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The Business News Headlines 17 May 2021

Not to be a downer but...today is Federal Income Tax Filing Day. So, yes, there is that. There are also some interesting business news stories to share with you today so, let's go!
The Bill Gates persona is cracking;
What's with the chicken shortage;
The best company in the U.S. is;
The worst company in the U.S. is;
The tweet that crashed Bitcoin;
The streaming war gets hotter;
Mask mandates and major retail;
The Wall Street Report;
Retraining/Retaining vs. Hiring.
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines & More 7 May 2021

Just before we get hyper-local and spend some time with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine let's take a look at some of the top business news headlines from today:
The jobs report was...shocking;
The "We Build the Wall" guy is in the news;
Pfizer CEO not happy with Biden;
Jared Kushner and some legal issues;
Melinda, Bill and Jeffery...it's a story;
The Wall Street Report;
Stuff you are buying as you consider office life.
Those stories plus we're in for some fun with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine as we chat it up about "Stuff to DO" in the greater Des Moines Metro.  To listen just click here.
Thanks for coming by and have a great weekend. 

The Business News Headlines 29 April 2021

Thanks for coming by on this the next to the last day of April 2021. We've checked the business news stories for you and here's what we've got for you today:
So, are you up for a cruse?
Strong economic data moved the markets;
Consumers are buying stuff...for home...still;
Ford, GM and others saw troubles and why;
Q1 is behind us. Where might we be headed?  Some thoughts;
The Wall Street Report;
The First 100 Days and the Biden Stock Market;
BOA one of the best according to LinkedIn 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.
 

The Business News Headlines 28 April 2021

Thanks for coming by for the business news headlines of the day. Here's what we've got for you on this Wednesday afternoon:
Working from home took a hit today;
The Fed leaves interest rates alone;
Investors sitting on piles of cash...what to do?
Looks like we're back to eat in restaurant chains;
The trade gap is wider but, it's not all bad news;
Bitcoin Fog is a story;
The Wall Street Report;
Facebook beats estimates as does Ford.
And, yes, another corn story.
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 April 2021

A couple of things rattled investors today and we'll talk about that first. Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the business news headlines. And, stay with us for the interview as we'll introduce you to the Fastline Marketing Group based in Kentucky and doing business nationwide.  Let's go:
This rattled investors today;
McDonald's customers not...pleased;
The hot housing market...too hot?
Good news for American farmers today;
Trucker J.B. Hunt says business is just fine;
Solar stocks bounced up today and why;
Folks are freaking out...and why;
The Wall Street Report;
Google and the planet...something new.
For the interview you'll meet the president of the Fastline Marketing Group, John Anderson. For those of you in the ag sector the name Fastline has been a steady partner of over forty years for equipment dealers and farmers when it comes to buying and selling. Today John will explain what the new changes are and how they will benefit their customer of today...and tomorrow. To listen, just click here. 

The Business News Headlines 12 April 2021

Welcome back to the Monday Edition of the business news headlines.  We can tell you that Wall Street today paused a bit as several important items kick off this week. But, before we get into that...here's what we've got for you today:
When is CEO compensation too much;
Mounting concern over a COVID19 vaccine;
Ford continues a tradition that is 39 years old;
The business world vs. voting restrictions;
Chips dip and the president weighs in;
Who makes up the "Dream Customer" today;
The Wall Street Report;
Gen Z is looking at a rough future.
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 8 April 2021

Welcome back and we're closing in on the Weekend. Thanks for coming by and a reminder that you can follow us all day, and night on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.  Here's what we've got for you today:
The Fed stays "dovish" and the S&P roars;
The new jobless claims surprised everybody;
Southwest recalling employees for....
Embattled NRA chief says it was a memory issue;
Hey, chip makers, hurry up will ya;
Boomers and Blue Chips;
A new weed story for you from Canada;
Levi sales down but outlook up;
The Wall Street Report
Introvert/Extrovert?  How to find out!
Plus for the interview you'll meet Rob Perry who is in charge of sales and marketing for Reliable Aftermarket Parts a company based in Michigan. RAParts has seen monumental growth over the past several years and we break that down.  We're talking world-wide sales, technology and customer service.  To listen, click here.
Thanks for coming by! 
 

Reliable Aftermarket Parts and More with Rob Perry

There is a vast business out there that flies under the radar of those who live in our urban areas unless, of course, you are into major urban farming like they are doing in Detroit. Here you'll meet Rob Perry who is in charge of sales and marketing for both Reliable Aftermarket Parts and their wholesale division ARC Parts. Both based in Michigan but doing business world-wide.  Here we talk about the business of agricultural and construction parts their involvement with the National Tractor Parts Dealers Association (NTPDA) and more. And, if you would like to learn more about the company history and see a quick video here is that 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 31 March 2021

On the final day of March and the end of the First Quarter we've had a busy news day and here is what we've got for you:
Fired for pre-marital sex;
What to do with your vaccination card;
Student loans, COVID and relief;
Microsoft and a $22 billion deal;
Coca-Cola and Voter Suppression;
The Wall Street Report;
The American Jobs Plan;
The ADP Jobs Report;
Paper products to go up in price?
For the interview it's Rob Perry the director of sales and marketing for Reliable Aftermarket Parts and their wholesale division AIC Aftermarket Parts. Learn about the rapid growth of this Michigan based company over the past five years and what they deem is the "secret sauce" for success. To listen in, just click here.
Thanks for coming by! 

Rapid Growth for this Michigan Based Company - Reliable Aftermarket Parts

For a company that had a very modest beginning, like in the garage of the the owner, Reliable Aftermarket Parts has been booming during the past several years and is now headquartered in an impressive new location in Williamston, Michigan. In addition the company recently launched a wholesale division AIC Replacement Parts. With me to break all of this down is Rob Perry the director of sales and marketing. We'll talk about market segments, the humble beginnings, transportation issues and the obsession with customer service. And, we promised to share the video that gives you a great look at their back-story. Meet Rob....
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.