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The Business News Headlines 10 September 2024

We kick things off today with a surprise bit of news about your income.  No, really and it's such good news, and makes total sense given our reporting on consumer spending, that we have to let you in on what has happened. Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines.  Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:
Can we talk about your...income?
Inflation is predicted to once again go down;
Starbucks new CEO and the "coffee shop vibe";
Google and Apple lose in the European Union;
Australia to limit social media access for young teens;
BMW lowers its sales and income levels for this year and why;
Shoppers flock to get up to 50% off.  Where?  We'll share;
The Wall Street Report;
And, why Bank of America is, once again, increasing it wage levels.
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 Central 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.

The Business News Headlines and Meet Tony McGhee 5 September 2025

We kick things off today with a story about those "frequent flyer" programs offered by the airlines which is now being looked at by the U.S. Government and why.  Also today you'll meet one of our newest friends musician Tony McGhee.  A chance meeting last week put me in touch with this very talented drummer and writer.  You won't want to miss out. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:
Secretary Buttigieg wants to know more from the airlines;
The confusing world of U.S. jobs;
Wall Street closed mixed and we'll share what happened;
Some restaurant news from Red Lobster;
Some retail news from pharmacy chain Rite Aid;
The Wall Street Report;
More labor troubles for Amazon.
For the interview you’ll meet professional drummer Tony McGhee who now lives in Central Iowa but works his craft across the U.S. and parts of Europe. I had no idea of how deep his story was and, frankly, I was blown away. You can hook up with Tony McGhee here on his Facebook Page and check out his music on Amazon, Spotify and more.  Let's go!
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 Central 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.

The Business News Headlines and Sam Sapkota 3 September 2024

Welcome back to the first weekday of September.  Hope those of you living in the U.S. and Canada had a great Labor Day Holiday Weekend.  But, not we're back and just in time for an awful start on Wall Street. Much like August the three major indexes fell, big time and we'll start with that story.  Stick around because after the news you'll hear from Sam Sapkota about venture capitalism, Shark Tank and the company he and his business partner purchased just this past March that has really taken off. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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: 
It was awful on Wall Street and why;
The question might be, "Has the Fed waited too long?";
Solo dining is a trend...no, really!
Another deadly accident think drinking and auto-technology;
The Wall Street Report;
More bad news for Elon and "X".
Now meet Sam Sapkota a former venture capitalist who will give you a "behind the scene" look at that profession and how it's nothing like Shark Tank.  We'll then spend some time talking about the company he and his business partner purchased back in March and how Revival Concrete Coatings has grown and become so profitable in just...months.  
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 Central 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.
 

The Business News Headlines 27 August 2024

We kick things off today talking about...YOU!  You, the consumer that is.  The Conference Board released their Consumer Confidence Study and the numbers are pretty amazing.  We'll also share why that is so important...and, thank you! Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:
Consumer Confidence is UP and by the numbers;
More police departments are starting to us AI for reports;
The question is...will it work?
Fake Reviews and Testimonials and the FTC;
The Kelce Brothers and the Podcast "New Heights" is in the news;
The Wall Street Report
What trends and what doesn't...
And, a new price on a popular weight loss drug.
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 Central 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.

The Business News Headlines 22 August 2024

Here are the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 22nd day of August and we kick things off today by focusing on the rail strike in Canada and, yes, it will impact the United States. Meanwhile if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:
The Rail Strike in Canada and its impact;
U.S. stocks weakened ahead of the Fed speech tomorrow;
A legal case against Amazon can move forward and why;
A new COVID-19 vaccine is on the way...this week;
Home mortgage rates fell again. Welcome news for buyers and sellers;
Looking for a food deal? Chilies has one for you and it beats fast food;
The Wall Street Report;
And, who REALLY owns X?  The names are released and what that means.
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 Central 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.

Business News Headlines and Community Hand Up with Heidi Kroll

It's the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 13th day of August and yes, the Great Iowa State Fair is still going on...we have not yet made it however but there are record setting crowds.  First up today is yet another story about inflation and the all important Producer Price Index. Also today you'll meet Heidi Kroll the entrepreneur who created the non-profit Community Hand Up and why this is such a great service for so many families who are simply not "poor enough" to get assistance.  Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:
The Producer Price Index and inflation;
A big shakeup over at Starbucks;
But, there is a big...BUT;
Home Depot is worried and why;
The Wall Street Report;
Forget high prices McDonalds wants to focus on nostalgia.
For the interview you'll meet Heidi Kroll the founder of Community Hand Up. Her story is all too familiar. Single mom working low income jobs making enough money to not qualify for assistance.  So, what do folks do when their car breaks down?  Heidi has an answer.  It's a good story and 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 Central 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.

The Business News Headlines 1 August 2024

So much to share with you today and we kick things off with a report on what happened on Wall Street as we watched the major indexes fall off a cliff and why. Plus some news out of Washington, D.C. and a business tax break that failed in the U.S. Senate. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:
The Big News of the day came from Wall Street;
The Bank of England isn't waiting to reduce interest rates;
The 30-year fixed mortgage went down last week;
The U.S. Senate failed to pass the child tax credit;
As well as tax breaks for businesses...we'll break it down;
A massive prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia;
An Alabama woman pleads guilty to stealing nearly $2 million;
The Wall Street Report;
Now consumers are weighing in on what a "value meal" really is;
But, if times are tough why are more upscale restaurants doing...well?
Thanks for being here!
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 Central 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.

The Business News Headlines 29 July 2024

We're back after being on assignment for the past several days. We were covering the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association annual Summer Board Meeting which took us on quite a journey.  About 35 people from around the country were in Des Moines, Iowa for the event and they got to visit the World Food Prize Headquarters as well as the Iowa State Capital, a 100 acre salvage yard in Colfax, Iowa and see an Iowa Cubs baseball game. The final report is they had a great time and we'll be bringing you several conversations yet this week. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:
Deadpool/Wolverine smashes box office records;
Fed rate cuts are sure to happen but...when?
Seems that you are not "lovin' it" over at McDonald's;
We have a U.S. flag story for you we found...odd;
A Star Wars bikini costume sold for a bunch of cash;
The Wall Street Report;
Rural communities and businesses are not finding workers
and, that is a major drain on their economies.
Thanks for being here!
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 Central 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.

The Business News Headlines 22 July 2024

Welcome back! We had a major technical issue while we were on the road this past Friday so we were not able to record the newscast. Sometimes things like that happen but at least it wasn't a CrowdStrike issue.  Thanks for being with us again. Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:
Three critical data points coming out this week;
And those will have an impact on the markets;
The EPA is sending out billions to fight climate change;
More news about CrowdStrike and the outage;
A crack down on gambling sites operated by China;
Yet more "issues" for Dodge and RAM products;
The Wall Street Report;
McDonald's is attempting to lure you back...and how.
Thanks for being here!
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 Central 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.

The Business News Headlines 5 July 2024

Notice something about "rush hour" in your city today? It was like it didn't exist as many American's took today off as well.  Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Friday the 5th day of July, glad you are with us. A reminder that we're back on Sunday, Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL with the Business Week in Review and yes, we stream. And, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:
A surprise in the Jobs Report;
The long holiday weekend and "rush hour";
Meanwhile state workers in Florida had the day off;
Two major luxury brands join forces;
Americans say air travel still stinks;
Texas Roadhouse is poised to rake in the cash;
The Wall Street Report;
Why United Airlines is becoming more "transparent".
Thanks for being here!
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 Central 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.