showed up on foot…no, really Those stories and more in this edition of the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 23rd day of August, thanks 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:
Twitter, Cyber-Security and Elon Musk;
The Markets fell again today but slightly;
The "Lyft Rickshaw Ride". And the Go Fund Me link;
Depressing Data;
The Dragons and HBO+;
Many say layoffs are coming but there is a...but;
Consumer are buying different things says Macy's;
The Wall Street Report;
We are, it seems, hanging up on Zoom.
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 Aug 10, 2022
Saving Family Farms with Cattlemen’s Heritage
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
If you've been associated with the agriculture community you know we've all heard it before...the saving of the family farm. Well, this story might meet that objective. Here is Chad Tentinger a cattle producer from Iowa who, for the past three years had devoted his time and money in the creation of Cattlemen's Heritage a whole new way to do beef production that not only pays producers well but also uses some amazing technology to allow consumers to know exactly where their steak came from. In addition the state of the art facility will pay premium wages, have an in-house daycare, health facility and more. Farmers, Ranchers, Retailers and Consumers need to spend some time with Chad Tentinger.
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 Jun 24, 2022
The Business News Headlines 24 June 2022
Friday Jun 24, 2022
Friday Jun 24, 2022
Today the Supreme Court of the United States struck down a woman’s constitutional right for an abortion…and then businesses got involved. It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 24th day of June…thanks, as always, for being with us. And, a reminder that you can follow along with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here is what we've got for you:
SCOTUS, Roe v. Wade and Business;
Child Care...now what?
Wall Street soared today;
McDonald's is changing their business model;
A major U.S. aluminum producer shuts down;
Frontier Airlines get sweeter on Spirit Airlines;
Apple is ready to bargain with a union store;
The Wall Street Report;
Will any recession be the end of WFH?
Those stories PLUS for the interview you'll meet young Lucas Haviland who is headed to DePaul University this fall but landed a great summer gig with an international company where he hope to better hone his, already, amazing communication skills. To listen to that conversation 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.
Tuesday May 17, 2022
The Business News Headlines 17 May 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
There was some solid news today…from the world of retail and…manufacturing and it was welcome. It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the 17th day of May coming to you from the beaches of Florida. Thanks everybody for being with us.
Welcome news from the Commerce Department;
The FBI issues warnings about two retail centers;
The President and First Lady visit Buffalo;
Investors warned about Truth Social;
The erratic behavior of Elon Musk;
Netflix lays off more people;
Boeing got some bad news from China;
The Wall Street Report;
Who says investment people are not...fun?
Thanks for coming by!
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 May 03, 2022
The Business News Headlines 3 May 2022
Tuesday May 03, 2022
Tuesday May 03, 2022
The best word for the U.S. stock market today was, "wobble" as the major indexes rose and fell throughout the afternoon. But in the end it was all green. In other news here's what we've got for you today and make sure you click through for the interview about the Central Iowa Business Conference that is becoming a major Midwestern event.
Car parts, pizza and a lottery win;
Roe v. Wade and Canada;
Apple to build an electric car;
Some investment advice from Warren Buffett;
Starbucks employees on a union roll;
Meanwhile the company is fighting back with cash;
More workers are quitting we've got new numbers;
The Wall Street Report;
California "pausing" on the 4-day work week.
Those stories and this conversation with Todd McDonald about the upcoming Central Iowa Business Conference and the major names that are coming to present in what is quickly becoming a major Midwestern event. To listen just click here.
Thanks for coming by!
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 Apr 21, 2022
The Business News Headlines 21 April 2022
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Welcome to the business news headlines and make sure you click through for a conversation about the acquisition of Iowa Watch by the Midwest Center for Investitive Reporting and what that means for the two non-profits. My guests are Lyle Muller and Pam Dempsey. But, first the news:
Higher Interest Rates;
Netflix and Password Sharing;
Debt Collection of Debt...not owed;
Amazon taking on UPS and FedEx;
That KitKat Bar...gonna cost you more;
The company lost money but the stock goes up;
The Wall Street Report;
That didn't take long as CNN+ bites the dust.
For the interview you'll meet returning guest Lyle Muller from Iowa Watch which was just acquired by the Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting or Investigate Midwest. The Executive Director of the news agency is Pam Dempsey who joins us on this call. To listen to that conversation click here.
Thanks for coming by!
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 Mar 18, 2022
The Business News Headlines 18 March 2022
Friday Mar 18, 2022
Friday Mar 18, 2022
We are being told that the two hour video conference between President Biden and President Xi Jinping was a frank and honest discussion about Ukraine. The White House said after the call that Biden described the implications and consequences if China provides material support to Russia. Meanwhile Xi said that his country was not in favor of the war and had they known about it they would have tried to stop it. Two words, stay tuned. In other business news:
The markets had a surprisingly good week;
Not every U.S. business has left Russia;
It's the battle of the dollar stores;
This CEO made over 22 million dollars last year;
But, that's not all his board got wealthy too;
GM to buy up shares of an autonomous vehicle;
The Wall Street Report;
Workers, perhaps yours, do not feel...valued.
Thanks for listening to this the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines. We're back on the air this Sunday at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL with the Business News, Week in Review.
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 Feb 23, 2022
The Business News Headlines 23 February 2022
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
More sanctions and more trouble for Wall Street. But, an interesting note from Bank of America about the S&P 500 that we lead off with on this the 23rd day of February. Thanks for coming by and here's what we've got:
The S&P 500, Tech Stocks and Russia;
Rats!;
The USPS has some new things coming;
Does 10K steps really make a difference?
Once there were 2,000 plus Kmart stores...today;
Target has you figured out and we'll share what's going on;
The Wall Street Report;
Will more money stop the Great Resignation?
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 Feb 18, 2022
The Business News Headlines 18 February 2022
Friday Feb 18, 2022
Friday Feb 18, 2022
This week it's been "rinse and repeat" as the markets once again tumbled in the face of mounting pressures in Europe. It's the business news headlines for Friday the 18th of February. A programing note: The Business Week in Review heard each Sunday on News/Talk 1540 KXEL will be pushed back to Monday morning at 8:00AM Central. Think UNI Men's Basketball...go Panthers! In the news today:
Russia still said to be on the move toward Ukraine;
Oil prices fell today and why;
The worst car brand in the U.S. is...
Get ready to pay more for burger delivery;
A big shake up at Dollar Tree;
A ship is on fire so if your new car smells like...smoke;
Surprise! Home sales spiked in January
The Wall Street Report;
Feeling ambitious or...not so much?
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.