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The Business News Headlines 13 March 2025

You perhaps haven't thought much about the tourism business, more importantly the business we get from Canadian travelers. That is a story that kicks us off this evening and the loss is truly staggering. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 13th of March. Thanks for being here and a reminder that should you wish to to follow us 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 in under 10 minutes:
Canadian travelers are traveling but not to the U.S.
And the economics are staggering;
The markets cratered yet again and you know why;
Been getting weird text messages about toll road fees?
Another report that inflation is down but...yes, there is a but;
Taking the tariff fight to the EU will cost businesses in the U.S.;
The movie "Young Guns Three" is a thing says actor Emilio Estevez;
The Wall Street Report;
And a federal judge orders the rehiring of thousands of government 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 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 12 March 2025

With all the lousy business news that we've reported on maybe it's time for something good? The story of a softer inflation number kicks us off today.  But, as always...there is a but to the story.  Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of the Business News Headlines!  And, should you wish to to follow us 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 in under 10 minutes:
Whoot!  Receding Inflation;
The EU announces tariffs and what they are on;
The metal tariffs on Canada are in effect and what that means;
We'll take a look at the economy of Japan; (Hey, we're global...)
The Ford Motor Company is showing off some classics in Dearborn;
A lawsuit against Bumble Bee Tuna is interesting;
The Wall Street Report;
And Spotify pays big buck for music...no, really big bucks.
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 Ro Crosbie 5 March 2025

Another day another round of "Tariff Talk" this time...a pause.  Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 5th day of March. Thanks for being here and if you want to reach 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 "Pause" granted to U.S. automakers and why;
On that news markets rebounded;
The IRS to slash jobs and what that will mean;
Sale or No Sale? Talking about federal buildings;
Higher prices have kicked in...already;
Good news: Weight loss drugs prices have been cut;
Retail giants say sales this year will be down;
The Wall Street Report;
And, Starbucks CEO has tough words for workers.
For the conversation you'll meet Ro Crosbie the founder and CEO of Tero International as we talk about the hot topic of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. What she has to say about DEI we are sure will surprise you.  And, as a reference she talks about the movie Moneyball.  The link? Listen and learn.
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 4 March 2025

We kick things off today with a look at our policy about politics and our long standing practice of avoiding that topic. However...you'll hear more about that first this afternoon.  Welcome to the Business News Headlines for this the 4th day of March.  Glad you are with us. Also, a reminder that should you wish to 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: 
We are at war;
Hints this war might be over as soon as Wednesday?
The markets ended deeply in the red...again;
Heard of the "God Squad"? You will today;
The issue of AI generated explicit images and movies. Hello Minnesota;
RTO is back in the news and this time out of California;
The Wall Street Report is ugly again;
And you will be paying more for groceries. Who said?  We'll tell.
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 21 February 2025

We kick things off on this Friday talking about you and your thoughts about the U.S. economy. In a word you are not happy and that concern tanked Wall Street for a second day in a row.  We'll get to that story first.  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 and all in under 11 minutes:
You are not pleased and we'll detail why;
Home sales slumped in January we'll share the numbers;
A lawsuit that targets pregnant women is allowed to go forward;
Ford is recalling vehicles. What and why coming up today;
A deeper dive into your thoughts about the economy;
The Wall Street Report (it's ugly);
And, job seekers are also feeling less optimistic. 
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 February 2025

It shocked the retail world and drove Wall Street down.  What was it? A lackluster report by the nation's largest retailer...Walmart.  That tops our newscast today and there is more about taxes and tariffs just ahead. And, 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 and all in under 11 minutes:
Walmart is worried about the future and why;
USDA is scrambling to hire back workers who were...fired;
Lab grown meat and Nebraska made the news;
The EU is sounding the alarm for U.S. consumers;
Florida sues Target for misleading investors;
The Wall Street Report;
And, jobless numbers creep up but, there is a but.
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 14 February 2025

Yes, Happy Valentine's Day 2025 and welcome to the Business News Headlines for Friday the 14th day of February.  We kick things off today with a focus on government spending and we think you'll be surprised at what so many Americans think.   And remember, 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 and in under 11 minutes::
Government spending: What Americans think;
The "pause" in Federal Spending hits one rural state...very hard;
Retail sales tanked in January. Why and where?  We'll tell all;
Crime and Punishment: A story out of Michigan we found interesting;
The Wall Street Report;
And Airbnb is planning some bold moves this year.
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 30 January 2025

It's the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 30th day of January and thanks for being with us.  Hard to believe that today, here in Central Iowa, we reached 58 degrees.  But, they tell us winter is coming back next week. 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 in under 9 minutes:
Once again YOU proved many experts wrong;
Mastercard and Visa had a great year but...there is a but;
The European Central Bank lowered its prime rate and why;
Meta, even though Zuckerberg cozied up to President Trump, paid up;
A new 30-year mortgage rate report to share;
The Wall Street Report;
So, who is going to deliver your Amazon package? We have a guess.
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 January 2025

Yes, the microphone sounds a bit different today and that's because we're in a remote studio (think hotel room) in Mason City, Iowa. Thanks for coming by for the Business News Headlines from today.  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 9 minutes:
Good news for the economy bad news for Wall Street;
If the economy is so bad how come sports betting is so big;
More TikTok drama to report today;
The IRS has a couple of announcements today;
Dunkin runs out of...doughnuts;
Kohls to close 27 stores and we'll share where;
The Wall Street Report;
You MUST RTO says the bank.
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 6 January 2025

While not business news something amazing happened on Monday. Congress certified that Donald Trump won the 2024 election and...there was no...riot.  This is the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines and thanks for being here. We kick things off with a sticky legal issue brewing against the Biden Administration. 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:
Steel companies lawyer up;
Millions of Americans to get social security benefits;
How to solve the S.S. insolvency?  We'll take that on;
No more diversity efforts at the house that Ronald built;
The BIG show is upon us and what to expect at CES;
Big business sues California and why;
The Wall Street Report;
And, the merger of some streaming apps is a big deal.
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.