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The Business News Headlines 16 May 2024

Just yesterday we predicted that today would be big for Walmart.  And, it was. That story kicks things off today as the nation's largest retailer had two great things going for it. Meanwhile if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Walmart and its big beautiful day;
Aldi is lowered prices on 250 items;
Consumers get a win at the Supreme Court;
A stunning AP report on prison labor;
McDonald's and a new $5 menu and why;
Some new pot news for you;
The Wall Street Report;
And, some good housing news...maybe.
Thanks for being here!
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 15 May 2024

If you are old enough you might remember the 1974 program by the Ford Administration known as WIN or Whip Inflation Now.  The government was faced with inflation that hit 12.3% and the program encouraged people to check their spending habits and build their personal savings. President Ford even wanted people to wear a WIN button in an outward sign of solidarity.  But, it was a FLOP...big time.  Today the top story is also about inflation and we'll cover that first. Meanwhile if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Taming inflation by the numbers;
Some new retail sales numbers;
TikTok is back in the news with a likely buyer;
But, there is a but.
A big win today for President Biden and consumers;
Barge hits Bridge.  It's becoming a "thing";
Walmart to share earnings tomorrow what we know today;
The Wall Street Report;
And, it's NEVER too soon to talk about football and the NFL.
Thanks for being here!
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 DMDC Reactions 13 May 2024

It's been a "recovery weekend" after getting back to the Greater Des Moines Metro following 55 hours on the ground in Washington, D.C. with over 200 leaders from Central Iowa. It was another remarkable trip and if you click ahead you'll be able to hear the reactions of a handful of people who took the time to offer their thoughts about DMDC-2024.  Meanwhile if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Look out the Seagull is on the way;
Great Britain turns the corner on its recession;
Airlines say new transparency rules will be too confusing;
The high cost of chocolate may be on the way down and why;
More confusing Tesla labor news;
The Wall Street Report;
Credit card companies, "junk fees" and a court decision.
For the interview you'll hear from four people about their reaction to DMDC-2024. We'll have Tiffany Tauscheck, President/CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, Mark Snell, Chair of the Warren County Board of Supervisors, Joseph Jones, Chief of Staff for Des Moines University and Ro Crosbie, President/CEO of Tero International. So many good things happening and we thought you should know about them.  To listen CLICK 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 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 More Voices 9 May 2024

Yep, we're still in Washington, D.C. as we take part in the Greater Des Moines Partnership event known as DMDC where over 200 business leaders traveled here to lobby for a host of items.  If you have not yet heard "Voices from the Flight" make sure you click through to hear what several of the attendees hope to accomplish during this event. Meanwhile if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Farm workers and Unions made the news;
The U.S. economy is healthy but, there is a but;
Is China making too much...stuff?
Tesla and another round of layoffs but this is different;
New Jobless Data is in and what that means;
The Wall Street Report;
And, after 60 years, saying goodbye to the Chevy Malibu.
For the interview we selected several leaders who made the trip to Washington to share with us what they hoped to accomplish during the 55 years in the nation's capitol. If you would like to listen in, click this link.
And, thanks for being here!
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 a Workers Memorial 29 April 2024

Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines.  Glad you are with us. Over the  past week labor unions across Iowa have been holding Worker Memorials to remember the men and women who were killed on or at the job site this past year. Today the South Central Iowa Federation of Labor AFL/CIO held such a memorial at the Iowa State Capital. I have been to many of these events over the years but never one where so many names were read. Today seventy-three individuals who are now gone but not forgotten were remembered. I was struck by that huge number and at the ages of some of the deceased. Following the event I sat down with Paula Martinez the President of the local union and asked..."Why?".  It was an emotional event for many of us...  Here are the other stories we have for you today:
Driverless Semi-Trucks?  Yep, coming soon;
Older affluent Americans are driving the economy...but;
Recent airline stories have prompted Congress to act;
Chipotle employees may again eat...chicken;
The Supreme Court will take up an unusual case;
The Wall Street Report;
Remembering the 73 Iowans with Paula Martinez.
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 26 April 2024

