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The Business News Headlines 1 December 2023

Fed Chair Jerome Powell today talked about…yeah, you guessed it…inflation. It’s the business news headlines for Friday and the first day of December…thanks for being with us. A quick reminder we're back on the air this Sunday at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL with Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review and yes...we stream. 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: 
What Powell said and didn't say;
New rules will hinder the purchase of new EV's;
Another big time advertiser leaves X and why;
Union Pacific to lay off workers. The union is worried about safety;
McDonald's is making some burger changes and we'll share;
GDP vs. GDI - Know the difference? You will today;
The Wall Street Report;
What was/is CIB and our Panera Bread 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 30 November 2023

The end of a very good month for Wall Street and today the Blue Chips of the Dow gained over 520 points.  We'll cover all of that and why in just a bit. Today we've got a focus on what we're looking at moving forward when it comes to interest rate...cuts. That should be good news for U.S. consumers. 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.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
The Fed watches this inflation gauge and today...
It was a great month for Wall Street;
OPEC+ will cut oil production and why;
Meta shuts down thousands of fake accounts;
Tesla finally delivers 12 Cyber Trucks.  But...
Janet Yellen talks about the economy and jobs;
A senior economist predicts rate cuts next year;
The Wall Street Report;
Threads to expand next year? We'll share...where.
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 17 November 2023

It's the end of the work week for many of you as we close in on the Thanksgiving Holiday. Our prediction is that lots of folks will be taking much of next week off.  Us? Nope, we'll be here except for Thanksgiving Day. A reminder that Wall Street is closed on Thanksgiving and stops trading at 1PM Eastern on Friday. 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.  Here's what we've got for you: 
Advertisers are fleeing X and we'll share why;
Amazon to lay off "hundreds" and why;
News about First Lady Roslyn Carter;
So, Snoop Dog give up...smoke?
Another Detroit strike to talk about;
The NLRB will pause that new labor rule and why;
The Wall Street Report'
And, climate. Yet another reason to work from home.
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 November 2023

What a difference a day makes. Yesterday the markets tanked today was a different story. Also our wish is that you have a memorable Veteran's Day in the U.S. and Remembrance Day in Canada. We owe so much to those who have served we can never say "thank you" enough.  A quick reminder that we'll be back on the air Sunday at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL.  (Yes, we stream.) 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.  Here's what we've got for you: 
Stocks surged today as investors looked to earnings;
Jezebel is shutting down. What's that? We'll share;
While the U.S. economy chugs along there is trouble across the pond;
Proof that competition is good for...consumers;
Pressure on Tesla in Sweden and why that matters;
The Wall Street Report;
Apple to pay a huge fine for...discrimination. 
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 & More 9 November 2023

Things were going rather smooth on Wall Street until Jerome Powell uttered three words, "...we're not done".  He was talking about raising interest rates to combat inflation and that's where we start the newscast this evening. Meanwhile make sure you click ahead for the interview with entrepreneur Mike Wiles who has taken "How To" YouTube videos to the next level.  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.  Here's what we've got for you: 
"We're not done" as the Central Bank talks rates;
The actors strike is over...now what?
President Biden does a victory lap in Illinois;
Consumer debt goes up the most with folks under 50;
The Wall Street Report;
Something dramatic to happen to the U.S. population.
For the interview you'll meet Mike Wiles a former radio guy, former big tractor guy who came up with the idea to do YouTube videos for town folk who buy small tractors for their acreage. Why? He learned that many of them didn't know how to safely operate their new $25,000 tractor. What he did next was take YouTube how-to videos to the next level. Click ahead to meet "Tractor Mike" and even if you don't do ag or live on an acreage...you are going to enjoy this conversation. 
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 8 November 2023

Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 8th day of November and the day after some resounding victories from yesterday's elections. And wouldn't you know it...we don't do...politics. But we do cover some of the big business news stories of the day and kick things off today talking about the "neighborhood social media platform", Nextdoor which we are not on.  But, 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.  Here's what we've got for you: 
Nextdoor cuts staff and why;
Yet another diabetes drug approved for weight loss;
GM recalls all of its autonomous vehicles and why;
Mansions in Santa Fe will pay more in taxes and why;
Mortgage rates drop;
And, how about this...rents do too;
The Wall Street Report;
Warner Brothers Discovery is hurting 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines & More 27 October 2023

It's the end of a bruising week on Wall Street as the "blue chips" fell yet again.  We'll cover that and much more in this the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines. And, you are going to want to click through for a passionate conversation with the 2023 World Food Prize Laureate and founder of Roots of Peace a non-profit that works to rid the world of land mines and then reclaim the area for agriculture. It's an amazing story from Heidi Kuhn.  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.  Here's what we've got for you:
Inflation Report and YOU are still spending;
It's been a wild year for Twitter; a quick review;
Legal issues for Abercrombie & Fitch;
Just why is it so tough to get a job? Some facts;
The Wall Street Report;
Food insecurity in the U.S. is growing.
Speaking of food our guest is Heidi Kuhn the 2023  World Food Prize Laureate and the founder of Roots of Peace. You're going to listen to a passionate woman who, for twenty-five years, has been working to rid the earth of unexploded bombs and land mines.  Once done her non-profit works with local farmers to reclaim the land and put it into production. That then gives these people a job and an income.  You've got to listen and to do that click on 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 5 October 2023

We kick things off today reporting on a sluggish session on Wall Street.  Why so sluggish? Investors are anxious about the non-farm jobs report that is due out tomorrow morning. Why? If the job market remains hot it's likely the Fed will continue to raise interest rates.  Why is that? Take a listen to find out.  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.  Here's what we've got for you today:
The danger in the jobs report;
The 30-year fixed rate is the highest in 23 years;
More changes over at X. Weary yet?
Bottled water and liver disease and a big fine;
Costco selling one-ounce gold bars...a bit strange;
EV's or Hybrids? The winner is...
The Wall Street Report;
New drugs that suppress food intake scares food manufacturers.
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 14 August 2023

Welcome back to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines, any yes, we are in the final week of the great Iowa State Fair.  Go ahead and have a look.  Today we've got a couple of stories about retail, inflation and how you are feeling about the whole deal.  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.  Here's what we've got for you today:
A critical report is due tomorrow we'll share;
President Biden on automakers and the UAW;
What's the "cost per wear" of your clothing?
How much more are you spending due to inflation?
But, there is a but to that report;
What do American's think about inflation going forward?
The Wall Street Report;
That billionaire cage fight?  We have an update.
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 3 August 2023

We're sneaking up on the weekend and a reminder that this Saturday the 5th of August it's Comedians to the Rescue for the special needs, no-kill animal shelter known as the Animal Lifeline of Iowa.  We featured the non-profit a couple of weeks ago and here is a link to that conversation. Click ahead for the business news headlines 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.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Sales of Yeezy Shoes made the news;
Get ready for higher fuel prices...thank you Saudi Arabia;
An education issue between North Dakota and Minnesota;
Meta vs. Canada - Winners and Losers;
If you are in a good mood will you donate more to charity?
The Wall Street Report;
The Jobs Data coming to you tomorrow;
Juul is looking for some cash and wants to launch a new app.
And a programing note…tomorrow you’ll be hearing from entrepreneur Loretta Windsor the founder of Sista Soul Fest…now in it’s fourth year of promoting the businesses of women and women of color.  It happens on August 27th and we’re going to help her hype it up…
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.