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The Business News Headlines 6 January 2025

While not business news something amazing happened on Monday. Congress certified that Donald Trump won the 2024 election and...there was no...riot.  This is the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines and thanks for being here. We kick things off with a sticky legal issue brewing against the Biden Administration. 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 10 minutes:
Steel companies lawyer up;
Millions of Americans to get social security benefits;
How to solve the S.S. insolvency?  We'll take that on;
No more diversity efforts at the house that Ronald built;
The BIG show is upon us and what to expect at CES;
Big business sues California and why;
The Wall Street Report;
And, the merger of some streaming apps is a big deal.
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 23 December 2024

Looks like a "GO" for a major automaker merger. That and you, the U.S. consumer, isn't as high on the economy as you were last month.  Both stories kick us off today on this the 23rd day of December and 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 and all in under 10 minutes:
The merger would create the 3rd largest auto company by sales;
You, the U.S. consumer, are not as high on the economy as you were;
Yet you are spending plenty on holiday shopping. We've got numbers;
Another retail chain files for Chapter 11;
In more retail news: Family members want their chain back and why;
A fond look at our friends at the upscale Von Maur chain that is expanding;
Lawmakers want to ban drones from China and why;
Labor troubles at Starbucks continue and expand;
The Wall Street Report;
The technology of the doorbell from Apple.
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 19 December 2024

Some great news from the Commerce Department today. The U.S. Economy grew at a solid 3.1% in the third quarter (July - September) and that is something to celebrate.  That story kicks us off today on this the 19th day of December.  Thanks for being with us. 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 U.S. Economy grew and we'll look inside the numbers;
Though not elected, how Elon Musk may shut down the government;
Ireland has a big problem and its about data centers;
Get ready for some interesting football on Saturday;
Yet more on sports this time the NBA and Philly;
The Wall Street Report;
And, just in time for Christmas...a strike at Amazon.
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 17 December 2024

We're back. Some technical issues took us off the air on Monday but all fixed and glad to be back with you and thank you for coming back. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 17th day of December.  And 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:
You, the U.S. consumer continue to drive the economy;
The Fed will announce what many believe to be a rate cut tomorrow;
But, there is a but to all of that;
What do Americans think of the economy today and tomorrow?
And, yes we've got a question about that as well;
Amazon is breaking out the checkbook in Ohio;
The Wall Street Report;
Junk Fees are an issue now Washington wants to fix that.
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 13 December 2024

Big Tech and Big Biz is all in on President Elect Donald Trump and they are shelling out some big bucks and yes, we'll name names. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 13th day of December, thanks for being with us.  As always, 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:
Business leaders are kissing up to a second Trump term;
Dollar stores and others are saying lower income folks are cutting back;
The Fed is expected to cut rates. How will that impact you?  We'll share;
Businesses are keen to reduce their workforce in favor of AI;
Boeing is sending pink slips to hundreds in California;
The Wall Street Report;
And, are remote workers getting the shaft when it comes to raises?
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 Fastline Marketing Group with Dean Barke

One of the things that is so impressive about the Fastline Marketing Group is their commitment to "white glove" customer service. That is just one of the nuggets you'll hear in this conversation with Dean Barke the President of the organization. While other companies have shed face to face customer service Fastline Marketing Group continues a tradition of in person sales calls. The company may serve the agricultural industry however the thoughts Dean shares here should resonate with any business. Enjoy, we 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 and Fastline 12 December 2024

It's the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines on this the 12th day of December and we are 13 days away from Christmas and the Jewish Festival of Chanukah. Like you need reminding. Thanks for being with us.   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:
Yes, Virginia, inflation is still with us;
The IRS has collected 4.7 billion from tax cheats;
But that may soon come to an end and why;
The U.S. Senate is about to take up a Social Security issue;
And, YouTube is contributing to...inflation;
C-Suite folks are very nervous and why;
The Wall Street Report;
You are about to get some relief from bank fees.
For the conversation you'll hear from the President of Fastline Marketing Group, Dean Barke. While the company focuses on the agricultural market this conversation has some golden nuggets for anybody in business. From employee morale to "white glove customer service" and a host of other items we think you'll 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 11 December 2024

The continuing story about inflation kick us off today and what might the Central Bank think as we hope for a rate cut next week.  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 1th day of December, thanks for being with us.  Meanwhile, 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:
Inflation ticked up last month. What's next?
The Time Person of the Year has been named;
The grocery store saga continues with one suing the other;
Apple is upping its game in the world of AI;
Not to be left out...so too is Google;
The Supreme Court will let a class action suit go forward;
Canada's Central Bank slashed interest rates and worry about Trump Tariffs;
The Wall Street Report;
Some big time NFL news...think value.
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.