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The Business News Headlines 30 January 2025

It's the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 30th day of January and thanks for being with us.  Hard to believe that today, here in Central Iowa, we reached 58 degrees.  But, they tell us winter is coming back next week. If you want to follow us  on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and in under 9 minutes:
Once again YOU proved many experts wrong;
Mastercard and Visa had a great year but...there is a but;
The European Central Bank lowered its prime rate and why;
Meta, even though Zuckerberg cozied up to President Trump, paid up;
A new 30-year mortgage rate report to share;
The Wall Street Report;
So, who is going to deliver your Amazon package? We have a guess.
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 More 22 January 2025

It is great to be back with you.  We were on assignment in New Orleans for a full week and left the city just ahead of the blizzard that hit the Big Easy and dumped up to 8 inches of snow in a town that lacks snow removal equipment. Meanwhile, here in Iowa cold temps but...very little snow. Go figure. Say,  if you want to follow us  on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
He says he's not yet in the bidding war for TikTok;
Potty breaks at Starbucks just got interesting;
More news about tariffs and what that might bring;
The White House made an interesting online change;
The Wall Street Report;
Fires flare up again in Los Angeles and a word about insurance.
For the interview you'll meet Craig Barton the owner of Medicine Hat Tractor Salvage based in Alberta, Canada. It's a wide ranging conversation about a host of issues from technology, to agricultural parts, to crops grown in his area and what a 25% tariff might mean for Canada and the U.S. consumer.  Enjoy...we sure did.
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 8 January 2025

Welcome back and a quick programming note: Wall Street markets will be closed tomorrow (Thursday) which also means we're off the air.  However, we'll be posting up some recent business conversations to help keep you in the loop. And, if you want to follow us  on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and all in under 9 minutes:
Minutes from the Fed's December meeting were released;
The IRS has improved service delivery but...there is a but;
Automakers and the Consumer Electronics Show offer some  new tech;
Fact checking is not the only thing Meta has scrapped;
The Wall Street Report;
And, Delta Airlines has a new...partner.
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 More 7 January 2025

As more and more individuals seek their news content from social media, thinking the reporting is accurate, Meta has decided to do away with independent fact checking. Why? We'll start with that story. Also, stick around for the conversation with Becky McCray one-half of the duo behind SaveYour.Town. What Becky and partner Deb Brown do is help rural communities better utilize what they already have or can have to become more successful. It's a great conversation right after the news. And, if you want to follow us  on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
Fact checking? Who needs that says Meta;
Meanwhile Meta has an interesting new Board Member;
President Elect Trump on the Gulf of Mexico;
Getty Images is making a huge purchase;
Good news about the economy tanks the markets;
Lenders will no longer be able to access unpaid medical bills;
The Wall Street Report;
More issues for Tesla from the NTHSA.
Stay with us for the conversation with Becky McCray one of the founders of SaveYour.Town. What issues do rural communities grapple with and what ideas can Becky and Deb Brown bring to the table.  Join us for this wide ranging conversation about Rural America and some possible answers to help them grow and prosper.
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 December 2024

Welcome to Friday and the Business News Headlines for this the 27th day of December. We kick things off today with a look at what happened on Wall Street on this holiday shortened week and then get into a story about factions in Trump World that spilled into social media this week. Speaking of social media, if you want to follow us  on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and all in under 11 minutes:
Wall Street puts on the breaks and what happened;
A very public spat going on in Trump World;
Another telecom hacked by China;
A disturbing story about murder and insurance companies;
Another stow-away on a Delta flight...how do they do this?
The Wall Street Report;
The impact "Porch Pirates" are having on shipping costs.
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 18 December 2024

The big story comes to us from Wall Street where we say the major indexes crater. What caused the fall.  That is what we cover in our first story today.  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 18th day of December.  Thanks for being here. If you want to follow us  on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
The disaster that was on Wall Street today and why;
In other news some politics the markets didn't like;
TikTok is back in the news and some changes could be coming;
Some baseball news out of Chicago;
Let's talk about the Ten Commandments for a bit;
The Wall Street Report;
Two (maybe three) auto makers talk...merger.
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 10 December 2024

How can Small Business Owners get a larger slice of the pie?  We have some thoughts and that kicks us off this evening. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 10th day of December, glad you're with us. Also,  should you want to follow us  on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
Small Business Tips for this Holiday Sales Season;
Consumers who were "tricked" into purchases get money back;
A U.S. airline adds Tokyo and Seoul to it's destinations;
A key economic report is due out tomorrow...some thoughts;
A federal judge has blocked the merger of two grocery giants and why;
The Wall Street Report;
A troubled automaker looks to China and Spain for EV batteries.
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 9 December 2024

We're back with the Business News Headlines for today the 9th day of December and thanks so much for being with us again. Our first story today is about an iconic brand that just may get sold. Should you want to follow us  on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
The sweet story about the potential sale of a candy company;
It's been a tough year for fast food restaurants;
Now a regional sandwich chain files for Chapter 11;
Boeing has announced a number of job cuts;
China is doing a brisk EV business in Mexico;
Tesla announced a "Mini-Tesla" due out next year;
The price of gasoline continues to drop;
The Wall Street Report;
More TikTok drams in the courts.
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 5 December 2024

Welcome back to the Business News Headlines for this the 5th day of December, we're glad you are with us. Words...matter and our first story tonight is about the words that were written on the ammo used to murder insurance CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. That's first and if you want to hook up with us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
What does “deny,” “defend” and “depose” mean?
The work/life balance is not working for...women;
Bitcoin is having a big time and why;
A confusing story about Boeing, a judge and DEI;
We have a restaurant resurrection  story for you;
Honda issues a recall notice. Think gas and fire;
The Wall Street Report;
Thrust into the spotlight is security for top level executives.
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 4 December 2024

Fed Chair Jerome Powell pushes back against President-Elect Donald Trump when it comes to the independence of the Central Bank. That story kicks us off on this the 4th day of December and thanks for being with us again. Meanwhile, if you want to hook up with us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
"The Central Bank must remain independent of politics.";
The assassination of UnitedHealth CEO, Brian Thompson
Rocked Iowa and the Nation;
We revisit the Australian law about social media and kids;
Taking a cruse to Mexico? It will cost you more;
The WWE wants more eyeballs. Cue Netflix;
The incoming head of the SEC and what we know;
The Wall Street Report;
Which is better? The battle of the weight-loss drugs.
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.