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The Business News Headlines 14 July 2021

Sometimes it takes only one word to motivate people and today's word was..."Moderate". It's the business news headlines for Wednesday the 14th of July, thanks for being with us...here's what we've got for you today:
That word that lifted spirits;
Microsoft has an idea that might work;
More oil should soon flow;
Stockpiling...chicken. It's a thing;
The cars catch fire after being fixed?
The $16,000 auto repair that came in at $700;
The Wall Street Report;
Beer, Wine, Liquor and...supply chains.
Those stories and for the interview you'll meet Desmund Adams the man behind the socially responsible search firm, Focus & Find. We're talking about profitability and business and listen to what he has to say about twigs...and a red string. It is...stunning. Desmund Adams and business profits right 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 8 July 2021

What goes up must come down and that's what happened on Wall Street today as two major issues collided. Here's what we've got for you today:
Inflation & Covid19 and the economy;
A deeper dive into recovery fears;
Grocery stores turn to stockpiling;
Microsoft and an emergency fix;
Business, Politics and Toyota;
Yet another Amazon injury report;
The Wall Street Report
New unemployment claims rise;
The "Two Pizza Rule" is in effect. Or should be.
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 6 July 2021

For those of you who were busy celebrating the U.S. holiday of Independence day welcome back. Yes, we too took some time off. Today, and just ahead of a conversation with journalist Julie Gammack we've got these news stories for you:
About that four-day work week;
What is dragging the U.S. economy;
Some Tyson chicken news you need;
Crude oil prices fall...a bit and why;
"Everybody quit" says this McDonald's worker;
Get your free Subway sandwich and when;
Keystone Pipeline vs. the Biden Administration;
The Wall Street Report
More about the ransomware attack. 
Now comes Julie Gammack and the Okoboji Writers Retreat where you can learn from some of the top names in journalism, fiction and non-fiction writing. Join us for a business conversation designed to not only introduce you to Julie but dig deeper into the upcoming retreat. To listen, just click 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 2 July 2021

Welcome to the Friday Edition of the business news headlines and, for a little hyper-local action, we've got Jeff Pitts in to chat it up about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro.  But, firs the news:
This can't be good: Lordstown Motors and the DOJ;
GM turns heads with a lithium investment;
Oil and OPEC+ made the news;
Indiana and the U.S. Secretary of Labor;
Troubles at IBM;
The Wall Street Report
Celebrating 850,000 jobs;
Too much PTO what will employers do?
Those stories plus Jeff Pitts from Cityview with Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro. To hear that, just click here.

The Business News Headlines 30 June 2021

The final day of June and the number of new workers, according to ADP, may set the pace for a better economy. Here's what we've got for you today:
The ADP jobs report was solid;
U.S. Tribal Governments get some cash;
A new crop of folks buying RV's;
Ford is shutting down some plants and why;
New regulations will impact the autonomous vehicle market;
The Wall Street Report;
And, Apple not moving on working from the office.
Those stories plus a brief conversation with J.D. Scholten, a former congressional candidate from Iowa, who is cross-crossing the state talking about voting rights. It's called Democracy on Tap. Now, you might wonder if there is a business aspect to this and...there is.  J.D. explains. To listen, click 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 June 2021

We're nearly "outta here" when it comes to June and heads up, from the business world, the new jobs report is due out on Friday morning...but we're getting ahead of ourselves. Here's what we've got for you today:
Go Big or Go Home? United Airlines in the news;
Meanwhile Alaska Airlines cutting routes;
Walmart driving down the price of insulin;
Fulfillment center jobs starting at $20.60 an hour;
Automakers say some may ditch the mask;
GM will leave nobody behind;
Let's talk cheap groceries;
The Wall Street Report;
Another day another report on jobs.
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 28 June 2021

Where did that month go? It's the final Monday for June 2021 and a national holiday for the U.S. is coming right up. Meanwhile we've got some of the top business news stories for you like:
The FTC and Facebook;
Technology stocks ruled today and why;
"Don't worry!" says Lordstown Motors;
The Uber CEO delivered meals and made bank;
Best at 1 hour delivery? Amazon, Walmart or Target?
Trouble finding workers is a...thing;
Wait! How many Americans retired last year?
The Wall Street Report;
Will Juul go up in...smoke?
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 25 June 2021

For many of us it's the end of another busy business week.  Thanks for listening. And, stay with us after the news and click through to listen to Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine get hyper-local with Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro.  But, first the news:
The infrastructure plan means what for business;
Christmas is just six month away...you are welcome;
Televangelist Jim Bakker is back in the news;
Panasonic sheds all of its Tesla stock and why;
Pepsi to start selling...booze?
A reverse trend as businesses are leaving China;
The Wall Street Report;
Next it's the Third Office making a play for your time.
Those stories PLUS Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine. We're talking art, music, sports, farmers markets and a host of Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro. To listen, just click here. 
Thanks again! 

The Business News Headlines 23 June 2021

Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Hey, know that you can reach us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.  Here's what we've got for you today:
New home sales fell again in May and why;
Might Amazon run out of...workers;
Those fast-food meal deals...say goodbye;
Anti-Virus creator John McAfee...dead;
Warren Buffett steps down from the Gates Foundation;
The Wall Street Report;
Zoom Fatigue...so what causes it? Some thoughts.
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.

NTPDA Meet Our Member Agri Parts

Part of the NTPDA mission is to give voice to our members and help them expand their business. Today you'll meet one of our newest members, Agri Parts a family owned company based in Bolognia, Italy. It's an area that has been dubbed "Motor Country" because of the high level of manufacturing including Ferraris and Lamborghinis. Here you'll meet John Danielson the Agri Parts representative based in Wisconsin and learn more about what they sell, their expansion goals, new technology on their website and why the Malone Family joined the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association. Meet John: 
Thanks for listening and remember, if you've got news about your NTPDA Member Business make sure you reach out to us with the story. We'd love to tell it. You can call us at 1-877-668-0900.