It’s the Monday edition of the business news headlines which I wrote in a airport terminal and then do to a crash of a twin engine Cessna through the Clearwater/St. Petersburg Airport (nobody hurt) we had to wait hours for the FAA to open up the airport. Then over an hour later we finally took off. Not arriving in Iowa until 9:00PM. What a day and here's the news:
- The Markets bounced back;
- Not a good couple of weeks for Elon Musk;
- In case you've run out of stuff to worry about...
- Summer road trips in spite of higher gas prices;
- Another big chain leaves Russia;
- The IRS is raising interest rates;
- A major bank increased its minimum wage...a bunch;
- The Wall Street Report;
- How about "Mandatory Vacation"?
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If you are an investor you are scared…for a large percent of the population it’s pretty…meh. It’s the business news headlines for Thursday the 19th day of May…thanks for being with us as we regroup from our mobile studio in Florida. Here's what we've got for you:
- Just how many folks are into stocks;
- Nearly 2 million Americans did this so far this year;
- Restaurants and their Public Image...naming names;
- McDonald's has found a buyer for Russian locations;
- The Amazon of cars is in trouble. We'll detail;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Who really wants the 4-Day Work Week?
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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.
There is always hope and just maybe investors will get a break come next week. It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 13th day of May…thanks for being with us and yes, we’re back in our studio after a whirlwind trip to D.C. Here's what we've got for you today:
- Investors are eyeing next week;
- It's been a wild week for Crypto;
- What 40K gas powered vehicles for the USPS?
- Musk says the Twitter deal is on hold and why;
- High gas prices putting a strain on consumers;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Could it really be the Great Recalibration?
Those stories PLUS you'll hear from Kevin Foley the Executive Director of the Des Moines International Airport. It's one of the reasons I was in D.C. and what he has to say impacts not only Central Iowa but the entire Midwest. To listen to that conversation, just click here.
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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.
He is a returning guest talking about a reoccurring topic. Meet Kevin Foley the Executive Director of the Des Moines International Airport. We're in Washington, D.C. on a mission with the Greater Des Moines Partnership pitching the idea of funding for this massive project that will be an economic development driver for not only the Central Iowa but also the entire region. Here you'll learn about where people come from to fly out of Central Iowa and the experience going or coming. Plus some hard numbers moving forward to get this project...done. And, during the conversation I promised a link to the amazing story of Cheng Lor and his vision of airport hospitality. Here is that link.
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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.
It was another rough day on Wall Street as the markets seem to be headed into bear territory. It’s the business news headlines for Monday the 9th day of May…thanks for being with us everybody. And, stick around for our conversation with Karl Brauer from ISeeCars.com we're talking car prices, EV's and more. Here is what we've got for you today:
- The bears are out big time;
- This shortage is being called a national crisis;
- Will Lordstown Motors survive;
- Uber is cutting back and why is the question;
- President Biden and a big deal today;
- He quit rather than go back to the office;
- The Wall Street Report;
- This CEO says the days of the office are over.
Those stories plus for the interview you'll meet returning guest Karl Brauer who was featured on our Week in Review this past Sunday on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. We'll talk about the price of used cars, what is causing the shortage, how to find deals on iSeeCars.com and the EV story. If you like cars you'll enjoy this!
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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.
He is a returning guest who knows tons about the car market. Karl Brauer is an analyst for ISeeCars.com that means he crunches the numbers and knows where the deals are and where they are not. Here we talk about the high cost of used cars, what's driving the market where the best deals are exactly how much more you'll pay today than a year ago and we ask about the future of electric vehicles. This aired originally during our Business Week in Review on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. If you are into cars...and who isn't...we think you'll enjoy this.
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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.
Welcome back and to the business news headlines for Tuesday the 12th day of April And, make sure you click ahead for a fascinating conversation about the changing restaurant industry. From supply chain issues to employees to menus to technology that actually enhances the customer experience. This is good stuff. But, first the news:
- The Consumer Price Index and...
- That created some waves;
- The word of the day: "Bamboo";
- Kohl's sold a building and why;
- How about some slightly used yoga pants;
- A major auto make to invest $40 billion in...
- The Wall Street Report;
- Big changes coming to Baskin-Robbins.
Plus, for the interview you'll meet restaurant managing partner Carl Wertzberger as we discuss changes he's had to make to stay competitive during COVID and even today. It all has to do with thinking "out of the box" while working with technology to enhance the customer experience. Good stuff and you can hear that by clicking here.
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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.
Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 23rd of March. It was a rough day on Wall Street as the major indexes all went red. That's the same story in Europe. What happened? That answer is first up:
- Stocks retreated and why;
- The IRS says you might have to give back some cash;
- What? A shortage of pizza dough? Say it ain't so!
- Yet another move in the "Breakfast Wars";
- That McPlant Burger...underwhelming and why;
- The real reason gas prices are so high...might surprise you;
- A shocking wage story for you;
- The Wall Street Report;
- The company is paying double time and...hiring!
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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.
We are being told that the two hour video conference between President Biden and President Xi Jinping was a frank and honest discussion about Ukraine. The White House said after the call that Biden described the implications and consequences if China provides material support to Russia. Meanwhile Xi said that his country was not in favor of the war and had they known about it they would have tried to stop it. Two words, stay tuned. In other business news:
- The markets had a surprisingly good week;
- Not every U.S. business has left Russia;
- It's the battle of the dollar stores;
- This CEO made over 22 million dollars last year;
- But, that's not all his board got wealthy too;
- GM to buy up shares of an autonomous vehicle;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Workers, perhaps yours, do not feel...valued.
Thanks for listening to this the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines. We're back on the air this Sunday at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL with the Business News, Week in Review.
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.
Midweek and the unprovoked attack on Ukraine continues. Early today President Zelensky addressed the United States Congress with an emotional plea for more aid. Immediately afterward President Biden shared new directives of lethal aid being sent immediately. Meanwhile the business news headlines:
- Dire predictions on the price of oil;
- But, oil prices sink two days in a row;
- Oil and gas companies taken to the Biden woodshed;
- The Fed hikes interest rates and what that means for you;
- Vehicle production losses and Ukraine...why?
- More pain about to hit wealthy Russians;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Meal kits sent to homes struggle and 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 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.
