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Business News Headlines 26 July 2018

It was quite a day on Wall Street as Facebook managed to do something that no other U.S. company has done on Wall Street...ever. The markets reacted, Amazon stock shot up, building your own 3-D gun is a reality, Radio Shack comeback, the president has harsh words for Twitter and, yes, we have a Papa John's story for you. Those and more along with the markets.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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 - 11 July 2018

If the new tariffs go through get ready to pay more for your...dog leash. The additional announced tariffs against China had an impact on the markets today. Fox, Comcast and Sky...oh my! Former Papa John's CEO is more hot water and that impacted the company stock. Tariffs are having an impact on Iowa and what is it with  young people not buying houses?  We'll tell that story too.  Click through for the business news.. And, in our interview section we'll visit with Gail Williams from Tero International about influence and conflict. We should take that national, you think?
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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 - 10 July 2018

More of you are quiting your jobs...why? One word: Wages. The markets love the earnings season and we'll tell you by how much. There was a legal decision today and Monsanto will not like it. Another blue-collar career could be going away and it's not because the company moved the jobs it is because technology, once again, has struck. Those stories and more and then it's Marketing for Business Episode 21 with Phil K. James and I. Two segments today. Click through for more! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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 - 9 July 2018

It was a bang-up day on Wall Street as traders forgot all about the trade war and focused on how much money banks are making. That story along with how 11 states are looking into fast food rules that keep employees from working at more than one fast food location and it could be one of the reasons wages remain so low. Guess who doesn't have to worry about her products being hit with tariffs? Her first name is...Ivanka. Motel 6 will keep the lights on and share your personal information with federal authorities? Those stories and a conversation with Laura Kinnard on networking and business education opportunities all today. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.

Business News Headlines 6 July 2018

It was a great jobs report and Wall Street is happy but...and you knew there was one coming. China and the United States...it's official we are in a trade war. Meanwhile what might this mean for the economy moving forward and who pays the price? Want some neo-Nazi and white nationalist gear? Amazon has a deal for you. Those stories and a neat piece about two watresses who donate a days tips to a charity each month. And we'll get with Parker Reed and Jeff Pitts from Cityview with Stuff to DO in the Metro this week into next. Click ahead for the business news headlines. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.

Business News Headlines 5 July 2018

It's Tariff Eve...as the United States is set to impose tariffs on over $34 billion of goods from China. What did the markets have to say about that? We'll share the numbers. Also the job situation in the U.S. is so tight that employers are going to be forced to pay more, offer more in benefits or switch, as fast as possible to automation. Those stories and more along with a conversation about small business funding with Jayne Armstrong the District Director for the Iowa Small Business Association.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.

Business News Headlines 19 June 2018

The "trade war" yeah, we think we can call it that now...it wiped out any gains the Dow created in 2018. That story and the impact of the Fed rate hike may help you or hurt you. Depends on if you are a saver or doing some borrowing. Need a new axe? Fender has some deals. We've finally got some numbers as to the financial hit soybean farmers will suffer. Those stories and a conversation with Greg Edwards from Catch Des Moines and Des Moines Arts Festival Stephen King is in along with Chris Dahlquist who is not only an artist but teaches artists how to become better business people. Click through...and thanks for coming by! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.

Week in Review Business News on News/Talk 1540 KXEL

It's been a week of business news. We'll kick things off with two marketing stories about national food chains then get into the death of net neutrality, the inflation issue, the Fed, trade and tariff talk. Then Bob Dylan and Whiskey, Soledad O'Brien on Juneteenth and your mood. We'll introduce you to the new state director of AARP-Iowa, check on the markets and talk taxes (who is paying and who is not) with Mike Owen from the Iowa Policy Project. Whew....click through for the business news - Week in Review.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.
 
 

Business News Headlines 15 June 2018

It's nearly Father's Day!  Welcome to this edition of the business news hour. Today free TV for AT&T customers? What is Oprah and Apple up to? Used cars are getting more expensive and we'll share why. Today it was all China...oh...and trade. We'll look at the markets a conversation with Soledad O'Brien and keeping it local with Darrell Sarmento. Click through...and thanks for coming by! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.

Business News Week in Review 10 June 2018

Just in case you missed the broadcast on News/Talk 1540 KXEL here is The Week in Review headlines where we share business stories about Starbucks, McDonald's, Monsanto, Twitter, Winnebago, Chris Craft, KFC "Fake Chicken", housing issues and much more. Just click through to hear what you may have missed.  And, we'll be back next Sunday at 2pm Central with the Business News Hour - Week in Review. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.