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The Business News Headlines 25 November 2024

There is a reason the Blue Chips had an astonishing day on Monday and we'll cover that story and more in this edition of the Business News Headlines for the 25th day of November. Thanks for being with us. Also,  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:
The Dow gained a whopping 440 points and a new record;
Google is in more hot water with the Justice Department;
California to offer EV rebates if Trump cuts them;
Macy's unable to post results and the reason is wild;
Yes, we were also without Outlook 365;
The Wall Street Report;
Retailer are hoping for a strong season but will it come?
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 22 November 2024

Today, November 22nd marks the 61st anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. First up today I'll share that memory with you. It is as vivid today as what it was those sixty-one years ago. Our first business story is about what McDonald's is doing to win you back and what has happened to the cost of eating out.  Also,  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:
McDonald's and Meal Deals and why that is happening;
The markets had a great week and set new records;
Budget airlines may have to step up their game;
Fox Corp. wants a judge to toss a lawsuit tied to the 2020 election lies;
Have you heard about the $10.99 loaf of bread in California?
The Wall Street Report;
Americans weigh in on how much money you must make in a year to be...successful.
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.

America's Most Loved Vehicles with Karl Bauer

We're about to talk cars and trucks. My guest is Karl Bauer the Executive Analyst for ISeeCars.com.  We're going to talk about the thirteen most loved vehicles in America as well as some conversations about electric vehicles and why the U.S. auto industry just can't seem to compete with automakers in Korea and Japan. It's a wide ranging conversation and you can check to see if your vehicle made the list of "Most Loved Vehicles in America". Here's Karl: 
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.

Insight on Business and More 20 November 2024

We think our podcast service has fixed the bug that happened just yesterday. Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of the Business News Headlines, we're grateful you're with us. Kicking things off today is a story about soup and later in the newscast you'll hear from Karl Bauer the Executive Analyst for ISeeCars.com.  We're going to talk about the thirteen most loved vehicles in America as well as some EV talk and why the U.S. auto industry just can't seem to compete with Korea and Japan.  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:
It's not just soup anymore;
Target reported Q3 sales and what happened to its stock price;
Comcast making some major programming changes;
More labor news this time out of Kentucky;
A famous gas station chain is calling it quits;
The Wall Street Report;
Some big time Netflix news!
And stay with us for that conversation with Karl Bauer as we geek out on vehicles.
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 15 November 2024

Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines where we start out today talking about YOU the American Consumer.  It seems you are keeping the economy humming by increased retail sales. Also, a reminder that we're back with Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review this Sunday at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and we do stream. Say, 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:
Retail sales are up...again and we'll share the numbers;
The "Trump Bump" has left the building'
Australia and keeping kids safe from social media;
A Detroit man steels $44 million and we'll share the story;
Labor unrest in Las Vegas;
Some stunning news about Tesla;
The Wall Street Report;
McDonald's spending millions to say its food is...safe.
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 Monks Brandy Company with Will Rogers

Today you'll hear from entrepreneur Will Rogers who, with his wife Hannah, created The Monks Brandy Company.  We caught up with Will at a second anniversary party for the brand. He sits down with me to chat about why, in just two years, this venture has grown, the inside details of their signature cocktail The Alexander what he's got planned for 2025 and some interesting brandy facts about the Midwest. 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. 
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 a Brandy Story 13 November 2024

Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of The Business News Headlines where we kick things off talking about the return of inflation. For the conversation you'll hear from entrepreneur Will Rogers who, with his wife Hannah, created The Monks Brandy Company.  We caught up with Will at a second anniversary party for the brand.  And, say, 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:
It's baaaaack, inflation that is;
Markets closed mixed;
Have you heard about Bluesky? You will today;
Amazon launches a new "discount" storefront and why;
Some shocking food delivery news hit today;
The Wall Street Report;
Layoffs at NASA?  Yep, and why.
For the conversation you'll hear from entrepreneur Will Rogers who, with his bride Hannah, launched The Monks Brandy Company.  He sits down with me to chat about why, in just two years, this venture has grown, the inside details of their signature cocktail The Alexander  what he's got planned for 2025 and some interesting brandy facts about the Midwest.
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 November 2024

It was a different day on Wall Street as the "Trump Trade" took a breather and we'll share those numbers with you in just a bit. Thanks for being here for the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 12th day of November. And, say, 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:
The "Trump Trade" takes a pause;
Longtime journalist Chris Wallace leaves CNN;
TikTok may have a new lease on life;
Single's Day in China was a bust and why;
A strange explosion in Louisville has folks "sheltering in place";
This year 11 restaurant chains have filed for Chapter 11 we'll share;
The Wall Street Report;
And, finally Spotify and...profit!
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 7 November 2024

Welcome back to the Business News Headlines for this Thursday afternoon. Our top story is about the much anticipated Central Bank rate cut and what Fed Chair Jerome Powell had to say when asked about Donald Trump returning to the White House in January. He was...blunt. Also,  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:
The Fed  Rate Cut and what that means;
Markets closed mixed today;
Inflation is still an issue in many sectors. We'll break it down;
Australia is out to  protect kids. Think Social Media;
More labor news out of Alabama. Think Amazon...again;
The Wall Street Report;
And, the Red Cups are out and what Starbucks hopes happens.
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 1 November 2024

Welcome to a brand new month and the Business News Headlines for this the first day of November. A reminder that we're back on the air Sunday, Noon Central and only on News Talk 1540 KXEL with the Business Week in Review.  The big news stories of the past week along with an interesting conversation about special needs, traveling and the economy.  My guest will be Jonathan Sutter.  You won't want to miss this...and yes we do stream. And, on that note, 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:
Wendy's to close 140 more restaurants;
The Jobs Report today was...well...murky;
Are people ready to move out of hurricane magnet Florida?
The new iPhone is a big hit and what that means for Apple;
Lyft is paying a hefty fine and why that is happening;
The Wall Street Report;
What? Child care is going down in some major cities...and why.
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.