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The Business News Headlines 17 February 2023

Welcome to Friday!  Only two more working days until Monday...right? In the Business News Headlines for today two really shocking stories. One deals with fear and the other deals with the fear of telling the truth which will cost a boatload of money.  While we don't do politics here both of these stories do deal with real world examples that impact business and the economy. 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:  
Fear sells in Texas...ask people of Chinese decent;
Shocking details about Fox News and the 2020 Election;
Inflation and pet care...yes, it's a story;
Tesla fires workers who were forming a union;
Next week some additional earnings being reported;
Banks are betting on more delinquencies this year;
 The Wall Street Report;
And, why not just LIVE at the Mall?
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 16 February 2023

If you saw the video tease on our social media posts you caught the getup. It's been snowing here in Central Iowa for hours and I've been out moving snow several times.  Hey, it's Iowa...right?  Good news is this evening the snow has stopped.  In the news headlines today we're talking about Tesla, food, interest rates and more. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  That's where you can check out the hat that has been with me for a couple of decades...and looks like it.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Tesla recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles and why;
Mortgage rates bumped back up;
Is "simple" better? Better ask KFC;
Meanwhile 18 eggs for two bucks!?
The world's largest food producer has a warning;
The Wall Street Report;
And this financial firm is actually hiring!
For the interview you'll meet Michael Berger and Ashley Ezzio from Uplift the Central Iowa Basic Income Pilot. It's really an interesting experiment in how this study might show the benefit in getting a bit more money to strapped families. To learn more and hear this conversation click 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 15 February 2023

Welcome back and we hope that your Valentine's Day was memorable and meaningful. We went out for dinner, music and dancing.  It was really nice.  It's the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 15th day of February...thanks for being here.  We kick things off with three stories about the US economy that the "Boo-Birds" may not want you to know about.  Seems bad news must sell better? 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:  
Some surprising news out of Airbnb that speaks to travel;
Meanwhile the big news was the Retail Sales Report;
Finally home builders are feeling confident and we'll share why;
The price of a Big Mac varies wildly in the U.S.;
Walmart sends a strong message about pricing to its suppliers;
The Wall Street Report;
What happens when you cut over 322,000 hours of meetings?
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 9 February 2023

Welcome back and glad you're here. Today in the Business News Headlines we've got stories about a host of things from an automaker who has given up on overseas chip makers to the ugly truth about parental leave in the United States. For the interview a wide ranging conversation with John Cannon about mortgage rates, the stock market, jobs, the economy and more. Make sure you click through to listen....it's some great stuff.  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: 
General Motors has had enough and buys American;
How the Biden Administration helped that decision along;
The home buying/selling season is about to start...are we ready?
Pepsi reports strong sales even with higher prices;
The new jobless (unemployment) number is out;
The Wall Street Report;
The embarrassment of a nation...talking family leave.
Those stories and in for the interview is John Cannon a former broadcaster who is now working in all fifty states as a Mortgage Consultant. We sat down to talk about a host of things from the current mortgage rate and what moves it to jobs, the economy, the stock market and more. It's really a fascinating conversation and you can hear it all right here. 

The Business News Headlines & More 7 February 2023

This is the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines, thanks for being with us again today. along with the headlines from the world of business we've also got an extended conversation with the President of the Iowa State Education Association, Mike Beranek. In this wide ranging interview we touch on so many of the issues facing school teachers and administrators. From funding public schools to the work/life balance of teaching.  Make sure you click through for that 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: 
Fed Chair Powell and what he said;
And what then drove the markets;
Consumers are reluctant to buy and...why;
Oh boy...lots going on over at Disney;
Another oil company reports massive profits;
Weak sales at Chipotle made the news;
The Wall Street Report;
Ever heard of "Power Buyers"? You will today.
For the interview you'll hear from Mike Beranek who leads the Iowa State Education Association. As we wrote in the open there is much to talk about when it comes to public education in this state...and in others.  To listen to this conversation and gain some insight in what educators and administrators face, feel free to click 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 2 February 2023

We were so busy today that we failed to post a Throwback Thursday image.  It's been that sort of day. Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines glad you are able to make it again. BTW, we've had some great action on the interview from yesterday about how changes in a male dominated industry have impacted Terri Stevens. You can check that out here. 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: 
Mortgage rates decline yet again;
The Jobs Report and what that might mean;
Obscene profits? We're talking oil giants;
Inventive soda flavors and why this happens;
More layoff news to share with you;
Apple is struggling with slow sales;
The Wall Street Report;
And, where are all these laid off tech workers...going?
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 for 31 January 2023

It's the final newscast for January and a big welcome to you. Lots of conflicting news today that you might think would tank Wall Street,. More layoffs to shaky consumer confidence and renewed fears of inflation lingering. Yet the markets turned it on. We'll share all of that here. 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:   
More news about a four-day work week;
Home prices dropped again;
Apple has been found to infringe on worker rights;
Surprisingly consumer confidence is down;
Consumers also expect inflation to continue;
Some lousy retail news to share with you;
Who is the top grocer in the US? 
More food news this time workforce reduction;
The Wall Street Report;
You'll learn about ‘junkification’.  Huh?
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 26 January 2023

Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Glad you are able to join us again today. Inside we've got stories about the economy, workforce and more. Give us under twelve minutes and you are up to speed on some of the big business stories of the day.  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:   
New GDP data is a sigh of relief;
President Biden weighs in on the numbers;
More bad news from Bed, Bath & Beyond;
Greed?  Ask Chevron;
How big can Sam's Club get?
Meanwhile Amazon is shrinking a bit;
LEGO is moving its North American HQ;
Durable Goods jumped up by 5.6% but...there is a but;
The Wall Street Report;
High earning men and women are...working less.
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 20 January 2023

For many it's the end of the business work week but for others it's just starting. We've been in Nashville for the week and musical entertainers, agents and song writers will be headed out to the many venues in this city and those that line Broadway to find or be the next superstar. The city is amazing and we're grateful we've been so warmly welcomed. We've got a bunch of news for you today and 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 stoppage of flights last week...we now know why;
Southwest pilots and others to get bonus pay;
Home prices hit a record last year;
Big banks to be broken up?
Pharma-Bro is back in trouble;
Love pets? We know of a cool job;
The Wall Street Report;
Yet more major layoffs announced today.
And a programming note about this Sunday.
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 10 January 2023

It's the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 10th day of January, grateful that you are with us again today. We're kicking off the news with a look at how the 1% are living with a report about ultra-luxury vehicles and yet again record sales of units that cost up to $500,000 each. 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 doing just fine, thank you very much;
Taming inflation online gets a story;
M&M's enters the culture war;
More bad news from Bed, Bath & Beyond;
Wells Fargo stepping away from the housing market;
Checking in on the used car market;
Meanwhile apartment rents continue to fall;
The Wall Street Report;
Instagram announces some 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.