Insight On Business the News Hour
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Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
The Business News Headlines and More 1 November 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Welcome to a brand new month and the Wednesday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Coming up today we'll cover the latest move by the Federal Reserve on interest rates, some job news and more. Our conversation is with Peggy Huppert the Executive Director of the National Alliance on Mental Health - Iowa Chapter. She's in to talk about the 2023 Annual Conference and make sure she invites you to participate and learn. You'll find that link to our conversation below. 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 Fed and Interest Rates;
The September Jobs Report is in;
Speaking of jobs what about clean energy gigs?
Denver gave homeless folks up to $1,000 a month...what happened?
The Wall Street Report;
So, are downtowns really coming back? One group says...yes.
For the interview you'll meet Peggy Huppert the Executive Director of NAMI-Iowa who is here to talk about the upcoming Annual Conference on Mental Health. What to expect and who is invited...you may be surprised. Also she shares a bit of personal information at the end of our conversation. To listen in 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 Oct 30, 2023
The Business News Headlines & More 30 October 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Could it be over? Today the UAW announced a tentative deal with the last of the hold-out Detroit automakers. Also today, Wall Street bounced way up. Welcome to the Monday Edition of the business news headlines. Glad you're with us. Also today you'll learn about the connection wine has with peace, restorative agriculture as we talk with Violet Grgich from Napa Valley's Grgich Hills Estate Winery and Vineyards. You've got to hear this great story. 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 UAW tentative deal explained;
Markets rocket upward;
Trouble at your local pharmacy?
There is an eye-drop recall going on;
Mortgage rates and staying in your home;
The Wall Street Report;
McDonald's sees fewer customers but better sales.
For the interview you'll meet Violet Grgich as we talk about high quality wine, the goal of peace, the link to the World Food Prize and something called restorative agriculture. Violet heads the Grgich Hills Estate Winery and Vinyards in Napa Valley. To listen to this remarkable story 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.
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
The Business News Headlines and More 26 October 2023
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
We kick off this evenings Business News Headlines with some hopeful signs that an end is near for the auto-strike. At least Ford has signed off on a tentative agreement with the UAW. It would seem that when the union started to walk out of highly profitable factories...automakers were quick to notice. We shall see. And, make sure you click through for a conversation with Ro Crosbie from Tero International...it's about asking...questions. 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 latest on the auto-strike;
The U.S. economic growth last quarter...WOW!
Atlanta and homeownership among black families;
Some food news...think chicken;
The Wall Street Report;
Consumers and Credit...you need to listen.
For the interview we're visiting with Ro Crosbie the Founder, President and CEO of Tero International. We're going to discuss the art of asking the right question at the correct moment and what that will do for your professional and personal life. Didn't think something this simple would be so powerful? 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.
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
The Business News Headlines 18 October 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
While most economists have predicted that the U.S. would fall into a recession, which would tank the economy, that has not happened. The reason? The American Consumer and we'll take a deep dive into the driver of family wealth in this episode. 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:
Rapid increase in median family wealth kicks us off;
Elon Musk wants to charge new X users and why;
Employer based health insurance rates make the news;
The spending habits of young adults are changing;
The Wall Street Report;
The Fed to look at "Swipe Fees" and why that matters.
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 17, 2023
The Business News Headlines 17 October 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
You, the American Consumer continue to surprise. The most recent retail sales data was released today and it shows that despite higher prices you are continuing to spend. We'll break all of that down first this evening. 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:
What you are buying that's driving retail sales;
The markets react to this and bond yields;
United Airlines posts massive profit in Q3. But...
Some hotel news to share with you;
So, how "real" is that online review? Shocking news;
Electric Vehicles and GM made the news;
A "housing crisis" vs. "vacant homes". The story...
