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The Business News Headlines 12 October 2022

It's Mid-Week and we're glad you're with us.  Coming up, it would seem that inflation ain’t going anywhere soon. The jury says Alex Jones owes the Sandy Hook families nearly a billon dollars and what he said about that. It was another down day on Wall Street. It’s the business news headlines for Wednesday the 12th day of October.  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: 
The sticky part of inflation...again;
What Alex Jones did after the verdict;
Markets were off;
Oil closed lower but no relief at the pump;
Why older workers are not retiring;
CVS boost pay by 37% at a store seeking a union;
Meanwhile Apple is withholding benefits from a union store;
Gannett announces more cost cutting and why;
The Wall Street Report;
More layoffs from the technology sector.
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. 

More Than Words with Kirsten D. Anderson

We recorded this conversation before her book was out. Meet Kirsten Anderson speaker and now author of "More than Words - Turn Me Too into I Said Something". For some of you you may remember that Kirsten delt with workplace ssexual harassment while at the Iowa Legislature. Those issues prompted legal action and Kirsten was awarded $1.75 million. Here we talk, a bit about that, but more importantly why she wrote the book. She will tell you this is a "how to" book for people who are dealing with workplace harassment. Meet Kirsten Anderson oh, and yes, you can now order her book. 
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. 

The Business News Headlines 22 September 2022

We'll kick things off this evening talking about Thursday Night Football and what a winner Amazon Prime has on it's hands. The markets fell once again but for a bit there was some hope and there is yet another body blow coming to the housing market. It's the business news headlines for Thursday the 22nd of September, 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:  
Are you ready for some "digital" football?
The markets fell and oil was up a bit;
Mortgage interest rates at a new high;
The Boeing Corporation is fined big time and why;
You're still shopping according to Costco;
Who to blame Russia or Iraq?
Walmart has a holiday announcement;
The Jobless numbers are out;
The Wall Street Report;
The number 1 reason for job hopping....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 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. 
 
 

The Business News Headlines 16 September 2022

Welcome to Friday and to another weekend. In the news, what FedEx said was a total shock to the world of business, the markets faltered again today and Bed Bath and Beyond is closing more than 50 stores…we’ll share where. It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 16th 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: 
Could FedEx statement be a leading indicator of a recession;
The markets tumbled and oil gained a bit;
Bed, Bath & Beyond closing stores we've got a list;
Consumers more bullish on the economy than economists;
Credit card skimmers and how to protect yourself;
The Wall Street Report;
What's in a name? Maybe losing out on a great job.
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. 

The Business News Headlines 14 September 2022

Midweek and welcome back! You know, the last thing the economy needs is a rail strike…but looks like it’s what we get. The markets closed up…slightly and there was some good inflation news….about wholesale prices.  It’s the business news headlines for Wednesday the 14th 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: 
The looming rail strike and what that means;
Amtrack already cuts service;
The markets closed up as did oil;
Good inflation news from wholesale prices;
Job postings and wage transparency is a deal;
Germany sold its stake in Lufthansa;
California goes after Amazon;
The Wall Street Report;
More layoffs coming to Silicon Valley.
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. 

The Business News Headlines 7 September 2022

It's the Mid-Week Edition and welcome back! It was a “Far Out Event” for Apple, Oil prices sink even lower and the markets were on fire today.  Welcome back to the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 7th of September, glad you’re with us everybody.  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 "Far Out" with Apple today;
Stocks picked up steam;
Oil fell big time yet again;
The housing slowdown is real. Details:
Laid Off? Not to worry plenty of opportunities out there;
Huge theater chain declares bankruptcy;
Scams are heating up. What to watch for;
The Wall Street Report;
Three things to beware of in job listings.
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. 

The Business News Headlines 2 September 2022

Welcome to the Friday before the Labor Day Weekend...glad you're here.  Just ahead: What did the jobs report mean to the Central Bank, Wall Street takes a nose dive and Amazon loses some anti-union steam.  It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 2nd of September, thanks, again, 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: 
The odd things about the jobs report;
Markets tumble; oil goes up a tad;
Amazon loses some anti-union mojo;
New York City to sue Starbucks;
Russia delays sending gas to Europe;
Turn your thermostat over to the power company?
Celebrity booze is a big thing and getting bigger;
The Wall Street Report;
No Kids, No Husband = Bigger Bank Accounts.
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. 

The Business News Headlines 30 August 2022

It wasn't that long ago that some retailers were saying they would offer steep discounts to lure shoppers. Now some are singing a different tune and are going to “pack and hold", the stock market slid again and the real reason we’re 4 million homes short in the U.S.  Those stories and more on this edition of Insight on Business – Headline News for Tuesday the 30th of August…thanks for being here everybody.  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: 
Pack & Hold or Sell It Off;
Big Lots is getting back to lower prices;
The markets tanked again and so too did oil;
Why are we 4 million homes short in the U.S.?
The lawyers for Elon Musk are busy...think Twitter;
The U.S. is reshoring jobs at a crazy pace;
Gas prices have now fallen for 70 days stright;
Consumer confidence is up;
The Wall Street Report;
Flying? Airlines say they will struggle for months.
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. 

The Business News Headlines 26 August 2022

It was a lousy day on Wall Street, no, really. The Fed Chair Speaks and Stocks they did…tank. Millions of Americans have long Covid and the financial implication is huge.  It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 26th day of August, thanks, everybody for being with us again today.  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: 
Mr. Powell speaks and the markets tank;
Long Covid19 is costing $170 billion in lost wages;
Not to mention millions who can't take a job;
Pilots hired without even an interview;
Get ready for sticker shock from Ford;
FedEx fights back with a lawsuit;
Starbucks in trouble with the NLRB;
What? A fully autonomous restaurant?
The Wall Street Report;
You know those passwords? A reported hack.
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. 

The Business News Headlines 24 August 2022

Welcome back to the Business News Headlines! Rents continue to climb, President Biden and student loans made the news and investors are watching the Fed gathering in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Just some of the business news headlines from today the 24th of August 2022…thanks for being with us everybody. 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:
We're talking rents how much and where;
Student loan news from the Biden Administration;
The Fed meets this week and all eyes are watching Wyoming;
Longhorn Steak House has some legal issues;
Say it ain't so! The Ch-King is toast;
Halloween is coming and Party City is hiring;
The Wall Street Report;
The minimum expected annual wage is...
And the gender pay gap gets wider.
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.