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The Business News Headlines 25 November 2024

There is a reason the Blue Chips had an astonishing day on Monday and we'll cover that story and more in this edition of the Business News Headlines for the 25th day of November. Thanks for being with us. 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 Dow gained a whopping 440 points and a new record;
Google is in more hot water with the Justice Department;
California to offer EV rebates if Trump cuts them;
Macy's unable to post results and the reason is wild;
Yes, we were also without Outlook 365;
The Wall Street Report;
Retailer are hoping for a strong season but will it come?
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 22 November 2024

Today, November 22nd marks the 61st anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. First up today I'll share that memory with you. It is as vivid today as what it was those sixty-one years ago. Our first business story is about what McDonald's is doing to win you back and what has happened to the cost of eating out.  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:
McDonald's and Meal Deals and why that is happening;
The markets had a great week and set new records;
Budget airlines may have to step up their game;
Fox Corp. wants a judge to toss a lawsuit tied to the 2020 election lies;
Have you heard about the $10.99 loaf of bread in California?
The Wall Street Report;
Americans weigh in on how much money you must make in a year to be...successful.
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.

America's Most Loved Vehicles with Karl Bauer

We're about to talk cars and trucks. My guest is Karl Bauer the Executive Analyst for ISeeCars.com.  We're going to talk about the thirteen most loved vehicles in America as well as some conversations about electric vehicles and why the U.S. auto industry just can't seem to compete with automakers in Korea and Japan. It's a wide ranging conversation and you can check to see if your vehicle made the list of "Most Loved Vehicles in America". Here's Karl: 
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 18 November 2024

Well, this is scary…about 20% of Americans get their news from…social media.  We'll cover that story first. This is the business news headlines for Monday the 18th day of November, thanks for being here. 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:
One in five Americans get their news from social media;
The markets closed mixed today;
Yet another airline files for bankruptcy protection;
So, you are eating less...fish;
The Boeing strike ended now come the layoffs;
GM is also laying off workers and closing a proving ground;
Snap is not having a good month. We'll share that story;
Tesla is sweeting the deal if you buy before the end of the year;
The Wall Street Report;
2025 could be a turn-around year for restaurants...they say.
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 25 October 2024

This is the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines and a reminder that we're back on the air this Sunday, Noon Central with Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and, yes, we do stream. Here's what we've got for you today:
Wars are costly...ask Russia;
Politics hits the newspaper world in L.A.;
A Florida teen takes his life and fingers are pointing to A.I.;
Spirit Airlines is cutting costs by selling planes;
Consumers, in a new report, are positive about the economy;
The Wall Street Report;
A massive hack exposed the health care information of millions.
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 10 September 2024

We kick things off today with a surprise bit of news about your income.  No, really and it's such good news, and makes total sense given our reporting on consumer spending, that we have to let you in on what has happened. Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines.  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:
Can we talk about your...income?
Inflation is predicted to once again go down;
Starbucks new CEO and the "coffee shop vibe";
Google and Apple lose in the European Union;
Australia to limit social media access for young teens;
BMW lowers its sales and income levels for this year and why;
Shoppers flock to get up to 50% off.  Where?  We'll share;
The Wall Street Report;
And, why Bank of America is, once again, increasing it wage levels.
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 Sam Sapkota 3 September 2024

Welcome back to the first weekday of September.  Hope those of you living in the U.S. and Canada had a great Labor Day Holiday Weekend.  But, not we're back and just in time for an awful start on Wall Street. Much like August the three major indexes fell, big time and we'll start with that story.  Stick around because after the news you'll hear from Sam Sapkota about venture capitalism, Shark Tank and the company he and his business partner purchased just this past March that has really taken off. 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: 
It was awful on Wall Street and why;
The question might be, "Has the Fed waited too long?";
Solo dining is a trend...no, really!
Another deadly accident think drinking and auto-technology;
The Wall Street Report;
More bad news for Elon and "X".
Now meet Sam Sapkota a former venture capitalist who will give you a "behind the scene" look at that profession and how it's nothing like Shark Tank.  We'll then spend some time talking about the company he and his business partner purchased back in March and how Revival Concrete Coatings has grown and become so profitable in just...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 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 August 2024

It was a fitting end to the month of August as we watched Wall Street end the month on a high note. (Maybe a good time to check your 401k!) More about that in just a bit.  We kick things off today talking about...yes...inflation and more good news.  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:
More positive news about inflation;
We now do expect a rate cut in September;
Speaking of inflation check what happened in Europe;
X has been banned in Brazil and why;
The Teamsters in Canada filed some legal suits and why;
The Wall Street Report;
If you are traveling this holiday weekend...you will not be alone.
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 23 August 2024

Since Wednesday we've been expecting this and on Friday morning, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said it out loud, "The time has come...".  We're talking about a reduction in the federal prime rate come September and that kicks off our newscast this 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:
Powell says it out loud. Now we wait;
And the markets reacted to what he said;
An update on that Canadian railroad strike;
Rents have spiked and now the Justice Department files suit;
Millions have been kicked off the internet. Why and what the FCC will do;
The Wall Street Report;
And, how about copyrighting a...smell?  But no ordinary smell.
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.