A surprising number of new unemployment cases surprised the business community today and that had an impact on Wall Street. It's the business news headlines for Thursday the 22nd of July and here's what we've got for you:
- Warren Buffett sells a prized business;
- It wasn't by much but we beat the flatline;
- Religion, Politics and Business...in the news;
- Another vehicle manufacturer goes all in on electric;
- A fast food restaurant without...food;
- The four fast food places who have raised prices the most;
- The Wall Street Report & new unemployment numbers;
- Where have all the employees gone? We may have found them.
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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.
For a second day in a row Wall Street soared. In fact the difference between the Dow close on Monday to the close today...a whopping 836 points to the positive. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Was Monday a fluke;
- Take an 11 minute ride and come back to grief;
- The economy to survive a resurgence of Delta;
- Costco bring back a COVID protection program;
- Jerome Powell, AOC and inflation;
- Buy now get a chip later;
- A new shipping competitor for Amazon;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Forget baby showers...have a business shower!
For the interview we're talking about those tough conversations that are making their way into our business and personal life. Issues of politics, race, religion, gender and more can be difficult conversations to deal with. However, if you know how to listen and react you may find the conversation productive. My guest is Liz Cooney who is the Director of Training at Tero International. To listen in...click this link.
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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 is the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines and today we've even got a bit of Diana Washington kicking things off. Figured you would rather hear 15 seconds of her singing than...me. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Yes, what a difference a day makes;
- Jeff Bezos goes to space and not everybody is pleased;
- Cities and States may soon see opioid settlement cash;
- Food prices? This grocer says they will go up even more;
- Another student loan company calls it quits;
- GM and more...yes...more CHIPS;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The Tokyo Olympics and more troubles.
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.
A quick reminder that you can follow us all day and night on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour. Today, the end of the work-week for many we've got a bunch of news and we'll kick things off with a boost to the middle class:
- President Biden announces sweeping reforms;
- Wells Fargo shuts down personal lines of credit;
- The My Pillow Guy gets a court decision;
- GM is recalling more trucks and why;
- Just in: Biden fires the head of the Social Security Administration;
- The Wall Street Report;
- So many jobs so few workers and why.
Plus, because it is Friday, we've got Jeff Pitts in to chat it up about Stuff to Do in the Des Moines Metro from the files at Cityview Magazine. To listen in...just click here.
What goes up must come down and that's what happened on Wall Street today as two major issues collided. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Inflation & Covid19 and the economy;
- A deeper dive into recovery fears;
- Grocery stores turn to stockpiling;
- Microsoft and an emergency fix;
- Business, Politics and Toyota;
- Yet another Amazon injury report;
- The Wall Street Report
- New unemployment claims rise;
- The "Two Pizza Rule" is in effect. Or should be.
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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.
Doesn't feel like it...but it is. We're already at mid-week and the business news headlines keeps rolling. Remember you can hook up with us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour. Here's what we've got for you today:
- More jobs than people it seems;
- The Fed gives investors a green light;
- The issue? Hot dogs and hot dog buns;
- This mega chain now wants into health care;
- Brisk travel over the holiday...we'll share how brisk;
- Let's talk about Jeff Bezos and...money;
- Add another product in short supply & you are not going to be happy;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Two Americas and it's not only a health issue but also economics.
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 final day of June and the number of new workers, according to ADP, may set the pace for a better economy. Here's what we've got for you today:
- The ADP jobs report was solid;
- U.S. Tribal Governments get some cash;
- A new crop of folks buying RV's;
- Ford is shutting down some plants and why;
- New regulations will impact the autonomous vehicle market;
- The Wall Street Report;
- And, Apple not moving on working from the office.
Those stories plus a brief conversation with J.D. Scholten, a former congressional candidate from Iowa, who is cross-crossing the state talking about voting rights. It's called Democracy on Tap. Now, you might wonder if there is a business aspect to this and...there is. J.D. explains. To listen, 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.
Late last evening we were able to catch up with J.D. Scholten in one of many stops he's made with Democracy on Tap a voting rights effort from the New Iowa Project. The event, held at a local brewpub (like all the stops), is designed to get voting activists involved following the recent purge of voters from the rolls as well as a long list of "voter suppression" legislation recently passed by the Iowa Legislature. You might be wondering why we covered this event...because our focus is on business. Well, there is a very real business impact...click through to learn more.
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.
For many of us it's the end of another busy business week. Thanks for listening. And, stay with us after the news and click through to listen to Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine get hyper-local with Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro. But, first the news:
- The infrastructure plan means what for business;
- Christmas is just six month away...you are welcome;
- Televangelist Jim Bakker is back in the news;
- Panasonic sheds all of its Tesla stock and why;
- Pepsi to start selling...booze?
- A reverse trend as businesses are leaving China;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Next it's the Third Office making a play for your time.
Those stories PLUS Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine. We're talking art, music, sports, farmers markets and a host of Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro. To listen, just click here.
Thanks again!
Thanks for listening. It was a day full of some really positive news coming out of the White House and data on the economy and that boosted Wall Street. Also, you can follow us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour. Here's what we've got today:
- Americans are flooding restaurants but...
- What automakers are doing with engines;
- Treasury Secretary Yellin issues a warning;
- "We've got a deal!" said the president;
- New jobless numbers are out;
- Exxon is cutting staff and who;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Was Prime Day a...bust?
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.
