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The Business News Headlines 30 March 2022

The world was caught off guard today as what Russia said and what Russia did were two different things. Yesterday the Russians said they would scale back their attack on Ukraine but it seems they lied as the shelling of civilian targets continued.  That had an impact on the markets. And, stick around for the interview with Jill Watkins and Jourdan McChesney from EntreFEST this year in Iowa City.  
New COVID cases climb in Canada;
Russia lies and the markets react;
Sen. Joe Manchin takes a swing at taking wealth;
Pizza, gotta love it. We have a list of the best;
That Applebee's executive about wage cutting...an update;
Russian oil tankers are disappearing no, really;
The Wall Street Report;
Guess who may be filling your next prescription?
Those stories plus this conversation with Jill and Jourdan about EntreFEST 2022 happening in Iowa City this coming June. Click through to learn more about this premier event, what is offered and get a discount with a special promo code. 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. 
 
 

The Business News Headlines 28 March 2022

It took all day for the Dow to turn the corner but in the end the index advanced. Welcome to the Monday Edition of the business news headlines and click ahead for a brief interview with organizers of a march for peace in Ukraine. It's a very diverse and surprising group. But first the news:
Home Depot too "Woke"?
Threats of a boycott but their stock was up on the day;
Pro-union baristas at Starbucks being forced out?
Something soon to disappear from Walmart;
Foreclosure rates climb;
We've got the top five states dealing with foreclosures;
Wells Fargo, paying your rent and getting points;
The Wall Street Report;
No Return to the Office for this company...ever.
Click ahead for this conversation about why such a diverse group of people launched a march for peace. What is the connection between Liberia and Ukraine?  To listen just click here.
Thanks for coming by!
 

27 March 2022 - Third News Slug from News/Talk 1540 KXEL

In case you missed our Week in Review newscast Sunday afternoon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL here are the headlines from the third segment.  News about:
Olive Garden 
Streaming and Cable Cutting
High Gas Prices and President Joe Biden
Applebee’s the Uproar Over Gas Prices
Packaging Dangers and Food
MSRP and Car Prices
Thanks for Listening! 

The Business News Headlines 25 March 2022

The end of another work week for many of you and we've got lots of amazing stories for you today.  And, make sure you click ahead for the conversation with Kylie Gottschalk a new hire at Tero International. We call this segment "Bust to Trust" and it touches on the importance of being tuned in when doing a job interview.  Here's what we've got for the news:
A wild day on Wall Street and why;
High gas prices...the fault of President Biden?
A restaurant owner says high gas prices are good because...
They can cut wages for their employees.
Fast food and "forever chemicals" in packaging;
GM is shutting down an assembly line in Indiana;
The MSRP on vehicles used to be the starting point...
Not any more as vehicles become more pricy and why.
The Wall Street Report;
The Oscars air on Sunday...will anybody watch?
Those stories plus a conversation that is important for recruiters to hear. Kylie Gottschalk was fired from her remote job with no warning after working for just a couple of months. It was devastating for this professional educator. But then during an interview she got a major surprise. We call this segment, "Bust to Trust" and you can hear that by clicking 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 24 March 2022

Even as the invasion of Ukraine tops the news cycle President Biden is in Europe pressing for more help for Ukraine, announcing new sanctions and committing to taking in 100,000 refugees. Here's what we've got for you today:
Markets surge on Biden's remarks;
Some states are lifting their gas tax;
Congress considering action as well;
Mortgage rates are climbing faster than expected;
Breadsticks and Endless Salad in big demand;
Cutting the Cord is happening by the millions;
The Wall Street Report;
Boomers are moving...where to? It might surprise you.
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 23 March 2022

Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 23rd of March. It was a rough day on Wall Street as the major indexes all went red. That's the same story in Europe. What happened?  That answer is first up:
Stocks retreated and why;
The IRS says you might have to give back some cash;
What? A shortage of pizza dough? Say it ain't so!
Yet another move in the "Breakfast Wars";
That McPlant Burger...underwhelming and why;
The real reason gas prices are so high...might surprise you;
A shocking wage story for you;
The Wall Street Report;
The company is paying double time and...hiring!
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 22 March 2022

Welcome to the Tuesday, March 22nd Edition of the Business News Headlines. Today we've got stories about interest rate hikes, a follow up on a yacht stuck in Norway and more.  Let's go and thanks for being with us again today!
Chain restaurants in Russia not willing to close;
A U.S. company supporting workers who leave to fight;
Grubhub in trouble in D.C.;
Word is another rate hike is coming in May;
A health care merger is not happening and why;
Tesla opens in Germany and Elon is dancing;
Google has settled a labor relations complaint;
More on that Russian yacht stuck in Norway;
The Wall Street Report;
Looking to the high seas to battle high inflation.
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 March 2022

Welcome back and we're glad you're with us again today everybody. It's the 15th day of March and we've got some of the hottest business news stories for you. Plus, click ahead for the interview about Tupelo Honey a restaurant that has, now, 19 locations in second tier cities. Why is that and what is the culture behind the company. It will surprise you. But first the news:
The U.S. Senate passed a bill...no, really;
The price of oil came crashing down today;
Running for the Fed? Don't mention climate;
"Pssst, hey buddy, wanna buy some plastic knives?"
If Amazon and Alphabet go to the Dow who's kicked off;
The Wall Street Report;
Trading in full time jobs for part time and making more money.
And, click ahead for the interview featuring Steve Frabitore the Owner / CEO of Tupelo Honey as well as Executive Chef and V.P. of Culinary Eric Gabrynowicz. While a new restaurant opening isn't breaking news what this team is doing is breaking some long standing rules...and winning. To listen just 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. 

Welcome to Iowa Tupelo Honey!

Several weeks ago we were hit up with a presser about a new restaurant opening in Iowa. While that is not something new or different the "back story" was. Here you will meet the people behind Tupelo Honey, we know a very different name. But that's not all that is very different about this group of restaurants that started in Ashville, North Carolina. Here you will meet Owner/CEO Steve Frabitore and Executive Chef and V.P. of Culinary Eric Gabrynowicz. We promise you that you'll be blown away by their take on "Southern Hospitality", the food, the culture and the pay/ benefits afforded to their staff. 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 March 2022

Welcome to a brand new business week and the business news headlines for Monday the 14th of March. Just ahead some of the top business news stories of the day and a look at what happened on Wall Street.  And, stick around for a conversation about motivation from a young woman who is quickly rising in the ranks of the professionals at Tero International, Alison Haider.  But, first the news:
Black owned business growth is stunning;
Today oil briefly was trading under $100 a barrel;
Rocky times on Wall Street...again;
Will Russia default on its loans?
Some new Taco Bell news;
Cities who are winners in the new economy;
The Wall Street Report;
Where do college grads want to live? Another list.
Those stories plus we'll reintroduce you to Alison Haider who, just a few months ago was a part-time worker at Tero International but has quickly proven herself and has gone full time. What is it she does and what might this young women have to say about motivation?  All asked and answered.  Here is that conversation. 
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.