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Thursday Jan 28, 2021
The Business News Headlines 28 January 2021
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Welcome back to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines, we're glad you're here. And, you can follow us all day for stock numbers and our business interviews on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour. Here's what we've got for you today:
Weekly jobless claims are in;
Earnings for Apple and McDonalds;
Oil futures fell today;
Speaking of falling...GameStop;
Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) on Wall Street;
Getting the message on EV is GM;
The Wall Street Report;
Is your ZOOM etiquette slipping?
Those stories PLUS for the interview it's Jeff Griggs the COO of All States Ag Parts (ASAP) in to talk about some recent acquisitions in the United States and Canada. What is the driver, what are the companies and more. Acquisitions, Agriculture and ASAP can be heard by clicking here.
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
Business News Headlines 13 January 2021
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
It's midweek and we've got the business news headlines for you. In less than ten minutes you are up to speed on some of the biggest business stories of the day. Here's what we've got for you:
Tax forms and "Tax Time" one done...the other;
Investors and Chaos the thought is;
The House does impeach President Trump a second time;
Airlines/Airports and security;
Some Chinese products now banned;
Amazon and Parler headed to court;
Boeing has a new safety person;
Tesla has a major new rival;
The Wall Street Report;
Yet another pandemic trend.
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.
Thursday Dec 24, 2020
The Business News Headlines 24 December 2020
Thursday Dec 24, 2020
Thursday Dec 24, 2020
It was a short day on Wall Street but there was no lack of business news stories. Here's what we've got for you on this Christmas Eve:
The fight that may put Fox News in court;
China and a monopoly probe;
Home mortgage rates have dropped...again;
What about 2021 and Wall Street;
The Wall Street Report;
Republicans block further stimulus dollars;
Remote working causes headaches for states;
The boring holiday gift that is red hot.
Those stories plus we're talking cars and trucks with Julie Blackley from ISeeCars.com. But, not just any vehicle...we're talking about the hot consumer choices in the U.S. and by region. To listen and learn more about what the company does for consumers....CLICK HERE.
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
The Business News Headlines 16 December 2020
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of the business news headlines! Follow along all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour. Here's what we've got for you today:
Buying a car...some tips and interest rate news;
IPO Fever still strong on Wall Street;
Elon Musk, Las Vegas and Tunnels;
Retail sales numbers fell in November;
The Wall Street Report;
Job seekers and what they are willing to give up;
The "Impostor Syndrome" and what to do.
Thanks for listening!
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
The Business News Headlines 2 December 2020
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Welcome back to what is the late edition of the business news headlines...don't ask. We lead off with a story about..."PackageMageddon" here's what we've got:
UPS says enough is enough;
China gets slapped by the U.S. Congress;
Good news for Australia;
Could diversity really come to U.S. corporations;
Salesforce had a rough day;
The Wall Street Report;
Some sobering news about the Midwest.
Those stories plus our continuing series about entrepreneurs who have launched during the pandemic or have seen major growth over the past nine months. My guest is Kevin Vandekrol and we call him a "Pedal Pusher" but we're not talking about bikes. Click here to listen.
Thanks, again, for coming by.
Monday Nov 30, 2020
The Business News Headlines30 November 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
It's the final day of November 2020 and if you're like us...that was one heck-of-a long month...whew! Here's what we've got for the business news headlines:
Was today an early warning about December;
More job cuts in the oil industry and why;
J.C. Penny and what's next;
Facebook made a purchase because...
An early 2021 prediction;
Forces are colliding in the housing market;
The Wall Street Report;
And the $44 billion dollar merger and why it matters.
Thanks for listening!
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
The Business News Headlines 25 November 2020
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
The president has pardoned Michael Flynn who plead guilty to lying to the FBI but that story didn't make the business news. Here, however, is what we've got for you today:
Bingo Cards, 2020 and Delivery Vans;
Staying safe? No not the virus but...hackers;
Slack and Salesforce news;
Credit and young people an interesting story;
Door Dash to pay up $2.5 million;
A crockpot story...no, not "crackpot";
The Wall Street Report;
Buy Now - Pay Later, it's a thing.
Those stories plus you'll hear from yet another person who has launched a business during the pandemic. This time it's personal mentor and life coach Matt Kiernan and how he helps men better understand the stress they face daily and how to adjust. You can listen to that conversation here.
Monday Nov 16, 2020
The Business News Headlines 16 November 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Welcome back to another Monday and the business news headlines for the 16th day of November. We start our newscast today talking about the holidays:
The Holidays vs. The Economy;
Might cash become obsolete?
Small toy stores fret the season;
The sad story of money and Venezuela;
The Wall Street Report;
All eyes on Moderna;
A big bank deal announced today.
Thanks for coming by for your quick fix on the business news headlines. If you want to follow us all day long just check Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.
Thanks for listening!
Friday Nov 13, 2020
The Business News Headlines 13 November 2020
Friday Nov 13, 2020
Friday Nov 13, 2020
A quick look at some of the top business news stories for Friday the 13th Day of November. Here's what we've got for you:
Prices are going up in 2021...we have a list;
Wall Street back into Blue Chips;
GM announces a recall;
McDonald's and COVID inspections;
Oil & Gas prices dropped again;
It ain't over...over at Wells Fargo;
Some DoorDash IPO news;
The Wall Street numbers;
Amazon wants in your garage.
Those stories plus we get hyper-local with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine and Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro. From sports to The Nutcracker and some side stories too. To listen, click right here!
Thanks for coming by!
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
The Business News Headlines 4 November 2020
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
It's been a day. For many people across the United States they have been clicking into their phones, watching TV and trying to figure out the presidential election. Us too. Welcome to "The Day After" and here's what we've got for you:
Votes are being counted and Wall Street had a big day;
One thing is for sure our job problem is real;
Today another retail chain called it quits;
Tech stocks soared but, is that a good thing;
The Wall Street Report;
There were two winners in California yesterday.
Those stories plus we'll talk about ISO Certification and what it means to a company and, more importantly, their customers. Von Leefer and Linda Leefer from Area Diesel Service joins me for that conversation and you can hear it all...here.
Thanks for listening!