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Friday Oct 28, 2022
The Business News Headlines 28 October 2022
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Welcome to Friday and the upcoming weekend. So, what's up? Record profits and the stock market. Elon Musk will have to pay fired Twitter executives nearly 200 million and anxious Twitter users who wish to leave find they have few alternatives. It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 28th day of October, thanks for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
It was the biggest day for the markets since spring;
Fired Twitter executives get cash;
There are few alternatives to Twitter;
Employers boost wages again but, there is a but;
Consumers are still buying and what they think;
The Wall Street Report;
It's a sweet deal over at Hershey's.
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.
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
The Business News Headlines 19 October 2022
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Not sure about you but we've been messed up on our days all week. TODAY is midweek not yesterday. Yikes! There is some tax news today…and that news might be good news for you. Some major retailers are going to be closed on Thanksgiving and we’ll share who they are. The markets struggled today and why…it’s the business news headlines for Wednesday the 19th day of October, thanks, everybody for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
The IRS with...good news?
Retail Workers and Thanksgiving;
Markets stalled on the day;
BMW to spend big on a plant retrofit;
The strong U.S. Dollar and what that means for you;
Do SNAP cards...expire? We didn't know now we do;
The Wall Street Report;
Working From Home = Baby Boom it would seem
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.
Friday Oct 07, 2022
The Business News Headlines 7 October 2022
Friday Oct 07, 2022
Friday Oct 07, 2022
The weekend is upon us and we're glad you're here again today. The big question is: What’s behind Saudi Arabia and thumbing their nose at the U.S.? The jobs report came out today and Wall Street sank… It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 7th day of October, great, as always, to have you with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
Oil, Saudi Arabia and the White House;
The jobs report spooked investors and why;
Some history about job numbers;
New cars are coming but can Americans afford them?
Another issue - We're losing truck drivers;
Speaking of Trucks news from Tesla...finally;
A judge struck down a student loan challenge;
The Wall Street Report;
Are employers putting too much attention to Gen Z?
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.
Friday Sep 23, 2022
The Business News Headlines 23 September 2022
Friday Sep 23, 2022
Friday Sep 23, 2022
It's the Friday Edition of the business news headlines welcome back! It was a dismal week on Wall Street as the Dow sunk to it’s lowest level since 2020. Oil is also way off the mark and General Motors investing big…again in electric vehicles. It’s the business news Headlines for Friday the 23rd day of September, thanks for being with us everybody. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
The Dow sinks yet again and why;
Oil settles lower but gas prices are still high...why?
General Motors to invest millions in new EV upgrades;
The top 5 housing markets that have cooled the most;
The 4-Day Work Week. What the numbers say about it;
The Super Bowl has a new halftime sponsor;
The Wall Street Report;
Some are happy with their wages. Who might they be?
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.
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
The Business News Headlines 21 September 2022
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
It's Mid-Week and welcome back! The Fed goes big on yet another rate increase and the markets slumped. Home sales have fallen by as much as 20 percent from last year and gas prices start to creep up. It’s Insight on Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 21st day of September, thanks for being with us everybody. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
The Fed and Wall Street;
Oil slumps yet again;
Home sales crater by 20% and why;
Gas prices creep up and why;
GM closes reservations on the Hummer EV;
The slow RTO hits yet another segment;
Selling a pesticide as a COVID disinfectant?
The Wall Street Report;
A fast-casual sandwich chain is "on fire".
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.
Friday Sep 16, 2022
The Business News Headlines 16 September 2022
Friday Sep 16, 2022
Friday Sep 16, 2022
Welcome to Friday and to another weekend. In the news, what FedEx said was a total shock to the world of business, the markets faltered again today and Bed Bath and Beyond is closing more than 50 stores…we’ll share where. It’s the business news headlines for Friday the 16th of September, thanks everybody for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
Could FedEx statement be a leading indicator of a recession;
The markets tumbled and oil gained a bit;
Bed, Bath & Beyond closing stores we've got a list;
Consumers more bullish on the economy than economists;
Credit card skimmers and how to protect yourself;
The Wall Street Report;
What's in a name? Maybe losing out on a great job.
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.
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
The Business News Headlines 14 September 2022
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
Midweek and welcome back! You know, the last thing the economy needs is a rail strike…but looks like it’s what we get. The markets closed up…slightly and there was some good inflation news….about wholesale prices. It’s the business news headlines for Wednesday the 14th of September, thanks, everybody for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
The looming rail strike and what that means;
Amtrack already cuts service;
The markets closed up as did oil;
Good inflation news from wholesale prices;
Job postings and wage transparency is a deal;
Germany sold its stake in Lufthansa;
California goes after Amazon;
The Wall Street Report;
More layoffs coming to Silicon Valley.
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.
Monday Sep 12, 2022
The Business News Headlines 12 September 2022
Monday Sep 12, 2022
Monday Sep 12, 2022
Welcome back to a brand new week of the business news headlines! The U.S. Dollar is worth more…and what that means for you, the markets continued to rally today and the bets are in that inflation numbers will drop. It’s the business news headlines for Monday the 12th of September, thanks everybody for being with us again. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
The strong U.S. Dollar means what?
Markets continued to rally and oil was up;
Bets are that inflation will deflate;
Ford wants to bring down the cost of EV's so...
College textbooks are pricy. 4 ways to lower that hit;
The Wall Street Report
The "Queen and Her Final Journey.
Those stories plus you'll hear from Liz Cooney the Director of Training at Tero International as we talk about "Fact or Fiction" when it comes to creating and then delivering a masterful presentation. And, we have some fun doing it. To listen to that conversation, just click here.
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.
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
The Business News Headlines 8 September 2022
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Welcome back! The story out there continues to be about a very tight labor market that is keeping the recession at bay, stocks wobbled and the longest serving British monarch has died at the age of 96. It’s the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 8th day of September…thanks for being with us. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
Recession? What the labor market has to say;
Stocks wobbled all day;
Queen Elizabeth dies at the age of 96;
Mortgage rates are up, yet again;
Might the signals be true that Inflation is receding;
Package delivery by drones just got closer;
How about electric air taxies;
The Wall Street Report;
And, Apple is not yet ready to deal with "green bubbles".
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.
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
The Business News Headlines 30 August 2022
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
It wasn't that long ago that some retailers were saying they would offer steep discounts to lure shoppers. Now some are singing a different tune and are going to “pack and hold", the stock market slid again and the real reason we’re 4 million homes short in the U.S. Those stories and more on this edition of Insight on Business – Headline News for Tuesday the 30th of August…thanks for being here everybody. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
Pack & Hold or Sell It Off;
Big Lots is getting back to lower prices;
The markets tanked again and so too did oil;
Why are we 4 million homes short in the U.S.?
The lawyers for Elon Musk are busy...think Twitter;
The U.S. is reshoring jobs at a crazy pace;
Gas prices have now fallen for 70 days stright;
Consumer confidence is up;
The Wall Street Report;
Flying? Airlines say they will struggle for months.
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.