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Friday Dec 29, 2023
The Business News Headlines 29 December 2023
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Friday Dec 29, 2023
It's the final "business day" of 2023 and we'll take stock of not only the markets but also the economy in the coming minutes. Also a reminder that we're back Sunday at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and yes, we do stream. If you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And 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:
So how did the equities do in 2023? We'll share;
Also the economic picture of the past year makes the news;
And a look at what next year might bring;
A civil rights leader escorted out of a movie theater,
and yes, this is a business story;
Some new news on mortgage rates looking forward;
The Wall Street Report;
And, 2024 could be a big year for IPO's. Like who?
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
The Business News Headlines 26 December 2023
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
Welcome back to the Business News Headlines for this the 26th day of December. We trust you had a wonderful Christmas weekend. Today starts the Kwanza Festival and in the UK and Canada it is Boxing Day...and no there are no fights. We kick things off with a story about you and your consuming. Also, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And 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:
Yes, you did consume ahead of Christmas...wow;
A deep dive into a Gift Card story;
Apple is trying to get some watches back on the market;
GM is giving consumers another reason to pause in buying an EV;
The Wall Street Report;
And, secret remote jobs may be a big thing next year.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Friday Dec 01, 2023
The Business News Headlines 1 December 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Fed Chair Jerome Powell today talked about…yeah, you guessed it…inflation. It’s the business news headlines for Friday and the first day of December…thanks for being with us. A quick reminder we're back on the air this Sunday at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL with Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review and yes...we stream. Also, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And 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:
What Powell said and didn't say;
New rules will hinder the purchase of new EV's;
Another big time advertiser leaves X and why;
Union Pacific to lay off workers. The union is worried about safety;
McDonald's is making some burger changes and we'll share;
GDP vs. GDI - Know the difference? You will today;
The Wall Street Report;
What was/is CIB and our Panera Bread story.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
The Business News Headlines 29 November 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
We're inching closer to the end of the month so we're starting to take stock on what November will be like for Wall Street. That story comes later and we're kicking things off today with not one but three stories about vehicles and the first story does not bode well for folks already wary of EV's. We'll get right to it. Meanwhile, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
A new survey spells trouble for EV's;
GM stock was up today and why;
Imagine charging your vehicle by driving down a road;
The U.S. economy? Doing just fine. But some doubters;
More companies are cutting benefits. There is danger in that move;
The Wall Street Report;
Two sides of the retail sales report of the past week.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Monday Nov 27, 2023
The Business News Headlines 27 November 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Welcome back to a new week of business news headlines. We hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving Weekend. Actually, we know you did. How? We've been tracking consumer spending and wow! Meanwhile today is Cyber Monday and the the bet is you'll continue the frenzy. Those two stories kick us off today. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
Consumer spending tops expectations;
Record air travel but fewer problems;
New reporting on WFH vs. RTO;
The USPS is raising rates...again;
New laws allow you to pay with cash. Not making it up;
The Wall Street Report;
Seems you are not happy...at work.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Monday Nov 20, 2023
The Business News Headlines and Being Grateful 20 November 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
It's a holiday week and we are already getting reports of folks leaving the office early and that's not a bad idea. We kick things off today with Four Travel Tips that we hope help you from experiencing a travel nightmare. Also, a timely conversation about the benefits of showing gratitude all year long. Ro Crosbie from Tero International offers some tips on letting other know they matter and how that impacts...business. If you want to reach out on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you:
Four travel tips from the experts;
Heard of "Tinned Fish"? It's' making a splash in the U.S.;
The head of the Chicago Fed on the "soft landing";
Americans are upset about the economy and it's baffling;
The Wall Street Report;
Now bank employees what union representation and why.
For the interview we're talking about the positive effects of showing gratitude to not only friends and family but also co-workers and employees. Ro Crosbie from Tero International is in to share tips on being grateful that will have a serious impact on everybody and actually boost productivity. 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 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.
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Showing Gratitude All Year Long - With Ro Crosbie
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
The holiday season is upon us, the time many people reach out to friends, family and co-workers to express their gratitude. Being grateful, and letting others know that, isn't just for your personal life...but it's also important for business. Here Ro Crosbie from Tero International joins me for a conversation and some tips on how showing gratitude should be a year-long effort and several ways in which you can make it happen. It really does matter. Here's Ro!
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Monday Nov 13, 2023
From a War Correspondent to Entrepreneur meet Adriana Aristizabal
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Monday Nov 13, 2023
She has an amazing story. Adriana Aristizabal was a war correspondent in her native Columbia but when she was facing death threats made the choice to immigrate to the United States. After some time working at embassy jobs she decided to launch her own business and iVoice Communications, now a global public relations and marketing firm, was born. As you know we love entrepreneurs and the story Adriana weaves is one of the most captivating we've heard. Take some time to get to know her and her story.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
The Business News Headlines 24 October 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Welcome to the Early Edition of the Business News Headlines and we've got plenty to share with you today. Kicking things off is a look at a new strategy being played by the UAW in their strike against the three Detroit automakers. Think "cash cows". Thanks for being with us again today! Also, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you:
The new UAW strategy focusing on "cash cows";
GM says the strike will poke holes in profits;
The nation's largest employer expands health care;
Love it or hate it...time for the Candy Corn Wars;
Would you go into debt to celebrate Halloween?
Retail giants say Thanksgiving is for families;
Free Fries Friday made the news;
The Wall Street Report;
Adidas gets caught "flat-footed". Think soccer.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
The Business News Headlines 3 October 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Welcome back and what a day for the equities. Once again they settled deep in the red and the Dow gave back all its gains for the year. What happened? We'll detail that during this broadcast. Meanwhile, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
The job market...still very HOT;
That's an issue for the Fed;
Fed Chair Jerome Powell gets a small business earful;
President Biden on the 10 targeted drugs;
Jamie Dimon becomes a soothsayer about the future;
The future of electric vehicles and...parking garages;
The Wall Street Report;
Got Netflix? Get ready to pay more but they have merch.
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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.