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The Business News Headlines 23 October 2024

McDonald's is in full crisis mode following a deadly e-coli outbreak that sickened 49 people in ten states and resulted in the death of one customer.  That story kicks us off in this the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 23rd day of October.  And, 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:
McDonald's struggles to ID what happened;
Boeing reports a massive Q3 loss and that's not all;
Restaurant chains having a really tough year;
And more news about another to seek Chapter 11;
If you like spiced cranberry drinks we have news;
Tesla surprised with some big earnings;
A scary Wall Street Report;
American Airlines gets a big fine. We'll share why.
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 26 August 2024

Welcome to the final day of August and 100 degrees here in Central Iowa.  They say it's due to "Corn Sweat" which is the moisture released by acres and acres of corn grown in the Midwest. See what you learn here? And Happy National Dog Day!  Yofi says, "Hi!"  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:
Canada joins the U.S. in 100% tariffs on EV's from China;
And...why;
Kroger and Albertsons fight to allow their merger to happen;
Uber is fined millions by the Dutch and we'll share why;
What does Delta and Outback Steakhouse have in common?
Traveling over the Labor Day Weekend?
Advice is to have a back up plan and be patient;
The Wall Street Report;
So, what's with Apple and "Glow-Time"?
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 July 2024

Our area of the Greater Des Moines Metro has been busy cleaning up after a tornado touched down in the City of Urbandale and Windsor Heights.  There also was damage in downtown Des Moines as the twister made it's way across the metro. The second big storm to hit this area in less than a month. Welcome to the Business News Headlines and we've got some great stories for you.  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 big story today is that of retail sales;
The numbers surprised many economists;
Walmart wants you to think "Back to School" shopping;
And brushing off an old brand at the same time;
Buying ammo from a vending machine? Yep;
The U.S. is imposing sanctions over timeshare fraud in Mexico;
The Wall Street Report;
The big hit on car dealers from the cyber attack is massive.
Thanks for being here!
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 a Business Conversation 10 July 2024

Welcome back! Today we're trying something new. Rather than offer up the business news headlines in one audio player and then the business interview in another we are combining them. Just ahead you'll hear some of the top business news stories from today and then, without having to click ahead or click on another player you'll be able to listen to my conversation with Ro Crosbie the founder, President and CEO of Tero International as we talk about the changeup corporations are making that highlight retention over the ever revolving door of recruiting only to see those employees leave sooner than later.  It's a small tweak but we think it makes things easier on...you. And you can let us know your thoughts by heading to 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:
Perhaps THIS is the news we've been waiting for;
New tariffs on steel coming from China funneled through Mexico;
A ballot proposal will let Uber and Lyft drivers form a union;
How about small nuclear reactors to generate power?  
CNN is about to get...smaller;
Speaking of smaller...Big Lots is about to go there too;
The Wall Street Report;
The pharmacy "middle-man" and the Justice Department.
For the interview you'll hear from Ro Crosbie as we talk about what corporations across the globe are now focusing on...and that's high quality skills training. Companies are growing weary about the ongoing "revolving door" of HR and now look to better improve their workforce with training.  Ro Crosbie from Tero International is with us. 
Thanks for being here!
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 17 April 2024

It's been a tough couple of days for Wall Street as investors have a host of things to worry about.  Today was no different.  Meanwhile President Biden made some promises today to American steelworkers that may heat up some international issues and we'll kick things off with that story. Also make sure you click ahead for the interview with entrepreneur and Architect Steve Wilke-Shapiro the founder of Sequel Architecture. And, a reminder, 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 U.S. President, Japan and U.S. Steel;
Really? $56 billion for Elon? It will be a touch sell;
The IMF sees a much better economic picture;
Disney actors want to join a union;
Meanwhile Disneyland to get a makeover;
Drive a Ford Bronco or Maverick? Listen up;
The Wall Street Report;
Good news for those who suffer from sleep apnea. 
For the interview you'll meet entrepreneur and architect Steve Wilke-Shapiro the founder of Sequel Architecture and Interiors. His work not only focuses on preservation but also mixing the new with, sometimes, the very old. The result is a stunning project that ranges from the small to the very large. To listen to that conversation CLICK THIS LINK.
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 April 2024

Welcome to the Friday edition of the Business News Headlines and a reminder that we're back on Sunday, Noon Central, with the Business Week in Review and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and yes, we do stream. You'll hear the top news stories of this week along with a couple of interesting business conversations. Today the big story is the Jobs Report and it was astonishing with broad implications. Janet Yellen is in China and what she was saying about jobs. Meanwhile in New Mexico a story about Electric Vehicles and local dealers. Casinos and Smoking…two habits that are concerning made the news.  We’ve got some union news coming from Alabama. The Wall Street Report is a very welcome story today and Tesla is at it again…slashing prices that is.  Let’s go!
Thanks for being with us!
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 April 2024

Where in the world is Janet Yellen?  We’ll share. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 4th day of April! In other news:  We'll share some tips on avoiding tax scams and what scammers will tell you. I've got a partly personal story about an obvious Medicare Scam that is heating up.  It’s been awhile since we’ve talked about the wacky platform X what was once Twitter.  We have a new update. Be careful what you say…would be a good message for officials of the Central Bank. Conflicting words caused Wall Street to bottom out late today. We’ll have those details in the Wall Street Report. And finally Ford is shelving some electric vehicle manufacturing in favor of focusing on Hybrids…we’ll share why with you as well. By the way,  if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. 
Thanks for being with us!
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 22 March 2024

The Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines for this the 22nd day of March and coming to you from our remote studio in Mason City, Iowa.  And, yes, it's turned much colder and snow, they say, is on the way. By the way,  if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And 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 had a winning week;
Former President Trump to go public;
More AI news this time from Tennessee;
Reddit shares dipped today but still high;
McDonald's food to become too expensive?
Fewer remote jobs but, there is a but for employers;
The Wall Street Report;
And, Walmart is seeking wealthier shoppers.
Those stories and we cross the Atlantic to visit with our friend Nick Young of Nick Young's Tractor Parts. We're talking tractors, equipment, Brexit and agriculture in England. To hear that segment click this link.
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 21 March 2024

Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines and stay with us for an exclusive interview by way of Israel.  Jarad Bernstein is the Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines, Iowa and he recently returned to the U.S. following a multi-day trip to Northern Israel.  While we do touch on the war effort we're also talking about the impact the war has had on businesses and the local economy.  Also if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And 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 Justice Department files suit against Apple;
The markets soared yet again;
Reddit went public in a very big way;
New jobless numbers are in and we'll share;
The Wall Street Report;
And, NASA is having a hard time finding...workers and why.
For the interview you'll meet my friend Jarad Bernstein who just arrived back in the U.S. following a trip into Northern Israel. We talk about agriculture, tourism and the amazing way people are actually going to Israel to help...rather than leave.  It's quite the story and you can hear it by clicking this link.
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 14 March 2024

If you were with us yesterday you learned that the U.S. House passed a bill to ban TikTok in the U.S. That bill now goes to the Senate and if passed there President Biden said he would sign it into law.  But if somebody buys the social media platform here in the U.S. it will stay live. Our first story today is about a familiar name linked to a possible buy.  Say,  if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And 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:
He says he is putting together a group to buy TikTok;
President Biden is against selling U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel and why;
Megan the Duchess of Sussex has a new business and how we know;
The Wholesale Price Index tells us inflation is still here;
That fact puts the Fed is a tough spot;
Mortgage rates have fallen but, there is a but;
Top jobs five years post college?  We have a list;
The Wall Street Report;
YouTube is doing something interesting but not about video.
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.