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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.

The Business News Headlines and More 3 December 2024

This is the third day of December and once again it was a thrilling ride on Wall Street. Welcome to the Business News Headlines, we're glad you are with us today.  We kick things off with a story about the richest man who is having some trouble getting...richer.  And, stick around for a fun conversation with Andrew Giangola a Public Relations Pro and a Brooklyn, NY native that fell in love with the Professional Bull Riders Association.  So much so that he's written an amazing book about the sport.  Also, 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:
Elon's pay problems just got more murky;
U.S. Job Openings grew and more about the job market;
More Tariff Talk this time its small businesses that are worried;
Us? We think it's all hot air.
Employing children in dangerous jobs? Yep it happened again in Iowa;
The Wall Street Report;
The issue of paying as little as 5 cents an hour...this will shock you.
For the conversation you'll meet Andrew Giangola who is from Brooklyn, NY but also fell in love with the Professional Bull Riders Association. So much so that he has written a book about the sport that is a fantastic inside look of what goes on with the riders and the staff.  While the book is sold out on Amazon you can pick up a copy of Love & Try: Stories of Gratitude and Grit in Professional Bull Riding at the PBR Website which is really worth a peek.  Andrew was a fun interview and we think you'll enjoy it as well.  Let's go! 
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 2 December 2024

Welcome back and we hope you had a great Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend.  We know that many folks took four or even five days away and some are slowly getting back in the game.  We kick things off tonight with a bit of history being made at U.S. airports. Yes, a record number of passengers were screened. 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:
TSA says they hit a new screening record on Sunday;
It's Cyber-Monday and what might we expect?
The Fed.  Will they or won't they?  We have a report;
GM is selling a battery plant in Michigan and why;
Workers in Wisconsin win a legal case...think unions;
The Wall Street Report;
And, a new chip startup to challenge Nvidia.
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 26 November 2024

For those of you who have followed our newscast for some time know that we stay away from politics. There is enough of that out there. However when political issues like tariffs come up we take a look at what they may mean for not only the economy but also you the consumer. That story is first up today. Thanks for being with us.  Also,  if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:
The Trump Tariffs and the impact on consumers;
Canada weighs in on tariffs and it's not pretty;
What will the Fed do about interest rates?  Some thoughts;
President Biden wants Medicaid and Medicare to cover weight loss drugs;
It seems oil companies are not so keen on "Drill Baby, Drill" and why;
Elon Musk is limiting outside news on X;
The Wall Street Report;
Department store chain Kohls has a leadership change 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 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 25 November 2024

There is a reason the Blue Chips had an astonishing day on Monday and we'll cover that story and more in this edition of the Business News Headlines for the 25th day of November. Thanks for being with us. Also,  if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:
The Dow gained a whopping 440 points and a new record;
Google is in more hot water with the Justice Department;
California to offer EV rebates if Trump cuts them;
Macy's unable to post results and the reason is wild;
Yes, we were also without Outlook 365;
The Wall Street Report;
Retailer are hoping for a strong season but will it come?
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.

Insight on Business Headlines and More 21 November 2024

US regulators want Google to devest of…chrome.  This is the business news headlines for Thursday the 21st day of November, thanks for being here. That story kicks us off today and stick around for what is a hyper-local story about West Gate-Adephic Lodge #509 AF & M a Masonic Lodge in Windsor Heights, Iowa that puts on a fund raising breakfast the third Saturday of each month. Why? to raise funds for smaller non-profits in the Greater Des Moines Metro. My guest is member Steve Blondino. We're airing this in the hope you might take the idea and run with in in your community.  Also,  if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:
Google and the Justice Department;
Two big movies are released this weekend;
Could we get "Glicked"?
Phillips 66 is in some hot water over...water;
A legal decision about the Penn State logo;
A nugget we found about TGI Friday's is of interest;
The Wall Street Report;
The price of your Thanksgiving Dinner for ten.
Stay with us for a conversation about doing good for others. My guest is Steve Blondino and it's all about food, friends, finance and giving.  We're airing this hyper local story in the hope that you'll be motivated to do something similar in your community.
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.
 

America's Most Loved Vehicles with Karl Bauer

We're about to talk cars and trucks. My guest is Karl Bauer the Executive Analyst for ISeeCars.com.  We're going to talk about the thirteen most loved vehicles in America as well as some conversations about electric vehicles and why the U.S. auto industry just can't seem to compete with automakers in Korea and Japan. It's a wide ranging conversation and you can check to see if your vehicle made the list of "Most Loved Vehicles in America". Here's Karl: 
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.

Insight on Business and More 20 November 2024

We think our podcast service has fixed the bug that happened just yesterday. Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of the Business News Headlines, we're grateful you're with us. Kicking things off today is a story about soup and later in the newscast you'll hear from Karl Bauer the Executive Analyst for ISeeCars.com.  We're going to talk about the thirteen most loved vehicles in America as well as some EV talk and why the U.S. auto industry just can't seem to compete with Korea and Japan.  Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:
It's not just soup anymore;
Target reported Q3 sales and what happened to its stock price;
Comcast making some major programming changes;
More labor news this time out of Kentucky;
A famous gas station chain is calling it quits;
The Wall Street Report;
Some big time Netflix news!
And stay with us for that conversation with Karl Bauer as we geek out on vehicles.
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 November 2024

It was a wild day on Wall Street as the three major indexes combined for some record increases. To be sure, this is something that happens after most presidential elections. Why? One thing the market hates is uncertainty which is where we've been at for weeks. Following the election, no matter who wins, the markets react positively. That bit of news is first.  Meanwhile,  if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:
Stocks surge after the election and why;
But there is a but...
Elon Musk is a happy guy and why;
Best small SUV's for city driving? We have a list;
A court says a Colorado law banning gun sales to minors can stay;
What's the future look like for a rate cut by the Fed? Our thoughts;
More auto worker layoffs happening in Ohio;
The Wall Street Report;
Amazon defends it's Return to Office or Else policy.
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 November 2024

It's finally here. Election Day 2024 and voter turnout, at least here in Iowa is huge. Poll workers are reporting record crowds and in Polk County, the largest country in Iowa thousands of people who did not vote two years ago have turned out over the past couple of weeks. If you're on edge take a deep breath.  We may not know the results for some time.  However congressional races may come more quickly. Me? A watch party this evening with a bunch of friends. Meanwhile,  if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:
Wall Street has a huge day;
Here in Iowa a "ruby red" state may turn...purple;
The Boeing workers are headed back to work;
Labor unions have had a big run over the past two years;
What are voters thinking? The AP surveyed over 110,000;
Some welcome news about school lunches from the USDA;
The Wall Street Report;
More labor news this time a strike at the New York Times.
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.