It was a busy news day and one that did not favor Wall Street. And, once you finish listening to what we've got for you today make sure you listen to the conversation about Electric Vehicles with the founder and hosts of Roadworthy Drive, Ken Chester. Some amazing facts and predictions await you. Let's go!
- Yep, you are pretty much on your own;
- Stocks sank due to a number of issues;
- Let's talk chicken and a old/new Popeye's deal;
- Let's talk non-chicken and KFC;
- Ford stock was up a bunch today and why;
- The new unemployment numbers are out;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The restaurant ended tipping and pays $25 an hour.
Now for the interview: My guest is Ken Chester the founder and host of Roadworthy Drive heard on radio stations nationwide and also in podcast form. Ken does a deep dive into the EV market and shares some remarkable facts and predictions. Well worth your time. To listen...just click here!
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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.
Hey, welcome back to the Friday Edition of the business news headlines. Yep...Friday. We'll kick things off with the confusing jobs report and then, a bit later, our hyper local look at Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine. But, first the news:
- Disappointing job numbers;
- Or...were they?
- This 91,000 pennies stunt...not a good idea;
- COVID pills and a "Catch 22" at Walmart;
- Heard of "retail shrink"? You will today;
- Where's the beef? In recall mode;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Major businesses cutting paid COVID time off...ouch!
Those stories plus our time with Jeff Pitts. Each week we welcome back Jeff the managing editor for Cityview Magazine for a hyper-local look at "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro. And, as always he's got a list. We start out talking rodeo...with a back story. Move on to the Des Moines Playhouse and Pigeons. Drake men's basketball is on tap this weekend and next week. There is a Chili Cook Off in Windsor Heights on Saturday and it's a benefit. No Sleep Stand Up over at Wooly's on Saturday night. Some great live jazz at one of the finest places in the city Noce! Blues in the warmth of the Botanical Gardens. The Iowa Wolves are in action next week as is Drake women's basketball and the Winter Gymnastics event and Chow's Winter Classic next week as well. Enjoy! To listen to all of this fun just click HERE!
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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.
Welcome, once again, to a brand new year. Glad you've clicked through. Here are the business news headlines we've got for you today and there are some surprises just ahead.
- Need a used car? Get ready for sticker shock;
- New car sales off a whopping 23% from last year;
- The first trading day of 2022 was...good;
- The number one carmaker in the U.S. is...
- How about some plant based sausage for lunch;
- And a real meat story with some...serious cash;
- Starbucks says it's employees must get the jab or...
- COVID home tests from a surprising place;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Do we call this Return to the Office 3.0?
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.
We're clearly on the downward drive of 2021 but still there is always breaking news from the world of business. Today we'll start out talking about the Santa Rally and some surprising news from Apple. Let's go:
- The Santa Rally stalled and why;
- A retail giant is back but, will it last?
- A pay-day loan company is in really hot water;
- Apple is in the "giving mode" it would seem;
- Gas to hit close to $4 a gallon? We're not buying it;
- EV maker Rivian made an announcement today;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Not flying? You are soooooo lucky.
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 kick off with a sobering statistic on this the day before Christmas Eve. Thanks for being with us. A programing note: The markets are closed tomorrow (Friday) and so, sorta, are we. However we'll be posting up some long form business interviews that you can listen to as you make your way to Grandmother's House. For today:
- A sobering statistic about the U.S. life expectancy;
- Wall Street was up for the third day in a row;
- We've got a new product recall to share;
- The suit against Subway is...well, not good;
- A refinery fire moves gas prices higher;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Some positive economic data from today;
- The most visited website on the planet is...
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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.
It was a dramatic reversal on Wall Street today as the major averages all surged higher. Why? Two strong reasons. Also some new rules for employers and we'll tackle that story first. Thanks for being with us again today.
- Got 100+ employees? The Labor Department has a message;
- The biggest European agriculture show...cancelled;
- U.S. markets rebounded today and for two good reasons;
- Hertz is being sued and you will not believe why;
- California is suing Walmart think landfills;
- Trucking company J.B. Hunt hands out nearly $10 million;
- The Wall Street Report;
- What President Biden said about tackling the latest surge.
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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.
Our newscast comes out of Iowa where yesterday we saw a freak storm rage across the state causing property damage and the life of a truck driver. A reminder of the power of the weather. Wind gusts as high as 85 mph...we're fine and grateful. In the business news headlines:
- Millions quit their jobs...and why;
- The markets sagged today and we'll share why;
- McDonald's claws back $105 million in severance;
- The fastest selling vehicle in the U.S. is...
- Employees at a candle factory in Kentucky are suing;
- Buy Now - Pay Later is getting a hard look;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Texans are quitting their jobs in mass.
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.
It is the final day of November and once again we saw a sell off on Wall Street. We'll detail that and more plus today a story about loans that come with zero fees and no interest and are created for entrepreneurs. Today you'll meet Kaitlin Byers from Kiva...but first the news:
- Panic selling on Wall Street and why;
- Apple stock surges;
- Some good news about energy today;
- Surplus products, we've got a list;
- Data on why people are quitting their jobs;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The Google "motto" goes to court.
And today, if you are an entrepreneur you know how difficult it is to get funding. What if we told you there is a way for your to get up to $15,000 with no fees and at zero interest? It's true and with us to explain it all is Kaitlin Byers from Kiva. To listen to this interesting funding program click here.
That's a wrap and 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.
As we steam toward the weekend the buzz is all about inflation. From fuel to toys and that made for a rough day on Wall Street. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Court documents say Zillow...misled;
- Stocks faltered and the Visa story;
- Gasoline and President Biden and the FTC;
- Empty shelves and Thanksgiving...don't panic;
- The Dubai air show is a big deal for aviation;
- Are inflation worries...over inflated?
- The Wall Street Report;
- A stunning number of overdose deaths rock the U.S.
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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.
With colder weather on the way we're keeping the business news hot with the business news headlines for Wednesday the 10th of November. Thanks, as always for being with us. Here's what we've got:
- Over a third of U.S. workers are "unsettled";
- That's NOT good news for employers.
- The consumer price index is out and...YIKES!
- An iconic brand to close all but 6 stores;
- Goodbye to your gas or diesel vehicle?
- Does Uber discriminate against people with disabilities;
- Oil companies are in no hurry to pump more and why;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Taylor Swift and...Starbucks?
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.
