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The Business News Headlines and More 12 February 2024

Now THAT was a super Super Bowl! And, yes, we all got our Tay Tay fix. One of the stories we've got for you is about the surge in online betting that took place this past weekend. It was really quite stunning. Also, stick around for our business conversation with Amy Doyle the Chief Operating Officer at Tero International. We're going to talk about honing your negotiating skills and why that matters. 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: 
Companies are discontinuing products…we’ll share why;
Super Bowl online betting surged and how we know;
A crash-fatality study is shocking we'll name states;
Elon Musk heads back to court and why;
Some news about...Jesus we think you'll find interesting;
The Wall Street Report;
The "Right to Disconnect" explained and it's not...cable.
For the interview you'll meet Amy Doyle the COO of Tero International who will offer some very sound tips on honing your negotiating skills.  Many of us frequently negotiate but what skills do successful negotiators employ. Amy has a list and you can hear that conversation by clicking 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.
 

The Business News Headlines 9 February 2024

The end of yet another busy week. We've been out doing interviews much of the week and we'll be bringing those stories to you real soon. The top line today is about eating out and the 180 McDonald's is doing due to consumer push back on prices. That's coming at you first. 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. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
What's with the $3 hashbrown? McDonald's does a 180;
New inflation data to share with you and it's good;
The missing 200 foot radio tower in Alabama...
And YOU can help them get back on the air!
$5 billion for R&D of U.S. computer chips made the news;
The Wall Street Report;
Don't want to wait? Pay for priority but, there is a but.
A reminder that we're back on Sunday, Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and yes we do stream. 
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.

The Business News Headlines and More 8 February 2024

Business stories matter to consumers. We're talking about how to tell a business story that resonates and drives market share. Today, click through for our conversation with master story teller Eric Grant and what he does to create that valuable tool that pays real dividends. Good stuff that we geeked out about. Meanwhile, in the news we tackle a host of items starting with when good news is bad news...for some anyway. 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. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
When good news is bad news...for some;
Inflation is at the target rate so where are the rate cuts?
AI generated robo-calls are now...illegal per the FCC;
The end of plastic bags? Yes, at least in California and why;
The Wall Street Report;
The new law that will impact small businesses but, there is a but.
For the interview you'll meet Eric Grant from The Grant Company who dives deep into the culture of their client businesses to create a story that will resonate with consumers. We really enjoyed this conversation and to listen in, simply 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.

The Business News Headlines 7 February 2024

We kick things off today with a question: "What country imports the most products into the United States?"  The answer will, no doubt, surprise you. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 7th day of February.  We're glad you are with us for a range of interesting business stories in headline form. 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: 
This country is the top importer to the U.S. by billions;
Fed Chair Powell is stoking the "rate cut rumor";
The Drug Enforcement Administration does a 180;
Our friend Keith Ellison wins one for Minnesota;
Think...Insulin and a call by President Biden;
The Swift Kelce romance is good for selling...stuff;
The Wall Street Report;
Disney + takes a page out of the Netflix Playbook.
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.

The Business News Headlines 2 February 2024

It's the final day of Cattle Con 2024 here in Orlando. This is the annual meeting of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association and we talked to a host of producers, and those who sell products and services to the beef cattle industry. Here is a stunning fact: Only 2% of the U.S. population is involved in agriculture. One-hundred years ago 25% of the population farmed and ranched. We have become a nation mostly ignorant how food is produced...and, according to NCBA, that can be a danger. In the weeks ahead we'll share some of what we heard. I promise it it will be interesting. 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. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
HUGE employment numbers for January;
Tesla to recall 2.2 million vehicles sold in the U.S.
The number of news/journalist jobs cut is stunning;
And what that means to you for local news;
A new student loan forgiveness program rolls out;
Big news from the USDA for small cattle producers;
The Fall of 23 and Me;
Seven ways for you to save money in 2024.
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.

The Business News Headlines 1 February 2024

The Business News Headlines are coming to you from the Annual Meeting of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association being held here in Orlando.  Yes, another warm weather destination for our microphone.  In the news today we kick things off by looking for Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and Drake. 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. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
These major artists are disappearing from TikToc and why;
Once the king...Peloton is losing ground;
We'll take a closer look at the Mexican Economy;
Some good news about mortgage rates;
Is Musk rattling investors?  Could be;
The Wall Street Report;
The end of self-checkout?  Yep.
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.

The Business News Headlines and More 25 January 2024

For some it was a big surprise but to us it's what we expected. As you may know we've been bullish about the U.S. economy while others wrung their hands expecting a major recession. We heard about it from big banks to the many talking heads predicting doom and gloom. But, there is a but and we cover that first up.  Also today you'll meet Darren Fife the entrepreneur who created the company Eco Source which has become a major player in the world of the environment. 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: 
The "surprising" story about the U.S. economy;
The FTC is taking a look at AI and giant tech companies;
Temu is opening its doors to U.S. sellers;
Corporate tax cuts and the "trickle down" theory;
What that all really means;
The Wall Street Report;
What? Pokémon with…guns?  
For the interview you'll meet Darren Fife the entrepreneur who just a little over seven years ago founded Eco Source a company that has expanded and become a major player in the world of environmental issues. 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.

The Business News Headlines 19 January 2024

It's Friday!  Welcome to the Business News Headlines. We've been absent for a couple of days as we cover the Annual Conference and Trade Show for the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association. Where today we heard from author and speaker Garrison Wynn and we'll bring you that conversation early next week. A programing note. Because we're covering this event we'll not be airing the Business Week in Review on Sunday on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. Just so you know. 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: 
The trouble with EV's and Ford has concerns;
The markets rebounded big time today;
The retail sales numbers and very good;
The Biden administration vs. overdraft fees;
The latest retail shakeup;
Citibank is downsizing;
The Wall Street Report;
The 5th nation in history lands on the Moon.
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.

The Business News Headlines 11 January 2024

It's the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 11th day of January. Welcome back. Here in Central Iowa they are calling for an additional 6 to 8 inches of snow.  That would be on top of the 5 inches we received just the other day.  Needless to say there will be delays everywhere and kids are pleased school is being canceled all over.  Say, 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: 
Inflation was up in December but, there is a but;
Wall Street freaked out a bit and why;
Google laid off hundreds and why;
Spiders and cockroaches made the news;
Automakers are being asked about...stalking;
Will Tesla actually raise worker wages? Hmmmm;
The Wall Street Report;
Bogus returns are a major retail headache.
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.

The Business News Headlines 10 January 2024

Welcome back! We kick things off today with a story about the surprising number of Americans who have signed up for the Affordable Care Act. Yes, it is a record number of people and, if you were removed from Medicaid, as thousands have been...you can still qualify for Obama Care.  That story starts us out. 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. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
Millions sign up for health insurance and it's a record;
The Enrollment Period ends on January 16 so, still time;
A big story about Ram Trucks...really big;
The purse for the Kentucky Derby just got a raise;
Why is it called the "Run for the Roses"?  We'll tell;
ADHD drugs are in short supply and why;
The top small to mid-size companies to work for?  We have the list;
The Wall Street Report;
Americans are falling short on something we said was important.
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.