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The Business News Headlines and Dr. Beth Kaiser 30 September 2024

It is the final day of September and we're grateful you're with us again today. Coming up the Business News Headlines and then an impactful conversation with Dr. Beth Kaiser a veterinarian with Lap of Love which offers veterinary hospice care and in-home euthanasia. If you are a lover of pets you really need to hear this story and you need to know it's quite personal for our family. 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:
The impending dockworkers strike and what that means;
Verizon is still dealing with a massive service outage;
More consolidation coming as Direct TV makes a big purchase;
Renters in Omaha have had enough and have formed a union;
GM to lay off hundreds of workers and why;
The Wall Street Report;
An update on the damage and loss of live from Hurricane Helene.
For the conversation you'll meet Dr. Beth Kaiser a veterinarian who works with Lap of Love. Think hospice care for pets as well as in-home euthanasia. Lap of Love is now in some 35 states and if you are a lover of animals you really need to hear about this service. And, yes, it is personal.  We had to make this gut wrenching decision about our boy Oscar.  I had no idea this organization existed and now you all know as well. 
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 September 2024

Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines and a reminder that we're back with you this Sunday, Noon Central with the Business News, Week in Review and also an important conversation for you who have pets.  My guest will be Dr. Beth Kaiser a veterinarian with Lap of Love. Think veterinary hospice and in-home euthanasia.  And, this is also a personal story.  That's Sunday and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and we do stream. 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:
New inflation numbers are out and what they tell us;
Look for more rate cuts by the Central Bank;
What do these numbers mean to us, the consumer? We'll share;
The last thing we need is a dockworker strike. The latest on that;
Government officials are focusing on Boar's Head and why;
Gold is a big thing...at Costco;
The Wall Street Report;
Some awful news about death and destruction - Hurricane Helene.
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 25 September 2024

Hey Wednesday...we're here.  This is the Business News Headlines for the 25th day of September and thanks for being here. Today, along with the business news headlines you'll hear from Ashley Jared the Communications Director for the Iowa Finance Authority about a new tool that we think is a game-changer for communities, employers, colleges and universities. It's called the Iowa Profile and is full of data on housing, demographics, health issues, economic trends.  This is a quick dive and yes, you can use the tool...today. 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:
The Boeing strike is still...on;
The company delivered food for over 70 years...
It will cease operations on 22 November;
More labor troubles for Stellantis;
Why the price of eggs has gone up;
A looming dockworkers strike has everybody worried;
The Wall Street Report;
And, Amazon workers continue to fight RTO.
For the interview you'll meet Ashley Jared from the Iowa Finance Authority as we talk about a new, free to use, product called the Iowa Profile.  In it you will find data on demographics, quality of life, housing, renting, wages, health and so much more. Wouldn't it be great to make decisions based on....data rather than guesswork?   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 17 September 2024

We'll kick this off today thanking YOU.  Yes, you the consumer continued to consume in August which is odd because on one hand folks are complaining about prices yet they keep buying. Oh...and there is another reason and we'll share that 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:
Consumers consuming and one reason they have;
We are all on Fed Watch and what will they do?
Teens signing up for Instagram will notice a change
An airline merger moves forward with provisions;
The University of Tennessee is imposing a 10% fee and why;
Guns, Guards and the Boeing Strike;
Stock buy-backs are still the rage.  Check Microsoft;
The Wall Street Report
And were not doing well: Women and parity.
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 16 September 2024

Something that we learned today is that Mondays are...back!  Like they really never left?  Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines for this the 16th day of September. Glad you're here again.  Say, 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 when but how much.  All eyes on the Fed;
Legal cases against the Kroger/Albertsons merger;
And Washington State has some bad memories;
Boeing executives surprised at worker...anger;
The UAW files a grievance with the NLRB and why;
From the retail world:  Target Circle Days are coming;
The Wall Street Report;
Like we said, Mondays are...back!
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 September 2024

It was a stunning reversal on Wall Street as we watched the markets correct what they lost the first week of September. Why? Some positive data about inflation as well as consumer sentiment. We'll cover all of that in just a moment. 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:
Boeing workers go out on strike;
The renewed power of labor unions;
Boars Head will close the troubled Virginia plant;
Ben Sasse, was, it would seem, a big Florida spender;
The need for skilled workers moves migration forward;
The Wall Street Report;
Consumers, that would be you, are feeling pretty good these days.
A reminder that we're back this Sunday, Noon Central, and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL with the Business Week in Review and, yes, we do stream.
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 12 September 2024

Today we got more good news from the inflation front and that's first up.  Also make sure you listen to my conversation with Cole Peterson the man behind Off the Line Performance.  This is no ordinary shop. Cole and his crew install custom motors and equipment that can boost the horsepower of a vehicle in the hundreds. While the cost isn't cheap...his business is booming. 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:
Wholesale inflation dips and we'll share the numbers;
Financial Crime is a big deal and we'll tell you that story;
Boeing is waiting to hear if workers will strike;
American Airlines cabin crews approve a contract;
The Wall Street Report;
Jeep and Ram dealers are mounting a revolt and why.
For the interview you'll meet Cole Peterson who loves fast vehicles and is the man behind Off the Line Performance a truly unique shop headquartered in Des Moines and that does business nationwide. Think high power performance for classic vehicles and more common cars, trucks and vans. 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 9 September 2024

On Monday Wall Street attempted to claw back some of the losses that happened in the worst week the equities have had in over a year.  And, they got some back but did come off session highs to get there. That story kicks us off today for the Business News Headlines. 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:
Clawing back and who won the day;
Apple made some headlines with new products;
And will not fully embrace AI;
In retail news, another company files for bankruptcy;
Big SUV's and Trucks...the government wants new rules and why;
More to worry about: Overheating battery devices on...airplanes;
The Wall Street Report;
Behind on your student debt?  That will soon hit your credit report.
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 Meet Tony McGhee 5 September 2025

We kick things off today with a story about those "frequent flyer" programs offered by the airlines which is now being looked at by the U.S. Government and why.  Also today you'll meet one of our newest friends musician Tony McGhee.  A chance meeting last week put me in touch with this very talented drummer and writer.  You won't want to miss out. 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:
Secretary Buttigieg wants to know more from the airlines;
The confusing world of U.S. jobs;
Wall Street closed mixed and we'll share what happened;
Some restaurant news from Red Lobster;
Some retail news from pharmacy chain Rite Aid;
The Wall Street Report;
More labor troubles for Amazon.
For the interview you’ll meet professional drummer Tony McGhee who now lives in Central Iowa but works his craft across the U.S. and parts of Europe. I had no idea of how deep his story was and, frankly, I was blown away. You can hook up with Tony McGhee here on his Facebook Page and check out his music on Amazon, Spotify and more.  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 4 September 2024

Yet another mass school shooting this time in Georgia.  At news time we learn there are four people murdered and nine people hospitalized. Dreadful when some treasure guns over kids.  In the Business News Headlines today we'll take a look at a new report on jobs that rattled the markets a bit but when we take a deeper look there were some bright spots.  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:
The Labor Department Jobs Report is out;
And we'll take a deeper dive into the numbers;
How about trademarking "Very Demure"?  No...really;
The Dollar Tree slashed its full year sales number and why;
But, there is a but when we reported this...you think?
President Biden to nix the U.S. Steel sale to Nippon Steel;
The Wall Street Report;
Some big changes over at Lyft.
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.