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The Business News Headlines 25 May 2023

The stock market was up and down today and we'll share the final numbers in just a bit. Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Grateful that you're with us again today.   Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:   
Surprise, the economy grew more in the 1st quarter than reported;
Mortgage rates climb again;
Meanwhile April pending home sales held steady;
NIVIDA shocked investors with their report;
Will they or won't they...think The Fed;
A deep dive into the Aging of America;
The Wall Street Report;
Hey, A&F is...back.  You in?
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 May 2023

Debt Ceiling...it's just about the only thing being talked about in the business world and today uncertainty about the future of the solvency of the United States continued.  That is just one of the stories we've got for you today. Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:   
The Debt Ceiling and The Markets;
More chaos at Twitter causes panic;
Too many parking lots? What you may not know;
The rise in jobless numbers may not be...accurate;
The Wall Street Report;
Meta is fined big time by the EU and for what?
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 19 May 2023

Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines today broadcasting from our remote studio in Mason City, Iowa.  Good to have you with us.  A reminder that we kick off the week on Sunday with the Business Week in Review that airs at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and yes, we do stream.  Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:   
The Justice Department, American Airlines and Jet Blue;
The Debt Ceiling talks have stalled;
That Montana ban on TikToc...might not work;
Bud Light and LGBTQ+ is back in the news;
The grocery business and...Amazon;
Uber is fighting a bill in Illinois and we'll share;
The Wall Street Report;
Debt Ceiling, Recession and Jobs...some scary numbers.
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 and More 18 May 2023

Thanks for coming by for yet another edition of the Business News Headlines. Grateful you're with us again today. Just ahead several hot business news stories of the day and make sure you click through to listen to immigration attorney Lori Chesser as we discuss workforce issues, immigration and what she has experienced in her long career. It's quite the conversation. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:   
DeSantis vs. Disney and Economics;
The Supreme Court and online platforms;
Mortgage rates climb yet again;
Ice is a big deal over at Starbucks;
Chick-fil-a is closing a store...but not just any store;
Walmart echoes what Target just reported;
Russia has been getting airline parts. Illegal but true;
The Wall Street Report;
Some pot news regarding employment tests.
Also, make sure you click through to listen to a conversation about immigration and the workforce crisis. Our returning guest is immigration attorney Lori Chesser from Dentons Davis Brown who has decades of experience in this area. It all makes for an interesting discussion. To listen to that segment 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.

The Business News Headlines 17 May 2023

Welcome back to what has turned out to be the Late Edition of the Business News Headlines. We've been on the phone most of the day securing additional conversations with business leaders from across the country so the news...well, is a bit late.  However, we've got some interesting stories for you. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:   
Hope springs eternal...and the Debt Ceiling;
Some retailers are hitting the "recession button"
And, we'll share who that might be and why;
A fun story about...wieners;
Kraft-Heinz wants you to "mix it up" a bit;
Tipping McDonald's workers made the news;
The Wall Street Report;
 A new study reports faults in corporate DEI efforts.
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 18 April 2023

We know...you've been worried about this for months. Today is the Federal Income Tax Day but if you've not yet filed there is still time for you to request an extension. But, get busy. Today in the business news headlines well kick things off with what we said earlier in the week that proved to be 100% spot on.  So why did Fox News settle with Dominion? We think the answer is pretty clear. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:   
The settlement with Fox News and why that had to happen;
It's a confusing time for the economy...some thoughts;
May 1st could be an important date if you watch television;
Netflix to pull the plug on what made it a household word;
Corporate defaults are high...what's going on?
Walmart says retail is OK...but, there is a but;
Giving food away rather than trash it?  It's a story;
The Wall Street Report;
Insert ChatGPT into the stock market and you get?
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 & More 31 March 2023

Welcome everybody to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Here we'll offer up some of the big stories of the day along with an interesting interview about some bills working through the Iowa Legislature that deals with Child Labor Laws.  My guest is Charlie Wishman the President of the Iowa Federation of Labor who says his group is not against kids getting a job but says those jobs need to be safe and "age appropriate".  You can listen to that conversation after the news. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:  
Paying for the Blue Check on Twitter...nope;
The Tesla Semi is being recalled and why;
A new survey about TikToc is out and what you think;
Meanwhile Italy is banning a new technology;
Pay Raises, Railroads and Derailments;
The new numbers are out about inflation;
The Wall Street Report;
The big gaming conference...ain't gonna happen.
Those stories plus a conversation with Charlie Wishman from the Iowa Federation of Labor AFL/CIO who visits with us about the danger that could impact children and families in Iowa. To be clear this organization is not against children picking up a job...a safe job. Their concern is much deeper. You can learn more about the potential impact by following this link and story from the Iowa Federation of Labor and you can listen to our conversation here...
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 29 March 2023

Welcome to what was a big day on Wall Street as investors shook off bank concerns and focused on some more positive data.  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 29th of March thanks, as always, for spending some time with us as we focus on some of the big stories of the day. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:  
It's "Bad for Business" says a Fox News executive about...
The State of Arkansas vs. Social Media;
High egg prices and whopping profit;
Starbucks, Unions and now...Iowa;
Some hopeful housing news;
McDonald's has a new McFlurry flavor soon;
Got Walmart+? You are in for a tasty perk;
Disney vs. DeSantis: Chalk one up for...Disney;
The Wall Street Report;
Putting the whoa on...AI?
hanks 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 & More 27 March 2023

Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines!  We're grateful that you're spending some time with us.  Coming up today we kick things off with a tipping story and how you are spending more in more places in more ways.  Also, make sure you click ahead and give a listen to our conversation about advertising and marketing with  Jeff Pfeifer of TractorHouse.com. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:  
Tipping or having you pay worker wages;
The settlement comes to $240,000 and why;
Disney begins laying off workers...how many?
The economics of...Food Stamps or SNAP funds;
This recreation vehicle maker just bought a battery plant;
Farmers to get more federal assistance;
The Wall Street Report;
Got a "side hustle"?  Nearly half of you do.
For the interview you'll meet Jeff Pfeifer of TractorHouse.com.  We hooked up during a recent trip to Nashville for the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association and talked advertising, marketing, niche publications, media choices, website and more.  No matter what industry you are in this is a conversation that should interest you.  To listen 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.

Advertising & Marketing with Jeff Pfeifer of TractorHouse

Advertising and marketing products and services can be a nightmare. So many avenues and so little resources. Here, during the NTPDA Annual Conference and Trade Show, we sat down to talk about those topics, the use of print and digital media with Jeff Pfeifer of TractorHouse.com.  TractorHouse, a division of Sandhills Global Media has been coming to these annual events for years and not only does the Lincoln, NE based company produce products that put buyers and sellers together they also create and host many of the websites currently in use by members of this association. Click the player to listen to a wide-ranging conversation about several of the ways you can take your product or service to the consumer who is motivated to buy.  This conversation originally aired on News/Talk 1540 KXEL based in Waterloo, Iowa.
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.