The Wall Street Report;
Work From Home numbers continue to slide 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
The Business News Headlines and an International Guest 11 October 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of the Business News Headlines for this the 11th day of October. Glad you're here again. The markets jumped up and down early in the session but then investors got wind that the Central Bank may be pausing any benchmark interest rate hikes for at least until later. That did have an impact. Also, make sure you click ahead for our interview with Willem Cornelisse from The Netherlands about an important substance key to so much manufacturing. While the substance is a danger during manufacturing there is no substitute available yet. Should the ban happen some key manufactured components would be hit very hard. 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 Fed Minutes from today;
The Social Security cost of living adjustment;
Big news from the world of energy;
The broken student debt crisis and an example;
Some Prime Day data for you...what you are buying;
Food news from Chipotle...sort of;
The Wall Street Report;
Restaurants and Restaurant Workers.
To listen to our conversation with business owner Willem Cornelisse from The Netherlands and his company Cornelisse Trading which is deeply concerned about the manufacturing process and a move to ban a substance in the EU that is sure to spread to the U.S. 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Friday Oct 06, 2023
The Business News Headlines 6 October 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
All we can say is that the jobs report released today from the Bureau of Labor Statistics was, in a word, stunning! That report has a direct impact on Wall Street and perhaps the Central Bank. In this broadcast we'll share those stories and more. 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 jaw-dropping jobs report in detail;
What it may mean for the Central Bank and inflation;
Credit and Credit Cards a new report from WalletHub;
A big announcement from the UAW strike made news;
Georgia and medical marijuana a first in the nation;
The Wall Street Report;
And, PayPal is headed to court...we'll share 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
The Business News Headlines 5 October 2023
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
We kick things off today reporting on a sluggish session on Wall Street. Why so sluggish? Investors are anxious about the non-farm jobs report that is due out tomorrow morning. Why? If the job market remains hot it's likely the Fed will continue to raise interest rates. Why is that? Take a listen to find out. 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 danger in the jobs report;
The 30-year fixed rate is the highest in 23 years;
More changes over at X. Weary yet?
Bottled water and liver disease and a big fine;
Costco selling one-ounce gold bars...a bit strange;
EV's or Hybrids? The winner is...
The Wall Street Report;
New drugs that suppress food intake scares food manufacturers.
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 Oct 04, 2023
The Business News Headlines and More 4 October 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Midweek and welcome to the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 4th day of October. Just ahead it would seem as if this has been the summer of labor actions and we've got two stories about how unions are flexing their muscle post pandemic. For the interview you'll meet Paul Kelly the President/CEO of MaxiForce the company his father founded back in 1994. But more than a business story you'll learn about the CIA, the failed Bay of Pigs Invasion that resulted in Paul's father Santiago Morales being in a Cuban prison for 18 years. Make sure you click through. 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:
75,000 health care workers are on strike;
Las Vegas hospitality workers vote to strike;
Apple fixing their "HOT" iPhone 15 models;
More student loan forgiveness has happened;
The rising cost of buying a home...it's ugly;
Some food news...think tacos;
The Wall Street Report;
Hate to return packages? Uber has a solution.
For the interview you'll meet Paul Kelly who is now the head MaxiForce a business dealing in agriculture and construction diesel engine parts. The business was started by his father Santiago Morales. Here you'll learn the "back-story" of Santiago, the CIA, the failed Bay of Pigs Invasion that landed Santiago in a Cuban prison for 18 years. To listen to all of this make sure you click this link.
And thanks for being with us.
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
The Business News Headlines 28 September 2023
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Some dramatic economic data came out today and Wall Street took note. In addition the bond yield and oil prices took a dive and that too advanced the equities. It's the business news headlines for Thursday the 28th day of September. Thanks for being with us. And, 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 government shutdown? Very possible;
The latest GDP numbers are in and we'll share;
Gov. Newsom signed a bill into law. Think fast food workers;
United Airlines and wheelchairs made the news;
So, you are not saving for a new home but something quite different;
The Wall Street Report think bonds and oil;
The biggest pay gap in the U.S. is located...where?
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.