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The Business News Headlines 7 November 2024

Welcome back to the Business News Headlines for this Thursday afternoon. Our top story is about the much anticipated Central Bank rate cut and what Fed Chair Jerome Powell had to say when asked about Donald Trump returning to the White House in January. He was...blunt. 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 Fed  Rate Cut and what that means;
Markets closed mixed today;
Inflation is still an issue in many sectors. We'll break it down;
Australia is out to  protect kids. Think Social Media;
More labor news out of Alabama. Think Amazon...again;
The Wall Street Report;
And, the Red Cups are out and what Starbucks hopes happens.
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.

The Business News Headlines 30 October 2024

Starbucks and olive oil drinks kick us off today. Also in the newscast as you know we don't do politics here BUT former President Donald Trump is responsible for The Big Lie 2.0 and it's about the economy. We couldn't let this slide and we'll share the facts. Ugh...  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 Starbucks Menu loses olive oil;
Some great news about the economy and inflation;
It's a FIRST for Reddit and we'll share what happened;
More retail holiday sales news to report;
The Boeing Corporation met with strikers and why that matters;
Subway has been hit with a lawsuit there are photos to prove it;
Trump and the Big Lie 2.0. We could not let this stand;
The Wall Street Report;
Job growth continues and we'll share the numbers from ADP.
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 28 October 2024

Welcome back to the first day of the week and the final Monday of October where we watched the markets bounce back.  We'll have that story coming up in just a bit as the Business News Headlines ramps up.  Here is what we've got for you today:
McDonald's started to win back customers driven away by high prices;
But, then came the E-Coli scare and we've got the latest;
The Ford Motor Company saw its profits sink by nearly 26%;
A pizza restaurant owner gets prison time and we'll share why;
Cash strapped Boeing is looking for...well, cash;
Holiday deals are already in the works the latest from Walmart;
Volkswagen is making some unwanted history;
The Wall Street Report;
And, it's finally here! Apple Intelligence that is.
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 24 October 2024

Over at Boeing workers remain on the picket line.  So, what's their beef with the company? We'll share that story first. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 24th day of October, thanks for being with us.  And today we've got a great business conversation for you with our friend Alison Haider and it all has to do with your and your career. But, even more than that if you are an employer you know it's much more costly to recruit than retain. So, why not give your employees the power to increase their interpersonal skills and become even more valuable to your business.  Makes sense to us. Here's what we've got for you today:
Boeing workers reject the company offer;
So, what is it they really want?  We'll share;
Surprise the weekly jobless report came in lower;
It's becoming harder to be a Starbucks customer;
Onions are back in the news;
Tesla had a big day and Elon became more wealthy;
The Wall Street Report;
Keurig Dr. Pepper is betting big money on energy drinks.
For the conversation we welcome back Alison Haider the Chief Learning Officer at Tero International as we talk about the career benefits of ramping up your interpersonal skills. This is a big deal for you the employee and also a big deal if you are the employer.  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 7 October 2024 and Joe Galasso on Protein

We're back after several days off for the recent holiday.  Thanks for being with us on this Monday the 7th day of October.  Coming up some of the big business news stories of the day along with an interesting conversation with Joe Galasso who is with W.T. Associates a firm that helps farmers and ranchers with everything from genetics to bio-security to creating their own packing plant to serve you the consumer what you truly desire in protein. 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 Reality of October 7th;
Yet another hurricane headed toward Florida;
The Supreme Court and "Pharma Bro);
Female leadership in labor unions made the news;
The FTC vs. Amazon is on;
We're watching for some big economic reports this week;
What in the world is "The Doghouse"?  We'll share;
The Wall Street Report;
Holiday Shopping Season kicks off this week. What to expect.
For the interview you'll meet Joe Galasso from W.T. Associates think about increasing profits for farmers and ranchers with a host of options that range from bio-security to genetics to enabling producers to create their own packing facility to give consumers and restaurants what they really want when it comes to protein.  Think "Dirt to Dinner Plate".
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 1 October 2024

Welcome to the first day of October and cooler temps in our past of the country.  And, a programing reminder we are out of the studio this Thursday but will be back with the business news headlines on Friday evening. 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:
U.S. job openings surprised folks;
Striking dock workers may have the upper hand;
Dating apps and violence hit the news today;
Days after Helene power is still not on and why;
If the food in your fridge safe to eat?
We bet you have that conversation every week;
Speaking of food...National Taco Day!
The Wall Street Report;
And we're talking "chips" and nope not computer chips.
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 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.