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The Business News Headlines 28 February 2023

It's the end of the month and March is upon us...you can feel it in the air. Today our first question is, "Might there be a day of the week when Elon Musk is not in the news?" We think not...and frankly it becomes irritating...opinion ours.  Coming up our first news story is about how Elon and Tesla are being sued and you won't believe by who.  Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:  
They are suing Elon and Tesla. Who are "they"?
Consumers remain wary of the economy;
Could be worse...take Great Britain;
The new deal between the EU and Northern Ireland;
Now we know the "real" cost of the $1.50 Costco combo;
Target is now "targeting" inflation weary shoppers;
The Wall Street Report;
And the U.S. is lagging on RTO...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 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 & More 22 February 2023

Welcome back to the business news headlines for Wednesday the 22nd day of February where here in Central Iowa we seem to be escaping the winter weather that is hammering folks to the north.  Stay safe as this huge storm rolls across the nation. Interesting fact:  Temperatures are between zero and one-hundred degrees.  In the news today...some housing help to locking up retail merchandise.  Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:   
Help from the Biden Administration for homebuyers;
Well, now...about that train derailment in Ohio;
NPR announces a shortfall in revenue;
And the network will cut 10% of it's workforce;
The Central Bank announced a new rate increase;
Locking up retail merchandise creates a new issue;
The Wall Street Report;
Restaurant "subscriptions" good or...not so much?
For the interview you'll meet creator Trevonte Diggs who has quite the story from basketball to video production for a CBS affiliate to video production at Tero International and his own company.  He offers some thoughts and some tips for any business.  To listen, click right here! 
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 11 January 2023

Welcome to the Mid-Week Edition of the Business News Headlines. We kick things off with a report about your gas stove. Is the government coming for it and why did the President weigh in on the matter? It's an odd story but one that has a grain of truth to it. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
That gas stove and asthma;
At least it wasn't Southwest Airlines;
A deeper dive into how work has changed;
A discount chain that is bucking the trend;
A 30-minute time limit at a McDonald's;
The Wall Street Report;
Disney has heard consumers and made changes.
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 3 January 2023

Welcome to the first broadcast of 2023! We hope you had a safe holiday and with for you a happy and healthy New Year. There was no short supply of business news headlines for today and if you give us about eleven minutes we're get you up to speed.  Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Talk has moved from "Recession" to "Slowcession";
What is that and why the change?
The FTX founder has pleaded not guilty;
Martha Stewart and Tito's Handmade Vodka;
Costco and Beyond Meat - It's a deal;
Dollar stores and discount centers growing fast;
The Wall Street Report;
It ain't much but Southwest offers a voucher.
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 28 December 2022

It's the Mid-Week Edition of the Business News Headlines and you can tell that we're in between holidays the news seems to be dying down a bit as folks get ready for the New Year festivities. But, thank you for being here!  Give us about 12 minutes and you're up to speed on a a number of business issues. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:
It's a major PR move for American and United Airlines;
Think Southwest;
One soda is riding a wave of popularity;
New housing data helps tank Wall Street;
Thursday Night Football departing Prime?
A deep dive into the fastest growing grocery chain in the U.S.;
The Wall Street Report;
The U.S. is next to last in Paid Time Off. No, really.
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 14 December 2022

It's once again Mid-Week and we've got the business news headlines for you and it's a mixture of Central Bank news, the stock market and how to burn through 44 billion dollars. It's a raging dumpster fire over at Twitter.  Glad you are with us on this the 14th day of December. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:
The Fed raised rates by half a point;
And then said this and the markets...tanked;
The railroad saga continues;
Canned peaches to fight off COVID?
The SEC comes after influencers for "Pump & Dump"
Plan on bringing your own bags to Walmart;
Dollar General wants more of you making +$50,000;
The Wall Street Report;
And, the dumpster fire that is...Twitter.
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 8 December 2022

Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines! Some odd news in the cast this evening from oil to giddy investors on Wall Street.  Why so happy? You won't believe it. Lots of things to get through today and grateful you are with us again.  Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:
We were warned.  Yes?
Consumers flock to Rent the Runway but...
Investors are giddy about what they say is good news;
But is it?
Ford has found a way to cut staff and help at the same time;
The New York Times strike is a thing;
Ice Cream, Italy and Iowa;
The Wall Street Report;
TikTok banned in  yet another state.
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 7 December 2022

Back with you mid-week and a reminder today is Pearl Harbor Day. We just don't want you to lose sight of "The day that will live in infamy." The words of President Franklin Roosevelt. Lots of things to get through today and grateful you are with us again.  Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Rejoice Rural America GM will have you covered;
Coca-Cola is upping its marketing game for Christmas;
The most searched term on Google for 2022 was...
Carvana in some serious trouble;
Wireless Advocates shuts down leaving Costco a problem;
Watch out Taco Bell and Chipotle there are changes coming;
NYT employees are fed up and going on a 24 hour strike;
The Wall Street Report;
How much money did Amazon lose due to an outage?  Yikes!!
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 6 December 2022

So much going on and welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News headlines. Today we've got recession talk, a new way to track your ex and more. Meanwhile a shout out in the Wall Street Report about my friend Rick Green who is the editor of the North Bay News...newspaper. An industry that is cutting staff like crazy only he is hiring. We think that says a ton about leadership. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Using high-tech to stalk your former lover;
Oil continues to drop like a rock;
High powered business execs spooked the markets today;
Pepsi slashes jobs...maybe time to drink water;
Walmart says theft is awful and stores may close;
But, there is a but about enforcement;
Consumers and high prices...a new survey;
Remember when lumber was sky high?
The Wall Street Report;
And news from HBO Max and Prime video!
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 5 December 2022

Welcome once again to a brand new week and some of the top business news stories to get you up to speed.  Stick around for the interview as we learn why Rural Iowa business person Patrick Palmer has, over the years, befriended dozens of aging adult film stars and what he does to help them out. It's quite the story.  Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Nike cuts ties with yet another star;
A car rental company just settled over 300 cases of wrongful arrest reports;
Delta pilots pick up a 34% raise;
Lower rates and oil at $40 a barrel?  That is the prediction;
Homes are flying off the market listing and why;
The food delivery settlement made news;
The Wall Street Report;
What's this Chatbot all about?  We'll share.
He is a returning guest and this time Patrick Palmer has a story about aging adult film actors and his efforts to help them. How and why does this Rural Iowa businessperson and City Council member befriend dozens of current and former entertainers? And, why has he brought several to Iowa?  The answers to those questions may surprise you. It's a hobby that has turned into a business. We found the conversation to be very interesting. 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 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.