It's the "Late Edition" of the Business News Headlines. Why "late"? It was a zoo here at "Radio Ranch" as we were playing "catch-up" on a host of things that had to be done before we even started writing the news of the day. In addition I did an interview with our friend Jeff Stein from News Talk 1540 KXEL about the impact the war in Gaza is having on local Jewish Congregations in Iowa. If you want to listen to that piece you can hear it here. Also, you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Inflation is "stuck" and what that means;
The Feds are taking a second look at Tesla Auto-Pilot and why;
Ford has pumped the breaks on EV's and making good with hybrids;
Some SWEET Trader Joe's news for you;
The Wall Street Report;
And, women's sports is having a moment.
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 Brent Roske 22 April 2024

Welcome to Monday and the Business News Headlines for this the 22nd day of April. Glad you are with us. Click through our business stories of the day and then, stay with us for a conversation with filmmaker, TV host and the founder of The Flamingo Network on Roku. We've had the pleasure of knowing Brent Roske for years starting with his work "Roske on Politics" that's relaunching this year.  He has also created  the films "Diana in Love" and "Art on Wheels". He does travel shows, cooking shows and "Spruce it Up" for those of you who enjoy fixing up historic homes. Make sure you click through after the news headlines. Meanwhile, you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Tennessee Governor doubles down on unions;
Delta flight attendants get a raise and why;
So, crocodile handbags are a no-no?
Kroger and Albertsons agree to sell more stores;
The Wall Street Report;
Business leaders are tired of employees commenting on social issues.
For the interview click ahead for my conversation with Brent Roske. We think you'll enjoy getting to know more about his creative abilities and his work in TV and movies.  To listen to that conversation, CLICK 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 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 18 April 2024

It's been a busy day here at "Radio Ranch" as we've been following a string of economic reports that continues to show the strength of the U.S. economy even in the face of crippling interest rates and stubborn inflation. And we start things off today detailing those reports. Meanwhile, you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:
The economy and unemployment;
The economy and home sales;
The economy and mid-Atlantic manufacturing;
Who wins? Plastic or the environment a Starbucks story;
The TikToc ban gets new life in the U.S. House;
The sad story of Tesla stock prices yet again;
The Wall Street Report
Where are tech workers headed? You might be surprised.
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 More 17 April 2024

It's been a tough couple of days for Wall Street as investors have a host of things to worry about.  Today was no different.  Meanwhile President Biden made some promises today to American steelworkers that may heat up some international issues and we'll kick things off with that story. Also make sure you click ahead for the interview with entrepreneur and Architect Steve Wilke-Shapiro the founder of Sequel Architecture. And, a reminder, you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:
The U.S. President, Japan and U.S. Steel;
Really? $56 billion for Elon? It will be a touch sell;
The IMF sees a much better economic picture;
Disney actors want to join a union;
Meanwhile Disneyland to get a makeover;
Drive a Ford Bronco or Maverick? Listen up;
The Wall Street Report;
Good news for those who suffer from sleep apnea. 
For the interview you'll meet entrepreneur and architect Steve Wilke-Shapiro the founder of Sequel Architecture and Interiors. His work not only focuses on preservation but also mixing the new with, sometimes, the very old. The result is a stunning project that ranges from the small to the very large. To listen to that conversation CLICK 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 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 5 April 2024

Welcome to the Friday edition of the Business News Headlines and a reminder that we're back on Sunday, Noon Central, with the Business Week in Review and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and yes, we do stream. You'll hear the top news stories of this week along with a couple of interesting business conversations. Today the big story is the Jobs Report and it was astonishing with broad implications. Janet Yellen is in China and what she was saying about jobs. Meanwhile in New Mexico a story about Electric Vehicles and local dealers. Casinos and Smoking…two habits that are concerning made the news.  We’ve got some union news coming from Alabama. The Wall Street Report is a very welcome story today and Tesla is at it again…slashing prices that is.  Let’s go!
Thanks for being with us!
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.